Medical articles of Jaundice

19/07/2024
Dr Shivan Sivakumar
Medical Oncologist
What is the patient pathway in pancreatic cancer?
Pancreatic cancer is a serious and often challenging condition to diagnose and treat. Understanding the patient pathway—from initial symptoms to treatment and follow-up - is crucial for patients and their families. This pathway typically involves several stages, including diagnosis, treatment planning and ongoing care. Here to provide a detailed look at this, is leading medical oncologist Dr Shivan Sivakumar.
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15/09/2020
Dr Jeremy Cobbold
Consultant Hepatologist
Alcohol-related liver disease (ARLD): How many units are in your drink?
Do you know how many alcohol units are in your glass? Alcohol is a normal and pleasurable part of social occasions, but still, we should all try to consume it in moderation. Dr Jeremy Cobbold, a hepatologist and gastroenterologist, tells you how much alcohol is bad for you, clarifies how many alcohol units are in your drinks, addresses binge drinking and provides you with tips to lower your intake.
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23/10/2019
Professor Roger Williams CBE
Hepatologist
Autoimmune hepatitis – when the body attacks its liver
Autoimmune hepatitis is a serious condition in which the body attacks liver cells, therefore it prevents essential liver function. Here, Professor Roger Williams CBE explains who is most susceptible to this dangerous condition, as well as its symptoms, diagnosis and available treatment.
10/09/2019
Professor Roger Williams CBE
Hepatologist
Causes and diagnosis of the most common types of jaundice
When a person has jaundice, they may find that their skin and whites of the eyes turn yellow. This can occur due to different types of jaundice, each with their own causes. Here, Professor Roger Williams CBE, Director of the Institute of Hepatology, shares his expertise on the causes and diagnosis of the most common types of jaundice.
09/08/2019
Dr Deepak Joshi
Hepatology
What causes jaundice in babies and adults?
Jaundice is one of the most common conditions that can affect newborns with an estimated 6 out of 10 babies developing it. Even though it is much rarer, adults can develop it too. Dr Deepak Joshi, a leading hepatologist in London, explains to us the different causes in babies and adults and how it can be treated.
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