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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Full recovery after hip surgery is seen in less than half of older patients, according to latest research findings. A hip fracture can potentially be a life-changing condition for seniors. Majority of patients don’t return to the state of independence they had before the hip fracture. Lead author of the study Dr. Victoria Tang explained, ...click here to read more
Schirmer’s test is specifically designed to help eye doctors diagnose dry eyes. The purpose of this test is determining how quickly your eyes produce tears. In dry eyes, the ability to produce tears is limited. Tears are important as they keep the eyes moist and healthy. The Schirmer’s test can go by several names, such ...click here to read more
Overactive bladder is a problem where the bladder-storage function becomes impaired, resulting in a sudden urge to urinate. In some cases, the urge may be so strong that it can result in leaks before you can reach the bathroom – this is known as incontinence. Overactive bladder can be an embarrassing condition to live with, ...click here to read more
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In Parkinson’s disease patients, movement disorder called leg motor restlessness is more likely than restless leg syndrome. Restless leg syndrome (RLS) is a sleep and movement disorder which is characterized by the urge to move one’s legs in order to stop uncomfortable sensations. This sensation often occurs when at rest, so it usually plagues patients ...click here to read more
A new study has found that building muscles in seniors can help improve memory. The study included 100 people aged 55 to 86 with mild memory and thinking problems. The participants completed weight training exercises twice a week for six months and saw significant improvements in mental function. The benefits of the exercise lasted for ...click here to read more
Coronary heart disease and stroke risk may increase with skipping breakfast regularly. The study looked at breakfast consumption in men and found that those who routinely skipped on the most important meal of the day had a higher risk of heart attack and coronary heart disease. The researchers looked at food frequency questionnaires and tracked ...click here to read more
Some of us may have a cup of coffee in the evening and stay awake all night, while others can fall asleep quite easily right after. New research findings suggest that our response to coffee may be pre-programmed in our genes. Lead author of the study Marilyn Cornelis explained, “Each of us could be potentially ...click here to read more
Seniors who suffer from fainting may have a blood clot in the lungs. Italian researchers looked at 560 patients who were hospitalized for fainting. The researchers found that one in six patients had pulmonary embolism – blood clot in the lung artery. Although the findings do not suggest that every fainting patient has a blood ...click here to read more
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