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2 weeks, 4 days ago

Indian doctor compares livers of ‘weekend only drink’ man and his healthy wife: ‘Alcohol is a poison’

Dr Cyriac Abby Philips, known as “The Liver Doc” on the internet, effectively raises awareness about the dangers of alcohol consumption through his posts on social media. Dr Cyriac Abby Philips, the Indian doctor who shared his post on the effects of alcohol consumption on the liver. Just wanted to show the inside of the liver of a 32 year …

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3 weeks, 6 days ago

New rule allows HIV-positive organ transplants

Associated Press

People with HIV who need a kidney or liver transplant will be able to receive an organ from a donor with HIV under a new rule announced Tuesday by U.S. health officials. “This rule removes unnecessary barriers to kidney and liver transplants, expanding the organ donor pool and improving outcomes for transplant recipients with HIV,” said U.S. Health and Human …

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4 weeks ago

Special killer whale hunting strategy unravelled as orcas take on mighty whale sharks

The Independent

Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Researchers have now gathered direct evidence of orcas hunting and killing whale sharks. open image …

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3 months, 1 week ago

I drank so much fizzy drink I needed a liver transplant - don't ignore the warning signs like me

Daily Mail

Paul Cherry was in his mid-40s when he first felt unwell enough to see his GP. It usually affects those who are overweight, although liver specialists say people of normal weight can also develop it – known as ‘lean’ NAFLD. It’s also possible to have ‘a perfectly normal body mass index but a fatty liver’, explains Professor Jonathan Fallowfield, an …

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5 months ago

Brazilian sharpnose sharks test positive for cocaine, new study shows

ABC

Brazilian sharpnose sharks have tested positive for cocaine, according to a new study. Why 213kg of cocaine has washed up ashore Photo shows A police officer walking with a large package of drugs off a boat at a marina Two former drug detectives explain common methods for importing cocaine and why so much ends up in Australia's oceans. Scientists who …

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7 months, 4 weeks ago

Relatives of those who died waiting for livers at now halted Houston transplant program seek answers

Associated Press

DALLAS — Several relatives of patients who died while waiting for a new liver said Wednesday they want to know if their loved ones were wrongfully denied a transplant by a Houston doctor accused of manipulating the waitlist to make some patients ineligible to receive a new organ. Officials at Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center have said they are investigating after …

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8 months, 4 weeks ago

To curb illegal trade, Health Ministry tells States to plug gaps in compiling data of organ donors

The Hindu

The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has expressed concern over some States not compiling living and deceased donors’ data, which were essential to monitor the implementation of the organ transplantation programme and prevent commercial dealings in organs. In an advisory to all States recently, the MoHFW noted the National Organ and Tissue Transplant Organisation, established under the Transplantation …

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9 months ago

KLE Society hospital clocks a dozen liver transplants in a year

The Hindu

Doctors at KLE Society’s Prabhakar Kore Hospital have successfully conducted 12 liver transplants in a year. The hospital has a robust team of transplant coordinators led by Geeta S. Desai and Basavaraj Majati motivating families of brain dead patients for organ donation. The transplant surgeries were possible due to the continuous and dedicated effort of the liver transplant team led …

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9 months ago

Doctor compares livers of drinkers and non-drinkers in striking pic, draws Instagram notice

Hindustan Times

Dr Cyriac Abby Philips, better known as “The Liver Doc” on the internet, shared two photos to highlight how alcohol impacts a person’s liver. Dr Cyriac Abby Philips aka 'The Liver Doc' routinely busts health-related misinformation. The hepatologist who routinely busts health-related misinformation said when he shared the two photos on Instagram, he got a notification that the post violated …

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11 months, 2 weeks ago

Bengaluru traffic police ensured quick organ transport by organising 22 green corridors in 2023

The Hindu

In 2023, Bengaluru traffic police established 22 green corridors to expedite the swift transport of vital organs and patients across the city. Apart from green corridors, the traffic police issued 37,716 ambulance clearances in 2023. Traffic police data reveals they established green corridors primarily for transporting patients, hearts, livers, and lungs. Bengaluru traffic police have the credit of providing green …

