New vibrating pill may provide drug-free therapy for chronic constipation Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli18 Feb 2023 9:15 AM ISTUSA: People who struggle with chronic constipation have a new drug-free option to help get things moving again. It's a first-of-its-kind capsule about...
Prunes consumption changes the gut microbiome in postmenopausal women, finds study Isra Zaman18 Feb 2023 9:00 AM ISTThe fecal microbiome-the ecosystem of microorganisms found in one's fecal matter-reflects an individual's overall gut health.New research published in...
Intermittent fasting improves health in patients with fatty liver disease Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli17 Feb 2023 9:15 AM ISTUSA: Adults with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) who followed intermittent fasting with exercise were able to reduce hepatic steatosis,...
Arterioportal fistula with hepatic artery pseudoaneurysm: A rare complication Dr. Nandita Mohan17 Feb 2023 9:00 AM ISTHepatic arterial injury can be seen in approximately 1.3-8% of percutaneous transhepatic biliary drainage manifesting as active extravasation,...
High-salt diet leads to liver fibrosis with enterococcus pathway Jacinthlyn Sylvia16 Feb 2023 11:30 AM ISTThe results of a study published in the Microbiology Spectrum Journal found that high-salt diets (HSD) exacerbated liver injury and fibrosis compared...
Patients with fatty liver disease can improve health by alternate-day fasting, finds study Isra Zaman16 Feb 2023 9:45 AM ISTNonalcoholic fatty liver disease is a buildup of fat and inflammation in patients who drink little to no alcohol. Approximately 65% of obese adults...
Does reinforced stapler use reduce pancreatic fistula rates during distal pancreatectomy? Medha Baranwal14 Feb 2023 8:00 PM ISTFrance: Findings from a randomized clinical trial suggest against the use of a reinforced stapler (RS) during distal pancreatectomy (DP) to reduce the...
Menopause tied to increased risk of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease Aditi14 Feb 2023 9:15 AM ISTUSA: According to a research review published in the MENOPAUSE, The Journal of the North American Menopause Society, postmenopausal women have...
MIT and Caltech engineers demonstrate Ingestible sensor that could help doctors pinpoint GI difficulties Isra Zaman14 Feb 2023 9:00 AM ISTGI motility disorders, which affect about 35 million Americans, can occur in any part of the digestive tract, resulting in failure of food to move...
Pancreatic cancer rates rising faster in women than men, confirms study findings Isra Zaman11 Feb 2023 9:15 AM ISTThe pancreas, located just behind the stomach, secretes enzymes and hormones that help the body digest food and process sugars. Pancreatic cancer has...
Treating NAFLD- 150 minutes of aerobic exercise per week reduces liver fat Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli9 Feb 2023 8:00 PM ISTThe U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has recommended 150 minutes of moderate to intense aerobic activity per week.Researchers at Penn...
Curettage and PRP combination improves recovery rate in pilonidal sinus disease Jacinthlyn Sylvia6 Feb 2023 8:00 PM ISTThe combination of curettage with platelet-rich plasma technique has a low recurrence rate, quick recovery, and little time away from work, says an...
