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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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Hepatitis B: All you need to know

October 3, 2012
Key Facts Hepatitis B is a viral infection that attacks the liver and can cause both acute and chronic disease. The virus is transmitted through contact with the blood or other body fluids of an infected person. Two billion …
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Hepatitis E: All you need to know

October 3, 2012
Key facts Every year there are 20 million hepatitis E infections, over three million acute cases of hepatitis E, and 70 000 hepatitis E-related deaths. Hepatitis E is usually self-limiting but may develop into fulminant …
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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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Pregnant women more vulnerable to Hepatitis E-induced liver failure

November 19, 2012
July 28 is World Hepatitis Day. In one of the widest single-centre studies conducted by the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) here, it was found that water-borne Hepatitis E was the basic cause of acute liver …
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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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Hepatitis C – all you need to know

October 3, 2012
Key facts Hepatitis C is a liver disease caused by the hepatitis C virus. The disease can range in severity from a mild illness lasting a few weeks to a serious, lifelong condition that can lead to cirrhosis of the liver or …
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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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National Liver Foundation launches Hepatitis awareness programme for Mumbai slums

July 29, 2012
Marking World Hepatitis Day, National Liver Foundation launched an awareness and medical care programme on hepatitis-B in the city's slums. The voluntary organisation's pilot project named 'Pahal' will aim at disease eradication …
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