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Peritoneal Cancer: A Rare Abdominal Cancer

Medically reviewed by Doru Paul, MD Key Takeaways Peritoneal cancer is a rare cancer that starts in the thin tissue lining the abdomen.Symptoms often appear late and can include abdominal pain, ...

7 concerning symptoms that show your stomach pain shouldn't be ignored, according to gut health experts

It's not uncommon to feel occasional stomach discomfort, but it can also indicate severe conditions like gallbladder ...
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BD's at-home drainage system lands first FDA nods spanning both cancerous and benign fluid buildup

An apple a day may keep the doctor away, but an at-home catheter system from BD has the potential to keep the entire hospital away. The PeritX system allows patients with ascites to regularly drain ...
WebMD

What to Know About VP Shunts

A ventriculoperitoneal (VP) shunt is a narrow plastic tube that drains excess cerebrospinal fluid into your abdomen (belly). Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) protects your brain by acting as a shock absorber ...
The New York Times

He Was Bleeding Internally. Then Doctors Found the Real Danger.

After weeks of discomfort, the 25-year-old man got a shocking explanation for his abdominal pain. By Lisa Sanders, M.D. The 25-year-old man was shivering. Although the weather in Milwaukie, Ore., was ...