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Dr. Lakshmi Venkataraman

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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Diet and Colorectal Cancer

Diet and Colorectal Cancer

What you eat plays a crucial role in the risk of developing colorectal cancer. Find out how food and dietary habits are linked to colorectal cancer.

Diet Articles
Liver Cancer

Liver Cancer

Liver or hepatic cancer is an abnormal growth of cells in the liver. The leading cause of the disease is cirrhosis or scarring of the liver tissue.

Cancer
Drowsy Driving

Drowsy Driving

Drowsy driving means operating a motor vehicle when a person is unable to remain alert due to lack of sleep. It is a major cause of motor vehicle accidents and can affect the human brain as much as alcohol. Avoid driving if you feel drowsy or exhausted

Disease & Condition
Blood Groups

Blood Groups

The blood group of a person is determined by the presence or absence of certain inherited antigenic substances and certain acquired antibodies in blood.

Disease & Condition
Top 15 Facts on Pneumonia

Top 15 Facts on Pneumonia

Pneumonia is an infection of the lungs, affecting the young, the elderly and the immunocompromised. Here are some top facts about pneumonia.

Health Facts