Author Archives : Mohan Garikiparithi

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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Survival rates boosted with high-dose statins

Taking high-dose statins – cholesterol-lowering drugs – slightly improves survival rates for certain patients. The study followed over 509,000 patients with various forms of cardiovascular disease. The researchers found that survival rates increased by nine percent with high-dose statins, compared to moderate-dose statins, over the course of a year. The participants in the study were ...click here to read more

Cirrhosis progression may accelerate with obesity, independent of portal pressure and liver function: Study

Cirrhosis progression may accelerate with obesity, independent of portal pressure and liver function. Obesity continues to be a growing problem worldwide, with 1.5 billion adults over the age of 20 being overweight, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). The WHO estimates that over 200 million of those men and 300 million of those women ...click here to read more

Brain scans help to diagnose dementia earlier

Brain scans may help with earlier diagnosis of dementia, which affects tens of millions people worldwide. There is no cure for dementia, but there are treatments available to help manage the symptoms. Early detection of dementia amps up the effectiveness of the treatment. The study revealed that MRI scans can help doctors diagnose dementia by ...click here to read more

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Age-related cataract types: Nuclear sclerotic, cortical, and posterior subcapsular

There are three main types of age-related cataracts: nuclear sclerotic, cortical, and posterior subcapsular. Cataract is the clouding of the natural intraocular crystalline lens which focuses on light entering the eyes through the retina. Cloudiness can reduce visibility and over time can contribute to blindness if left untreated. Cataracts develop gradually and are often symptomless, so ...click here to read more

Food additives found to cause colon cancer in mice

A new study on mice found that food additives commonly found in processed foods increased the risk of colon cancer. Emulsifiers are commonly added to food for texture and prolonged shelf life. In mice, consumption of two common emulsifiers led to intestinal bacteria changes, promoting inflammation and colon cancer. Researcher Emilie Viennois explained, “The incidence ...click here to read more

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