Evidence-based opioid prescribing guidelines developed by researchers at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor reduced the number of opioids prescribed after gallbladder removal surgery by more than ...

PHOENIX -- Delaying gallbladder removal after endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) for bile duct stones was linked to a more than 14-fold higher risk of biliary complications within 1 ...

Medically reviewed by Jay N. Yepuri, MD A high-fat diet, obesity, older age, and rapid weight loss can increase your risk of gallbladder disease.Gallstones are the most common cause of gallbladder ...

The gallbladder acts as a storage reservoir for bile, a fluid essential for breaking down dietary fats. Biliary colic often strikes after fatty meals when the organ contracts against a blockage. Pain ...

According to a recent study, gallbladder removal seems to affect the choice of metabolic fuels, as there are data suggesting ...