Author Archives : Mohan Garikiparithi

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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Risk of ‘bleeding’ stroke higher with untreated blood pressure

Untreated high blood pressure is associated with a higher risk of “bleeding” stroke, and the risk has been found to be higher in blacks and Hispanics. Study author Dr. Kyle Walsh said, “The average age for a brain hemorrhage [bleeding stroke] is much younger in minorities, especially in African-Americans, so they may suffer more disability ...click here to read more

Prostate cancer patients undergoing androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) experience hot flashes

Prostate cancer patients undergoing androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) experience hot flashes. ADT is a common treatment for prostate cancer in its advanced stage, yet nearly 80 percent of ADT patients experience hot flashes. Researchers from Moffitt Cancer Center looked to explore why the phenomenon may occur and determine genetic factors along with other characteristics that ...click here to read more

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Norovirus 2016 (stomach flu) outbreak caused more than 200 illnesses at a Pennsylvania college

Norovirus 2016 (stomach flu) outbreak has caused more than 200 illnesses at a Pennsylvania college. Ursinus College in Pennsylvania completely shut down following the norovirus outbreak. The on-campus cafeteria is being blamed for the cause of the outbreak and is the center of the investigation. Montgomery County Health Department investigators found numerous health infractions including ...click here to read more

Insomnia and nightmares fuel depression: Study

A study of firefighters has found how insomnia and nightmares can fuel depression by impairing the ability to access and influence emotion regulation strategies properly. A high percentage of participants reported clinical insomnia symptoms, depression symptoms, and nightmare problems. Additional analysis revealed that the indirect effects of overall emotion regulation difficulties were significant both in ...click here to read more

Untreated obstructive sleep apnea raises risk of resistant high blood pressure

Untreated obstructive sleep apnea raises the risk of high blood pressure that is resistant to medication. The study involved patients with cardiovascular risk factors or established heart disease and moderate or severe obstructive sleep apnea. The participants were prescribed one of three medications to treat hypertension, including a diuretic. The researchers found that resistant elevated ...click here to read more

In schizophrenia patients, mortality risk from heart attack increases with obesity and smoking

In schizophrenia patients, mortality risk from heart attack increases with obesity and smoking. Death by heart attack is higher in schizophrenia patients, compared to the general population. The average lifespan in schizophrenia patients is 20 years shorter than in the general population, too. Factors that contribute to this shortened lifespan are smoking, diabetes, and metabolic ...click here to read more

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