Cholesterol synthesis and gallstone formation are promoted by trimethylamine-N-oxide (TMAO), a derivative of trimethylamine, which is a metabolite of gut microbiota. However, the underlying mechanisms ...

Gallstones are more common than you think — and often triggered by everyday habits. Here’s why they form, how to spot the symptoms, and when surgery becomes necessary (Image: Pexels) Cholelithiasis, ...

I have a patient with gallstones. His alkaline phosphatase is 1800 (probably due to stones in the common bile duct [CBD]) and bilirubin is normal. What would be the best approach for management of ...

Cholecystitis is inflammation of the gallbladder. One of the most common causes of gallbladder inflammation is cholelithiasis, also known as gallstones. The gallbladder is an organ in the digestive ...

Characteristics of survivors with peritoneal mesothelioma. This is an ASCO Meeting Abstract from the 2023 ASCO Annual Meeting I. This abstract does not include a full text component.

Bariatric surgery is widely acknowledged as an effective intervention for morbid obesity, offering significant and sustained weight loss. However, rapid weight reduction following these procedures is ...