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BAMS, Post Graduate Diploma in Hospital Management

Dr. Meenakshy Varier

A doctor who is qualified in complementary medicine and keeps herself abreast with what is latest in the medical field through constant research. Meenakshy has worked as a content writer in the past and continues to contribute as a Freelancer. Her other interests include reading, writing, cooking view more..

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Kidney Stones can be Tackled With Drug Used To Treat Enlarged Prostate

Kidney Stones can be Tackled With Drug Used To Treat Enlarged Prostate

New research shows that people suffering from kidney stones can be treated using Tamsulosin, the drug that is usually used to treat an enlarged prostate.

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Indian Arm Of Pharma Major Gets USFDA Approval To Market Birth Control Pill

Indian Arm Of Pharma Major Gets USFDA Approval To Market Birth Control Pill

Lupin has received final approval from the US health regulator for marketing Norgestimate and Ethinyl Estradiol tablets in the US market.

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Gene Therapy For Blistering Skin Disease Shows Promise

Gene Therapy For Blistering Skin Disease Shows Promise

Patients with blistering skin disease, epidermolysis bullosa, who received skin grafting for open wounds,, responded well to treatment and found it to be safe.

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Related Immune Cells Can Now Be Distinguished By Molecular Manipulation

Related Immune Cells Can Now Be Distinguished By Molecular Manipulation

Scientists have discovered a next-generation molecular manipulation technique that can target a specific gene in different immune cells a more precise manner.

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Treatments For Spinocerebellar Ataxia Can Be Developed Using The New Model System

Treatments For Spinocerebellar Ataxia Can Be Developed Using The New Model System

A new model system that can be used to develop drug therapies for genetic disorders like spinocerebellar ataxia type 6 , has been created.

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