Oncology & Cancer
Gallbladder and bile duct cancers: Rare, silent and deadly. Know the signs
Bile duct and gallbladder cancers develop in organs deep inside the body, making them difficult to detect.
Feb 1, 2023
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News tagged with gallbladder diseases
Surgery
Endoscopic ultrasound‑guided drainage studied in noncholecystitis gallbladder disease
(HealthDay)—For patients with noncholecystitis (NC) gallbladder disease who are poor surgical candidates, endoscopic ultrasound‑guided transluminal gallbladder drainage (EUS-GBD) appears to be safe and effective for managing ...
Feb 1, 2022
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Oncology & Cancer
Know the signs of rare but deadly gall bladder, bile duct cancers
(HealthDay)—Most people aren't aware of the signs of gallbladder or bile duct cancer, but the Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey says they should be.
Feb 16, 2021
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
H. pylori infection found to be related to gallbladder diseases
(HealthDay)—Gallstones are less common with Helicobacter pylori infection among a Chinese population, according to a study published Nov. 27 in the Journal of Gastroenterology & Hepatology.
Dec 18, 2017
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Oncology & Cancer
History of gum disease increases cancer risk in older women
Postmenopausal women who have a history of gum disease also have a higher risk of cancer, according to a new study of more than 65,000 women.
Aug 1, 2017
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Oncology & Cancer
Gallbladder cancer rates decreasing in men, not women; late-stage diagnosis on the rise
Gallbladder cancer is a rare, but aggressive disease. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about 3,700 people in the United States are diagnosed with gallbladder cancer each year. However, of those ...
Apr 24, 2017
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Medications
CDC issues new prescription guidelines for opioids
(HealthDay)—A new advisory, from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, stresses that doctors—especially primary care physicians—should try to avoid prescription of opioids whenever possible. Two research ...
Mar 16, 2016
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Surgery
Laparoscopic surgical removal of the gallbladder in pediatric patients is safe
A recent study conducted by Mayo Clinic researchers recommends laparoscopic cholecystectomies (surgical removal of the gallbladder) for pediatric patients suffering from gallstones and other gallbladder diseases. This study ...
Aug 7, 2014
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Surgery
Oral estrogen hormone therapy linked to increased risk of gallbladder surgery in menopausal women
Oral estrogen therapy for menopausal women is associated with an increased risk of gallbladder surgery, according to a large-scale study of more than 70 000 women in France published in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association ...
Mar 18, 2013
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Cardiology
Bilirubin protects against heart disease
(Medical Xpress) -- There's new hope for the fight against cancer and cardiovascular disease, following breakthrough research identifying a pigment in our bile.
Jun 26, 2012
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