Restricting Fructose to Reduce Fatty Liver Disease

Researchers report that reducing dietary fructose decreases liver fat in children with obesity and metabolic syndrome. Read more in the AGA Journals blog. Read More

Understanding and Managing Neurogastroenterology and Gastrointestinal Motility Disorders

The Penn Neurogastroenterology and Motility Disorders Program was developed to apply clinical expertise, research, and technology to the diagnosis and management of esophageal, gastric and intestinal motility disorders, and their physical and psychological effects. Read More

HOW MUCH DOES UPPER GI ENDOSCOPY COSTS IN USA?

0If your physician has recommended you to undergo Upper GI Endoscopy then the first question that comes to your mind is: What is the cost of Upper GI Endoscopy? This is the question that majority of patients think before undergoing the procedure. So, in today’s article, we talk about the Upper GI Endoscopy cost or an average cost of Endoscopy in the United States.


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By Paul Richard Posted October 4, 2017
In Medical, Upper GI Endoscopy

Upper GI Endoscopy Cost in USA

Liver cancer risk factors more prevalent among Mexicans living in US

Posted on September 26, 2017

Mexican-American individuals residing in the United States had more risk factors for liver cancer than their counterparts living in Mexico, according to study results presented at American Association for Cancer Research Conference on The Science of Cancer Health Disparities in Racial/Ethnic Minorities and the Medically Underserved. Read More-->

LIVER BIOPSY – REASONS, PREPARATION, PROCEDURE & RESULTS

A Liver Biopsy is the medical procedure that involves a surgical removal of the small amount of liver tissue which is analyzed to diagnose different diseases or disorders in the liver. Usually, the Liver Biopsy procedure is used to detect the presence of any abnormal cells in the liver such as cancerous cells or to evaluate the cause of various diseases such as hepatitis, jaundice, liver cancer or cirrhosis. The biopsy of the liver may also be used when the blood tests show abnormal results or when the ultrasound, X-ray or CT scan indicates a problem with the liver. Read More...

How Is The Procedure Of Liver Biopsy Performed?

A Liver Biopsy is the medical procedure which involves removing a small piece of liver tissue so that it can be examined under a microscope for various signs of any damage or disease related to the liver. The most important reason for Liver Biopsy is the detection of abnormal cells in liver such as cancerous cells and diagnosing a specific liver disease such as cirrhosis or fatty liver. The doctor also recommends Liver Biopsy Procedure when the results of blood or any imaging test indicate that there are some problems with the liver. Read More...

Getting Closer to a Blood Test for Colon Cancer

Preliminary reserach released today (Friday, June 7, 2013) in the Journal of Molecular Diagnostics suggests that scientists are getting closer to creating a blood test that could detect colon cancers. CNN’s Health Blog ‘The Chart’ has a great summary of the study. Read More-->>