Fructose may cause uninterpreted abdominal pain
According to the latest study done by the researchers of University of Kansas it is observed that poorly absorbed fructose may be the cause if you have abdominal pain, gas and diarrhea.// Often people suffer from bowel symptoms like bloating, gas, rumbling, and diarrhea and no obvious reason can be found. They have found out that a high proportion of healthy people with these symptoms may be unab...Unfavourable Lipid-Lipoprotein profiles in older adults has been linked to abdominal visceral fat
According to investigators from the Department of Human Services at the University of Virginia, in persons over 60 years of age, elevated levels of abdominal visceral fat are associated with unfavourable plasma concentrations of lipids and lipoproteins. Abdominal fat was also found to be a primary determinant in the release of growth hormone in these individuals. The investigators assessed// plas...Risk Of Developing Infections High In Patients Who Suffer From Abdominal Trauma
Patients undergoing surgery for abdominal trauma, especially from gunshot wounds or blunt force are at risk for developing infections // in the abdomen after surgery show results of a recent study. The records of 762 patients with abdominal trauma who underwent surgery and were admitted to a trauma center between November 2000 and August 2002 were evaluated. Most of the patients were mal...Research explains why postmenopausal women accumulate abdominal fat.
Women often had complained of a sudden increase in weight, especially around// their abdominal area, after reaching menopause. For women, this sudden influx of weight often results in obesity that brings with it a new set of problems like a rise in type 2 diabetes cases, cardiovascular diseases and other related health disorders. Researchers say that this weight gain may be...Do Not Neglect Your Abdominal Pain/ Swelling - Help Your Doctor In Early Cancer Detection
A majority of cancer in women can be detected early if the early symptoms are not neglected and the right tests be ordered to diagnose the aggressiveness of the fast growing tumor. // Elderly women with ovarian cancer are twice as likely to visit a doctor and report symptoms such as abdominal swelling or pelvic pain. If these symptoms are taken into careful consideration, ovarian canc...2890 LUMBO-SACRAL SUPPORT WITH ABDOMINAL UPLIFT
Description:Provides firm support and stabilization for muscles and ligaments to aid in relief of low back pain and discomfort. Strong elastic abdominal belt provides additional uplift support - adjustable for varying degrees of compression. Two semi-rigid metal stays are adjustable and shapeable for extra-firm support. Tapered in front for optimum wearing comfort. Easy hook and loop fastening and adjust...Multi Frequency Convex Abdominal Transducer UST-9101-7.5
Description:The 9101-7.5 convex array is designed with the smaller patient in mind. The high resolution obtained with this multi-frequency transducer is ideal for your smaller or pediatric patients in need of quick and accurate diagnoses. A choice of frequencies gives you the versatility you need, and allows you to obtain high quality images in the shortest time....Multi Frequency Convex Abdominal Transducer UST-9102-3.5
Description:The versatility of multiple imaging frequencies and a smaller transducer face make this transducer is perfect for intercostal imaging....Multi Frequency Convex Abdominal Transducer UST-9103-5
Description:With this more compact transducer face, this is the transducer of choice for obstetric imaging in areas with a small acoustic window....