Healthcare News
New Research And Tech Transform Hernia Treatment For Women
Towfigh and Hexagon Health have been relentless, using technology — such as a patented implantable mesh, a novel surgery, and live, 360-degree interactive surgery broadcasts — to improve outcomes for female hernia patients.
Gallbladder Diverticulum as a Rare Disease and a Therapeutic Challenge: A Case Report
This case report details a rare instance of gallbladder diverticulum, highlighting the diagnostic and therapeutic challenges associated with this condition.
Weight-loss jabs linked to lower cancer risk compared with insulin new study
Researchers in the US wanted to know if weight-loss drugs known as GLP-1 agonists reduced the risk of people getting any of the 13 cancers associated with obesity. Their results were recently published in JAMA Network Open.
Impact of gallbladder hypoplasia on hilar hepatic ducts in biliary atresia
Biliary atresia (BA) is an intractable disease of unknown cause that develops in the neonatal period. It causes jaundice and liver damage due to the destruction of extrahepatic biliary tracts,.
Weight loss linked to improved mood and reduced risk-taking in obese individuals
People who are severely overweight (obese) not only exhibit altered risk behavior, but also changes in their metabolism and psyche.
Trying to limit calories? Skip the dip, researchers advise
The chips and dip together yielded a 77% greater caloric intake, and a faster total eating rate compared to the "just chips, no-dip" control.
Gastric bypass for obesity lowers major atherogenic blood lipids vs. very low-energy diet
Roux-en-Y gastric bypass reduced atherogenic blood lipids at 6 weeks, while lipids remained stable with a very low-energy diet.
Intake reduction and pre-surgery body weight explain efficacy of weight loss surgery, study shows
A new study finds that pre-surgery weight plays a role in how much weight loss occurs after gastric bypass. The study is published ahead of print in the American Journal of Physiology-Regulatory, Integrative and Comparative Physiology.
Signs and Symptoms of Cholecystitis (Gallbladder Inflammation)
Cholecystitis is the inflammation and irritation of your gallbladder—the pear-shaped, digestive organ that sits beneath the liver, on the right side of your abdomen.
Impact of different fibrin glue application methods on inguinal hernia mesh fixation capability
The use of fibrin glue for inguinal hernia mesh fixation has been suggested to be effective in preventing hematomas and reducing postoperative pain compared to tacks and sutures.. The effect of fibrin glue can vary significantly based on the device used. This study assessed the efficacy of fibrin glue based on the type of devices used in an ex vivo system.
