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Why is the liver so important?

January 15, 2013
The liver is a highly under-appreciated organ. In the post, I'll try and explain what the liver does, the diseases which can affect it and end with tips to maintain it in top shape. Your liver is a one and a half kg organ that …
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Vilasrao Deshmukh died of cardiac failure: Doctor

August 14, 2012
Union minister Vilasrao Deshmukh died of cardiac failure, said renowned doctor Mohammed Rela of Chennai's Global Health City Tuesday even as he drew attention to the urgent need for organ donations. In a statement, Rela, …
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Vilasrao Deshmukh passes away

August 14, 2012
Vilasrao Deshmukh, Union minister and former Maharastra chief minister passed away this afternoon. He was 67. The minister was battling liver cancer at a hospital in Chennai. Due to his critical condition he had been classified …
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Organ donor dead, search for liver and kidney donor for Deshmukh continues

August 14, 2012
Doctors treating Vilasrao Deshmukh are again searching for a liver donor after the ‘brain dead’ man who was going to be operated upon died before docs could carry out a transplant on him.  Asked whether they were desperately …
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Vilasrao Deshmukh set to undergo kidney and liver transplant, after being put on the ‘super ultra-emergency’ list

August 14, 2012
Vilasrao Deshmukh is going to get his liver and kidney transplant soon. A 31 year-old driver who was declared brain dead after being hit by an ambulance on Saturday near Kovalam was going to be the unwitting donor. On the same …
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Vilasrao Deshmukh suffering from Hepatitis B, liver cancer

August 10, 2012
According to the doctors treating him, Vilasrao Deshmukh’s condition is improving but he’s still critical. Deshmukh was admitted to Global Hospitals with a condition that’s now been diagnosed as liver cancer. The docs said …
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Four ways to reduce hepatitis among drug-users

October 3, 2012
WHO has identified four key actions countries can take to prevent viral hepatitis B and C among people who inject drugs. Of the estimated 16 million people who inject drugs worldwide, it is estimated that 10 million are …
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What alcohol does to your liver

October 28, 2012
Rajesh Khanna, India’s first superstar passed away recently. A close friend of his said that he died of liver infection. Kaka’s battle with alcohol is well documented. Though no one wants to say it out loud, it was his …
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Hepatitis: It’s closer than you think

October 3, 2012
Under the World Hepatitis Day theme “It’s closer than you think”, WHO is urging governments to strengthen efforts to fight viral hepatitis, an inflammation of the liver that kills about one million people every year. In …
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What booze does to your body (Video)

October 3, 2012
Ever wonder how alcohol affects your body? Alcohol consumption in moderation has been touted as being ‘good for health’. But what really happens when you drink? Watch this video to find out. Moderate drinking may help your …
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Hepatitis vaccines – all you need to know

October 3, 2012
Who should get hepatitis A vaccine and when?  WHO? Some people should be routinely vaccinated with hepatitis A vaccine: All children between their first and second birthdays (12 through 23 months of age).  Anyone 1 …
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Hepatitis: Frequently Asked Questions

October 3, 2012
Here are some common queries about the disease Q: What is hepatitis? A: Hepatitis is an inflammation of the liver, most commonly caused by a viral infection. There are five main hepatitis viruses, referred to as types A, B, …
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Hepatitis: All you need to know

October 3, 2012
The world statistic for hepatitis is shocking. 1.4 million people suffer from hepatitis A. 2 billion people suffer from Hepatitis B while 150 million people are chronically infected with the hepatitis C virus. So what really …
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Protecting yourself from Hepatitis B

October 3, 2012
So you know what hepatitis is, but do you know how to protect yourself from the contagion? Here are a few frequently asked questions regarding protection from Hepatitis B. Q: How do you get hepatitis B? How can I protect …
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