Diet has a major role in High Cholesterol. Kerala style diet is very alarming to increase your cholesterol and Triglycerides.
Diet for Hypertriglyceridemia: What to Eat, What to Avoid, and the Role of Exercise Read More »
Ketogenic diet is not recommended for all people. It must be tailored based on the individual profile.
Life style Management is the key in obesity. There is no perfect diet plan for all. It is an art to tailor it based on patients profile. Exercise plays a a key role in sustaining the weight loss and maintaining the muscle mass. Anti obesity drugs are indicated only in certain groups.
Lifestyle Management of Obesity: Choosing a Sustainable Approach. Read More »
There is an interesting story behind the Discovery of Whipple’s Disease. George Whipple never actually “saw” the patient as a clinician.
Whipple’s Disease -Have You Seen a Case of Yet? Read More »
Dr. Sanoop Kumar: Early assessment of sarcopenia is vital in chronic liver disease and bedridden patients. Using EWGSOP2 guidelines, hand grip, chair stand, and gait speed tests screen for sarcopenia, while CT at L3 vertebra measures muscle mass (SMI) and quality (HU), guiding prognosis and personalized interventions.
Assessment of Sarcopenia in CLD Patients or Critically Ill patients Read More »
Dr. Sanoop Kumar Sherin Sabu describes about clinical significance of accidental PEG tube dislodgement, about its management based on on early and late dislodgement in vulnerable patient populations.
Accidental Pulling of PEG Tube Read More »
A balanced diet with daily recommended fiber content is mandatory to prevent constipation.
Fiber content (in grams) for common food items Read More »
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:
PIVKA-II or AFP in HCC? Read More »
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.
Hepatocellular Carcinoma (HCC)-Radiological Findings and Management Protocol Read More »
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.
Interpreting Fibro scan result Read More »
