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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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Children in Foster Care Have Higher Risk of Physical and Mental Health Issues
Foster care children have a much higher risk for various health issues such as childhood asthma, obesity, anxiety, depression, behavioral and learning problems.
Fussy Eating Toddlers - Blame It on Their Genes, Not Their Parents
Fussy eating habits in toddlers are related to their genetic make-up, not bad parenting or poor upbringing, researchers say.
Androgen Deprivation Therapy for Prostate Cancer and Risk of Dementia A Retrospective Study
Androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) for prostate cancer may be associated with an increased risk of dementia, finds a retrospective study.
Sickle Cell Cure Genetic Engineering Shows The Way
Genetically modifying defective stem cells, by correcting the disease-causing mutation, and transplanting into the patient may offer hope of a sickle cell cure.
Parents of Kids With Food Allergies Feel They Might be Allergic Too
Many parents of children with food allergy mistakenly assume that they too have food allergy, but actually dont test positive during blood or skin prick testing.
