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Thilaka Ravi's Profile
M.A., M.Ed., M.Phil.
Reporter, Writer and Quality Control Overseer for Medindia. Also teaches at the Institute of Distance Education (IDE), University of Madras.
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Acanthosis Nigricans (Skin Pigmentation Disorder)
Acanthosis nigricans is a skin condition in which discoloration and hyperpigmentation of the skin occurs, with dark skin around neck, often called black neck diabetes since it commonly occurs in diabetics.
Blount's Disease / Growth Disorder
Blount’s disease is a developmental disorder in which the shinbone is affected, resulting in bowing of the leg. Diagnosis is confirmed by radiology and the treatment modality is either by bracing or surgery.
International Self-Care Day is 24 July - ‘Feel Good, 7/24’
International Self-Care Day, on July 24th each year is observed to raise awareness of how important it is for people to be mentally and physically able to take care of themselves.
CRISPR-Cas9 can Cause Off-target Mutations
Unexpected DNA changes and off-target mutations in CRISPR-Cas9 edited mouse and human cells were reported in recent research. CRISPR-Cas9 has been heralded as the gene editing tool of choice to correct genetic disorders.
Is Life Better Staying Single or Getting Married?
The stigma linked to staying single is gradually disappearing. More people opt to stay single and many even claim to be happier. But there are both advantages and disadvantages to staying single.
