The gallbladder is a small, pear-shaped organ located in the upper right part of the abdomen just below the liver. Its function is to store and release bile, a pigment that is produced by the liver ...

A team of scientists led by researchers from Assam’s Tezpur University has identified distinct chemical signatures in blood, offering fresh hope in the early detection of one of the deadliest and ...

SCAN Health Plan is teaming up with big-box retailer Costco to offer members notable cost savings on medications, key vaccinations and other over-the-counter essentials. Costco will become a preferred ...

Giving patients with suspected bladder cancer an MRI scan before surgery could mean they would be treated more quickly, leading to fewer deaths due to the disease, new research suggests. The findings, ...

If your doctor thinks cancer may have spread to your bones, a test called a bone scan can help them learn more. What is a bone scan? A bone scan is one type of imaging (radiology) test called a ...

SANTIAGO, Chile, Sept. 12 (UPI) --Surgeons in Chile performed a pioneering gallbladder operation with the support of the MARS platform, a system that combines precision robotic technology with ...

Cholecystectomy increases MASLD risk by 48%, with a higher risk for patients with multiple CMRFs. Patients with ≥3 CMRFs face a 345% higher MASLD risk post-surgery, emphasizing the need for careful ...