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6 months, 1 week ago

What is Viral Hepatitis? Know risk factors, symptoms, prevention and treatment

Viral hepatitis is an infection that causes inflammation and liver damage. The risk factors for viral hepatitis transmission differ depending on the type of virus. Risk factors: When we spoke to Dr Alisha Chaubal, Senior Consultant - Hepatology and Liver Transplant, Gleneagles Hospital, Parel, Mumbai, regarding the same, she said, risk factors include unsafe injection practices, unprotected sex with an …

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6 months, 3 weeks ago

Hepatitis A outbreak: Kerala’s Vengoor panchayat extends financial aid to families hit by disease

The Hindu

Vengoor panchayat in Ernakulam district of Kerala has collected about ₹4 lakh through a funds mobilisation drive held among the public to help the families that had incurred huge hospital expenses following the outbreak of Hepatitis A since April 18. The funds collection was initiated after the prolonged hospitalisation of a few patients in critical condition had caused a huge …

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7 months, 1 week ago

Hepatitis A spreading among Los Angeles homeless population, health officials say

LA Times

A homeless woman washes up at a fire hydrant near her encampment along south Lemon Street in downtown Los Angeles. The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health is investigating an outbreak of the highly contagious liver disease hepatitis A among its homeless population. Health officials said five cases of hepatitis A have been reported since mid-March among people experiencing …

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1 year, 4 months ago

Explained: The alarming rise of fatty liver disease among Indians

Firstpost

Around 38 per cent of Indians are found to have fatty liver or non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. A recent AIIMS study revealed concerning findings about the prevalence of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease in India. Westernised lifestyle contributes to fatty liver A recent AIIMS study, which analysed published reports on non-alcoholic fatty liver disease in India, states that over one-third of …

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1 year, 5 months ago

Beware of Hepatitis A in monsoon; check out these warning signs and symptoms, prevention tips

Hindustan Times

Monsoon can whet your appetite for street food which is often fried, spicy, and also unhygienic; from the use of unsafe water, reused oil to pollution, there are many factors that could play havoc with your digestive health. Considering rainy weather also raises risk of microbial infections due to high humidity, one needs to make sure they are buying food …

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1 year, 6 months ago

Common Liver Disorders: Exploring Hepatitis, Cirrhosis, And Fatty Liver Disease

News 18

The liver is a vital organ that performs numerous crucial functions in the body, including detoxification, metabolism, and the production of essential proteins. Three common liver disorders are hepatitis, cirrhosis, and fatty liver disease. Prolonged alcohol abuse, chronic viral hepatitis, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease and autoimmune diseases are common causes of cirrhosis. Most individuals with fatty liver disease exhibit no …

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2 years, 6 months ago

Monsoon health tips: Know about anti-viral vaccines for flu, typhoid, mosquitoes

Hindustan Times

The monsoon season brings with it a refreshing break from the heat for both young and old, with children running in the rain, splashing in puddles, making paper boats and the whole family enjoying piping hot snacks and tea while relishing the scent of the first showers. The downside to this rainy season is that it brings with several communicable …

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2 years, 7 months ago

Unexplained hepatitis in kids: Should parents worry?

CNN

CNN — The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is investigating cases of unexplained hepatitis in children. Wen: As of May 1, the World Health Organization has reported at least 228 probable cases of child hepatitis with dozens more under investigation. A week ago, a CDC report analyzed clinical details from one state, Alabama, that has been tracking these …

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4 years, 4 months ago

Blood, stool most common ways hepatitis viruses spread among humans; all you need to know

Firstpost

On World Hepatitis Day, observed every year on 28 July, let’s discuss the five main types of hepatitis viruses and the risk factors associated with each of them According to WHO, Hepatitis is an inflammation of the liver. On World Hepatitis Day, observed every year on 28 July, let’s discuss the five main types of hepatitis viruses or diseases and …

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