Madhumathi Palaniappan's Profile

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Madhumathi Palaniappan

Madhu, an alumni of Madras Medical College writes on drugs and handles the drug section on Medindia. Her long term dream and desire is to become an entrepreneur in the Pharma field.

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International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking 2017

International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking 2017

The International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking is observed on 26th June every year to raise awareness on illicit drug abuse.

Health Watch
Rheumatoid Arthritis: Somatic Mutations In Mature T-Cells Unearthed

Rheumatoid Arthritis: Somatic Mutations In Mature T-Cells Unearthed

Somatic mutations identified in mature cytotoxic CD8+ve T-cells clones in rheumatoid arthritis could be involved in its pathogenesis.

Health In Focus
Test Your Knowledge on Immunotherapy Drugs

Test Your Knowledge on Immunotherapy Drugs

Immunotherapy is a type of treatment method that works by using certain components of a person's immune system to cure the disease.

Health Quiz
FDA Approval: New Molecular Test for Distinguishing Common Causes of Vaginitis

FDA Approval: New Molecular Test for Distinguishing Common Causes of Vaginitis

The United States Food and Drug Administration has approved a new molecular test for distinguishing the common causes of vaginitis.

Health In Focus
Computer-Based Antibodies to Treat Alzheimer's Disease

Computer-Based Antibodies to Treat Alzheimer's Disease

Antibodies specific to certain regions of antigens without causing inflammation have been designed using computers to treat Alzheimer’s disease.

Health In Focus