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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Cushing’s syndrome diagnosis accuracy highest with urinary free cortisol test

Diagnosis accuracy of Cushing’s syndrome is highest with urinary cortisol test. A study published in The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism found a 24-hour urinary free cortisol test can most accurately diagnose Cushing’s syndrome. The researchers analyzed data from 137 adults, all with hypercortisolism, between 2012 and 2014. Thirty-eight of the participants had a ...click here to read more

Ocular syphilis can occur at any stage of syphilis, may cause blindness

Ocular syphilis can occur at any stage of syphilis, and it may cause blindness. Syphilis is a sexually transmitted disease caused by the bacteria Treponema pallidum. Syphilis is a treatable condition, but if left untreated or if not properly treated, it can lead to other health complications. Syphilis can come in several stages: primary, secondary, ...click here to read more

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Vitiligo linked to simultaneously existing autoimmune diseases

Vitiligo, an autoimmune skin condition, is linked to simultaneously existing autoimmune diseases. Researchers from St. Luke’s-Roosevelt Hospital Center created a questionnaire to be answered by children and adults who had vitiligo to determine other coexisting autoimmune diseases, which may appear along vitiligo. Based on the survey results, the most common vitiligo-associated autoimmune diseases (VAAD) were ...click here to read more

Seniors still benefit from allergy shots

A new study found that seniors still benefit from receiving allergy shots. The study consisted of 60 seniors suffering from hay fever. The participants received either an allergy shot or a placebo. The allergy shot group saw a 55 percent reduction in allergy symptoms and a 64 percent drop in the use of allergy medication. ...click here to read more

Hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid) linked to irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), constipation

Hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid) is linked to irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and constipation. Hypothyroidism is a condition in which the thyroid does not produce enough hormones in order for the cells in the body to operate properly. Although there is not a direct relationship between hypothyroidism and IBS, many patients find they have complications with both ...click here to read more

Circumcision reduces prostate cancer risk, most effective after age 35

Circumcision reduces prostate cancer risk and has been found to be most effective after the age of 35. The findings come from the University of Montreal and the INRS-Institut-Armand-Frappier, revealing that men circumcised after the age of 35 have a 45 percent reduced risk of prostate cancer, compared to uncircumcised men. For the study, the ...click here to read more

Cystic fibrosis (CF) patients suffer from infection and inflammation, exercise can enhance quality of life

Cystic fibrosis (CF) patients suffer from infection and inflammation, but exercise has been shown to help enhance quality of life. There are numerous benefits from exercise for overall good health, but more so for those with cystic fibrosis. Cystic fibrosis is a fatal genetic disease which currently does not have a cure. CF mainly affects ...click here to read more

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