New research suggests that individuals with a history of gallstone development are at an increased risk for coronary heart disease. Research For their research, the team of medical experts conducted a meta-analysis of seven studies that tracked both gallstone development and the onset of heart disease. The meta-analysis examined more than 840,000 participants from between […]
Skin Cysts & Skin Tumor Surgery
Skin cysts and skin tumors are two conditions that can develop on your skin. They can be cancerous or non-cancerous, and sometimes they require surgery. Today, we take a closer look at these two conditions, and explain the treatment techniques for both. Skin Cyst Causes and Treatment Skin cysts are non-cancerous closed pockets of skin […]
The Basics of Parathyroid Gland Surgery
Parathyroid glands are nestled right behind your thyroid glands in your neck, and like its neighbor gland, the parathyroid is responsible for regulating certain mechanisms inside your body. Specifically, the parathyroid gland helps control the calcium levels in your blood. Just like your thyroid gland, if something goes wrong with your parathyroid, it can cause […]
How To Prepare For Pancreas Surgery
Pancreas surgery can be needed for a variety of reasons, be it due to pancreatic cancer, tumor development or simply because of an infection or disease. The vast majority of people undergoing pancreas surgery are doing so for the very first time, so they likely have plenty of questions. One of the most common […]
The Benefits Of Avoiding Opioids Before Hernia Surgery
If you need to have surgery to repair a hernia, you may experience better surgical outcomes if you avoid taking opioids prior to your operation than those who do. According to presenters at the America’s Hernia Society 2016 meeting, avoiding opioids for abdominal wall repair (AWR) prior to surgery has been linked to two significant […]
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