Category: Rajni Sarma, MSc Portfolio
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Cervical Cancer: The Role of HPV Test and Vaccine
Cervical cancer prevention in the era of HPV test and vaccine Cervical cancer is the fourth most common cause of death among females worldwide. The high-risk Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) is the major cause of cancer of the cervix. Although preventable as well as curable, it is still the 2nd most common cause of death in…
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Viagra for Women: Is it a Myth?
Viagra for women: Decoding the misconception Introduction Viagra® is a brand name for an oral drug approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 1988. Men worldwide take Viagra to treat Erectile Dysfunction (ED). From time immemorial, an erect penis represents a man’s virility and masculinity. The inability to engage in sexual activity…
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Phantom Pregnancy: The Journey of a False Pregnancy
Phantom pregnancy: The road to nowhere Sharing the news of a pregnancy is one of the happiest moments of someone’s life. However, pregnancy symptoms can sometimes mislead a person. Such false symptoms of pregnancy without carrying a baby may be the result of some other ailments. Phantom pregnancy is also known as Pseudo-pregnancy or false…
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Wear it PINK: Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Pink: the color of hope, love and compassion Pink is the color of hope, the color of love and compassion. We have a lot of plans in life: plans to enjoy time with our parents, to see our children grow up, and to be a part of their lives. A breast cancer diagnosis comes as…
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Saying “YES” to a Bowel Cancer Screening Test
Why should you get screened for bowel cancer at the age of 60 or before? Almost nine out of ten bowel cancer patients are over the age of 60.* A bowel cancer screening kit is one of the most valuable gifts that people of this age can give to themselves. There are plans in England…
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