Celina resident battles cancerous lymphoma Jun 5, 2008
At first they thought it was a gallstone, but that didn t show up on the X-rays. She had a lymphoid show-up on her neck and the doctors removed it and a mass, which proved to be malignant. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Genetics of Pigment & Skin Cancer May 27, 2008
Since 2005, studies employing this gene-scanning technique have discovered approximately 100 DNA variants to 40 common diseases and traits, including prostate cancer, heart disease, multiple sclerosis, gallstones and restless leg syndrome, to name just a few. We can now add the genetic variants associated with skin cancer to the list. (Suite101.com)
SUSAN LEVIN: Oprah checks out the vegan diet: Will America follow? May 24, 2008
Vegetarians are even at lower risk of gallstones, kidney stones, and osteoporosis. And though an ever-growing number of Americans have been lucky enough to discover the power of a healthy vegan diet, the information has largely been a well-kept secret. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
Willis Lamb; 94; physicist worked with hydrogen atom May 23, 2008
WASHINGTON - Nobel laureate Willis Eugene Lamb Jr., a physicist whose discovery of a minute difference between two energy levels of the hydrogen atom led to a basic reconsideration of the concepts underlying the application of quantum theory to electromagnetism, died May 15 of a gallstone disorder at University Medical Center in Tucson. He was 94. (Boston Globe)
Willis Eugene Lamb Jr. - Nobel Prize-winning physicist May 23, 2008
Nobel laureate Willis Eugene Lamb Jr., a physicist whose discovery of a minute difference between two energy levels of the hydrogen atom led to a basic reconsideration of the concepts underlying the application of quantum theory to electromagnetism, died May 15 of a gallstone disorder at University Medical Center in Tucson. He was 94. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Science)
Willis Lamb Jr., 94, dies; won Nobel for work on atom May 22, 2008
The cause was complications of a gallstone disorder, according to the University of Arizona, where Lamb was an emeritus professor of physics and optical sciences. Although the discrepancy, which became known as the Lamb shift, in the hydrogen atom was slight, it was one of the first direct experimental signs that empty space is not empty. (International Herald Tribune -- Health)
A software solution for stomach pains May 21, 2008
The Krishnamurthy Hepato-Biliary Software, on the other hand, precisely calculates the effectiveness of the liver and gallbladder, helping diagnose problems before painful gallstones form. The software is being used at the three medical centers that tested it during FDA approval -- Stanford University, the University of California at Los Angeles and King's College in London -- and is now commercially available through Portland-based L&G Medical Software. (OregonLive, OR -- News)
Nobel-winning Physicist Willis Lamb Dies At 94 May 21, 2008
Lamb died in a Tucson hospital from complications of a gallstone disorder on May 15, according to an announcement from the University of Arizona, where he was professor emeritus of physics and optical sciences. Lamb worked as a physicist at various universities from the late 1930s until retiring from the University of Arizona in 2002. (CBS News -- US)
Obese kids face life of problems May 18, 2008
Doctors are seeing confirmation of this daily: boys and girls in elementary school suffering from high blood pressure, high cholesterol and painful joint conditions; a soaring incidence of type 2 diabetes, once a rarity in pediatricians' offices; even a spike in child gallstones, also once a singularly adult affliction. With one in three children in this country overweight or worse, the future health and productivity of an entire generation -- and a nation -- could be in jeopardy. (News & Observer)
Go veg this summer May 13, 2008
They help in cases of congestion of the liver as well as for dissolving the gallstones. They are a natural antiseptic. (India Times, India)
Personal Health: You name it, and exercise helps it May 2, 2008
It can lower the risk of heart attack, stroke, hypertension, diabetes, obesity, depression, dementia, osteoporosis, gallstones, diverticulitis, falls, erectile dysfunction, peripheral vascular disease and 12 kinds of cancer. But what if you already have one of these conditions. (International Herald Tribune)
Laparoscopic Surgery on Pancreas Has Fewer Complications May 2, 2008
This less invasive method is widely accepted for gallstone removal, weight loss surgery and repair of stomach valves. The researchers examined more than 660 left pancreatectomies -- where part but not all of the pancreas is removed -- conducted from 2002 and 2006. (MEDLINEplus)
