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Dr. Lakshmi Venkataraman

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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Chagas Disease

Chagas Disease

Chagas disease or American trypanosomiasis is a parasitic infection caused by Trypanosoma cruzi that is spread by the triatomine bug.

Disease & Condition
Ocular Hypertension

Ocular Hypertension

Ocular hypertension is an increase in the intraocular pressure (pressure in the eye) above the upper limit of normal (12-22 mm Hg).

Disease & Condition
Foot Ulcer

Foot Ulcer

Foot ulcer refers to an open ulcer on the foot. It may be superficial involving only the surface or deep involving the full thickness.

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Alcohol Effects After Bariatric Surgery

Alcohol Effects After Bariatric Surgery

Gastric sleeve and gastric bypass surgery potentiate the intoxicating effects of alcohol due to its faster rate of absorption into the blood and slower metabolism.

Disease & Condition
Cardiac Arrest

Cardiac Arrest

Cardiac arrest occurs when the heart stops beating abruptly due to an electrical malfunction. Blood flow to vital organs is cut off causing unconsciousness.

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