We instinctively shield our abdomen when we are physically threatened, and we may feel vulnerable when someone puts his or her hand on our bare abdomen. Therefore, with an abdominal examination the ...

" Nobody should be able to examine an abdomen better than a general surgeon," remarked a program director to his residents. In spite of tremendous advances in diagnostic technologies, physical ...

How the assessment of cancer risk could be improved in patients with non-specific symptoms by including information from common blood test results. Incorporating information from common blood tests ...

Your abdominal muscles surround your trunk between the rib cage and pelvis and keep your abdominal organs safe. Your core abdominal muscles also support your trunk and allow movements while keeping ...

Abdominal compartment syndrome happens when bleeding or swelling in your abdomen creates dangerously high pressure. This pressure can lead to multiple organ failure. Abdominal compartment syndrome is ...

Cleveland Clinic researchers have discovered a connection between elevated blood levels of TMAO (trimethylamine N-oxide) - a byproduct of gut bacteria digestion of nutrients found in red meat and ...