Life improving for Tibetan monks Apr 15, 2008
This monk used to have prostate problems and gallstones. The rural insurance system helped him cover the medical fees. (Xinhuanet, China)
Start Spring Cleaning: Housework Improves Health Apr 12, 2008
Physical inactivity leads to increased risks of cardiovascular disease, metabolic diseases (diabetes, gallstones), cancer, immune dysfunction and Alzheimer s, according to the study. The study proved constant physical activity also promoted self-esteem and self-perception, reduced anxiety and feelings of loneliness, as well as aspects of cognitive function. (Fox News)
Brazil coach Dunga recovering after surgeries Apr 6, 2008
Dunga had arthroscopic surgery on his left knee, corrective osteotomy surgery on his left tibia, and gallstone surgery, the Brazilian Soccer Confederation said in a statement on its Web site ... The gallstones were removed in a noninvasive procedure by Marcus Reusch, head of the hospital's digestive surgery department. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Here's the skinny on caffeine Apr 6, 2008
Studies also have linked coffee to lowering the risk of Parkinson s disease, colon cancer, liver cirrhosis and gallstones. But is it the coffee or the antioxidants found in coffee beans that are the true health benefit. (Winona Daily News, MN)
Future Cures Apr 4, 2008
In the five years since then it has enabled medical researchers to make some pretty spectacular new health breakthroughs, including finding links between genetics and a number of conditions like heart attack, cancer, multiple sclerosis and gallstones. In all some 100 DNA variants have been linked to over 40 common diseases. (India Times, India)
Genetic Disorders & DNA Sweeps Apr 3, 2008
Since 2005, studies employing this gene-scanning technique have discovered nearly 100 DNA variants to 40 common diseases and traits, including prostate cancer, heart disease, multiple sclerosis, gallstones and restless leg syndrome, to name just a few. Being aware of genetic variants that increase the risk of certain diseases does not mean that we know how to cure or prevent these illnesses; at least not yet. (Suite101.com)
Take a trip to Lahiri's 'Earth' Apr 3, 2008
She had died on the operating table, of heart failure; anesthesia for routine gallstone surgery had triggered anaphylactic shock. After the two weeks Ruma received for bereavement, she couldn't face going back. (USA Today -- Life)
No relief from their lease Apr 1, 2008
Tonya Floyd said friend Matthew Budge of McKinney went to the doctor because he thought he had some gallstones. A CAT scan revealed he had cancer. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
DNA scan helps tie genes to diseases Mar 31, 2008
Over the past year or so, scientists have reported similar results for conditions such as heart attack, multiple sclerosis and gallstones. The list even includes restless legs syndrome, a twitching condition best known as "jimmy legs" in an episode of Seinfeld. (AZCentral -- Business)
Good to -- and including -- the last drop Mar 27, 2008
There are many reasons to try to squeeze the most bang out of your coffee buck: Research suggests that caffeine improves physical stamina and may even reduce muscle pain; coffee may also help reduce the risk of a number of diseases and ailments, including type 2 diabetes, Parkinson's disease, colon cancer, cirrhosis, gallstones and depression. So where to start. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Racism alleged in medical insurance lawsuit Mar 26, 2008
She claims her doctors ordered an emergency surgery to remove gallstones ... In her suit Correa-Perez denies a pre-existing condition caused her gallstones. (KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8, OR)
Health Benefits of Alcohol Mar 22, 2008
Gallstones: Some studies have suggested that men who drink moderately cut their risk of developing gallstones by about 50. Heart health: Moderate drinking reduces the risk of both heart disease and death by heart attack; studies have found variable risk reduction rates, ranging from 25% (various studies) to 40% (Nurses Health Study-a longitudinal study of 85,709 nurses). (Suite101.com)
The Health Benefits of Coffee Mar 5, 2008
Gallstones The likelihood of developing gallstones is decreased nearly 50% by drinking at least 2 cups of coffee per day. Headache Coffee cures or diminishes some types of headaches. (Suite101.com)
Is Coffee Harmful to Your Health? Mar 5, 2008
Is Coffee Harmful to Your Health. Research Suggests That Your Personal Health Profile Holds the Answer. (Suite101.com)
Surgeons Complete Single-incision Gallbladder Removal, Patient Golfing Within A Week Mar 1, 2008
