We’ve all eaten or have drunk something that didn’t agree with us. We’ve all caught a stomach bug that was settled with rest, and over-the-counter aid and some chicken broth. While many times we can go at it alone and solve a stomachache ourselves, there are certainly times where it’s necessary to see a doctor.… Continue reading Trust Your Gut: Six Stomach Issues Not to Ignore
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Too Few Patients Are Having Gallbladder Removed
Although gallbladder removal is a fairly common operation among older adults, a new study shows that many people who could benefit from the surgery don’t get it. Researchers from the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston looked at 11 years of billing records of 160,000 Texas Medicare patients 66 and older. All the patients… Continue reading Too Few Patients Are Having Gallbladder Removed