Liver transplant: Pims centre told to resume operationDAWN.comA senior physician treating liver patients at a private hospital added that many of “these patients have end-stage liver disease for which the only treatment is transplantation.” He said…
The Gift Of LifeIndian ExpressThe liver is a multi-tasking organ : it metabolises fats and carbohydrates, eliminates toxins, synthesises various proteins and secretes bile to aid digestion. All in all the liver probably has more than 500 different type…
URMC celebrates 20 years of liver transplants Bollywood star Priyanka Chopra …India TribuneHer father, Ashok Chopra, M.D., a renowned plastic surgeon in India, has been treated for several years at URMC for a liver illness. In the course of his treat…
actress Ashwini dies of liver-related illnessOneindia EntertainmentTelugu actress Ashwini, one of leading actresses in 1980's, died at the Sri Ramachandra Hospital in Chennai in the early hours of Sunday, September 23. According to reports, she was…
ATLANTA (Reuters) – The biggest surprise for American Brandt Snedeker on his way to victory in both the season-ending Tour Championship and the FedExCup playoff race on Sunday was his ability to flourish under intense pressure. Not only was he vying wi…
In a significant move aimed at overcoming the problem of acute shortage of cadaver organ donors, the Delhi government will be launching a course to produce specialised transplant coordinators.
New Delhi, Sept. 24 — In a significant move aimed at overcoming the problem of acute shortage of cadaver organ donors, the Delhi government will be launching a course to produce specialised transplant coordinators.The first batch of 36 doctors from ho…
The Express TribuneSikandar Sanam diagnosed with liver cancerThe Express TribuneComedian Sikandar Sanam may go to India to get treatment for liver cancer. PHOTO: FILE. KARACHI: Comedian Sikandar Sanam, the theatre artist who redefined the art of mimicr…
Amdavadis are sitting ducks for heart attacksTimes of IndiaExactly a week before World Heart Day, to be celebrated on September 29, a new national survey shows 54% Amdavadis over 30 have low levels of good cholesterol, or HDL, that draws out the body&#…
Myth Buster: Drinking alcohol results in liver cirrhosisTimes of IndiaDoes this mean that a person who has never touched alcohol will not develop liver cirrhosis? We get you the facts and bust some myths as we ask Dr. (Col.) M. Bhagat, Senior Consultan…