The decision to treat IAP that is presumed to be caused by biliary sludge or microlithiasis empirically should be made on an individual basis, according to each patient. Empiric laparoscopic ...

Maite Rodriguez and her husband gave their 6-year-old daughter with sickle cell disease a lifeline when they conceived a ...

There’s a new proposal on the table to update and expand an existing sludge digester in town, and it has some people doing everything they can to spread the word. “We have real concerns ...

Gallstone disease is the most common disorder affecting the biliary system, the body's system of transporting bile. Gallstones are solid, pebble-like masses that form in the gallbladder or the biliary ...

IBS and bladder problems may be linked according to research. Bladder issues, like frequent urination, are commonly diagnosed in addition to irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). The overlap between bladder ...

Overactive bladder (OAB) is typically not painful, but it can cause significant discomfort and a sudden, strong urge to urinate. OAB causes sudden, involuntary contractions of the bladder muscle ...