Shravanthi Vikram's Profile
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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Washing Cloth Mask Does Not Alter Its Effect Against Virus
Washing and drying of reusable masks does not reduce its ability to filter the viral particles. The use of a cloth mask over the surgical mask provides more protection.
COVID-19 Death Risk High Among Unvaccinated People
Unvaccinated people are 11 times more likely to die due to COVID-19. The Moderna vaccine is highly effective against all COVID variants.
Blood Test to Diagnose Dementia
There are 33 metabolic compounds that were associated with dementia and this helps to diagnose and provide treatment for dementia.
Standing can Prevent Diabetes Mellitus
Regular physical activities play an important role in the prevention of chronic diseases like type 2 diabetes. Diabetes is the most common lifestyle disease which is usually preceded by insulin resistance.
Do Breastfeeding Mothers Under Medication Affect Their Newborn?
A new study investigates how antibiotic intake during pregnancy affects the composition of breast milk and has an effect on the infant immune response, microbiome and metabolome.