The term pericardium is derived from the Greek prefix peri- (“around”) and kardia (“heart”), implying a structure that envelops or encloses the heart. Morphologically, the pericardium is a fluid ...

The current trend is not to close the visceral and parietal peritoneal layers during lower-segment cesarean section. Please clarify: Should both visceral and parietal layers be left unclosed or should ...

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Visceral fat is a stubborn issue. Dr. Saurabh Sethi, a renowned gastroenterologist, shares seven foods to combat it naturally. These include green tea, avocados, leafy greens, fatty fish, extra virgin ...

Most diseases of the abdominal viscera are associated with pain sometime during their course. A brief review of abdominal embryology and pain physiology will assist the clinician in evaluating the ...

Visceral fat is stored near your internal organs, around your waistline. Visceral fat increases your risk of high blood pressure, diabetes, cancer, and stroke. To get rid of visceral fat, limit your ...

Not all fat in your body is the same. While some fat is stored just under the skin, other fat surrounds the internal organs. These differences have a big role to play in an individual’s overall health ...