27, 2005) Cholelithiasis (gallstones in the gallbladder) is estimated to affect between 10 percent and 15 percent of the U.S. population, with one million new diagnoses yearly. Researchers conducted this study. (Science Daily)
Medical mystery solved in slaughterhouse Feb 29, 2008
She underwent countless tests and saw almost 20 doctors, but all the diagnoses were hazy -- everything from depression to gallstones. By February 2007, Kruse could no longer stand for long periods. (CNN)
Exercise May Cut Gallstone Risk Feb 27, 2008
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Exercise is good for mice and humans, but appears to be bad for gallstones, according to the findings of a study conducted with mice. Dr. Kenneth R. Wilund and colleagues found that the overall gallstone weight was 2 ... "The basic physiology of gallstone formation is pretty similar in humans and mice," Wilund told Reuters Health. (MEDLINEplus)
Exercise to Avoid Gallstones Feb 27, 2008
A new University of Illinois study shows that exercise-trained mice get far fewer gallstones than sedentary mice and identifies potential mechanisms to explain why this occurs ... Gallstones form when bile cholesterol levels become high enough to precipitate, fall out of solution, and solidify, Wilund said ... The gallstones in the sedentary group weighed two and a half times more than the stones in the exercised group. (Newsmax)
Magnesium intake may cut risk of gallstones Feb 23, 2008
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - A diet rich in magnesium appears to reduce the risk developing painful gallstones, according to findings from a US study ... Magnesium deficiency is known to raise triglyceride levels and decrease HDL ("good") cholesterol levels in the blood, both of which may increase the risk of developing gallstones ... Still, the long-term effect of magnesium on the risk of gallstones in humans was not known. (Scientific American)
YESTERDAYS: Fancy needlework at Fort Hill Fair Feb 22, 2008
John Dykeman, popular Hingham business man is resting comfortably at a Boston hospital where he was rushed last week for an emergency operation for gallstones. His stay at the hospital will probably be at least 10 days. (Hingham Journal, MA)
Farewell, Fei Fei Feb 20, 2008
Doctors extracted 36 gallstones from her body at the time. Subsequently in September 2006, Sum was diagnosed with liver cancer, and had one third of her liver removed. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Probiotic may be the rage, but it isnt always safe Feb 19, 2008
It is usually caused by gallstones or by drinking too much alcohol, but these arent the only causes. Acute pancreatitis can lead to diabetes and cause kidney failure, too. (Daily News & Analysis)
Probiotics may be fatal in pancreatitis: study Feb 17, 2008
It had been thought that adding probiotics to the diets of those suffering from pancreatitis, an inflammation of the pancreas that is largely due to gallstones or heavy alcohol use, would help to restore the function of the organ. But a new study from the Netherlands finds that those with severe forms of the disease given probiotics were more than twice as likely to die as those given placebos. (CTV.ca)
Exercise To Avoid Gallstones, New Research Suggests Feb 15, 2008
15, 2008) A new University of Illinois study shows that exercise-trained mice get far fewer gallstones than sedentary mice and identifies potential mechanisms to explain why this occurs ... Gallstones form when bile cholesterol levels become high enough to precipitate, fall out of solution, and solidify, Wilund said ... The gallstones in the sedentary group weighed two and a half times more than the stones in the exercised group. (Science Daily)
'Good' bacteria can be fatal in acute pancreatitis Feb 14, 2008
Other experts said that while probiotics are safe, they should not be given to patients with severe acute pancreatitis, an ailment largely due to gallstones or heavy alcohol use that has no satisfactory, specific treatment. Probiotics are safe and may be beneficial in many people who are not critically ill, Robert Sutton, a researcher at Royal Liverpool University Hospital, who was not involved in the study, said in a statement. (MSNBC -- Health)
Do Statins Make You Stupid? Feb 14, 2008
I also developed gallstones, which are composed of cholesterol, and eventually had to have my gallbladder removed. In just six months I went from 3 small gallstones to 10+ with several large ones. (New York Times)
U of I study: exercise to avoid gallstones! Feb 14, 2008
U of I study: exercise to avoid gallstones ... U of I study: exercise to avoid gallstones ... A new University of Illinois study shows that exercise-trained mice get far fewer gallstones than sedentary mice and identifies potential mechanisms to explain why this occurs. (EurekAlert!)
