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Thursday, November 20, 2025
TopicLiver cirrhosis

Topic: Liver cirrhosis

Issued amid rising cases, what Centre’s new norms on managing non-alcoholic fatty liver disease say

NAFLD is the most common chronic liver disease globally, estimated to affect up to a third of adults. It is estimated that 30-40% cases of liver cancers in India are due to NAFLD.

Poop has its uses too. Faecal transplants are the new treatment for cancer, liver disease

The procedure, used in several hospitals globally, restores gut bacteria, improving gut & colon health. Kerala institute performs it regularly to treat alcohol induced hepatitis.

Liver disease rose 10-15% under Covid lockdowns as Indians drank more, worked out less

Experts say increased alcohol intake, as seen worldwide, and a sedentary lifestyle has caused the rise in cases. Others say it may be that detection has increased, not disease.

Drishyam director Nishikant Kamat dies at 50 after battling liver cirrhosis for 2 years

Kamat, who had multiple organ failure, was admitted to hospital on 31 July with complaints of fever and excessive fatigue.

On Camera

Indira Gandhi sought to enlarge freedom while pursuing peace: Michelle Bachelet Jeria

The ex-Chilean president was awarded the 2024 Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament and Development for her work on gender equality, human rights, and democracy.

At Charcha 2025: Local entrepreneurship, not just big IT, will drive next wave of distributed AI work

While global corporations setting up GCCs in India continue to express confidence in availability of skilled AI engineers, the panel argued that India’s real challenge lies elsewhere.

Drone manufacturer ideaForge wins orders worth over Rs 100 crore from Army

ideaForge has formed a joint venture to manufacture and market UAVs in the US. Its Q6 UAV is now included in NATO and allied procurement systems.

INDIA has a Congress-sized hole. And the fix begins with a little humility

Without a Congress revival, there can be no challenge to the BJP pan-nationally. Modi’s party is growing, and almost entirely at the cost of the Congress.