" 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 ...

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 ...

Today, the primary care physician, emergency department physician, or advanced practice provider (nurse practitioner or physician assistant) is often the first clinician to evaluate a patient with ...

Here’s what upper stomach pain is, what commonly causes it and when to seek care.

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 ...

Diagnosis of stomach cancer (also known as gastric cancer) is now occurring more often at earlier stages, likely related to advances in tests and imaging. Importantly, stomach cancer is also being ...

One of the most common and frequent pains people experience occurs in the stomach. The causes of stomach pain are many, given that it is one of your body’s most active and important organs. Thankfully ...