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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Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) research received a boost from a large gene study, which could help better understand the genetics involved in this progressive vision disorder. The findings came from the International AMD Genomics Consortium, where researchers collected data from 43,566 individuals and found 52 common and rare variants linked to AMD. Co-senior author Jonathan L. Haines, ...click here to read more
A nasal spray may prove to be an effective treatment for diabetes for quickly boosting blood sugar levels when they are low. The nasal spray includes a powdered glucagon which quickly increases blood sugar levels. Typical treatment to control hypoglycemia – low blood sugar – is by mixing powdered glucagons with water and injecting it ...click here to read more
Smoking bans have shown to be more effective in getting people to quit smoking than increasing taxes on cigarettes. Although higher taxes have been shown to improve rates of smoking cessation, smoking bans have proven slightly better. It’s important to note that smoking bans were more effective among those who were casual smokers as opposed ...click here to read more
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A new study finds that horror films actually curdle your blood and that it’s not just a mere expression. During Medieval times it was believed that intense fear could curdle your blood and so modern scientists decided to put the theory to the test. The study involved 24 healthy young adults. Some participants watched a ...click here to read more
Hives are a reaction of the skin that can be red and quite itchy. There are two types of hives: short-lived (acute) and long-term (chronic). Chronic hives are when the redness and welts last for numerous weeks and come back over the course of months and even years. Although chronic hives are not a life-threatening ...click here to read more
Anemia has been linked to an increased risk of death in heart disease and stroke patients. Anemia – low blood cell count – is a condition commonly seen in heart disease patients, affecting nearly one-third of congestive heart failure patients and 10 to 20 percent of coronary heart disease patients. There are many factors that ...click here to read more
Anemia – a disorder categorized by a deficiency of red blood cells – has been found to be linked to cognitive impairment according to new findings. The study revealed that female participants with anemia performed lower in verbal memory and executive functions. Additionally, mild cognitive impairment (MCI) was doubled in those diagnosed with anemia. Dementia ...click here to read more
Shingles (herpes zoster) can increase heart attack risk in seniors according to a new study. The study examined 67,000 seniors with newly diagnosed shingles who were 65 and older. The findings uncovered that stroke risk and heart attack risk increase within the first three months of shingles diagnosis but then normalize again after six months. ...click here to read more
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