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Who Can Donate a Liver: Myths, Facts & Role

Liver donation is often seen as a complex and intimidating concept. For many, the idea of donating a part of the liver raises immediate questions about safety, eligibility, and long-term impact.

Dr Amit Jain In Liver Transplant and Biliary Sciences

Apr 27 , 2026

MASLD in Young Adults: Risks & Prevention

Liver diseases are increasingly being detected in young individuals today. One of the major reasons behind this trend is the rising incidence of fatty liver disease, now medically referred to as Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease (MASLD). Over the past decade, significant lifestyle changes, especially in urban settings like Delhi, have contributed to this shift. Sedentary behaviour, unhealthy dietary patterns, and rising metabolic disorders are making MASLD a growing concern among adolescents and young adults.

Dr. Sanjiv Saigal In Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Endoscopy Liver Transplant and Biliary Sciences

Apr 23 , 2026

Liver Transplant Indications: Risks & When It is Required

A liver transplant is a life-saving surgical procedure in which a damaged liver is replaced with a healthy one from a donor. It is required when the liver is so severely damaged that it can no longer carry out its essential functions properly. Conditions such as end-stage liver disease, cirrhosis, acute liver failure, and certain liver cancers are common reasons for transplantation. Recognising liver failure symptoms early and understanding when a liver transplant is needed can help patients seek timely treatment and improve survival outcomes.

Dr. Ajitabh Srivastava In Liver Transplant and Biliary Sciences

Apr 11 , 2026

How Obesity Raises Diabetes & High BP Risk: Exercise & Prevention

Obesity is one of the leading risk factors for many lifestyle diseases, including type 2 diabetes and hypertension. Excess body fat can disrupt normal metabolic processes, contributing to insulin resistance, elevated blood pressure, and other long-term health problems. Over time, these changes may lead to serious conditions such as cardiovascular disease and metabolic syndrome. Understanding the connections between obesity and diabetes, obesity and hypertension, and the overall health risks of obesity can help individuals take early preventive steps through healthier lifestyle choices and regular medical care.

Dr. Rajesh Kapoor In Bariatric Surgery / Metabolic Liver Transplant and Biliary Sciences Department of General Surgery and Robotics Gastrointestinal & Hepatobiliary Oncology Gastrointestinal Surgery Robotic Surgery

Mar 23 , 2026

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Simple Home Remedies For Loose Motions

Loose motions or Diarrhea is one of the most common ailments across every age group – from infants and mothers to the elderly. Diarrhea is the frequent passage of watery or loose stools across irregular intervals. There are many possible causes of Diarrhea. These include allergies, food poisoning, infections, and stress. As such, Diarrhea is merely a symptom of one of many possible causes. Most of the time, loose motions is not a serious problem and can be treated at home. Below, we've outlined 3 simple h

Max Team In Internal Medicine

Feb 22 , 2018

Indian Diet Plan In Pregnancy

To make sure that what you eat helps your body and also helps you stay interested, spread out your food through the day by following different food ideas. You can mix and match the following depending on how much you can eat and whether you are vegetarian or non vegetarian.

Max Team In Obstetrics And Gynaecology Nutrition And Dietetics

Nov 07 , 2020

What to Eat in Loose Motion - Do's and Dont's

When you have loose motions, the most effective way to return to full health is by changing your diet. There are many foods which can help you to soothe your stomach, but there are some foods that can irritate your stomach. We'll proceed by listing out some of the things that you should and shouldn't do when you have loose motions.

Max Team In Internal Medicine

Mar 21 , 2018

How Can Squint be Corrected?

Many people think that squint is a permanent condition and cannot be corrected. But the truth is that eyes can be straightened at any age. Commonly known as “Strabismus”, where the eyes are not aligned in the same direction, this can be present only part of the time, in one or alternating between two eyes. The squinting may turn in (converge), turn out (diverge) or sometimes turn up or down.

Max Team In Ophthalmology Eye Care / Ophthalmology

Nov 13 , 2020

Alcoholic vs Non-Alcoholic Liver Cirrhosis: Causes & Symptoms

Liver cirrhosis is often misunderstood as a condition caused only by heavy alcohol use. In reality, cirrhosis can develop for several reasons, many of which have nothing to do with alcohol. Understanding the difference between alcoholic and non alcoholic liver cirrhosis is important, as the causes, progression, and management strategies can vary significantly.

Dr. Karamjot Singh Bedi In Liver Transplant and Biliary Sciences Gastrointestinal & Hepatobiliary Oncology Gastrointestinal Surgery Institute of Laparoscopic, Endoscopic & Bariatric Surgery Gastro Intestinal & Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgical Oncology

Feb 12 , 2026

How Lifestyle Affects Liver Function: Benefits & Causes

A healthy lifestyle plays a central role in protecting the liver and supporting its ability to perform more than 500 essential functions in the body. The liver helps digest food, regulate metabolism, store energy, balance hormones, and remove toxins from the blood. Today, liver problems such as fatty liver disease, hepatitis related damage, and lifestyle-related liver injury are rising across all age groups. Many of these conditions develop silently and are strongly linked to daily habits rather than infections alone.

Dr. Waliullah Siddiqui In Liver Transplant and Biliary Sciences

Feb 12 , 2026

Life After a Living Donor Liver Transplant

Living Donor Liver Transplant: Eligibility, Donor Safety & Recovery

A diagnosis of advanced liver disease often brings uncertainty, long waiting periods, and difficult decisions. For many patients, a living donor liver transplant offers a timely and effective treatment option that can restore health and improve quality of life. Unlike waiting for a deceased donor organ, this approach allows planned surgery, greater control, and often better outcomes when done at the right time.

Dr. Ajitabh Srivastava In Liver Transplant and Biliary Sciences

Feb 06 , 2026

When Cirrhosis Needs Liver Transplant: Signs & Recovery

For many people living with cirrhosis, treatment begins with medicines, diet changes, regular monitoring, and careful medical supervision. Over time, however, there may come a point when these measures no longer offer stability or relief. At this stage, a liver transplant moves from being a distant possibility to a serious and necessary consideration permanent cure option.

Dr. Sagar Shankar Patil In Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Endoscopy Liver Transplant and Biliary Sciences

Jan 20 , 2026

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