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Himabindu Venkatakrishnan's Profile
B.Sc
Her expertise is in the area of speech and hearing and she also holds a certificate in Medical Transcription. She is an activist against 'heavy school bags' that can cause damage to the "backs" of young kids in India.
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Mastoiditis
Mastoiditis, infection of mastoid bone, results from spread of middle ear infection like bacterial infections, presenting with redness or swelling behind ear.
Heart Rate and Heart Rhythm
Normal heart rate and rhythm can be measured by checking pulse on the wrist and evaluated with an electrocardiogram. Myths about heart rate can lead to anxiety.
Decipher Test for Prostate Cancer
Decipher test a genomic test for prostate cancer that determines the aggressiveness of the cancer and helps in planning the treatment course for the cancer.
Glycosuria
Glycosuria is an indication of elevated blood glucose levels and a condition in which excess glucose is excreted in the urine.
Brainstem Evoked Response Audiometry (BERA)
Brainstem evoked response audiometry records brain activity through the evoked potentials generated in response to a sound and is used for hearing evaluation.
