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I am Pooja Shete, currently pursuing my Pharm D under Savitribai Phule Pune University. My subject of interest is Pharmacotherapeutics. During my leisure time I love to read and paint.
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Are Statins Associated With Muscle Symptoms?
Statins have no effect on the frequency or severity of muscle symptoms. Stopping statins can increase the risk of serious heart problems.
FDA Withdraws Durvalumab Indication For Bladder Cancer
Immunotherapy drug- Durvalumab’s indication for the treatment of bladder cancer has been withdrawn in the US after it failed to improve survival.
Huntington’s Disease: Potential Therapeutic Target Identified
To treat Huntington’s disease, small RNA or sRNAs have been identified as the potential therapeutic target. tRNA fragments cause neurotoxicity in patients.
WHO Fact Checks Patanjali’s Coronil Claim For COVID-19 Treatment
WHO has clarified that it has not reviewed or certified the effectiveness of Coronil COVID-19 treatment even though Ayush Ministry approved it to support COVID-19 treatment.
Pulse Oximeters: How Accurate Are They?
Pulse oximeters may not be accurate in detecting oxygen saturation particularly in dark skinned patients. FDA has warned about several factors that can affect its accuracy.
