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Nishikant Kamat, director of Drishyam and Madaari, dies at 50 of multiple organ failure
Drishyam and Madaari director Nishikant Kamat passed away at a Hyderabad hospital on Monday at the age of 50. He was suffering from chronic liver disease.
Updated on Aug 17, 2020 07:11 PM IST
Fear of side-effects keeps plasma donors away in Haryana
Haryana has witnessed a lukewarm response to the call for convalescent plasma donation as only 49 people have come forward. Twenty patients who recently recovered from the coronavirus disease (Covid-19) have donated plasma at the Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences (PGIMS) in Rohtak, 16 in Faridabad, 11 in Gurugram and two in Panchkula, reveal the data obtained from the four plasma banks.
Updated on Aug 06, 2020 12:23 AM IST
Sunil Rahar, Rohtak
World Hepatitis Day 2020: Causes, symptoms, treatment of the liver disease
On World Hepatitis Day today, here are some facts about the causes, symptoms and treatment of the disease.
Updated on Jul 28, 2020 09:36 AM IST
Hindustan Times, Delhi | hindustantimes.com
Chronic liver disease can add risk of death in Covid-19 patients: Study
Forty-three percent of those who were in the advanced stages of the disease with cirrhosis or scarring due to the ailments died of Covid-19, according to the study recently published in the Hepatology International.
Updated on Jul 19, 2020 12:50 AM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | Anonna Dutt
Sachin Tendulkar inaugurates plasma donation center in Mumbai
While Delhi accounts for the highest 3497.1 recovered cases per million as against 1242.9 active cases per million, followed by Maharashtra having 869.5 recovered cases per million as against 661.6 active cases per million, according to health ministry.
Updated on Jul 08, 2020 12:23 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | hindustantimes.com
‘Anyone who has ever been pregnant can’t donate plasma’: ILBS director
A person can donate plasma after 14 days of recovery only if they are not older than 60-65 years of age, do not have uncontrolled diabetes or hypertension, do not have chronic kidney, heart, lung, or liver disease.
Updated on Jul 03, 2020 03:56 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | HT Correspondent
PGIMER to start DM course in interventional radiology
Interventional radiology, an important subspecialty of radiology, allows minimally invasive procedures to be done quickly under minimal anesthesia. It’s also relatively painless
Updated on Jun 30, 2020 11:25 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Chandigarh | HT Correspondent, Chandigarh
11% of Pune’s Covid fatalities showed no associated risk factors
The common pre-existing ailments that can be fatal for a Covid-19 positive patient include blood pressure, kidney and liver disease, diabetes and respiratory illness
Updated on Jun 17, 2020 04:31 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Pune | Stefy Thevar
80% Covid-19 patients asymptomatic, silent spread concern looms in Rajasthan
Doctors in the state said as the Sars-Cov2 virus infects more and more people, a majority are not showing symptoms of the disease but are becoming carriers who can potentially spread the virus among more sections of society.
Updated on Apr 26, 2020 04:11 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Jaipur | Urvashi Dev Rawal
World Liver Day 2020: 5 ways to keep your liver healthy
There has been a steady rise in the rate of liver diseases over the years. Globally, alcohol, NASH and viral hepatitis are the most common causative factors of liver diseases.
Updated on Apr 19, 2020 09:58 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Dr Veena Aggarwal
Obesity causes diabetes in women, kidney disease in men. Here’s how
While obesity causes type 2 diabetes in both women and men, women were at higher risk of type 2 diabetes; men faced a greater risk of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and chronic kidney disease.
Updated on Oct 26, 2019 12:51 PM IST
London | Indo Asian News Service
Study identifies therapy for liver disease in HIV patients
There is currently no treatment for non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) in HIV patients, but the results of this research could eventually lead to a first-in-class therapy for this serious condition.
Updated on Oct 13, 2019 04:10 PM IST
Asian News International | Asian News International, Washington D.c
Diabetics at higher risk of liver disease: Study
A recent study suggests that people with type 2 diabetes are at particular risk of liver disease and should be monitored closely to prevent life-threatening disease progression.
Updated on May 20, 2019 01:01 PM IST
Asian News International | Asian News International, Washington D.c
Hypertension drug shows promise in liver disease
While there are therapies to treat some forms of liver diseases, including hepatitis C and autoimmune hepatitis, options have been limited for treating portal hypertension.
Updated on Mar 24, 2019 10:31 AM IST
Indo Asian News Service | Indo Asian News Service, New York
Strength training reduces additional health risks associated with obesity: Study
A recent study reports that strength training for a short period of time was adequate to reduce the accumulation of liver fat and improve the regulation of blood glucose in obese mice, even without overall loss of body weight.
