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B.Sc (Psychology), M.A (Sociology), Ph.D. (Epidemiology)
Chrisy is a Ph.D. Research Scholar at the University of Madras. Her area of specialization is in Epidemiology of Cancer. Writing is her passion. She has published scholarly articles on health topics in prominent journals, and had also edited two books in the academic field which are now available on view more..
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Dietary Supplement for Joints may Promote Tumor Growth in Skin Cancer
Natural glycosaminoglycan, approved as a dietary supplement used for osteoarthritis, promotes the tumor growth potential of BRAF V600E-expressing human melanoma cells and confers resistance to BRAF inhibitors.
Chronic Kidney Disease Mostly Undetected Till Diagnosis With Diabetes
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is regularly evaluated among patients with diabetes; kidney function may be significantly impaired before diabetes is diagnosed. CKD is common among veterans before a diabetes diagnosis, and certain population, such as the minorities, may be afflicted at higher rates.
Raman Spectroscopy Helps Find the Right Drug with Drug Resistance Test
Drug resistance by bacteria can be tested with Raman spectroscopy. This fast and simple test helps identify the needed concentration of the antibiotic to constrain bacterial growth. It enables identification of bacterial strains and their resistance in less than three hours.
Cancer Drug Reduces Anti-social Behavior in Autism
Romidepsin, a Food and Drug Administration-approved anti-cancer drug, restores social deficits in autism in a sustained fashion. Three-day treatment with romidepsin reversed social deficits in mice deficient in a gene called Shank 3, an important risk factor for autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
Vitamin D Supplementation may Reduce the Effects of Open Heart Surgery
The stress of open-heart surgery significantly reduces patients' vitamin D levels, but aggressive supplementation with vitamin D3, just before and after surgery, can completely eliminate the observed drop in vitamin D.
