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What causes an abdominal lump?
Possible causes of an abdominal lump include hernias, lipomas, hematomas, undescended testicles, and tumors. These can appear as an area of swelling or a bulge that protrudes from the abdominal area or stomach.
Premature Peripheral Artery Disease: Predisposition, Treatment, and Education
At the 2024 VEITH Symposium, vascular surgeon Olamide Alabi, MD, RPVI, from Emory Healthcare in Atlanta, Georgia, presented a session called "Premature Peripheral Artery Disease: What Factors Predispose to It, How Should Its Treatment Differ, and How Does It Influence Treatment Outcomes?"
Minimally Invasive Procedure Offers Last Hope for Patients Facing Amputation Due To Severe Vascular Disease
Chronic Limb-Threatening Ischemia (CLTI) represents the most critical stage of peripheral artery disease (PAD), frequently affecting individuals with diabetes, coronary artery disease, obesity, high cholesterol, and high blood pressure.
When is gallbladder surgery not necessary
A recent study published in the British Medical Journal suggests that a rush to remove the gallbladder when dealing with stones may not always be necessary.
High-tech `paint` could spare patients repeated surgeries
UVA Health researchers have received $2.8 million to advance their development of a high-tech way to save heart and dialysis patients from the need for multiple surgeries.