Formation of ducts connecting digestive organs in zebrafish Date: December 3, 2019 Source: University of Copenhagen The Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences Summary: A specialized system of ducts ...

The gallbladder plays a quiet but critical role in digestion, and when this organ malfunctions, it sends specific distress signals that require attention.

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 ...

Cholangiocarcinoma is a rare and often fatal cancer that affects the bile ducts. The bile ducts are a series of tubes that transport digestive juices called bile from your liver (where it’s made) to ...

Bile duct cancer, or cholangiocarcinoma, is a rare type of cancer that starts in the bile ducts. Bile ducts are small tubes in your body that carry bile (digestive fluids) from your liver and ...

Primary biliary cholangitis (PBC) is a rare autoimmune disease affecting the bile ducts in the liver. When bile ducts become damaged, bile can build up in the liver, leading to inflammation and ...

Jay N. Yepuri, MD, MS, FACG, is a board-certified gastroenterologist and member of the Digestive Health Associates of Texas Board of Directors and Executive Committee. Primary sclerosing cholangitis ...

A team of researchers at Baylor College of Medicine, UMass Chan Medical School and Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center has developed a new treatment that could change the outlook for ...

The Courvoisier sign refers to a gallbladder that has become swollen due to the buildup of bile. It is also known as Courvoisier’s law. If you have this condition, your doctor will be able to feel ...

Primary biliary cholangitis (PBC) is a rare liver disease. “Biliary” means bile, which is a digestive fluid that helps your body with digestion and absorbing nutrients. It also helps get rid of extra ...