An aortobifemoral bypass is a surgery that's done to redirect your blood flow around a large, blocked artery in your groin or abdomen. Learn about what it is and when you might need it.

A common form of weight-loss surgery may cut the risk of colorectal cancer by altering levels of molecules called bile acids in the blood and small intestine. The findings could lead to new ...

Reserachers at the University of Pittsburgh report that there is a link between have the popular gastric bypass surgery and the symptoms of alcohol use disorders.

Coronary Artery Disease and Coronary Bypass Surgery About Coronary Bypass Surgery The goal of coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) is to improve blood flow to your heart. The heart is a muscle about ...

Medicare covers most palliative care services. Learn what palliative care is, its benefits, and the services Medicare covers.

Bariatric surgery is an effective long-term treatment for patients who suffer from morbid obesity, the incidence of which is increasing in North America. Laparoscopic gastric bypass and ...

Coronary artery bypass graft surgery and percutaneous coronary intervention are the treatment options in patients with ischemia and multivessel coronary artery disease (CAD). Comparisons of ...

The UAB Division of Gerontology, Geriatrics and Palliative Care is an integral part of one of the nation's largest health systems. Nationally known for our compassionate care, cutting-edge research, ...

CEDAR FALLS - Of the 11 cases of a rare laparoscopic surgery reported worldwide, one has been performed here in the Cedar Valley.

Figure 1. Rearranged digestive tract after Roux-en-Y gastric bypass. Ingested food and drugs pass through the gastrojejunal anastomosis into the jejunum, effectively bypassing the absorptive ...

Marcelo Muñoz was waiting in line at a festival food truck, eyeing a batch of fried churros, when inspiration struck – an idea so sweet it could mark a seismic shift in the future of coronary artery ...