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 ...

DALLAS, Jan. 18, 2017 - UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers have uncovered the mechanism by which the stress hormone FGF21 keeps digestive enzymes from damaging the pancreas. The research, ...

Pancreas removal necessitates significant lifestyle changes, including insulin and enzyme replacement, dietary adjustments, ...

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 ...

Pancreatitis, an inflammation of the pancreas, comes in two forms: acute and chronic. Acute pancreatitis is the most common form of the condition and often subsides after a few days of treatment.

Pancreatic cancer forms in the tissues of the pancreas, often in the cells lining the ducts (pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma ...