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Which mesh is best? New research model projects outcomes for abdominal ventral hernia repair patients
Repair of ventral hernias—hernias of the abdominal wall—is among the most commonly performed operations, but not all meshes used in these procedures are created equal, with varying outcomes and costs for each option, according to researchers from the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center.
19 Foods That Improve Digestion—and Others You Should Avoid
Your digestive system plays a key role in turning food into energy for your body. The types of food you eat can make a big difference, especially when it comes to issues like bloating, gas, and conditions like irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Consuming foods like whole grains, leafy greens, and fiber-rich options can help support a healthier gut and ease discomfort.
Shockwave Medical launches IVL catheter in US for peripheral artery disease
Johnson & Johnson MedTech’s Shockwave Medical has launched its Javelin Peripheral IVL Catheter in the US for peripheral artery disease (PAD). This new intravascular lithotripsy (IVL) platform is engineered to modify calcium and navigate “extremely” narrowed vessels in individuals with this disease.
Why Eating More Protein Can Cause Smelly Gas and How to Prevent It
Protein farts is a term used to describe gas that is excessively smelly due to increasing the amount of protein in the diet. While there is limited research to suggest protein itself causes gas, people eating a protein-rich diet report an increase in the fart's smell.
Sparkling Coffee Is the Gut-Healthy Beverage You've Been Missing, Experts Say
Sparkling coffee may be a new way to jazz up your morning caffeine boost. Made with coffee or espresso, sparkling mineral water, and citrus, it may be a gut- and heart-healthy alternative to regular coffee.“Sparkling coffee takes healthy beverages and wraps them into one drink,” Bethany Doerfler, MS, RD, a senior clinical research dietitian at the Digestive Health Institute at Northwestern Medicine, told Verywell in an email.
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