Fiber content (in grams) for common food items
A balanced diet with daily recommended fiber content is mandatory to prevent constipation.
For Doctors
PIVKA-II or AFP in HCC?
PIVKA-II (Protein Induced by Vitamin K Absence or Antagonism-II) and AFP (Alpha-Fetoprotein) are two biomarkers commonly used for the diagnosis and monitoring of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). While both can be elevated in HCC, they have distinct characteristics, strengths, and limitations. Here’s a comparison between the two:
Hepatocellular Carcinoma (HCC)-Radiological Findings and Management Protocol
Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is one of the most common primary liver cancers and often occurs in the setting of chronic liver disease, particularly cirrhosis and chronic viral hepatitis (HBV, HCV). Early detection and management of HCC are critical in improving patient outcomes. Gastroenterologists play a key role in the diagnosis and management of HCC, given their expertise in liver diseases. This article aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the radiological findings and management protocols for hepatocellular carcinoma, focusing on the role of gastroenterologists in early identification, assessment, and treatment.
Interpreting Fibro scan result
Dr. Sanoop Kumar Sherin Sbau speaks on Fibroscan interpretation. Fibroscan is a very useful non invasive tool for diagnosis Liver cirrhosis , fatty liver and early fibrosis. In patients in risk factors like diabetes, metabolic illness, obesity, hepatitis B or Hepatitis C infections, a fibroscan or fibrotouch should be performed to look for fatty liver/ fibrosis / cirrhosis.
Watch the short video on how to interpret a fibro scan report in clinical practice.
Know the Liver in Liver Transplantation
The gross appearance of liver in a case of liver transplantation is different in 3 different situations. In CLD or Liver Cirrhosis the liver appears nodular.
COVISHIELD vaccine and Blood Clots
I have been receiving phone calls from my relatives and concerned patients regarding the recent news about COVISHIELD vaccine being withdrawn from market due to blood clots. ( Since AstraZeneca has accepted a link between the vaccine and rare side effect of Thrombosis with Thrombocytopenia Syndrome -TTS). Concerned calls are mostly from people who have previously taken COVISHIELD vaccine.
Overcome Alcohol Use
Alcohol consumption is a causal factor in more than 200 diseases like behavioral disorders, liver cirrhosis, cancers, cardiovascular diseases, disability and Death
Cervical spondylosis causes Vertigo- Myth or a fact?
Spinning sensation of head or vertigo occurs when there is a pathology affecting the vestibular apparatus or its connections like- fibers from cerebellum or ascending tracts from vestibular apparatus to brain through brain stem.
Clinical Tips in Management of Thyrotoxicosis
Management of hyperthyroidism is challenging and confusing than hypothyroidism. Graves disease require proper follow-up and a team work.
JN 1 COVID Virus– the old villain with new forms
After the 3rd wave of COVID it has been around a year that the world remained calm without spurts of COVID related threats. But since December 2023 Indians are been on alert for the new variant of Corona virus- namely COVID JN1 virus.
It is currently a concern and is considered as a variant of interest by World Health Organization because globally there are significant number of people infected with COVID JN1 virus.