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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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Wearable Sweat-Sensing Skin Patch Paves a New Way for Health Monitoring
A low-cost, soft and flexible microfluidic device that collects and analyzes sweat for health monitoring has been developed.
Statins and Anti-Stroke Drug Combinations May Increase Bleeding Risk
Risk of major hemorrhage much higher when either Simvastatin or Lovastatin, two commonly used statins, is combined with Dabigatran, an anti-stroke drug.
Weight Loss may Reduce Risk of Progression of MGUS to Multiple Myeloma
Risk of progression to multiple myeloma is higher in obese patients with monoclonal gammopathy of unknown significance (MGUS), compared to normal weight persons.
Test Your Knowledge on Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a hormonal disorder seen in women causing irregular menses and infertility. Take this quiz to test your knowledge on PCOS.
Turner Syndrome
Turner syndrome, a genetic developmental disorder in females is caused by a missing or incomplete X- chromosome. Girls are short and have dysfunctional ovaries.
