Cancer in this organ is usually difficult to spot or diagnose because of this location and its relationship with other organs around it—namely the liver, stomach, gall bladder and the chest.

An AST blood test measures levels of aspartate aminotransferase (AST) and helps determine liver function. Less than 40 IU/L is normal, but too much of this enzyme can indicate a problem ...

With travel warnings and revoked visas, the two superpowers locked in a bruising trade war may make students and tourists their bargaining chips. By Vivian Wang Reporting from Beijing China has ...

When there’s too much glucose in your bloodstream, insulin tells your body to store the leftover glucose in your liver. The stored glucose isn’t released until your blood glucose levels decrease.

Elevated liver enzymes can occur for many reasons. Most often, elevated liver enzymes are temporary and resolve on their own without treatment. Occasionally, elevated liver enzymes require additional ...

Gallstones are common and affect 10%–15% of the U.S. population. However, there are ways to support liver and gallbladder health. Rapid weight loss can increase the risk of developing gallstones. Both ...

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The most commonly used medications to treat OAB have anticholinergic properties. Anticholinergics are competitive inhibitors of acetylcholine at muscarinic receptors (mainly the M3 receptor ...

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