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1 year, 2 months ago

Pistons 2023-24 predictions: Cade Cunningham as All-Star, Jaden Ivey starting and more

New York Times

After a preseason slate that saw both the highs and lows of a rebuilding program trying to figure itself out, the Detroit Pistons begin a pivotal season this Wednesday in Miami against the defending Eastern Conference champions. He’ll have no issue averaging somewhere between 22-25 points per game if that’s the case, which will make Detroit a better team and …

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1 year, 2 months ago

Killian Hayes’ Pistons camp, Jaden Ivey’s defense, rotation decisions: Mailbag

New York Times

The Pistons are nearing the end of the first week of training camp, and there’s been no shortage of interesting nuggets dropped by coach Monty Williams. A lot of the questions have been centered around Cunningham, the big man rotation and trying to learn some of Williams’ philosophies as a coach. That certainly helps your defense when your guards can …

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1 year, 2 months ago

Editorial: Rat poison almost killed P-22. We can save more lions and other wildlife if we ban rodenticides

LA Times

In March 2014, scientists recaptured P-22 and, after noticing crusting on his hair and skin, treated him for mange. Blood tests would later show that P-22 had two rodenticides in his system, one of which was diphacinone, a first-generation anticoagulant intended to kill rats. Gavin Newson’s desk, Assembly Bill 1322, bans the use of diphacinone, the first-generation anticoagulant most widely …

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1 year, 3 months ago

Bringing Deceased Organ Donations on Par With Live Donations is Modi Govt’s Top Priority Now

News 18

Deceased organ donation, including those of nearly 1.5 lakh road accident victims annually, and lung donations, the need for which has gone up after Covid-19 — this is a big focus of the 15-days ‘Seva Pakhvada’ starting September 17 on Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s birthday. A deceased donor can be of any age and can donate all vital organs namely …

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1 year, 4 months ago

1-year-old conjoined twins separated after 12-hr surgery at AIIMS

Hindustan Times

Conjoined twins Riddhi and Siddhi, who were born last year and were joined from the chest and stomach, were successfully separated in a surgery that lasted over 12 hours at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Delhi, doctors said on Wednesday. Minu Bajpai, head of the department of paediatric surgery at AIIMS, said the twins were diagnosed as ‘thoraco-omphalopagus …

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1 year, 5 months ago

How a more ethical "faux" gras could change fine dining and vegan cuisine

Salon

Foie gras, one of the most controversial foods for animal activists and ethical eaters alike, is possibly entering its meatless era. As Luke Gralia of The Takeout reported earlier this week, one version of "faux" gras — as it has come to be called — was designed by French chef Fabien Borgel. Demetrius Simms at Robb Report also published an …

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1 year, 5 months ago

Pistons summer-league guide: What to watch with Jaden Ivey, Jalen Duren and more

New York Times

And just like that, Detroit Pistons basketball is back. Jaden Ivey, Jalen Duren, Isaiah Livers and James Wiseman, as well as rookies Ausar Thompson and Marcus Sasser, all are expected to play at least one game in Sin City. Predicted starters Point guard: Jaden Ivey Shooting guard: Ausar Thompson Small forward: Isaiah Livers Power forward: James Wiseman Center: Jalen Duren …

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1 year, 9 months ago

Pistons banking on Isaiah Livers, a 24-year-old with upside: ‘He’s a big part of our future’

New York Times

To truly understand the belief that the Detroit Pistons organization has in Isaiah Livers look no further than Aug. 6, 2021. That’s why the Michigan native scoffs at the narrative that an “old man” like him, or any other senior college player who followed a similar path, can’t go to another level. “To be honest with you, I think it’s …

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1 year, 9 months ago

NBA result: Pacers hands Pistons 11th straight loss, 121-115

The Hindu

Jalen Smith led a balanced attack with 20 points and nine rebounds as the Indiana Pacers handed the host Detroit Pistons their 11th consecutive loss, 121-115 on Saturday night. Buddy Hield had 17 points and eight rebounds, while Jordan Nwora and Oshae Brissett tossed in 11 points apiece. Indiana didn’t score in the last 2:30 but the Pistons only whittled …

