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Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease: Causes, diagnosis and treatment

One-third patients with chronic liver disease have NAFLD along with 70% of people with diabetes and 80% with obesity. Here are its causes, diagnosis, treatment

Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease: Causes, diagnosis and treatment (Getty Images/iStockphoto)
Published on Apr 15, 2023 01:56 PM IST
ByZarafshan Shiraz, Delhi

Blood banks to inform SBTC of hepatitis positive patients

The State Blood Transfusion Council in India has instructed blood banks to notify both new and old hepatitis B and C patients in an effort to eradicate the diseases. The council has 373 blood banks registered with it and aims to end viral hepatitis by 2030 through its National Viral Hepatitis Control Program. Free screening tests and treatment are being provided to hepatitis B and C patients through treatment centres, and blood donors are being referred to these centres for further treatment and medical management. The monthly data will be analysed to identify trends in the community.

The State Blood Transfusion Council (SBTC) has instructed all blood banks to notify new and old hepatitis B and C patients reported at blood banks in an effort to eradicate the diseases (REPRESENTATIVE IMAGE)
Updated on Apr 08, 2023 11:12 PM IST
ByVicky Pathare

Circovirus involved in human hepatitis: Study

Circoviruses are a family of small, highly resistant DNA viruses that were initially identified in 1974 in various animal species, where they can cause respiratory, renal, dermatological and reproductive problems. HCirV-1 is a novel virus that is distant from known animal circoviruses.

Circovirus involved in human hepatitis: Study(Shutterstock)
Published on Feb 23, 2023 11:09 AM IST
ANI | | Posted by Tapatrisha Das, Paris

End-stage liver disease: Symptoms and everything else you need to know

As liver disease progresses through its many phases, damage to the liver can build up. Your liver's capacity to perform its functions correctly is impacted by each stage collectively. Watch out for these symptoms and know everything about end-stage liver disease

End-stage liver disease: Symptoms and everything else you need to know (Image by Mohamed Hassan from Pixabay )
Updated on Jan 02, 2023 03:41 PM IST
ByZarafshan Shiraz, Delhi

Understanding Viral Hepatitis A infection, tips to prevent it especially in kids

HAV or Acute Viral Hepatitis A is defined as the inflammation of the liver, which is generally caused by infection with one of the five Hepatitis viruses and almost 10-30% cases related to HAV belong to children. Here's all you need to know about it and tips to prevent it

Understanding Viral Hepatitis A infection, tips to prevent it especially in kids (Twitter/Journalofclin12)
Updated on Dec 20, 2022 10:29 AM IST
ByZarafshan Shiraz, Delhi
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