Biliary dyskinesia is a term used to describe a gallbladder that is not functioning as it should for one reason or another. In a healthy gallbladder, the ingestion of food causes the gallbladder to create and release bile, which aids in digestion. However, in patients with biliary dyskinesia, something is disrupting the healthy release of […]
5 Common Causes of a Swollen Thyroid Gland
Located near the center of your throat, your thyroid is responsible for regulating a number of essential functions inside your body. If something goes wrong inside your thyroid, not only can these functions be disrupted, but the gland itself can swell, making breathing or swallowing more difficult. Today, we take a look at five common […]
Pancreatic Cancer Prevention – There’s An App For That
Smartphones are helping to lead the digital revolution, but they are also helping to advance medical knowledge and understanding. Since the majority of adults have a smartphone, it makes sense that turning these devices into medical diagnostic devices could revolutionize how early certain conditions are detected. Early detection is crucial for a number of health […]
Hernia Surgery & Opioid Use
We’ve come a long way in surgically addressing hernias in the last half century, and now hernia surgery has very high rates of success and a reduced likelihood of subsequent development. So while we’re doing a great job surgically correcting hernias, new research suggests that we might not be providing patients with the best care […]
Can Heartburn Cause Throat Cancer?
Millions of Americans suffer from heartburn on a regular or semi-regular basis, but that doesn’t mean it’s a normal phenomenon that shouldn’t be taken seriously. In fact, if heartburn is ignored, it can lead to the development of esophageal cancer, which has poor treatment rates compared to other types of cancers. Below, we explore the […]
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