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1 year, 10 months ago

NBA: Detroit Pistons tops San Antonio Spurs in double overtime

The Hindu

Bojan Bogdanovic scored 32 points, rookie Jalen Duren added a career-high 30 points and 17 rebounds and the host Detroit Pistons topped the San Antonio Spurs 138-131 in double overtime on Friday night. Graham made two free throws with 1:25 left in the first overtime to give San Antonio a 122-119 lead. Stewart made a putback for a three-point lead, …

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1 year, 11 months ago

Diet, lifestyle modifications to treat fatty liver

Hindustan Times

To treat non-alcoholic steatohepatitis and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, doctors advise patients to lose weight as losing weight helps lessen liver fat, inflammation, fibrosis or scarring. Diet, lifestyle modifications to treat fatty liver Fat in the liver can be reduced by losing at least 3 to 5 per cent of your body weight and if you want to lessen liver …

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1 year, 11 months ago

Chicago Bulls extend dominance over Detroit Pistons with 126-108 win in NBA Paris game

Daily Mail

The win was their the 13th consecutive victory over their Central Division rival Forward Zach LaVine poured in 30 points as seven Bulls scored in double figures Chicago never trailed as it put on a show for stars and French fans in attendance The Chicago Bulls extended their dominance of the Detroit Pistons to two continents Thursday as they never …

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1 year, 11 months ago

Making pig livers humanlike in quest to ease organ shortage

Associated Press

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. — The ghostly form floating in a large jar had been the robust reddish-brown of a healthy organ just hours before. This is a pig liver that’s gradually being transformed to look and act like a human one, part of scientists’ long quest to ease the nation’s transplant shortage by bioengineering replacement organs. “It all sounds science …

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1 year, 11 months ago

Making pig livers humanlike in quest to ease organ shortage

LA Times

A pig liver that has been “decelled” is held by a technician in a Micromatrix laboratory in Eden Prairie, Minn. This is a pig liver that’s gradually being transformed to look and act like a human one, part of scientists’ long quest to ease the nation’s transplant shortage by bioengineering replacement organs. And if that novel “liver assist” works, it …

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Indian doctor compares livers of ‘weekend only drink’ man and his healthy wife: ‘Alcohol is a poison’

New rule allows HIV-positive organ transplants

Special killer whale hunting strategy unravelled as orcas take on mighty whale sharks

I drank so much fizzy drink I needed a liver transplant - don't ignore the warning signs like me

Brazilian sharpnose sharks test positive for cocaine, new study shows

Relatives of those who died waiting for livers at now halted Houston transplant program seek answers

To curb illegal trade, Health Ministry tells States to plug gaps in compiling data of organ donors

KLE Society hospital clocks a dozen liver transplants in a year

Doctor compares livers of drinkers and non-drinkers in striking pic, draws Instagram notice

Bengaluru traffic police ensured quick organ transport by organising 22 green corridors in 2023

Pistons 2023-24 predictions: Cade Cunningham as All-Star, Jaden Ivey starting and more

Killian Hayes’ Pistons camp, Jaden Ivey’s defense, rotation decisions: Mailbag

Editorial: Rat poison almost killed P-22. We can save more lions and other wildlife if we ban rodenticides

Bringing Deceased Organ Donations on Par With Live Donations is Modi Govt’s Top Priority Now

1-year-old conjoined twins separated after 12-hr surgery at AIIMS

How a more ethical "faux" gras could change fine dining and vegan cuisine

Pistons summer-league guide: What to watch with Jaden Ivey, Jalen Duren and more

Pistons banking on Isaiah Livers, a 24-year-old with upside: ‘He’s a big part of our future’

NBA result: Pacers hands Pistons 11th straight loss, 121-115

NBA: Detroit Pistons tops San Antonio Spurs in double overtime

Diet, lifestyle modifications to treat fatty liver

Chicago Bulls extend dominance over Detroit Pistons with 126-108 win in NBA Paris game

Making pig livers humanlike in quest to ease organ shortage

Making pig livers humanlike in quest to ease organ shortage