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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.
Nuts could be the next best thing when it comes to weight loss, research suggests
New research from the University of South Australia shows that including nuts in calorie-controlled weight loss diets does not hinder weight loss, and instead may have the opposite effect.
Robotic Cholecystectomy Safe Alternative To Laparoscopic Approach For Gallbladder Surgery: Study
Robotic Cholecystectomy Safe Alternative To Laparoscopic Approach For Gallbladder Surgery: Study
Meal replacement plus financial incentives found to be beneficial for teens with obesity
For adolescents with severe obesity, meal replacement therapy (MRT) plus financial incentives (FIs) yield a greater reduction in body mass index (BMI) and total body fat mass than MRT alone, according to a study published online June 17 in JAMA Pediatrics.
