Dr. Ramya Ananthakrishnan's Profile

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Dr. Ramya has been involved in several epidemiological studies and projects under Tuberculosis Research Center and the NGO - REACH in tuberculosis. She has experience in research activities, scientific publications, content writing for Medindia.

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Gestational diabetes

Gestational diabetes

The condition is not caused by a lack of insulin, but by the action of hormones produced during pregnancy that blocks the action of insulin.

Disease & Condition
Neonatal Jaundice

Neonatal Jaundice

Yellow colouring of skin in newborns, a condition called Neonatal jaundice. , Neonatal jaundice is caused by presence of excessive serum bilirubin.

Disease & Condition
Vaginosis

Vaginosis

Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is a disorder characterized by an offensive vaginal discharge & it is most common among women of childbearing age.

Disease & Condition
Labor and Delivery / Pregnancy  Labor

Labor and Delivery / Pregnancy Labor

Childbirth is one of the most marvelous and memorable segment in a woman's life that calls for celebration. Knowledge about labor and delivery can ease unnecessary fear, ensuring a unique experience.

Procedures
Hot Flash

Hot Flash

The frequency of the hot flash can be from 1 to 2 two hot flashes a week to 10 or greater in a day. The silver lining is that it usually decreases over time.

Disease & Condition