Becton, Dickinson and Company (BD) has received the US Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) 510(k) clearance for the Phasix ...

BD (NYSE: BDX) announced today that it received FDA 510(k) clearance for its Phasix ST umbilical hernia patch.

It proved non-inferior to omeprazole 20 mg/day, and is thus a relevant and effective alternative treatment in case of moderate and episodic symptoms of GERD as managed in general practice.

Inguinal hernia: An inguinal hernia can cause groin pain when fatty tissue or intestines push through a weak spot in the abdominal wall, often due to repetitive strain or frequent coughing. Symptoms ...

Talk to your doctor about the symptoms and problems to look for. After ostomy reversal, you're at a higher risk for hernia. It can happen near your ostomy site. About 1 in every 3 stoma closures ...

A pulled muscle can vary in severity: A pulled abdominal muscle can sometimes feel similar to a hernia. A hernia is a bulge in the section of the abdomen when tissue, fat, or a part of the small ...

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is one of the most common consequences of a hiatal hernia and often the condition that leads a person to seek medical treatment in the first place. GERD is a ...

When determining whether a hiatal hernia requires surgery, doctors often consider the symptoms and the type of hernia. Surgery may be recommended if the hernia become large enough that it bulges ...

A hiatal hernia cannot be self-diagnosed with a physical exam and may be potentially dangerous. Instead, you should see a doctor if you experience symptoms of a hiatal hernia, such as indigestion ...

An inguinal hernia can become stuck, or incarcerated. Without treatment, this can lead to strangulation, causing the tissue inside the hernia to die. An inguinal hernia occurs when part of the ...

It comes after Zohan was admitted for hernia-repair surgery last week. The newborn was welcomed into the world via C-section on January 24. But at just six weeks, he displayed signs of a hernia ...

Lumbar disc herniation refers to the condition in which one of the discs in the lower back (lumbar spine) protrudes or ruptures. The lumbar spine consists of a stack of bones called vertebrae ...