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M.Sc (Bio-Informatics)
Shravanthi has completed her post graduate degree in Bio-Informatics at Stella Maris College, Chennai. She has been teaching Biology for school and college students for the past 6 years through online tutoring. She has also completed a course on medical lab technology. Her interests include cooking view more..
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Oral Contraceptives may Increase the Risk of Ischemic Stroke
Oral contraceptives may increase the risk of ischemic stroke among women. It causes a stroke by increasing blood pressure and by making blood hypercoagulable.
Chronic Kidney Disease Patients can Benefit from Weightlifting
Resistance exercise like weightlifting when combined with aerobic exercise provides significant health benefits to patients suffering from kidney diseases.
Neuropathic Pain may be Relieved by Following a Gluten-free Diet
A strict gluten-free diet helps to reduce pain in patients suffering from gluten neuropathy. Patients who followed the diet suffered from less pain compared to those who did not follow the diet.
Blood Test Predicts the Effect of Palbociclib Drug on Breast Cancer Patients
A blood test can evaluate the effect of the palbociclib drug on breast cancer patients. The test identifies the circulating tumor DNA fragment in the bloodstream, which is shed by the cancer cells.
Calcium Supplements may be Associated With the Growth of Colon Polyps
Growth of colon polyps may be associated with intake of calcium and vitamin D supplements. These polyps are usually non-cancerous.
