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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Migraines are exceptionally painful for the sufferer, but they can also take a toll on the patient’s spouse, too. A new study reports that the spouses of migraine sufferers are more likely to suffer from migraines as well. Lead author Dawn Buse said, “This study highlights the significant burden that migraine can have on a ...click here to read more
Gout and chronic kidney disease prevalence raises interest in the link between hyperuricemia and kidney disease. The study specifically looked at the role of the kidneys in uric acid excretion, along with the possible impact of hyperuricemia on the kidney disease progression. The possible shared link appears to be the chronic, low-grade, systemic inflammation that ...click here to read more
Blooming flowers may be a beautiful sight, but for asthma sufferers the springtime can mark worsened symptoms. Being aware of your triggers and risk factors can help you reduce asthma symptoms and allow you to enjoy the warmer weather. Dr. Linda Rogers, director of the clinical asthma program at Mount Sinai-National Jewish Health Respiratory Institute, ...click here to read more
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Heart failure patients should aim to increase their exercise levels as it has been shown to improve survival rates. Principal investigator Rod Taylor said, ‘Patients with heart failure should not be scared of exercise damaging them or killing them. The message for heart failure patients is clear. Exercise is good for you, it will make ...click here to read more
A multiple sclerosis drug is associated with a higher risk of colorectal cancer, while multiple sclerosis (MS) on its own raises the risk of breast cancer. The drug mitoxantrone was first developed as a chemotherapy drug for certain cancers, and is now used for multiple sclerosis patients. Mitoxantrone is prescribed to patients when other multiple ...click here to read more
Patients who undergo knee replacement surgery are often advised to avoid taking showers for at least two weeks as a means to reduce the risk of infection. A new study recently found that this measure may not be necessary. The researchers found no differences in bacterial swabs between patients who waited the two weeks to ...click here to read more
Gout treatment is safe with oral steroids or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). The researchers compared the steroid prednisolone with the arthritis medication indomethacin and found that both offered similar levels of pain relief in gout. Although the arthritis drug did cause minor side effects, neither treatment led to complications. Smaller studies have found similar results, ...click here to read more
Kidney stones and chronic kidney disease risk may increase with high temperatures. As warmer weather is upon us, the risk of kidney stones is rising, according to research. Researchers found that kidney stone cases are on the rise when the temperatures are hot. They uncovered this association by examining 60,000 Americans in several U.S. cities. ...click here to read more
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