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Dr. Harsh J Shah

Statins May Lower Liver Cancer Risk in People with Fatty Liver Disease

Statins May Lower Liver Cancer Risk in People with Fatty Liver Disease

Statins are commonly used to lower cholesterol, but new research shows they may also help reduce the risk of liver cancer in people with metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD). MASLD is a condition where fat builds up in the liver and increases the chance of developing hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), the most common type of […]

How Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, and Alcohol Increase the Risk of Liver Cancer

How Hepatitis B Hepatitis C and Alcohol Increase the Risk of Liver Cancer

A new study looked at how hepatitis B, hepatitis C, and alcohol use together raise the risk of liver cancer. The researchers reviewed 28 studies with over 42,000 people. They found that alcohol increases the danger of liver cancer in people with hepatitis B or C. People with hepatitis B who drank alcohol had a […]

Plant-Based Remedies Could Protect the Liver in Cancer Patients

Plant-Based Remedies Could Protect the Liver in Cancer Patients

Chemotherapy can damage the liver while fighting cancer. This can lead to fatigue, stomach pain, and other issues. New research shows that natural substances from plants may help protect the liver during treatment. Scientists studied 61 animal research papers. They found that plant extracts helped lower liver damage caused by chemotherapy drugs like cisplatin and […]

Stomach Bacteria May Raise Risk of Liver and Gallbladder Cancer

Stomach Bacteria May Raise Risk of Liver and Gallbladder Cancer

H. pylori is a common bacteria that infects the stomach. It can cause ulcers and is linked to stomach cancer. New research now shows it may also increase the risk of cancer in the liver, gallbladder, and bile ducts. These are called hepatobiliary cancers. Scientists reviewed data from different studies. They found people with H. […]

Everyday Factors That May Increase Gallbladder Cancer Risk

Everyday Factors That May Increase Gallbladder Cancer Risk

Gallbladder cancer is a rare but serious disease. Doctors know that gallstones can increase the risk, but other everyday factors may also play a role. A recent study looked at over 200 research papers to find out more. The study found that being overweight or obese raises the risk. If a person gains weight, especially […]

How Air Pollution Affects Digestive Health

How Air Pollution Affects Digestive Health

Air pollution, especially fine particles called PM₂.₅, is harmful to our health. A study reviewed several reports to see how air pollution impacts digestive diseases. It found that exposure to air pollution may worsen liver health and increase the risk of chronic liver diseases, liver cancer, and colorectal cancer. The study reviewed nine analyses with […]

Dr. Harsh J Shah
Dr Harsh Shah - GI & HPB Oncosurgeon in India
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