Antidepressant medications are used to treat a variety of conditions, including depression and other mental/mood disorders. These medications can help prevent suicidal thoughts/attempts and provide other important benefits. However, studies have shown that a small number of people (especially people younger than 25) who take antidepressants for any condition may experience worsening depression, other...
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There is no relationship between acid reflux and gallbladder disease, other than the fact that the diseases can give similar symptoms and... Read more »
In recent years, the National Association for Continence conducted nationwide research in which we learned that women with symptoms of... Read more »
A new study shows that hormone replacement therapy delivered in a patch may lower the risk of gallbladder disease as compared to HRT in pill form.... Read more »
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Gallbladder radionuclide scan is a test that uses radioactive material to check gallbladder function or to look for signs of an infection or bile... Read more »
White flour and refined sugar have been associated with an increase in Type 2 diabetes, but new research suggests these foods may also lead to other... Read more »
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SurgeryThe gallbladder is not an essential organ, and its removal is one of the most common surgical procedures performed on women. It can even be... Read more »
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Open or Laparoscopic Common Bile Duct Exploration (Choledocholithotomy)Laparoscopic Exploration and CholangiographySurgeons are now increasingly... Read more »