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Brain Bank in India
By Dr.Ravi at 26 February, 2010, 7:59 pm
I was reading some news and that got my mind. Yes it is the brain bank. Even though as a doctor there are many people who don’t know what exactly the brain bank works and what are the researches that are done there. So here is a simple sight on that. Brain is such a [...]
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Anatomy Mcqs Set 1
By Dr.Ravi at 16 February, 2010, 7:20 am
Here are some mcqs of anatomy.More sets will be added soon. 1: Ovarian artery arises from a. Anterior part of abdominal aorta b. Lateral part of abdominal aorta c. Posterior part of abdominal aorta d. None
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Herpes Drug Might Also Slow HIV Progression
By Dr.Ravi at 16 February, 2010, 7:08 am
New research suggests that people who are infected with both HIV-1, a strain of the AIDS virus, and herpes simplex virus type 2 could benefit in more than one way by taking a herpes drug called acyclovir. In addition to treating herpes, the medication appears to also slow the progression of HIV. “While the HIV-disease [...]
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Rapid influenza test are more accurate for young children
By Dr.Ravi at 16 February, 2010, 7:03 am
The rapid influenza test those were know to have more sensitivity than specificity are now shown to be more accurate for younger childern. These tests can be used for common flu as well as the H1N1 influenza that we all know as swine flu. With this rapid test we can detect the presence of virus [...]
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Another Study Refutes Vaccination-Autism Link
By Dr.Ravi at 13 February, 2010, 4:11 am
One more study finds that the measles vaccine — given alone or as part of the measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine — does not increase the risk of autism in children. The new findings come about a week after The Lancet retracted a 1998 study suggesting that the MMR vaccine contributes to autism risk. [...]
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Risk factors for postpartum depression
By Dr.Ravi at 13 February, 2010, 4:07 am
Postpartum depression is a condition with mental illness that is characterstically seen after delivery. The National Women’s Health Information Center offers this list of risk factors for postpartum depression: Having a personal or family history of depression or another mental illness. Having insufficient support from friends and family. Feeling negative or anxious about pregnancy. Having [...]
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Genes Play Role in Prognosis With Non-Small Cell Lung Cancers
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By Dr.Ravi at 10 February, 2010, 6:42 am
Genes Play Role in Prognosis With Non-Small Cell Lung Cancers U.S. scientists have discovered there are genetic profiles that play a part in prognosis with non-small cell lung cancers, and those profiles differ depending on the age and gender of the patient. The researchers analyzed genetic and clinical data from 787 patients who were divided [...]
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Drinking milk during pregency reduce risk of multiple sclerosis
By Dr.Ravi at 10 February, 2010, 6:36 am
Recent research on the experience of ladies recorded in a excellent way by the NINDS showed that taking good amount of milk during pregency reduces the risk of multiple sclerosis. The new study included 35,794 U.S. nurses whose mothers provided information about their experiences and diet during pregnancy. The nurses were followed for 16 years, [...]
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Gastric Banding seems effective for obese teens
By Dr.Ravi at 10 February, 2010, 6:24 am
A study recently conducted showed that gastric banding surgery is more effective and efficacious in obese teens. Their study included 50 teens, aged 14 to 18, with a body-mass index (BMI) higher than 35 (statistical obesity begins at a BMI of 30). Half underwent laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding while the other half took part in [...]
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Damage to amyegdala leads to loss of fear to loose money
By Dr.Ravi at 10 February, 2010, 5:31 am
Well we all know some people with have a lots of fear while loosing the money in gambling while the others have nothing to worry about that. Why that is so? It was believed that it is all due to genes, but recently scientist of California identified a new cause. Yes they have found that [...]
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