Mohan Garikiparithi got his degree in medicine from Osmania University (University of Health Sciences). He practiced clinical medicine for over a decade before he shifted his focus to the field of health communications. During his active practice he served as the head of the Dept. of Microbiology in a diagnostic centre in India. On a three-year communications program in Germany, Mohan developed a keen interest in German Medicine (Homoeopathy), and other alternative systems of medicine. He now advocates treating different medical conditions without the use of traditional drugs. An ardent squash player, Mohan believes in the importance of fitness and wellness.
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Smokers under the age of 50 face a higher risk of heart attack. Compared to former smokers and nonsmokers of the same age, smokers under 50 were 8.5 times more likely to suffer a heart attack. Patricia Folan reviewed the study and commented, “Through comprehensive tobacco-control programs that include environmental smoking bans, high taxes on ...click here to read more
Cirrhosis risk increases with daily alcohol drinking, according to research. Every year, nearly 170,000 people die of cirrhosis of the liver in Europe, and alcohol drinking is a very strong risk factor for this condition. The researchers have uncovered that alcohol drinking patterns influence the risk of cirrhosis, with daily drinking having a greater impact ...click here to read more
Although hearing loss is often associated with problems with the ears, new findings suggest that it may stem from the brain instead. Difficulty processing conversation in loud settings may indicate that the brain’s ability to process speech is impacted. According to coauthor Jonathan Simon, the findings demonstrate that “separately from any typical hearing loss that ...click here to read more
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Cardiovascular disease risk reduced with lower LDL cholesterol and blood pressure combination. Study lead investigator Brian Ference explained, “[The results] demonstrate for the first time that LDL cholesterol and SBP [systolic blood pressure] have independent, multiplicative, and cumulative causal effects on the risk of cardiovascular disease. This suggests that a simple strategy that encourages long-term ...click here to read more
A new study suggests that mammogram benefits can extend to women in their 90s. Some women feel as they get older, they don’t need to have mammograms as they may be too old for breast cancer screenings. This is not always the case as the latest findings suggest that women of all ages still very ...click here to read more
Amyloids triggering Alzheimer’s disease can also raise the risk of heart failure risk. Amyloid plaques are indicative of Alzheimer’s disease, but similar deposits can also appear on the heart, too. Senior researcher Dr. Federica del Monte explained, “We found that some forms of heart failure are basically an Alzheimer’s disease in the heart. They basically ...click here to read more
Nearly 10 percent of American seniors suffer from abuse, but unfortunately many emergency departments (EDs) often miss this problem. Based on national data review, the researchers found that doctors only make a formal diagnosis of senior abuse in one in every 7,700 visits. Senior author Dr. Timothy Platts-Mills explained, “These findings indicate that the vast ...click here to read more
Stroke or heart attack risk increases in women with migraine. The study looked at 917 women who were evaluated for heart disease. The researchers found that those women with a history of migraines were at a higher risk to experience a future cardiovascular event – stroke, in particular. The study also found that women who ...click here to read more
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