World Liver Day 19 April 2023 Measures for Healthy Liver World Liver Day (WLD) is a global healthcare event commemorated every year on the 19th of April with the intent to raise awareness about liver disease in the general public. Globally about 2 million people die every year due to liver diseases. Deaths due to liver [...]
We often talk of success stories. Let’s talk about a story where we failed. Dr. Chandra was an elderly gentleman settled in Dubai since past 40 years. He was a medical doctor and used to work at a Dubai Government Medical Clinic. He was a long-standing diabetic and slightly overweight. He used to manage his […]
The Miracle Pill It was 17th November, and I got a What’s App message from a lady. It appeared she had a serious liver problem and had got my number from another doctor. The young lady was from Kenya, had come to Dubai for her first job at a hotel one year ago. About 6 [...]
WASHINGTON — In patients with cirrhosis associated with non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), 1 year of treatment with the investigational oral thyromimetic agent resmetirom (MGL-3196) was safe and effective at lowering markers of both cardiovascular risk and NASH fibrosis, new research has found. Two cohorts comprising a total of 180 patients with well-compensated NASH cirrhosis enrolled in […]
Hepatitis B is a virus that infects the liver. Most infected individuals have no symptoms till late in the course of the disease. Hepatitis B affects an estimated 250 million people worldwide and results in about 800000 deaths every year. The prevalence of hepatitis B infection is 1-5% worldwide. Areas of high prevalence include Southeast […]
Fibroscan is a special form of scan for the liver. About 10 years ago, patients who were suspected to have liver disease, needed a liver biopsy to determine the severity of liver disease. Liver biopsy is an invasive procedure, and there is a small risk of bleeding related to the procedure. Now with the availability […]
Pancreatic cysts are fluid filled cavities within the pancreas. They may be as small as few millimeters but can be as large as several centimeters. Pancreatic cysts can occur at any age but are more common in middle to elderly age individuals. Cysts may form in the pancreas due to many reasons. Some cysts are […]
Obesity is an ever-increasing problem in the world. Being obese not only affects your body image but also increases your risk of developing diabetes, heart disease, fatty liver disease, joint problems and certain cancers. It goes without saying that a proper diet and regular physical activity are most important in controlling body weight. However, it […]
Dr. Kaiser is experienced and well versed in his field. He is passionate about his work, professional, approachable, and empathetic. He is down to earth, encourages the patient to express their concerns, actively listens, asks relevant questions, is thorough in covering all bases, and perseveres until he arrives at the root cause of the problem. […]
