Many chronic liver diseases such as fatty liver, hepatitis B, hepatitis C, or excessive alcohol use can cause persistent inflammation of the liver and lead to progressive liver damage. Over a period or time, healthy liver tissue is replaced by scars. Scarring of the liver is known as liver fibrosis. Liver fibrosis results in diminished […]
It is recommended not to eat or drink anything for three hours before the Fibroscan. If needed, you can have small sips of water or clear fluid. You will be asked to lie flat on your back on an examination couch and to place your right arm behind your head. The examiner will feel the […]
The complex, four-hour-long surgery involved the complete removal of the diseased liver and the implantation of a healthy one The first liver transplant in Dubai recently took place at Kings College Hospital London- Dubai. The patient, a 38-year-old woman, suffered from a rare condition known as autoimmune hepatitis, which causes the body’s immune system to […]
A Fibroscan is a type of scan that measures the ‘stiffness’ of your liver, which in turn reflects the degree of scarring (fibrosis) in your liver. It is a simple, painless test which gives immediate results. It does not have any potential complications or risks and is non-invasive, which means that it does not break […]
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Our First Liver Transplant at King’s College Hospital London in Dubai, United Arab Emirates Our Liver Team at King’s College Hospital performed the first liver transplantation in the Emirate of Dubai. The fortunate patient who benefitted from this surgery was a 38-year-old lady who was suffering from cirrhosis and liver failure. She presented six months [...]
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Clinics in Liver DiseasesAutoimmune Hepatitis and Cholestasis: Current Knowledge and Clinical PracticeCase Presentations and Discussion Speaker Dr. Kaiser RajaConsultant in Gastroenterology and HepatologyKCH Liver Care and Transplant ProgramKing’s College Hospital London, Dubai Date: THURSDAY 30th November 2023Time: 08:30 PM – 10:00 PM (Dubai Time)Venue: JW Marriott Marquis Hotel Dubai 04 519 9999 / 971557181328Email: kaiser.raja@kch.ae
