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World Hepatitis Day – 2023

World Hepatitis Day – 2023

World Hepatitis Day, observed on July 28 every year, aims to raise global awareness of hepatitis and encourage prevention, diagnosis and treatment of hepatitis. Hepatitis affects hundreds of millions of people worldwide, and kills close to 1.4 million people every year. Hepatitis is inflammation of the liver, and viruses are a common cause of hepatitis. [...] Learn More

Dr. Kaiser Raja describes liver cirrhosis and how it can lead to liver failure and the need for a liver transplant

Dr. Kaiser Raja, Consultant in Liver Diseases, Transplant Hepatology, Gastroenterology and Advanced EndoscopyKings College Hospital London View this post on Instagram A post shared by Kaiser Raja (@kaiser.raja.md) Dr Kaiser Raja, Consultant in Liver Diseases, Transplant Hepatology, Gastroenterology & Advanced Endoscopy MD, describes liver cirrhosis and how it can lead to liver failure and the […]

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World Liver Day 19 April 2023

World Liver Day 19 April 2023

World Liver Day 19 April 2023 Measures for Healthy Liver World Liver Day (WLD) is a global healthcare event commemorated every year on the 19th of April with the intent to raise awareness about liver disease in the general public. Globally about 2 million people die every year due to liver diseases. Deaths due to liver [...] Learn More

A Story of Failure

We often talk of success stories. Let’s talk about a story where we failed. Dr. Chandra was an elderly gentleman settled in Dubai since past 40 years. He was a medical doctor and used to work at a Dubai Government Medical Clinic. He was a long-standing diabetic and slightly overweight. He used to manage his […]

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My New Year Surprise

My New Year Surprise

The Miracle Pill It was 17th November, and I got a What’s App message from a lady. It appeared she had a serious liver problem and had got my number from another doctor. The young lady was from Kenya, had come to Dubai for her first job at a hotel one year ago. About 6 [...] Learn More
Resmetirom Reduces Liver, CV Risk Factors in NASH With Cirrhosis

Resmetirom Reduces Liver, CV Risk Factors in NASH With Cirrhosis

WASHINGTON — In patients with cirrhosis associated with non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), 1 year of treatment with the investigational oral thyromimetic agent resmetirom (MGL-3196) was safe and effective at lowering markers of both cardiovascular risk and NASH fibrosis, new research has found. Two cohorts comprising a total of 180 patients with well-compensated NASH cirrhosis enrolled in […]

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Have you tested for Hepatitis B

Have you tested for Hepatitis B

Hepatitis B is a virus that infects the liver. Most infected individuals have no symptoms till late in the course of the disease. Hepatitis B affects an estimated 250 million people worldwide and results in about 800000 deaths every year. The prevalence of hepatitis B infection is 1-5% worldwide. Areas of high prevalence include Southeast […]

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