Your bile duct network is a true tree of life. A floppy, pink tree of life. The branches, smooth like spaghetti noodles, reach up to collect bile and waste from your gallbladder and liver. Farther ...

Bile duct cancer, also known as cholangiocarcinoma, is a rare cancer of the bile ducts. The bile ducts carry bile from the liver to the small intestine, where it helps in the digestion of the fats in ...

Itchy skin may be a symptom of gallbladder cancer if other symptoms are present, such as yellow skin and eyes, fever, or unexplained weight loss. Itching can be a symptom of gallbladder cancer, but, ...

CymaBay Therapeutics (CBAY +7.1%) perks up, albeit on below-average volume, on the heels of new data from a previously completed open-label Phase 2 clinical trial evaluating seladelpar in patients ...

Bile duct cancer, or cholangiocarcinoma, is a rare type of cancer that starts in the bile ducts. Bile ducts are small tubes in your body that carry bile (digestive fluids) from your liver and ...

The sphincter of Oddi is a muscular valve that plays a vital role in digestion. It controls the flow of bile and pancreatic juice. It opens and closes to let the juices flow from the liver and ...

Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) procedures help diagnose and treat pancreatic or bile duct blockages. ERCP combines the benefits of gastrointestinal endoscopy and X-rays.

Cholangitis describes inflammation in the bile ducts or biliary system. Some forms of cholangitis can be life threatening. Treatment may involve antibiotics, drainage of the bile duct, and intravenous ...

Urine colour can provide important diagnostic information. For example, orange urine may indicate a urinary tract infection (UTI), liver disease, or bile duct disorder. Dr Marco Franzoi and colleagues ...