Diet helps keep children seizure-free Feb 2, 2008
The risks include serious constipation, kidney stones, gallstones and pancreatitis. But for some who have tried nearly everything else with no luck, the diet can have a dramatic effect. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
EAST TIMOR: 100,000 IDPs still displaced nearly two years on Feb 1, 2008
DILI, 31 January 2008 () - It was in October 2007 that 27-year-old Guillermina Freitas Corte Real entered Timor Leste national hospital in Dili, the capital city, for gall stone surgery. Her initial anxiety was the medical procedure, but she soon became terrified of developing a severe post-operative infection. (AlertNet)
Mixed-sex wards: pressure grows to end scandal Jan 31, 2008
Anthea Frost was shocked when she was admitted to the Princess Royal Hospital, Telford, with crippling stomach pain from a gallstone in December. "I found I was the only woman in a ward full of men. The chap opposite had no top on and his pyjamas were gaping open. They were all passing wind as men do. I hadno warning when I was taken in through Awas very distressing.". (Independent)
Mother gave own life to save unborn son Jan 27, 2008
Mr Allard said that when his wife began suffering stomach cramps and pains doctors thought that she had gallstones. Tests later confirmed that she had two secondary tumours on her liver, one of them 13cm in diameter. (Times Online)
Mother makes ultimate sacrifice for new baby Jan 26, 2008
Mrs Allard had been uncomfortable throughout her pregnancy and doctors suspected she had gallstones. But scans showed she had two secondary tumours on her liver, one of them 5. (Telegraph.co.uk)
Private surgery for sick Tripodi Jan 21, 2008
Gallstones are believed to have caused the condition ... "We'd expect any hospital that provides general surgery services to be able to perform that. There's two common reasons for pancreatitis: one is gallstones and the other is alcohol." ... A spokeswoman for Mr Tripodi, Jocelyn Prasad, said yesterday: "Joe's got gallstones, which, along with the gallbladder, are going to be removed tomorrow.". (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Body Weight Influenced By Thousands Of Genes Jan 17, 2008
30, 2006) Intentionally losing weight and then regaining it may increase men's risk for gallstones later in life, according to a report in the November 27 issue of Archives of Internal Medicine, one of the. (Dec. (Science Daily)
Severe Daily Pain Common in Sickle Cell Disease Jan 16, 2008
Other complications are anemia, jaundice, gallstones, severe leg and arm pain, and spleen, liver and kidney damage. To examine the relationship between health care use and pain episodes in patients with sickle cell disease, Smith, at Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, and associates recruited 232 patients who were age 16 years or older. (MEDLINEplus)
Childhood obesity: Lifetime threat Jan 14, 2008
Digestive tract Acid reflux Constipation Gallstones Fatty liver. Bones and joints Dislocated growth plate in hip socket Bowed knees (Blount's disease) Flat feet Pain in weight-bearing joints such as feet, knees, hips, lower back. (USA Today)
Living Smart: ‘Biggest Loser’ continues big winning streak Jan 9, 2008
Fast weight loss can be dangerous and may lead to increased risks of gallstones, cardiac arrhythmias, electrolyte imbalances, hair loss, skin problems and more. Most physicians and fitness professionals will caution you to lose weight slowly at a rate of no more than one half to one pound per week. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Abdominal Fat Distribution Predicts Heart Disease, Study Shows Dec 11, 2007
13, 2006) A bulging midriff almost doubles a woman's chances of developing gallstones and the need for surgery to remove them, finds an extensive study published ahead of print in. . (Science Daily)
Women aren't men Nov 20, 2007
Women between ages 20 to 60 are three times more likely to develop gallstones than men. Menopause -- The institute will develop a task force to explore the potential of a multidisciplinary Menopause Clinic and is seeking to recruit an expert on menopause and adult female sexuality. (EurekAlert!)
