Hepatitis is defined as inflammation of the liver and when the etiology is due to viral infection it’s known as viral hepatitis. There are the following types of hepatitis: World…
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What is Jaundice? Jaundice is a yellow discolouration of the skin and whites of the eyes due to abnormally high levels of bilirubin (bile pigment) in the bloodstream. Urine is…
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The liver is the site of alcohol metabolism. Excess of alcohol can overwhelm this capacity and lead to the development of what is called Alcoholic Liver Disease. The damage caused to…
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Preview: According to recent studies, the current necessity for liver transplantation in India is estimated to be around 20/million population (or 25,000 Liver Transplant per year). The current rate of…
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What is a living donor transplant? When an organ or a part of an organ is removed from a living individual and placed in a person whose organ functionality has…
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World Liver Day is observed on April 19 to create awareness about liver diseases. Across the world, liver diseases are on the rise owing to various factors including lifestyle-related ones.…
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