Frederica P. Perera is professor of Environmental Health Sciences and founder of the Columbia Center for Children's Environmental Health where she served as director from 1998- 2019. She now leads the Center's Program in Translational Research. Dr. Perera is internationally recognized for pioneering the field of molecular epidemiology, utilizing biomarkers to …
The evidence suggests that there is a potential benefit in using phlebotonics in treating haemorrhoidal disease as well as a benefit in alleviating post-haemorrhoidectomy symptoms. Outcomes such as bleeding and overall symptom improvement show a statistically significant beneficial effect and there …
Weeratunge Edward Perera MBE (/ ˌ w ɪər ə ˈ t j ʊ ŋ ɡ ə p ɪ ˈ r ɛər ə /; 22 June 1898 – 23 September 1982) was a Malaysian Sinhalese educator, businessman and social entrepreneur.He brought some semblance of peace to Teluk Anson (now Teluk Intan, Perak, Malaysia) during its occupation by the Imperial Japanese Army in World War II and the Malayan Emergency that …
Background: Sore throat is a common condition associated with a high rate of antibiotic prescriptions, despite limited evidence for the effectiveness of antibiotics. Corticosteroids may improve symptoms of sore throat by reducing inflammation of the upper respiratory tract. Objectives: To assess the clinical benefit and safety of corticosteroids for symptoms of sore …