This category focuses on cutting-edge research, advancements in liver transplantation, AI technologies, organ donation awareness, and innovative approaches to liver transplant care. Stay informed about the latest developments in the field.
Introduction In India, rat poison—particularly that which contains yellow phosphorus—is one of the leading causes of acute liver failure. It is affordable, available, and deadly. The medical emergency known as Acute Liver Failure (ALF) is characterised by a fast decline in liver function in individuals who have never had liver illness before. Because of its … Read more
Liver Disease and Liver Transplant Myths can lead to fear, delayed treatment, and even life-threatening decisions. Myths like “only alcoholics get liver disease,” “liver transplant patients don’t survive,” and “all liver diseases can be detected by simple blood tests” are widely held. People may be discouraged from seeking early diagnosis and essential treatments as a … Read more
AI in Liver Transplantation is a game-changer merging machine learning (ML) with clinical expertise to redefine organ allocation, predict outcomes, and save lives. For patients suffering from acute liver failure and end-stage liver disease (ESLD), liver transplantation is a life-saving procedure. The lack of donor organs, high waiting list mortality, and the difficulty in forecasting … Read more
đź«€ “The Gift of Life Needs More Than Just a Donor Card.” I remember asking this during my early days as a liver transplant resident in North India — “Why aren’t there more cadaveric liver transplants happening here?” Despite high-volume transplant centers and capable teams, deceased donor liver transplant (DDLT) programs were barely breathing. Then … Read more
