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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Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and obesity raise asthma attack risk. Lead author of the study Anju Elizabeth Joham said, “A greater proportion of women with polycystic ovary syndrome report asthma, and the results of this study suggest that asthma is associated with PCOS and excess weight. These findings highlight that polycystic ovary syndrome is a ...click here to read more
Women are twice as likely to die from a heart attack, compared to men. Overall, death rates from heart attack are on the decline as advancements in screening and treatment have improved, especially for a type of heart attack known as ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI). The study conducted by Yale researchers reveals gender disparities ...click here to read more
Norovirus 2016 outbreak update: Stomach flue affects Oregon State University and Brockton homeless shelter. Oregon State University and Benton County health officials are working together on a recent norovirus outbreak, which affected the school. The outbreak began on March 30, 2016 and has grown to affect nearly 60 students. Majority of those affected by norovirus ...click here to read more
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Heart failure death risk is reduced with cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT). Research has found that those with implanted CRT can have a longer lifespan than those who receive traditional implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD). The first study looked at CRT-D (CRT with defibrillator) in mildly symptomatic patients. The researchers found that patients who had CRT-D implanted ...click here to read more
A Chinese study has found that insomnia and poor sleep cause changes to the brain’s white matter, which is the part that forms connections and carries information from different locations in the brain. Researcher Shumei Li explained, “If white matter tracts are impaired, communication between brain regions is disrupted.” Primary insomnia is a condition in ...click here to read more
Rheumatoid arthritis patients who smoke are at a higher risk of early death, but the new study also suggests quitting smoking works to reduce the risk. Researcher Deborah Symmons said, “This research provides important evidence that the risk of early death starts to decline in patients who stop smoking, and continues year on year.” The ...click here to read more
Hypothyroidism symptoms can lead to impaired driving similar to alcohol-induced DUI (driving under the influence). Hypothyroidism results from the insufficient hormone production by the thyroid gland, which can slow down many bodily processes including brain function. Until now, little research has been conducted on the extent of brain impairment and whether or not hypothyroidism patients ...click here to read more
Poor oral hygiene has been linked to poor mental health in seniors, but the findings just suggest an association and do not establish a cause-and-effect relationship. Researchers reviewed studies on oral health and cognitive decline published between 1993 and 2013. The researchers found that in some studies a higher number of cavities, the number of ...click here to read more
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