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Lakshmi is a qualified post-graduate medical doctor and an alumni from Sri Ramachandra Medical College and Research Institute, Porur, Chennai. During her academic career she developed and published an Android App called 'drexampill' that contains study material for First and Second year MBBS view more..
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LEEP (Loop Electrosurgical Excision Procedure)
Loop electrosurgical excision procedure (LEEP) is a surgery done to remove abnormal tissue from the cervix using low voltage electric current.
Chronic Poor Sleep Linked to Increased Risk of Alzheimer’s Disease
Chronic poor sleep in middle aged adults found to be associated with much earlier cognitive impairment and might increase risk of Alzheimer’s disease (AD).
Perivascular Fat Imaging to Predict Coronary Artery Disease Risk
Perivascular fat imaging detects coronary inflammation, an early sign of coronary artery disease, for suitable intervention to prevent future complications.
Test Your Knowledge on Coronary Heart Disease
Test your knowledge on coronary heart disease by taking this quiz.
Immunotherapy Opens Up New Vistas in Rare Lymphoma – NEJM Case Report
Checkpoint inhibitors, a form of immunotherapy, show promise in treating gray zone lymphoma, a rare form of lymphoma, according to three recent case reports.
