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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Early stages of kidney disease may be detected and understood with innovative research technique. The scientists have combined tiny gold nanoparticles with in vivo near-infrared fluorescence imaging technique to study early stages of kidney disease in animal models. Lead researcher Dr. Jie Zheng said, “They call kidney disease the silent killer, because in its early ...click here to read more
The new “superlice” has been found to be resistant to many over-the-counter treatments against the head lice. On the other hand, prescription remedies can still combat the bug. Instead of heading to the local pharmacy, parents are recommended to bring their child to see a doctor regarding head lice. Lead author of the study Dr. ...click here to read more
You probably know that regular exercise is good for your health, but you may not be aware that it could save you up to $2,500 in medical costs annually. The new report suggests that patients with heart disease who exercise regularly can save some money in healthcare expenses. Senior study author Dr. Khurram Nasir said, ...click here to read more
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Football can be a very dangerous sport, and it has a long history of concussions and other injuries that could end a player’s career. When it comes to serious injuries related to football, it appears that getting a ligament or tendon injury is actually worse than breaking or dislocating a bone in terms of recovery. ...click here to read more
Gallbladder sludge may lead to gallstones in the elderly. Gallbladder sludge, also known as biliary sludge, is a gel-like bile, a potential precursor to cholesterol stones. In the majority of cases, this sludge does not form into stones and can easily dissolve in the gallbladder. Biliary sludge is normal and can be detected through ultrasound. ...click here to read more
Low cholesterol may increase mortality risk in kidney cancer patients, according to research findings. The researchers analyzed the blood cholesterol levels in 867 patients with renal cell carcinoma prior to kidney surgery. The patients were then followed for a median of 52 months. The researchers found that low blood cholesterol was associated with greater tumor ...click here to read more
Stroke survivors are more likely to suffer from depression, according to latest research findings. The study found that in the first three months following a stroke, the risk of depression for survivors was eight times higher, compared to individuals with no history of stroke. Research lead Dr. Merete Osler wrote, “Depression is common in patients ...click here to read more
A new biologic drug in an injectable form has shown to reduce flare-ups in severe cases of asthma that is not easily controlled by steroid inhalers. The results come from two new clinical trials. The drug benralizumab is a biologic that kills white blood cells known as eosinophils. This type of white blood cells has ...click here to read more
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