Saraswati Dayal MD

11/27/2025

Wishing you and your family a wonderful Thanksgiving!

11/26/2025

Is Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Hereditary?

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) tends to run in families, but whether that is from shared lifestyle factors, genetics, or both is not well understood.IBS may run in families due to common lifestyle factors or genetics.

11/21/2025

Exercise beats yoga for improving heart and blood vessel health.

A new review comparing yoga and exercise reveals that while both boost vascular function, structured workouts deliver stronger heart health benefits, offering insights for anyone looking to counteract the effects of too much sitting.

11/12/2025

Are colon cleanses safe? - Ask the Doctor.

For years, I’ve been hearing about colon cleanses and how they can “detoxify” us, but I’m skeptical. Are there any benefits?

11/11/2025

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10/20/2025

New study finds Peripheral Artery Disease often underdiagnosed and undertreated.

A new study by Intermountain Health researchers finds that peripheral artery disease, a condition that affects more than 10 million Americans over the age of 40, is often underdiagnosed and undertreated, with fewer women getting guideline-directed medical therapy than men.

10/14/2025

Medtronic secures CE mark for LigaSure tech on robotic surgery system.

Medtronic has announced it has received CE Mark for the LigaSure RAS vessel-sealing technology, expanding Hugo robotic-assisted surgery (RAS) system capabilities for gynaecologic, general, and urologic procedures in Europe.

10/10/2025

Balancing Surgical Innovation and Risk: A Narrative Review of Emerging Technologies, Regulation, and Global Access.

Surgical innovation has significantly advanced patient care, enabling complex procedures and improving outcomes. However, the integration of new technologies presents challenges related to patient safety, regulatory oversight, cost-effectiveness, and equitable global access. The balance between fost...

09/30/2025

Trapped Gas Pain Location and Symptoms (and How IBS Causes Pain).

Trapped gas pain can be located in the upper or lower abdomen, under the ribs, or around the belly button. If you have IBS, however, pain in these locations isn't always due to trapped gas.

09/11/2025

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09/01/2025

Happy Labor Day! We hope you and your family enjoy your time off!

07/14/2025

Which mesh is best? New research model projects outcomes for abdominal ventral hernia repair patients.

Repair of ventral hernias—hernias of the abdominal wall—is among the most commonly performed operations, but not all meshes used in these procedures are created equal, with varying outcomes and costs for each option, according to researchers from the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center.