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Chrisy Ngilneii's Profile
B.Sc (Psychology), M.A (Sociology), Ph.D. (Epidemiology)
Chrisy is a Ph.D. Research Scholar at the University of Madras. Her area of specialization is in Epidemiology of Cancer. Writing is her passion. She has published scholarly articles on health topics in prominent journals, and had also edited two books in the academic field which are now available on view more..
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About 250 Genes That Cause Aging of the Brain Identified
A group of genes that cause age-linked brain deterioration has been identified.
Nanotechnology With Thrombin Stops Internal Bleeding 15 Times Faster
Magnetic hemostatic nanoparticles with thrombin are shown for the first time to assist in minimally invasive treatment of internal bleeding. They are introduced directly into the circulatory system followed by localization in the bleeding zone due to the application of an external magnetic field.
New Cancer Drugs Enable Immune Cells to Fight Cancer
New technology for cancer immunotherapy developed at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Bifunctional immune checkpoint-targeted antibody-ligand traps that simultaneously disable TGF-beta enhance the efficacy of cancer immunotherapy.
What Is The Best Treatment For Opioid Addiction?
New national guideline sets out best practices for treating opioid addiction. This guideline strongly recommends opioid agonist treatment with buprenorphine–naloxone as the preferred first-line treatment when possible.
Prediabetes Heightens the Risk for Heart and Chronic Kidney Diseases
Prediabetes patients are at heightened risk for cardiovascular and chronic kidney diseases. Cardiovascular and renal risks and diseases are highly prevalent in adults with prediabetes. Identification of people with prediabetes may help in cardiovascular and renal risk reduction.
