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Dr Opurbo Chowdhury

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Artificial lab-based blood transfusion: the future of medicine

4 March 2023
Blood transfusions have been a crucial part of modern medicine. A blood transfusion transfers healthy blood from a donor to a recipient. It replaces blood lost during surgery or injury or treats certain medical conditions.
4 March 2023
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Understanding testicular cancer

28 January 2023
The testes are a pair of male reproductive organs in the scrotum Testicles can vary in size, shape, and position from person to person. However, it is usual for one testicle to be slightly larger or suspended lower than the other. The scrotum is a bag of skin that surrounds and protects the testes. It is located outside the body because the optimal temperature for sperm production is slightly lower than the average body temperature.
28 January 2023
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Plant-based eating can transform health in surprising ways

7 January 2023
In recent years, there has been a noteworthy shift towards plant-based eating patterns, with more and more people choosing to include more fruits, vegetables, legumes, grains, and nuts into their diets. This trend is not without good reason, as there are numerous health benefits associated with plant-based eating. This article will explore six critical ways in which plant-based diets can support good health and well-being.
7 January 2023
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Omicron / Scientists’ opinions on new Corona virus variant Omicron

18 December 2021
The latest new variant of SARS-CoV-2 is called Omicron. Omicron is the thirteenth variant. The new variant Omicron first emerged in South Africa. On November 11, this latest variant was discovered.
18 December 2021
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Pins and needles: an uncomfortable experience

29 May 2021
Pins and needles, called paraesthesia in medical science, is an uncomfortable experience. More or less, everyone endures this kind of situation. It happens if nerve sensation in the blood vessels does not function correctly.
29 May 2021
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Fasting during the COVID-19 pandemic

8 May 2021
Fasting means avoiding food for a particular time. Fasting customs are common in almost all major religions globally. There is fasting in animals too. Observation shows dogs, cats, ants, even yeast sometimes reduce their calorie intake by 40%. Fasting makes some of their physical symptoms go away and live longer.
8 May 2021
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The dangerous new variant of Coronavirus

13 March 2021
COVID-19, which is caused by SARS-CoV-2, has snatched countless lives over the past one year. The pandemic is still in headway from the beginning of 2020 to present.
13 March 2021
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