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Why Premarital Screening for Thalassaemia Should Be a Social Priority

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Early Awareness Can Prevent Lifelong Suffering By Dr. Sonal Paul, Consultant – Hematologist & Bone Marrow Transplant Physician, Narayana Hospital, Howrah⁠ A Preventable Yet Continuing Health Challenge Howrah⁠ : Thalassaemia remains a major public health concern in India, particularly in regions where the carrier rate is high. Despite medical advancements, thousands of children continue to […]

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Cirrhosis Without Alcohol: The Rising Burden of Lifestyle-Linked Liver DamageBy Dr. Dilip Todi, Senior Consultant – Gastroenterology & Hepatology, Narayana Hospital, Howrah

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Kolkata: In a significant shift from traditional patterns of liver disease, doctors are increasingly diagnosing cirrhosis in patients with no history of alcohol consumption. Experts warn that modern lifestyle factors and metabolic disorders are emerging as major contributors to liver damage. For years, cirrhosis has been primarily linked to excessive alcohol intake and viral hepatitis. […]

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