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Chrisy Ngilneii's Profile
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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Inflammation in Alzheimer’s May Be Stopped With Switch in Immune Cells
Inflammation in Alzheimer’s disease may be stopped by targeting electrical switch called ‘ion channel’ in immune cells. This discovery may allow doctors to treat harmful inflammation that damages the brain in neurodegenerative diseases.
Dual Thermal Ablation Kills Cancer Cells in Pancreatic Cancer
Dual thermal ablation, heating then freezing, at moderate temperatures offers an effective paradigm for targeting pancreatic cancer cells. New research could lead to improved method of treating pancreatic cancer.
Using Inhaler Without Help - A Struggle for People With Arthritis
People with rheumatoid arthritis with varying physical abilities have varying abilities to use inhalers without help. A person-centred approach is required to assess which inhaler device is appropriate for each individual patient.
Effective Treatment of Cancer Attainable With New Immunotherapy Agents
Cancers may be treated more effectively with Y-traps, a new class of immunotherapeutic agents that can act against cancers that are resistant to current treatments with immune checkpoint inhibitors.
HIV Test Now Adapted for Quick and Easy Zika Virus Detection
HIV test adapted for developing a rapid diagnostic test for Zika virus. Detection of Zika virus using reverse-transcription LAMP coupled with reverse dot blot analysis in saliva may enable quick detection of the virus.
