The Era of Medical Testing: A Blessing for People

Microbioz India, October , 2016 Issue


Cover Story : "The Era of Medical Testing: A Blessing for People"

: The Era of Medical Testing: A Blessing for People

Volume : 03 Issue: 31

The Era of Medical Testing: A Blessing for People

The October issue’s cover story titled “ The Era of Medical Testing: A Blessing for People”, authored by Bhawana Jain, M.Tech, Biotech, Amity University, Noida, clearly highlights the importance of various diagnostic and screening tests that have revolutionized the Healthcare Industry. Also, the emphasis is laid on the benefits of early diagnosis and the vital role it plays in preventing people from various diseases and prolonging their lives.
As we close this edition, we want to congratulate the winners of Sep’16 issue’s CROSSWORD GAME and request you for earlier submission of the answers. We appreciate the immense support received from our valuable readers. Also, we would like to make you know that, we are always open to any suggestions and feedbacks and the same can be penned down at [email protected].

 

INSIDE THIS ISSUE

Engineered tobacco plants can yield malaria drug at high levels

In 2015, the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine was awarded in part for the discovery of artemisinin, a plant-derived compound that's proven to be a lifesaver in treating malaria.

Breastfeeding, a savior for both the mother and the child, study shows

Breastfeeding which is recommended for a total of one year and exclusively for six months -- could protect babies and their moms from premature death and serious diseases and save the U.S. more than $4.3 billion

A new immunotherapy drug approved as a substitute to chemotherapy

An immunotherapy drug, Pembrolizumab that was extensively evaluated by UCLA cancer researcher Dr. Edward Garon, has been approved by the U.S. 

Weight based discrimination doubles health risks

We all are aware of the health risks of carrying extra body weight. According to a URI professor, treatment of society towards overweight.