Updated on Mar 19, 2019 11:31 AM IST
Asian News International | Asian News International, Washington D.c. [usa]
Eat tomatoes to fight liver cancer, inflammation
Higher consumption of tomatoes could be associated with a decreased risk of liver cancer caused by high-fat diets, a study has found.
Updated on Mar 02, 2019 06:53 PM IST
Indo Asian News Service | Indo Asian News Service, New York
Liver diseases silent, don’t ignore symptoms
Doctors say, most of the liver diseases are silent and by the time symptoms appear there is already 50% or above damage done to the liver, and cirrhosis (scarring) of the liver set in, especially in viral Hepatitis B and C.
Updated on Dec 03, 2018 04:05 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | Rhythma Kaul
Breastfeeding may prevent non-alcoholic fatty liver disease
According to study findings, women in the cohort who breastfed one or more children for longer than six months had a lower risk of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease compared to those who did not breastfeed or breastfed for under one month.
Updated on Nov 04, 2018 12:59 PM IST
Asian News International | Asian News International, Washington D.c.
Ditch the snacks, keeping a long gap between meals can boost health and longevity
Longer daily fasting times or increasing the duration between meals can make men more healthy and help them live longer, compared to those who eat more frequently, says this new study.
Updated on Sep 08, 2018 10:13 AM IST
Indo Asian News Service | HT Correspondent
8 health symptoms people ignore, but could be signs of a serious disease
Sudden headaches, constant tiredness and shortness of breath could be symptoms which you should look out for.
Updated on Aug 01, 2018 04:53 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Delhi | HT Correspondent
Regular screening of the liver can protect you from severe hepatitis
On World Hepatitis Day 2018, we tell you about how hepatitis can be transmitted, how to prevent it and treat it.
Updated on Jul 28, 2018 01:48 PM IST
Asian News International | HT Correspondent
World Hepatitis Day 2018: Cause, symptoms and treatment of the disease
On World Hepatitis Day, we tell you some interesting facts about the causes and symptoms of the disease as well as what can be done about it.
Updated on Jul 28, 2018 09:02 AM IST
Hindustan Times | HT Correspondent
Heavy drinkers are at an increased risk of death, here’s why
Due to heavy drinking, there is uncontrolled iron absorption in the body, which puts extra pressure on the body’s vital organs.
Updated on Jul 13, 2018 01:55 PM IST
Asian News International | Asian News International, Washington D.c.
This natural antioxidant found in our body could help improve heart health
A recent analysis of health data from almost 100,000 veterans, both with and without HIV infection, found that within normal ranges, higher levels of bilirubin in the blood were associated with lower rates of heart failure, heart attack and stroke.
Published on May 20, 2018 02:52 PM IST
Asian News International | HT Correspondent
Is your period irregular? This lifestyle disease could be to blame
A new study shows that girls diagnosed with type 2 diabetes have a high frequency of menstrual irregularities, which can put them at risk of fatty liver disease, fertility problems and endometrial cancer. Here’s why.
Updated on Apr 26, 2018 04:30 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Soma Das
He’s been battling obesity since he was 5, had bariatric surgery at 14
Mihir Jain used to eat only fried snacks, chips and colas. By 13, he was insulin-dependent, hypertensive and had fatty liver disease.
Updated on Apr 21, 2018 04:14 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Anonna Dutt
Indian children, obese and slim, are being hit by fatty liver disease
They’re eating too much junk and getting too little exercise, doctors say.
Updated on Apr 21, 2018 04:17 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Anonna Dutt & Dipanjan Sinha
World Liver Day 2018: All you need to know about liver health
On World Liver Day, take a look at the importance of keeping your liver healthy, and dos and don’ts for making sure your liver functions properly.
Updated on Apr 19, 2018 03:33 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Mumbai | Manali Shah
Red meat puts you at higher risk of cancer and diabetes. Stay away from it
To avoid cancer and diabetes, experts say you should stick to a diet that includes fish and ‘white meat’ like chicken, says a new study.
Updated on Apr 16, 2018 02:18 PM IST
Asian News International | HT Correspondent
Fruits, veggies & fish: A Mediterranean-style diet is good for your liver
A new study found that a diet rich in vegetables and fermented milk products such as yoghurt, along with coffee, tea and chocolate, is associated with a lower risk of hospitalisation in liver cirrhosis patients.
Updated on Apr 13, 2018 05:00 PM IST
Asian News International | Asian News International
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