Doctors can test for gallbladder issues using a combination of physical exams, blood tests, and imaging studies. Several issues can affect the gallbladder, including gallstones, inflammation, or ...

Researchers have reported that age, BMI, diabetes status, dosing, and genetic variants may influence both GLP 1 efficacy and adverse effects.

A gallbladder attack can occur when a gallstone blocks a bile duct. Symptoms of biliary colic usually go away within a few hours. It's important to get medical attention if pain lasts or if you have a ...

Biliary atresia is a genetic condition in newborns where part or all of the bile duct is malformed. It requires prompt surgical treatment. Biliary atresia is a condition that occurs in infants. It’s ...

Gallbladder cancer and cholangiocarcinoma are different types of biliary tract cancer. They affect the same system in the body and cause similar symptoms, but they may require different treatments.

A certain class of antidiabetic agent was linked with gallbladder and biliary diseases, researchers reported. According to a systematic review and meta-analysis of 76 randomized clinical trials, use ...

It’s no coincidence that “full of bile” is a phrase used to describe ill-tempered people. When the transit of this life-sustaining fluid is disrupted, as happens in the rare bile duct cancers called ...

Bile duct cancer, also known as cholangiocarcinoma, is a rare form of cancer that affects the bile ducts. Two bile ducts in the human body connect the liver and gallbladder to the small intestine.

The optimal use of robotic-assisted versus laparoscopic approaches for emergency gallbladder surgery is not well-defined. Rates of bile duct injury were similar with both surgical approaches, a large ...