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B.Sc

Himabindu Venkatakrishnan

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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Mental Health - Neurosis vs Psychosis

Mental Health - Neurosis vs Psychosis

Mental well-being is a concern and abnormal coping of emotions can lead to neurosis or psychosis. Mental illnesses can range from depression, anxiety, phobias to schizophrenia and affective disorders.

Disease & Condition
Sinusitis

Sinusitis

Infections like sinus headache and stuffy nose can be due to acute or chronic sinusitis, affecting the maxillary sinus and other sinuses.

Disease & Condition
Five Alarming Cancer Symptoms Men Shouldn´t Ignore

Five Alarming Cancer Symptoms Men Shouldn´t Ignore

Cancer symptoms may look like minor health issues, but cancer screening tests can help detect cancer early. Common cancers in men include prostate and lung cancer.

Cancer
Obstetric Fistula

Obstetric Fistula

Obstetric fistula, whether a vesicovaginal or rectovaginal fistula, occurs as a result of inadequate care in pregnancy and childbirth. Fistula can be repaired with a simple vaginal surgery.

Disease & Condition
Guidelines on Stuttering

Guidelines on Stuttering

Guidelines on stuttering on the things to do and things to avoid for people who stutter and for those who speak to the people who stutter.

Disease & Condition