Surgical scars are extremely common. One study estimates that worldwide, 100 million people each year acquire a scar from surgical procedures. While it’s normal to worry about scars from surgery, chances are you know many people who have surgical scarring. Scar...
Gallbladder attacks are among the most common reasons people visit the emergency room. Doctors decide whether a patient needs emergency gallbladder surgery, and patients often leave with orders to schedule the procedure. Patients at risk for complications and...
The adrenal glands are triangular-shaped areas made up of two parts. These glands sit on each kidney and are essential to your body’s endocrine system, producing multiple hormones that help control blood pressure, metabolism, stress responses, and more. If a...