Doctors can test for gallbladder issues using a combination of physical exams, blood tests, and imaging studies. Several issues can affect the gallbladder, including gallstones, inflammation, or ...
Researchers at Tezpur University in India have identified a panel of circulating microRNAs in blood serum that may help distinguish gallbladder cancer from benign conditions, offering a potential ...
A high-fat diet, obesity, and rapid weight loss can increase your risk of gallbladder disease. Gallstones—the result of an ...
An ultrasound scan is one of the main tests doctors use to diagnose cholecystitis. On a scan, clinicians may be able to spot the presence of gallstones, which can cause this condition. Cholecystitis ...
Dr. Shaun P. McKenzie sat down for a two-part interview with CURE to discuss gallbladder cancer awareness during Gallbladder and Bile Duct Cancer Awareness Month. He highlighted disease risk factors, ...
Researchers at Tezpur University in Assam, India, working with scientists at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign , have ...
From Blount Memorial Hospital Oct 5, 2025 Oct 5, 2025 Gallbladder problems are common, but in recent years health care providers have noticed a noticeable rise in gallbladder cases. Christina Arp, ...
The Gallbladder Cancer Foundation (GBCF), a non-profit dedicated to providing resources to patients & caregivers and funding research for one of the most aggressive forms of cancer, today announced a ...
The gallbladder is a small, pear-shaped organ in the upper-right abdomen. It stores and releases bile, which is a liquid the liver produces, to support digestion by helping to break down fats. The ...