Back in the day, gallbladder surgery was exclusively performed with the open technique. Not only did that type of operation take a bigger toll on the patient’s body, it also left the patient more susceptible to certain surgical risks, like excessive blood loss or infection. Over the years we’ve developed new techniques to reduce the […]
5 Diet Considerations After Appendix Surgery
Unlike the gallbladder, your appendix doesn’t play a big role in the digestive process of foods. However, that doesn’t mean that you can resume your normal diet immediately after appendix surgery. Below, we take a look at five diet modifications you should consider after undergoing appendix removal surgery. You should always follow your doctor’s specific instructions […]
FDA Approves First Artificial Pancreas For Patients With Type 1 Diabetes
The United States Food and Drug Administration has granted approval of an artificial pancreas device developed by Medtronic Plc. Their artificial pancreas will be the first device to automatically deliver the correct dosage of insulin to patients with Type 1 diabetes. The device known as the MiniMed 670G is revolutionary for a number of reasons. […]
The Different Types of Pancreatic Cysts
Pancreatic cysts can take on many different forms based on where and how they develop. Some are common, others are rare, and many of them have the potential to be cancerous. Today, we take a look at the different types of cysts that can develop in your pancreas. Types of Pancreatic Cysts Your pancreas performs […]
The 4 Different Types of Parathyroidectomy Operations
Not too long ago we published a blog that explained some of the reasons a person may need to undergo surgery on their parathyroid gland. Located behind your thyroid gland, these small glands regulate calcium levels in your body, and oftentimes they can malfunction due to the development of an abnormal growth or tumor in […]
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