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Dr. Reeja Tharu's Profile
M.Phil.,Ph.D
Dr. Reeja Tharu has an M. Phil and a Ph.D in Biomedical Genetics from the University of Madras. She is passionate about health issues and adept at presenting complex health topics in easy to understand language. She contributes both as a writer and an editor on the site.
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From Taboo to Awareness: The Need for Mental Health Insurance in India
As per a World Health Organization (WHO) report 15% of adults in India suffer from various mental health disorders ranging from anxiety disorders and depression to schizophrenia and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
Interstitial Cystitis
Interstitial cystistis is an umbrella term where a pathology cannot be defined but the patient suffers from recurring, pain in the pelvic region along with other symptoms including frequency or urgency in urination
Urea Cycle Disorders
A urea cycle disorder is a genetic condition which elevates the blood ammonia concentration above the normal level.
In Vitro Fertilization (IVF)
Encyclopedia section of medindia gives a brief introduction to infertility and reproduction
Diabetic Kidney Disease
Diabetic nephropathy refers to kidney damage due very high levels of blood sugar levels in diabetics.