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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Shingles vaccine effectiveness in seniors has been found to be influenced by depression diagnosis and treatment. Shingles is caused by the herpes zoster virus and can be a painful condition in seniors. The latest findings suggest the vaccine may not be effective in those with untreated depression. For the study, the researchers measured immune responses ...click here to read more
A new surgery for knee cartilage restoration shows promise among patients over the age of 40. Damage of the cartilage – the cushion found between joints – not only causes pain, but can prevent individuals from partaking in certain activities. Two studies found that a new procedure to repair knee cartilage may be a viable ...click here to read more
Consuming a protein-heavy meal can help promote fullness much sooner, compared to eating meals light on protein or without any protein at all. High-protein diets are often favored in those individuals aiming to drop a few pounds, as it is believed they will feel fuller with minimal calories. Yet, there has been a lack of ...click here to read more
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Over time, toxins can help the formation of plaques in your brain tissue that can trigger degenerative diseases like dementia and even Alzheimer’s disease, but home remedies can help combat these toxins and protect your memory. Exercise and healthy eating are the two main remedies for a healthy brain, and they’re within our control. The ...click here to read more
Psoriasis patients have fewer opportunities for biologics treatment as they age. The findings suggest that age is a large factor when it comes to treatment options for psoriasis – a skin condition. The researchers found that an age increase of 30 years reduced access to treatment through biologics by 65 percent. The study was led ...click here to read more
The risk of multiple sclerosis has been seen to be reduced in heavy coffee drinkers. The study looked at over 67,000 individuals. Those who consumed six cups a day had their risk of multiple sclerosis reduced by one-third, compared to non-drinkers. The researchers stress that the study only reveals an association between coffee consumption and ...click here to read more
Multiple sclerosis patients may benefit from higher vitamin D dosage levels. Research has found that high dose vitamin D3 for multiple sclerosis patients may help regulate the body’s hyperactive immune response. The findings come from researchers at Johns Hopkins. Study author Peter Calabresi said, “These results are exciting, as vitamin D has the potential to ...click here to read more
Blood pressure 2016 update: Aggressive hypertension treatment saves lives, but has been shown to be harmful for diabetics. High blood pressure, hypertension, is commonly seen in diabetics, but treating hypertension in diabetes may be difficult, especially as more aggressive hypertension treatments have been shown to pose a greater risk in diabetics. Main author of the ...click here to read more
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