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 study has found that hepatitis C patients are more likely to consume alcohol in excess, which is particularly hazardous as it could accelerate liver damage associated with the virus. The study found that hepatitis C patients were three times more likely to consume more than five alcoholic beverages daily, compared to individuals without ...click here to read more
Rheumatoid arthritis affects the lungs and raises the risk of interstitial lung disease. Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune type of arthritis, and although it primarily affects the joints, it can affect other body parts and organs, too. According to researchers, respiratory conditions are the second leading cause of death among rheumatoid arthritis patients. Some are ...click here to read more
Antidepressants are prescribed not just for depression, but also for numerous other health problems – which explains the rise of the use of these medications. The Canadian study found that antidepressants used for depression only account for a little over a half of antidepressant prescriptions. Antidepressants have also been prescribed for insomnia, anxiety, fibromyalgia, migraines, ...click here to read more
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Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) on its own does not raise cardiovascular complications or death risk after surgery, according to research findings. The study also found no evidence that rheumatoid arthritis is associated with a higher risk of complications related to inflammation. Dr. Alparslan Turan and the research team wrote, “We expected to find an increased risk ...click here to read more
The ancient practice of tai chi has been found to offer benefits and improvements in patients with knee osteoarthritis when anti-inflammatory and physical therapies fail. Not only did tai chi benefit knee osteoarthritis, but it was found to improve well-being as well. Tai chi was found to be particularly beneficial for patients who are overweight ...click here to read more
A new drug to treat melanoma is boosting survival rates with some patients even being cured of skin cancer. Keytruda (pembrolizumab) helped four in 10 patients with advanced melanoma stay alive. Complete remission was also seen in 15 percent of patients and some remained cancer-free even after stopping Keytruda. Keytruda has seen some success as ...click here to read more
Taking aspirin after a mini-stroke may help prevent a full-blown stroke. After a mini-stroke, the risk of a major stroke is 1,000 times higher, compared to the general public. The findings come from nearly 56,000 people. The researchers found that taking aspirin after a transient ischemic attack (TIA) reduced the risk of major stroke in ...click here to read more
Multiple sclerosis and stroke may seem like they don’t have much in common, but they both affect the brain and the nervous system and so they have a lot more in common than you think. Multiple sclerosis is an autoimmune disease in which myelin becomes damaged. The nerves are exposed as a result, lending cause ...click here to read more
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