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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A new psoriasis drug has been found to work longer and to have “unprecedented” effects on the skin. The drug is called ixekizumab (Taltz) and has been approved by the FDA in March. The approval came after the first trial, which showed that after 12 weeks the new drug was much more successful in treating ...click here to read more
Alzheimer’s disease and cancer mortality risks increase with the loss of Y chromosome in men, according to research. Men can lose the Y chromosome in their blood cells due to aging, and those who do have been found to be at a greater risk for Alzheimer’s disease. The study included over 3,200 men who already ...click here to read more
A new study has found that carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) can be eased with electroacupuncture. Carpal tunnel syndrome is a condition caused by the overuse of the wrist. It is commonly seen in occupations that involve repetitive wrist motions or in those who use computer for long periods throughout the day. The study found that ...click here to read more
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Multiple sclerosis (MS) risk increases with shift work due to circadian rhythm and sleep pattern disruption. The study came from Swedish researchers who uncovered an association between multiple sclerosis and shift work. The researchers found that those who engage in off-hour employment prior to the age of 20 are at a greater risk of developing ...click here to read more
Women have higher rates of anxiety than men, according to research. Furthermore, women who experience anxiety are most likely to reside in North America or Western Europe. The new British study found that women have double the risk of anxiety than men. In North America, nearly eight out of 100 people suffer from anxiety, compared ...click here to read more
Crohn’s disease (CD) causes vitamin D deficiency, so inflammation may be reduced by raising vitamin D levels. Researchers from Boston University School of Medicine found that vitamin D absorption in Crohn’s disease patients is reduced, which results in a deficiency. The only way to determine vitamin D absorption in Crohn’s disease is with a vitamin ...click here to read more
A new study has found that combination therapy is successful in treating tick-borne illnesses, like Lyme disease, in mice. The researchers found the combination therapy cured babesiosis, which is an emerging threat transmitted by the same ticks that spread Lyme disease. The treatment not only clears the infection, but also prevents recurrence, which sets combination ...click here to read more
In the U.S., cancer survivors have hit a new record at 15.5 million, and the American Cancer Society predicts that in another decade the number will exceed 20 million. Although increased survivorship is a huge success, it also implies the need for greater medical, emotional, and psychological support available to these survivors to aid in ...click here to read more
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