Pirates threaten to destroy ship Oct 11, 2008
INDIA Successful surgery for Dalai Lama NEW DELHI - Surgeons successfully removed gallstones from the Dalai Lama yesterday, a top aide said. (AP). (Boston Globe)
Dalai Lama surgery 'successful' Oct 11, 2008
The Dalai Lama has undergone surgery in the Indian capital, Delhi, to remove a gallstone, a spokesman says. The surgery was "a routine procedure" and was "successful", he said. (BBC News -- South Asia)
Dalai Lama stable Oct 11, 2008
Exiled Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama is in a stable condition after surgery in India to remove gallstones and is likely to be discharged in the next two days, hospital officials said on Saturday. The Buddhist leader had the keyhole procedure in New Delhi on Friday, a day after he was hospitalised for medical tests after suffering abdominal pain. (iAfrica.com)
Dalai Lama To Undergo Gallstone Surgery Oct 10, 2008
(AP) The Dalai Lama will undergo surgery to remove a gallstone, a spokesman for the Tibetan spiritual leader said Friday ... His spokesman, Chhime R. Chhoekyapa, declined to provide further details, including when the surgery would take place, saying only "a gallstone will be removed.". (CBS News)
What's The Main Risk Factor Of Gallstone Disease? Sep 23, 2008
What's The Main Risk Factor Of Gallstone Disease ... What's The Main Risk Factor Of Gallstone Disease ... 23, 2008) Gallstone disease is very common and costly. (Science Daily)
Natural Remedies for Gallbladder Pr... Sep 15, 2008
Problems with the gall bladder include the production of gallstones, infection, and inflammation of the gallbladder ... Three tablespoons of olive oil with the juice of one lemon taken before bedtime and again upon rising can cause softened gallstones to pass in the stool. (Suite101.com)
RAD001 Combined with Sandostatin LAR(R) Depot and as Monotherapy Controls Growth of Rare Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumors Sep 14, 2008
Many patients developed gallstones, although few patients required treatment. Disclaimer The foregoing release contains forward-looking statements that can be identified by terminology such as "potential", "to confirm", "promise", "proposed", "promising", "may", "will", or similar expressions, or by express or implied discussions regarding potential marketing approvals for RAD001 or regarding potential future revenues from RAD001. (PR Newswire)
Rough Road Ahead For Byetta Aug 28, 2008
Eli Lilly s medical director, James Malone, emphasized that all four patients had complicated medical conditions, ranging from leukemia to gallstones, which were likely the primary cause of death. Nonetheless, it is impossible to tell if Byetta is the cause of the problem because there is no control group of similar patients who did not get the drug. (Forbes -- Markets)
Companies report 4 new deaths with diabetes drug Aug 28, 2008
Malone stressed that all four patients had complicating medical conditions, ranging from leukemia to gallstones, which were likely the primary cause of death. Since the FDA announcement, Eli Lilly shares have fallen over 3 percent, while shares of Amylin Pharmaceuticals have fallen nearly 20 percent. (Yahoo News -- Pharmaceutical Industry News)
Dietitian Magician: Beer benefits pouring in Aug 28, 2008
Benefits include reduced risk of osteoporosis, high cholesterol, blood clots, atherosclerosis, heart attacks, diabetes, dementia, Parkinson's disease and gallstones. Yes, I am referring to beer, not Omega-3 fatty acids. (Ames Daily Tribune, IA)
4 More Deaths Reported Among Byetta Patients Aug 27, 2008
All four patients had complicating medical conditions in addition to type 2 diabetes; those conditions ranged from leukemia to gallstones, which were likely the primary cause of death, Malone told the AP.. Lilly could not rule out a link between the drug and the pancreas problems, Malone said, but he noted that there have been reports of similar problems with rival medications. (Health-Finder)
Amylin reports four more deaths tied to diabetes drug Aug 27, 2008
Other known risk factors are a previous history of pancreatitis, gallstone disease, alcohol abuse and high triglycerides, he said. The companies have a once-weekly version of Byetta under development. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Biliary Tract Obstruction Aug 24, 2008
