What is the treatment for a hernia?

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Most hernias need surgery for effective treatment. Read More...

Surgery for gastric cancer - what is the success rate and what should a patient expect following the procedure?

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The cure rate of gastric cancer depends on the tissue type of the cancer, the stage of the cancer, and the fitness and symptoms of the person affected by the cancer.

The common tissue type of gastric cancer is called an adenocarcinoma. This is a cancer that arises from the glands in the lining of the stomach. Read More...

When is a liver transplant necessary for liver cancer?

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Liver transplantation is one of the treatments that can be effective for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), also called primary liver-cell cancer or sometimes called hepatoma. Read More...

What is the treatment for type 2 diabetes?

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Weight loss is an important aspect of type 2 diabetes management.

70-80% of people with recently-diagnosed type 2 diabetes and obesity are able to achieve normal blood glucose levels if they lose a significant amount of weight. Read More...

What is the treatment for gastric cancer?

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Treatment for gastric cancer depends very much on the stage of the disease, particularly on whether the cancer is localised to the stomach or whether it has spread to other areas. Read More...

Are there alternative medicine options for gallstones?

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For most people, surgery is the most reliable treatment for gallstones. There are, however, alternative treatments that are used on occasion. Read More...