Scientists have identified a protein that is necessary for secretion of digestive enzymes by the pancreas. The research, published in the September issue of Developmental Cell, enhances the ...
As age increases, the pancreas changes, which increases the risk of metabolic diseases such as type 2 diabetes, digestive ...
Gut microbes can regulate the exocrine and endocrine functions of the pancreas and hormone production of the gastrointestinal tract, findings that may help develop potential treatments for diabetes ...
BLOOM (TAMPA) – Dr. Alexander Lake, Gastroenterologist at AdventHealth, continues his conversation with Gayle Guyardo, the host of Bloom, and discusses the interconnectedness of three organs in the ...
When we think about protecting our health, we often think of the heart, brain, bones and gut. But not enough of us spare a ...
The pancreas produces endocrine hormones and pancreatic digestive enzymes. The hormone function is called the endocrine pancreas. Insulinomas are tumors on the pancreas that cause the tumor to make ...
An annular pancreas is a rare congenital deformity (one that you are born with) that affects the pancreas. It happens when your pancreas doesn’t develop as it should. Instead, a ring of extra ...
Cystic fibrosis (CF) may lead to exocrine pancreatic insufficiency (EPI). This is because CF causes the body to produce sticky mucus that can block the pancreatic duct, leading to various symptoms.
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