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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The risk of epilepsy has been found to be linked to type 1 diabetes. The findings suggest that individuals with type 1 diabetes have triple the risk of developing epilepsy – a condition characterized by seizures – compared to individuals without type 1 diabetes. Additionally, the researchers found that type 1 diabetics under the age ...click here to read more
Muscular dystrophy treatment with muscle damage repair shows promise. Muscular dystrophy is a group of diseases that cause progressive muscle weakness and loss of muscle mass. Abnormal genes interfere with the production of proteins needed to make healthy muscles. There are different types of muscular dystrophy. In some, symptoms present themselves in childhood, and in ...click here to read more
Oral thrush from candida yeast infection prevented by immune cells in tongue. The findings come from researchers at the University of Pittsburg School of Medicine who found an unusual type of immune cells in the tongue which can play a role in prevention of oral thrush. The findings offer insight into why some individuals with ...click here to read more
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Epilepsy, even controlled, can still cause problems in children, such as learning and behavioral issues. Lead author Anne Berg said, “Frequency and intensity of seizures remain important predictors of how well a child does into adulthood. But, somewhat to our surprise, we also found seizures are by no means the sole influencers of social and ...click here to read more
Prostatitis (prostate inflammation) causes painful urination, and urinary tract infections (UTIs) increase the risk of developing the condition. Prostatitis can be referred to as an infection of the prostate, but inflammation often occurs without a known infection. Roughly five to 10 percent of prostatitis cases are caused by a bacterial infection, but luckily it does ...click here to read more
Psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis symptoms have been found to be improved by bariatric surgery and excessive weight loss. Psoriasis is an autoimmune disease that causes the skin to become scaly. Some patients also develop inflammation known as psoriatic arthritis, which affects the joints. Treatment for psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis typically involves drug treatments that suppress ...click here to read more
There is a growing problem in the U.S. of individuals addicted to heroin and painkillers, but a new study suggests that anti-addiction drugs may help combat this issue. The drug – naltrexone – is injected monthly and helps block the euphoric sensation of opioid painkillers and heroin, leading to lower relapse rates. During the study, ...click here to read more
Crohn’s disease is an inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), which – even if well managed – can result in occasional flare-ups. As there is no cure for Crohn’s disease, it is a lifelong condition that a patient must live with. There are management techniques and treatment options available, but these do not guarantee that a patient ...click here to read more
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