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Thursday, August 14, 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.

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Trump is swinging on Russia again. What this means for Europe’s security architecture

The dynamics between Europe and Russia have gone so south that mending fences looks like an uphill task—even as the US swings between sanctions and olive branches.

Slashing GST on waste can unlock Rs 1.8 lakh crore, high tax hurting circular economy goals—CSE

Centre for Science and Environment in new report makes case for rationalising GST on waste material, saying most informal operators can’t afford high tax & it also hinders recycling.

President awards 1st set of Sarvottam Yudh Seva medals since Kargil, 7 honoured for leading Op Sindoor

This year, the Indian Air Force received four of the seven awards, followed by the Indian Army with two medals, and the Indian Navy with one. 

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.