Growing and Using Your Own Ginger Nov 16, 2007
If you decide to use it medicinally, especially if you are suffering from gallstones or are pregnant or nursing, be sure to consult your physician first. You should not use ginger daily no matter how healthy you are. (Suite101.com)
CT colonography detects wide-range of extracolonic abnormalities in elderly patients Nov 16, 2007
We only looked for significant pathology, excluding common benign incidental findings; for example gallstones or adrenal adenomas. It is important to note that CT colonography is not used for colorectal cancer screening in the UK and is reserved for symptomatic patients only, he said. (EurekAlert!)
Somerset Hospital offers weight-loss surgery Nov 2, 2007
Other possible complications of gastric bypass are nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, gallstones and ulcers. One concern about Matsko s health was that she had donated a kidney to a friend. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Job Profile: Ultrasound technologist - more than looking at babies Oct 29, 2007
With her ultrasound machine, gel and transducers, the 28-year-old ultrasound technologist can determine if a patient has blood clots or gallstones ... A lot of people think all we do is fetus scans, but we look for gallstones and use vascular scans looking for blood clots. (Winona Daily News, MN)
The Muslim Letter to the Pope Oct 22, 2007
Would you say all Christians are like Martin Luther, who called the Pope the "AntiChrist", and called Jews "tumors" and "gallstones". We know where that lead. (Human Events Online)
Diabetes drug Byetta linked to acute pancreatitis Oct 17, 2007
Twenty-seven of 30 patients who reportedly developed pancreatitis had at least one other risk factor such as gallstones and alcohol use, the FDA said. Twenty-one patients were hospitalized, and five developed serious complications. (Globe and Mail)
Last patient to die under VA doctor’s care was having gallstones removed Oct 16, 2007
Last patient to die under VA doctor s care was having gallstones removed. By Jim Suhr and Denise Lavoie, Associated Press WritersPublished Monday, October 15, 2007 7:54 PM CDT. (Marion Daily Republican, IL)
NEWSWEEK International Editions: Highlights and Exclusives, OCT. 15, 2007 Issue Oct 8, 2007
Scientists around the world have identified alterations in the sequence of DNA that play causative roles in a range of common diseases, including types 1 and 2 diabetes; schizophrenia; bipolar disorder; glaucoma; inflammatory bowel disease; rheumatoid arthritis; hypertension; restless legs syndrome; susceptibility to gallstone formation; lupus; multiple sclerosis; coronary heart disease; colorectal, prostate and breast cancer, and the pace at which HIV infection causes full-blown AIDS. While... (PR Newswire)
Some try calorie restriction for long life Oct 6, 2007
Researchers at the Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis found that excessive calorie restriction causes malnutrition and can lead to anemia, muscle wasting, weakness, dizziness, lethargy, fatigue, nausea, diarrhea, constipation, gallstones, irritability and depression. The study was published in the March 2007 issue of the Journal of American Medical Association. (MSNBC -- Terrorism)
Beauty-conscious women put health at risk with cowboy cosmetic fixes Oct 1, 2007
Flab jabs Lipodissolve and Lipostabil claim to melt fat through a procedure designed originally to dissolve gallstones. The treatments have no licence for cosmetic use and are banned by the MHRA. (Times Online)
Coffee Addiction Sep 23, 2007
"Apparently, moderate coffee consumption doesn't cause harm. It actually seems to reduce the risk of gallstones, discourage colon cancer and reduce the risk of liver cancer," Gebo said. Gebo said researchers are now investigating the possible effect coffee may have on heart disease. (NBCSandiego.com, CA)
Surgery Without Scars? Sep 19, 2007
Marescaux and colleagues performed the NOTES gallbladder removal on a 30-year-old woman with gallstones. The surgeons used endoscopic tools inserted through the woman's vagina during general anesthesia. (CBS News)
CMU professor gives his last lesson on life Sep 19, 2007
When doctors did a CT scan to see if he had gallstones, they spotted a tumor. "I got the news from my GP," he wrote, "who said 'There's a mass on your pancreas, and it's not fair.' "As I later told him, it's unfortunate, and it's unlucky, but it's not unfair. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Surgeons remove gallbladder through vagina Sep 18, 2007
The 30-year-old, whose gallstones necessitated the removal of the pear-shaped sac near her liver, recovered quickly with little pain from what the surgeons termed a time-consuming and difficult operation. A team of surgeons in New York performed a similar operation a few days before. (MSNBC -- Health)
