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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Researchers have uncovered a specific gene that can reveal the likelihood of prostate cancer spreading in patients. Researchers suggest that by targeting this gene, they can add years to patients’ lives. The gene is known as NSD2. It was identified through a computer algorithm that was intended to uncover genes relevant to humans that spread ...click here to read more
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