Doctors at UVA Health are using a new method to treat pancreatic cysts, which are collections of fluid that form in the pancreas. Some cysts can eventually become cancerous, and typically need surgery ...

Combining an existing small-molecule protein therapy called tumor necrosis factor related apoptosis-inducing ligand (TRAIL) ...

An ultrasound is a diagnostic imaging tool that healthcare providers use to view the internal structures of the body.

What is a kidney scan? A kidney scan is an imaging test that looks at your kidneys. Your health care provider can also see how well blood is flowing in your kidneys. A kidney scan is also called a ...

Wade said he a had full-body scan, which revealed a “cyst/tumor” on his right kidney. Multiple doctors recommended surgery, which he ultimately underwent in December 2023. Wade said doctors ...

Investigations Physical examination, plasma viral load and CD4 + cell count, abdominal and renal ultrasound, renal and peritoneal biopsies, renal and liver function, chest X-ray, and ...

Nineteen (61%) patients had cystadenomas ( Table 2). Eight lesions were located in the pancreatic head, three in the body, and eight in the tail. The mean tumor size was 3.4 cm (range 1.3-8.0 cm).

Ozempic becomes the first GLP-1 treatment option for people with type 2 diabetes and chronic kidney disease Mario Tama/Getty The Food and Drug Administration has approved Ozempic to reduce the ...

A ureteral stent is a flexible plastic tube for insertion into the ureter to treat or prevent blockages that impede urine flow from the kidney to the bladder, such as kidney stones. Once the ...