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Cesarean Baby May Develop Chronic Disease In Future

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Delivery through cesarean section has become popular worldwide. C-section is essentially indicated to protect the mother or infant in circumstances e.g. prolonged labor, fetal distress or a breech baby. Although the WHO recommends no more than 15% C-sections, the rate is almost double worldwide with elective C-sections on the hike. However, literature survey proclaims that babies born through C-section are prone to chronic diseases like asthma, diabetes and obesity in later life. Dr. Jan Blus

Current Scenario and Impending Options in Colorectal Cancer Targets

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When I studied pharmacology my Professor defined chemotherapy as “thrashing up the patient with a cricket bat in the hope that you get the cancer on a winning streak”. Chemotherapy has plentiful of benefits, but the adverse effects can be noxious. We pharmacologists call “off-target toxicity” where the drug agents will kill the healthy cells as well as cancer cells. Whereas, the novel, targeted therapies are often designated as “silver bullets”. In my view, the targeted ther

Getting ICMR Grants: Opt Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam?s Success Formula

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Climbing to the top demands strength, whether it is to the top of Mount Everest or to the top of your career! ? Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam. Hon?ble Former President of India, Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam (venerated as ?The missile man of India?) is a role model for many scientists, doctors, students and even laypersons. Beyond a shadow of doubt, his principles are really great ? as it is applicable for both personal and professional lives. His contributions to the development of our country through DRDO (Defen