Osteoporosis and gallstones are both diseases commonly affecting elderly patients worldwide. With osteoporosis, bones get weaker, more fragile, and are more susceptible to fractures. Although both conditions can happen to younger individuals, developing them increases with aging. And there are … Read More
Sphincter of what? Many of us may not even know there is such a thing as a Sphincter of Oddi, one of the lesser-known muscles within our bodies that play a crucial part in our digestive system. It is … Read More
WHAT IS A PORCELAIN GALLBLADDER? A porcelain gallbladder is a gallbladder that has become calcified. It is also known as cholecystopathia chronica calcarea – or the chronic condition of calcium in the gallbladder and also as calcifying cholecystitis – inflammation … Read More