Liver

New York, September 29 -- A new study suggests that each newborn should be screened for high levels of bilirubin -- yellow breakdown product of red blood cells, a fluid made by the liver -- as this screening is likely to decrease the incidence of severe jaundice among infants.

Sydney, Australia, September 14 -- A new study has proposed that regular exercise may lower the risk of development of NAFLD (non-alcoholic fatty liver disease) in people who are involved in sitting jobs.

Los Angeles, CA, September 11 -- Although regular smokers rationalize their habit by saying, "It only hurts me”, scientists insist that second-hand smoke exhaled by smokers is hazardous, posing a major threat to people who are around them.

Utrecht, Netherlands, September 3 -- A new study has found that soluble-fibre products that contain the plant husk psyllium offer an effective treatment for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), reducing abdominal pain and making bathroom visits more regular.

Mumbai, August 29: Performing a major liver re-resection on a 58-year-old man suffering from a recurrent cancerous liver tumor, the team at Wockhardt Hospitals led by Dr S K Mathur excised the tumors in an grueling 11-hour surgical procedure.

New York, August 25: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is investigating into the reports of liver injury among people who took the weight loss drugs Alli or Xenical.

Durham, August 17: A breakthrough research in Hepatitis C has revealed that variation in genes could be the reason behind why some patients react better to treatment while others do not. This genetic variation is directly associated to the patient’s ancestry.

New York, June 24: A US clinic confirmed that Steve Jobs, the head of Apple Inc, has undergone a liver transplant.

Washington, June 20: The chief executive officer of the computer maker Apple, Steve Jobs, received a liver transplant two months ago in Tennessee, The Wall Street Journal reported Friday.