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Madhumathi Palaniappan

Madhu, an alumni of Madras Medical College writes on drugs and handles the drug section on Medindia. Her long term dream and desire is to become an entrepreneur in the Pharma field.

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Gilteritinib Drug: New Inhibitor Offers Hope in Relapsed Leukemia

Gilteritinib Drug: New Inhibitor Offers Hope in Relapsed Leukemia

A new inhibitor drug Gilteritinib has been found to show promise in relapsed leukemia treatment, finds new study.

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Can Taking Paracetamol During Pregnancy Inhibit Masculinity in the Infant?

Can Taking Paracetamol During Pregnancy Inhibit Masculinity in the Infant?

Paracetamol drug during pregnancy can inhibit masculinity. It can reduce sex drive and aggressive behavior.

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Test Your Knowledge on Thalassemia

Test Your Knowledge on Thalassemia

Thalassemia is an inherited disorder of hemoglobin synthesis within the red cells characterized by anemia. Take this quiz to test your knowledge on thalassemia.

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New Test to Detect ‘An Early Warning Signal’ for Influenza

New Test to Detect ‘An Early Warning Signal’ for Influenza

A newly discovered High-risk Influenza Screen Test (HIST) provides ‘An Early Warning Signal’ for patients with influenza.

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One Twin Smaller Than the Other? Placental Oxygen Transport Could be to Blame

One Twin Smaller Than the Other? Placental Oxygen Transport Could be to Blame

Placental oxygen transport from mother to the baby could answer the question, why one twin is smaller than the other.

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