Combination Therapy Improves Survival in Biliary Tract Cancer A randomized phase 3 trial confirms cisplatin plus gemcitabine improves survival in biliary tract cancer and gets high marks from Dr.

Gallbladder cancer is often treatable in its early stages. Surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy are common treatment options. Gallbladder cancer is a rare form of cancer that affects the ...

Gallbladder endometriosis is very rare, but it can happen. It may cause symptoms like pain and cramping that get worse before or during your period. Share on Pinterest Getty Images/LumiNola ...

The gallbladder is a small, grape sized, organ attached to the digestive tract. It secretes a fluid called bile into it in response to a meal. Bile emulsifies dietary fats by increasing their exposure ...

Cholecystectomy increases MASLD risk by 48%, with a higher risk for patients with multiple CMRFs. Patients with ≥3 CMRFs face a 345% higher MASLD risk post-surgery, emphasizing the need for careful ...

Undergoing cholecystectomy at a younger age (< 40 years) was associated with higher long-term mortality, potentially influenced by higher alcohol use and smoking. During the follow-up period, 38,401 ...

Smoking increases your risk of several health problems, but research is unclear about its impact on gallstone formation. The connection between smoking and gallstones may not be obvious, but it’s one ...