OBJECTIVES: We present a novel method of scanning for intra-abdominal fat volume by helical computed tomography (CT), and describe the clinical significance of measuring the volumes of intra-abdominal ...

OBJECTIVE: We studied the validity and reproducibility of a new abdominal ultrasound protocol for the assessment of intra-abdominal adipose tissue. MEASUREMENTS: Intra-abdominal adipose tissue was ...

image: Intra-abdominal fat cells may contribute to the development and progression of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), according to a study published in Cellular and Molecular Gastroenterology and ...

What is Abdominal Compartment Syndrome? Abdominal compartment syndrome is defined as an intra-abdominal pressure of more than 20 mm Hg that results in the failure of an organ like the kidney or the ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Higher levels of intra-abdominal visceral adipose tissue correlated with worse outcomes in patients with IBD.

Repeated insulin shots at the same site can seed amyloid; consider this diagnosis if absorption seems erratic or glucose control worsens with a persistent lump.

Leaking sutures following abdominal surgery presents a potentially life-threatening complication that surgeons might not pick up immediately. Researchers have now developed a hydrogel patch that not ...

The FDA has approved aztreonam and avibactam (Emblaveo) in combination with metronidazole for adults who have limited or no alternative options for the treatment of complicated intra-abdominal ...

Unlock your full lifting potential! Discover how a weightlifting belt increases intra-abdominal pressure to stabilize your ...

A 29-year-old man presented to the emergency department with right abdominal pain and nausea. He recently moved from Mexico and had not been evaluated by a physician prior. The man reported a 9-year ...

Emblaveo marks the first and only fixed-dose intravenous monobactam/β-lactamase inhibitor combination antibiotic to be approved by the FDA for complicated intra-abdominal infections with limited ...

Abdominal abscesses can be life threatening without prompt medical attention. Early diagnosis and treatment are essential in preventing serious complications. An abdominal abscess is a collection of ...