Extrahepatic causes of biliary obstruction include gallstones, tumors, parasites, inflammation of the bile ducts, and fibrotic strictures secondary to traumatic injury. Effects of Biliary Obstruction. (Suite101.com)
NIU's Kill cherishes life and football Aug 23, 2008
The doctor did so and told Rebecca that her husband had gallstones. But there was still the issue of the seizures, so Rebecca agreed to have her husband airlifted to St. Luke's Hospital in St. Louis for diagnosis. (ESPN -- College Football News)
One woman's battle with the effects of salmonella Aug 17, 2008
Curcumin has also been cited by the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine as a possible treatment for ailments ranging from arthritis to gallstones, but the agency emphasizes that little research has been done on the spice's healing effects. In another study, cited by the National Institute on Aging's annual Progress Report on Alzheimer's Disease, researchers found curcumin reduced the build-up of protein in the brains of mice. (Framingham TAB, MA)
'Exercise Pill' Is No Replacement For Real Exercise, Expert Cautions Aug 7, 2008
Decreased gallstone disease. Improved endothelial function. (Science Daily)
Gallbladder removed without external incisions Jul 29, 2008
The three-hour outpatient procedure was performed to treat painful gallstones, which form when bile in the gallbladder hardens into pieces of stone-like material. Removal of the gallbladder is necessary in persistent and painful cases. (EurekAlert!)
ASGE issues guidelines on the role of endoscopy in the bariatric surgery patient Jul 26, 2008
Endoscopy in the postoperative patient may be used to evaluate and treat a variety of conditions including: symptoms of nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain; marginal ulcers; gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD); gastric leaks and gastrogastric fistulas; stenosis (abnormal narrowing of the stomach or intestine); dumping syndrome (rapid emptying from the stomach into the small bowel); bezoars (food that forms into a hard mass); band erosion or slippage; bleeding and anemia; diarrhea and... (EurekAlert!)
CMU professor gives his last lesson on life Jul 25, 2008
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)
No charges in California ER waiting room death Jul 13, 2008
Doctors diagnosed gallstones and had prescribed painkillers, the report said. She was brought in again by two county police officers responding to a call of a woman "yelling for help" outside the hospital entrance, the report said. (CNN -- Health)
Early Surgery Best for Gallbladder Inflammation Jul 8, 2008
Cholecystitis is often caused by gallstones in the gallbladder and less commonly by trauma. Casillas and colleagues reviewed the records of 173 patients with acutely inflamed gallbladders (also called cholecystitis). (MEDLINEplus)
A Woman with Abdominal Pain and Weakness after Gastric Bypass Surgery Jun 26, 2008
One month earlier, a laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass and cholecystectomy were performed for treatment of obesity and gallstones. Pathological examination of a liver-biopsy specimen revealed nonalcoholic fatty liver disease. (New England Journal of Medicine)
Diets that eat away at illnesses Jun 12, 2008
Examples include diets low in simple carbohydrates (starches, sugars) for people with diabetes; low-fat diets high in fruits, vegetables and nuts for people with cardiovascular disease; phenylalanine-free diets for the genetic disorder phenylketonuria; low-sodium diets for hypertension; and low-fat diets for gallstones. Some parents of children with autism spectrum disorders are putting their children on diets that eliminate foods with gluten and/or casein in the hopes that the diet may help,... (Racine Journal Times, WI)
How America's Children Packed On the Pounds Jun 12, 2008
Obese boys and girls are already starting to develop the illnesses of excess associated with people in their 40s and beyond: heart disease, liver disease, diabetes, gallstones, joint breakdown and even brain damage as fluid accumulation inside the skull leads to headaches, vision problems and possibly lower IQs. A staggering 90% of overweight kids already have at least one avoidable risk factor for heart disease, such as high cholesterol or hypertension. (Time.com)
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)
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)
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)
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)
