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  2. Murphy's sign - Wikipedia

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    Murphy's sign has a high sensitivity and negative predictive value, although the specificity is not high. [2] However, in the elderly the sensitivity is markedly lower; a negative Murphy's sign in an elderly person is not useful for ruling out cholecystitis if other tests and the clinical history suggest the diagnosis.

  3. Secretin-cholecystokinin test - Wikipedia

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    The CCK test may be administered in conjunction with an ultrasound test to visually monitor gall bladder contraction. While the test is usually administered in a supine position Dr. William Smedley of Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania has detected previously missed gallbladder abnormalities by administering the test in an erect position. [2] [3] [4]

  4. Cholecystography - Wikipedia

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    Failure of gallbladder visualisation during oral cholecystography when abnormal liver function returns to normal, or there is mild to moderate liver disease, maybe due to extrahepatic (outside the liver) causes. [4] Oral cholecystography can have better sensitivity and specificity in diagnosing acute and chronic gallbladder disease than ultrasound.

  5. ‘I Tried The Prenuvo Full-Body MRI Scan—And It Put ... - AOL

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    Gallbladder and biliary system (they can see gallstones and bile ducts) ... All in all, this scan was an awesome way for me to check in with my body. I’m so grateful my scan was able to pick up ...

  6. Cholescintigraphy - Wikipedia

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    The investigation is usually conducted after an ultrasonographic examination of the abdominal right upper quadrant for a patient presenting with abdominal pain.If the noninvasive ultrasound examination fails to demonstrate gallstones, or other obstruction to the gallbladder or biliary tree, in an attempt to establish a cause of right upper quadrant pain, a cholescintigraphic scan can be ...

  7. Magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography - Wikipedia

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    However, clear fluid and routine medication is allowed before the scan. [1] Negative oral contrast such as pineapple juice, [ 1 ] date syrup, ferumoxsil, Açaí juice and water are useful in decreasing T2 signal intensity, thus minimising signals from stomach and duodenum from interfering with signals from the biliary system.

  8. The One Thing You Should Never, Ever Do if You Want To Keep ...

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    The best way to keep your gallbladder healthy is the same as the best way to keep your body healthy as a whole: Eat a diet high in fiber, lean protein and healthy fats while minimizing consumption ...

  9. 8 Symptoms Doctors Often Dismiss As Anxiety - AOL

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    Blood work, including a thyroid test and hormone test, can help doctors figure out the best course of action. So can active listening. “Communication skills are absolutely critical in this ...