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An association between average daily sleep duration and gallstones in US adults
Despite extensive research on the impact of health factors and sleep, the specific association between average daily sleep duration and the prevalence of gallstones in adults has not been thoroughly investigated. This study analyzes data from 7,441 individuals from the NHANES 2017–2020 dataset, using exclusion criteria to refine the participant pool.
Internal Hernia: A Rare Cause of Bowel Ischemia and Infarction
Internal abdominal hernias are uncommon causes of intestinal obstruction and are difficult to detect preoperatively due to their imprecise clinical manifestations and complicated anatomic appearance.
Streamlining Varicose Vein Treatment: One-Stop EVLA and Stenting
A recent article in Scientific Reports examined the effectiveness of a combined one-stop endovenous laser ablation (EVLA) and stent angioplasty (SA) procedure versus two-staged approaches for managing varicose veins (VVs) and iliac vein compression syndrome (IVCS).
Peripheral artery disease: The biggest killer you've probably never heard of
Efforts are being made throughout the NHS to reduce the number of amputations performed due to peripheral artery disease.
Study Reiterates the Clinical Challenges of Treating Biliary Duct Cancer
Biliary tract cancer (BTC), a rare malignancy that grows within the bile ducts and gallbladder, grows very aggressively. The fast progression associated with BTC makes it challenging to treat and leaves patients with minimal therapeutic options and poor outcomes.
