Liver and Pancreas

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May 29 2023

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May 29 2023

Liver complications can cause enlarged breasts in men

Gynecomastia can result from liver cirrhosis, hormonal imbalance or certain medications. Opting for liver function tests is vital to rule out anything serious

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May 24 2023

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May 24 2023

A medical test checklist for adults

Prevention is better than cure. Here are some must-take tests to ensure that all is well

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May 19 2023

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May 19 2023

Excess is bad: Even vitamin A can affect liver health

Unregulated consumption of vitamin A supplements could scar the liver, leading to complications

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May 17 2023

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May 17 2023

Liver health and pregnancy: Why it matters

Liver complications during pregnancy could be harmful for both the mother and the baby

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May 04 2023

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May 04 2023

HIV and hepatitis: Infections of the same ‘route’

HIV and Hepatitis B usually have the same source of infection. These infections can lead to liver failure without timely intervention

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May 03 2023

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May 03 2023

Nanofluidic drug implant shows a way to shrink pancreatic cancer

Shrinking tough pancreatic tumours with the help of a tiny, implanted nanofluidic device could become a viable treatment option unfolding before doctors as well as those suffering from this cancer.

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Apr 27 2023

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Apr 27 2023

How liver diseases could affect women’s reproductive health

Liver regulates estrogen levels in your body and liver diseases could cause irregular menstrual cycles and excessive uterine bleeding, affecting fertility

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Apr 17 2023

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Apr 17 2023

Pancreatic cancer: A rising concern among women

Experts say that though it has not reached an alarming stage yet, poor lifestyle choices could be the cause of the rise in pancreatic cancer cases among young women

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Apr 10 2023

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Apr 10 2023

Liver cancer: An elusive variant prone to recur

Cancer in the liver, caused due to chronic damage, can be prevented by measures like managing obesity, avoiding alcohol consumption and regular exercise

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Mar 21 2023

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Mar 21 2023

Proteins in urine shine spotlight on elusive pancreatic cancer

A new noninvasive urine test can predict pancreatic cancer two years before clinical diagnosis

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Mar 13 2023

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Mar 13 2023

Six natural ways to manage bile reflux

Though bile reflux is a challenging condition to treat, its physical discomfort can be managed through lifestyle and dietary alterations

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Mar 10 2023

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Mar 10 2023

Pancreatic insufficiency: Digest another day

Lack of digestive enzyme secretion from the pancreas could lead to severe malnutrition and weight loss

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Feb 28 2023

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Feb 28 2023

Coping with excess copper: Wilson’s disease

In people with Wilson’s disease, the body is unable to eliminate excess copper. Timely intervention can help prevent ill effects like liver failure and neurological complications

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Feb 26 2023

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Feb 26 2023

This teen became India’s youngest living donor weeks before Class XII exams

Meet Devananda, a 17-year-old from Kerala who donated her liver tissue and saved her father's life

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Feb 20 2023

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Feb 20 2023

Beating pancreatitis with a healthy diet

Consuming a low-fat diet and avoiding processed foods can help to manage inflammation of the pancreas

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Feb 14 2023

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Feb 14 2023

Pancreatitis: Not a thing to be brushed aside

Experts say that the most common causes of pancreatitis are heavy alcohol consumption and gallstones

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Feb 14 2023

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Feb 14 2023

Bile reflux: A vile torment

Bile reflux is caused when bile is backed up into the stomach causing heartburn, bloating and many other symptoms

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Feb 14 2023

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Feb 14 2023

Why liver damage could be bad news for the brain too

People with end-stage liver disease are at higher risk of developing hepatic encephalopathy (HE), which causes confusion, sleep and memory issues, among other complications