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Against All Odds: 42-Year-Old Woman Defeats HIV, Hepatitis B And Cancer With Rare Liver Transplant
The patient had been living with Hepatitis B for several years and was diagnosed with HIV around three years ago. Over time, her health deteriorated sharply.
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Delhi Hospital Saves Lives With Rare Combined Liver, Heart Surgeries
A Delhi hospital has successfully performed a rare, combined liver transplants and complex cardiac surgeries on two critically ill patients suffering from advanced liver failure and serious heart ailments.
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Living vs Dead Organ Donation: Understanding The Real Difference And Impact
Conversations around organ donation remain limited, especially when surrounded by myths and emotional discomfort. To understand why organ donation matters so deeply, it is necessary to look at the two major forms of donation and the realities attache
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Ahmedabad Civil Hospital Records Over 1,000 Organ, Tissue Donations In 6 Years
Ahmedabad, May 15 (IANS) Ahmedabad Civil Hospital has reported a total of 1,032 organs and tissues donated through its organ donation programme over the past six years, officials said on Friday, as it continues to be recognised as a leading centre fo
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Liver Health Breakthrough: New Study Reveals How Gut Bacteria Can Restore Ageing Livers
A new study published in Digestive Disease Week reveals that good gut bacteria could restore ageing liver tissue. Here is what the study found and why it matters for liver health therapies.
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Energy Drinks Emerging As Major Cause Of Liver Damage Among India's Youth: Doctors
New Delhi, April 19 (IANS) Leading specialists on Sunday warned that excessive consumption of energy drinks is emerging as a leading cause of liver damage among India's youth, on the occasion of the 'World Liver Day'.
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Liver Transplants Can Cost Rs 20-35 Lakh: Why Adequate Health Cover Matters More Than Ever
Liver transplants in India cost between Rs 20 lakh and Rs 35 lakh in private hospitals, including surgery and ICU care.
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The Rs 500 Test That Can Prevent A Rs 20 Lakh Hospitalisation: Why Liver Screening Should Be Part Of Every Insurance Plan
A liver function test costing under Rs500 can detect early liver damage, potentially preventing costly and complex treatments like transplants.
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Nick Jonas' Friend Maya Kibbel Dies Of Wilson's Disease At 30: Signs And Risks Of The Rare Disease Explained
Nick Jonas lost his friend Maya Kibbel to Wilson's disease. Here is how the rare genetic disorder can manifest in the human body, along with the available treatment options.
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Organ Shortage Deepens: 82,000 Indians Await Organ Transplants Under National Policy
There are many people who are waiting for organ transplants under the national policy. Here are the gaps that need to be addressed to reduce this number, why the wait is long, and the myths that need to be broken to ensure timely organ transplants.
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10-Month-Old Infant Declared Brain Dead Becomes Kerala's Youngest Organ Donor
A 10-month-old baby girl, who lost her life in a road accident, has become the youngest organ donor in Kerala, offering hope and healing to others even in death, officials said on Friday.
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India Leads In Living Donor Liver Transplants, Gold Standard For World: Experts
World-class infrastructure, unique surgical expertise, and robust regulation have driven the number of liver donor liver transplantation (LDLT) in India, said experts here on Saturday.
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Chinese Man Survives Over 170 Days After Groundbreaking Pig Liver Transplant
A terminally ill Chinese man survived for more than 170 days after a genetically engineered pig liver was implanted in his body, doctors said.
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Woman Donates Liver To Husband In Pune, Both Die After Transplant Surgery
A woman who donated a part of her liver to her husband died days after he died following a transplant surgery, prompting the Maharashtra health department to issue a notice to a private hospital in Pune, an official said.
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Bengaluru Metro Makes History with First-Ever Organ Transport
History was made in Bengaluru after Metro officials successfully facilitated the transport of a donated human liver for transplant.
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Against All Odds: 42-Year-Old Woman Defeats HIV, Hepatitis B And Cancer With Rare Liver Transplant
The patient had been living with Hepatitis B for several years and was diagnosed with HIV around three years ago. Over time, her health deteriorated sharply.
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Delhi Hospital Saves Lives With Rare Combined Liver, Heart Surgeries
A Delhi hospital has successfully performed a rare, combined liver transplants and complex cardiac surgeries on two critically ill patients suffering from advanced liver failure and serious heart ailments.
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Living vs Dead Organ Donation: Understanding The Real Difference And Impact
Conversations around organ donation remain limited, especially when surrounded by myths and emotional discomfort. To understand why organ donation matters so deeply, it is necessary to look at the two major forms of donation and the realities attache
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Ahmedabad Civil Hospital Records Over 1,000 Organ, Tissue Donations In 6 Years
Ahmedabad, May 15 (IANS) Ahmedabad Civil Hospital has reported a total of 1,032 organs and tissues donated through its organ donation programme over the past six years, officials said on Friday, as it continues to be recognised as a leading centre fo
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Liver Health Breakthrough: New Study Reveals How Gut Bacteria Can Restore Ageing Livers
A new study published in Digestive Disease Week reveals that good gut bacteria could restore ageing liver tissue. Here is what the study found and why it matters for liver health therapies.
-
Energy Drinks Emerging As Major Cause Of Liver Damage Among India's Youth: Doctors
New Delhi, April 19 (IANS) Leading specialists on Sunday warned that excessive consumption of energy drinks is emerging as a leading cause of liver damage among India's youth, on the occasion of the 'World Liver Day'.
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Liver Transplants Can Cost Rs 20-35 Lakh: Why Adequate Health Cover Matters More Than Ever
Liver transplants in India cost between Rs 20 lakh and Rs 35 lakh in private hospitals, including surgery and ICU care.
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The Rs 500 Test That Can Prevent A Rs 20 Lakh Hospitalisation: Why Liver Screening Should Be Part Of Every Insurance Plan
A liver function test costing under Rs500 can detect early liver damage, potentially preventing costly and complex treatments like transplants.
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Nick Jonas' Friend Maya Kibbel Dies Of Wilson's Disease At 30: Signs And Risks Of The Rare Disease Explained
Nick Jonas lost his friend Maya Kibbel to Wilson's disease. Here is how the rare genetic disorder can manifest in the human body, along with the available treatment options.
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Organ Shortage Deepens: 82,000 Indians Await Organ Transplants Under National Policy
There are many people who are waiting for organ transplants under the national policy. Here are the gaps that need to be addressed to reduce this number, why the wait is long, and the myths that need to be broken to ensure timely organ transplants.
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10-Month-Old Infant Declared Brain Dead Becomes Kerala's Youngest Organ Donor
A 10-month-old baby girl, who lost her life in a road accident, has become the youngest organ donor in Kerala, offering hope and healing to others even in death, officials said on Friday.
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India Leads In Living Donor Liver Transplants, Gold Standard For World: Experts
World-class infrastructure, unique surgical expertise, and robust regulation have driven the number of liver donor liver transplantation (LDLT) in India, said experts here on Saturday.
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Chinese Man Survives Over 170 Days After Groundbreaking Pig Liver Transplant
A terminally ill Chinese man survived for more than 170 days after a genetically engineered pig liver was implanted in his body, doctors said.
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Woman Donates Liver To Husband In Pune, Both Die After Transplant Surgery
A woman who donated a part of her liver to her husband died days after he died following a transplant surgery, prompting the Maharashtra health department to issue a notice to a private hospital in Pune, an official said.
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Bengaluru Metro Makes History with First-Ever Organ Transport
History was made in Bengaluru after Metro officials successfully facilitated the transport of a donated human liver for transplant.
