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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Spikes in blood pressure don’t always require a trip to the hospital, according to new findings. The study comes from the Cleveland Clinic where researchers found that of 60,000 patients with “hypertensive urgency” less than one percent actually required a visit to the emergency room. The rest were treated and sent home with no additional ...click here to read more
Low testosterone raises the risk of type 2 diabetes in men as testosterone helps regulate blood sugar levels. The researchers found that testosterone triggers essential signaling mechanisms in islets, which are clusters of cells within the pancreas producing insulin. Senior author Dr. Franck Mauvais-Jarvis said, “We have found the cause — and a potential treatment ...click here to read more
According to a recent study by researchers at the UMass Medical School, the risk of diabetes is higher in postmenopausal women who take statins. Statins are among the most widely prescribed medications for reducing cholesterol levels, reducing the risk of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, and preventing cardiovascular events like heart attacks. Although the statin therapy itself ...click here to read more
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Type 2 diabetes and heart disease comorbidity has been found to be more dangerous than previously believed. Study lead Dr. William White said, “Type 2 diabetes accompanied by an acute coronary syndrome needs much more attention, especially in order to prevent yet another major cardiac event.” The study included over 5,300 people around the world ...click here to read more
A new study has found that using systemic glucocorticoids – a type of steroids – increases the risk of severe staph infections, which can be life-threatening. Lead author Dr. Jesper Smit said the findings are “a reminder for clinicians to weigh carefully the elevated risk against the potential beneficial effect of glucocorticoid therapy. This is ...click here to read more
Rheumatoid arthritis and gout hospitalization trends have reversed, according to new research. In the last two decades, there has been a switch in hospital admission trends, with more gout patients being hospitalized than rheumatoid arthritis patients. Researcher Sian Yik Lim said, “The findings may reflect suboptimal care received by gout patients and its increasing prevalence. ...click here to read more
Individuals who partake in fitness activities in midlife have a reduced risk of stroke in later-life, according to new findings. Dr. Ralph Sacco, chairman of neurology at the University of Miami who was not involved in the study, commented, “It is becoming increasingly clear that healthy midlife behaviors pay off as we age, and lower ...click here to read more
Multiple sclerosis and psoriasis drug ingredient – dimethyl fumarate – was found to be associated with PML (progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy), which is a lethal brain infection. The drug ingredient has been linked to two cases of PML so far, leading to the deaths of two European women. In one case, a 54-year-old woman had multiple sclerosis ...click here to read more
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