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Lakshmi is a qualified post-graduate medical doctor and an alumni from Sri Ramachandra Medical College and Research Institute, Porur, Chennai. During her academic career she developed and published an Android App called 'drexampill' that contains study material for First and Second year MBBS view more..
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Injectable Biosensor To Monitor Alcohol Levels Longterm
Tiny injectable biochip found to be safe and effective to continuously monitor longterm alcohol levels in patients.
Pellagra
Pellagra is a disease that occurs due to deficiency of vitamin B3 or niacin. Did you know it was first described by Don Casal a Spanish court doctor in the 18th century when skin thickening was noted in peasants.
Unite for Parkinson's - World Parkinson's Disease Day
World Parkinson's Disease Day (WPDD) is observed annually on the 11th April to raise awareness about Parkinson's disease (PD) and to improve the life of these patients. Learn what you can do to help raise awareness about PD.
Pulmonary Atresia
Pulmonary atresia is a critical congenital defect of the heart where the pulmonary valve fails to develop. Learn about pulmonary atresia and its management.
Novel Blood Test Predicts Risk of Tuberculosis (TB) Two Years Before Onset
New blood test that measures levels of expression of four genes is able to accurately predict the development of tuberculosis in high risk household contacts of active TB cases
