For decades, many doctors believed that a certain endoscopic procedure could help prevent repeated episodes of pancreatitis in people with a specific birth defect of the pancreas. But now, a large new ...

By: Tommie HartCholangiocarcinoma, or bile duct cancer, is one of the most challenging and under-recognized cancers, with ...

A multicenter clinical trial published in JAMA has found that a long-used endoscopic procedure does not prevent recurrent ...

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Lipoprotein (a) is a low-density lipoprotein that transports cholesterol in the blood. The lipoprotein (a) test — or Lp(a) test — determines the level of this lipoprotein in the blood, and its results ...

A metabolism test provides a snapshot of certain hormone levels to understand how your body converts calories into the energy that fuels every physical, biological, and mental activity. These tests ...

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You have two carotid arteries in your neck that are responsible for supplying oxygen-rich blood to your head and brain. Like all arteries, carotid arteries are made up of three layers: An outer ...