Kalyani Thivakaran's Profile

B.Tech (Industrial Biotechnology)

Kalyani has worked as a System Engineer with an IT giant and also as a social worker in Cancer Aid Society. She has contributed news stories, medical related special reports and articles to Medindia.

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Computed Tomography

Computed Tomography

Computed Tomography (CT) scan is a type of medical examination that uses X-rays and computer processing to create sectional images of the body to provide more efficient results than X-rays.

Procedures
Dengue

Dengue

Dengue is a tropical disease caused by mosquitoes carrying the dengue virus. Symptoms include fever, joint & muscle ache, fatigue, nausea and skin rash.

Disease & Condition
Home Remedies - Natural Ways to Increase Platelet Count during Dengue

Home Remedies - Natural Ways to Increase Platelet Count during Dengue

Dengue is an infectious disease caused by dengue virus, a mosquito-borne virus can lead to fatal complication like bleeding due to low platelet count. Natural remedies can help improve the platelet count.

Home Remedies
 Is the Ban on Smoking in Public Places Working?

Is the Ban on Smoking in Public Places Working?

How effective is the anti-smoking law in public places India. Is India compliant with the law enacted 10 years ago? Find out more in this article.

Health In Focus
 Is Varicocelectomy the Answer to Painful Varicoceles in Men?

Is Varicocelectomy the Answer to Painful Varicoceles in Men?

Painful varicoceles are bothersome symptoms in men and not all will be cured by varicocele surgery.

Health In Focus