Shravanthi Vikram's Profile
M.Sc (Bio-Informatics)
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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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![Hot Weather Aggravates COPD Symptoms](https://www.medindia.net/health-images/copd.jpg)
Hot Weather Aggravates COPD Symptoms
Hot weather worsens the symptoms of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). For every degree increase in temperature the symptoms of COPD worsened by 2%.
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Mortality Rate High Among Transgender People
The mortality risk is high among transgender people compared to cis gender. Death was caused due to cardiovascular disease, HIV-related disease, lung cancer and suicide.
![Rheumatoid Arthritis Drug Reduces Covid-19 Infection](https://www.medindia.net/health-images/an-arthritis-drug-may-help-lower-blood-sugar.jpg)
Rheumatoid Arthritis Drug Reduces Covid-19 Infection
Covid-19 infection and death can be reduced with the help of rheumatoid arthritis drug along with other medications. The drug calms down immune response and prevents organ failure.
![Long Term Exposure to Air Pollutants Affects Human Health](https://www.medindia.net/health-images/Effects-of-air-pollution.jpg)
Long Term Exposure to Air Pollutants Affects Human Health
Long-term exposure to air pollution increases mortality rate. The nitrogen dioxide and black carbon affect the health of the individual.
![Kidney Damage Due to COVID-19 Infection](https://www.medindia.net/health-images/acute-kidney-injury.jpg)
Kidney Damage Due to COVID-19 Infection
Severe COVID-19 infection affects the normal functioning of the kidneys. Kidney damage is mainly seen among men who were above 60 years of age.