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Thilaka Ravi's Profile
M.A., M.Ed., M.Phil.
Reporter, Writer and Quality Control Overseer for Medindia. Also teaches at the Institute of Distance Education (IDE), University of Madras.
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Pneumonitis
Pneumonitis usually refers to inflammation of lung tissue due to various non-infective causes such as allergies, chemicals, and drugs although infection also causes pneumonitis. Treatment depends on the underlying cause
Gardner Syndrome / Familial Adenomatous Polyposis (FAP)
Gardner or Gardner's syndrome, also known as familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP), is an autosomal dominant genetic disease. It is characterized by growth of polyps in the colon, which develop into colon tumors.
Muir-Torre Syndrome (MTS)
Muir-Torre syndrome is a subtype of Lynch syndrome or HNPCC. It is a rare autosomal dominant cancer syndrome, characterized by neoplasms of the sebaceous glands and visceral organs, especially colon cancer.
Top 8 Health Benefits of Beetroot Tea - Slideshow
Beetroot tea is a healthy beverage, which is extremely beneficial for high blood pressure, pregnant women, anemia and much more. Read this article to learn about the health benefits of drinking beetroot tea.
Bladder Diverticulum
Bladder diverticula are outward bulges of the inner (epithelial) lining of the urinary bladder through a defect in its muscle layer. They may be present since birth or acquired later in life. Most of them do not need any treatment unless they are causing problems
