Bowel Obstruction

Use of endovascular thrombectomy in patients with acute ischemic stroke caused by occlusions in distal vessels has failed to show a benefit in three new randomized trials.

Iarla Ace spent 18 weeks in hospital and underwent five surgeries after being born at 25 weeks weighing just 1lb 10oz.

Weight loss drugs, compounding, vitamin D, and AI all piqued readers' interest — and sometimes, ire — this past year.

"I didn't know what to do. I just felt I was obligated to things I didn't fully believe in," the star said.

Researchers have found that about 1 in every 3 people newly diagnosed with cancer experienced at least one emergency department visit sometime during the three months prior to their diagnosis.

Zolbetuximab indicated alongside fluoropyrimidine- and platinum-containing chemotherapy

These symptoms are 'frequently ignored by providers as trivial,' according to one expert

After a 2023 study linked GLP-1s to an increased risk for pancreatitis, gastroparesis, and bowel obstruction, other researchers did a retrospective study to reexamine the association.

Colorectal cancer cases have been rising in the past 20 years, and it's now a major killer in women.

But new guidelines do not recommend use in inflammatory bowel disease or irritable bowel syndrome

Matthew Perry, Tina Turner, Tony Bennett, Lisa Marie Presley and Norman Lear are among some of the most notable celebrities who died in 2023.

Also, Fujitsu and Toppan have partnered to offer advanced big data analysis services.

A new, rapid genetic test shows promise in increasing diagnoses and improving treatment for some children with rare genetic conditions. Many insurers won't cover it, but Florida's Medicaid program is among those that see benefits — and, potentially, savings.

The weight loss company is embracing blockbuster weight-loss drugs, like Ozempic and Wegovy

Compared with naltrexone/bupropion for weight loss, semaglutide and liraglutide were associated with a higher risk for three adverse gastrointestinal outcomes.

Ozempic mimicks natural hormone GLP-1, which slows down the passage of food through the stomach and intestines. But issues arise if the medication slows the intestines too much.

The water beads are designed to expand when in contact with water and can be dangerous if ingested. One infant death has been reported.

Pozelimab reduced hospitalizations, albumin transfusions in CHAPLE disease patients

Decades after antibiotic treatment, 60% of patients had avoided appendectomy

Study finds no benefit in terms of days alive and out of the hospital, but symptom burden eased