HealthDay News — The FDA approved two drugs — Ultresa and Viokace, both manufactured by Aptalis Pharma — for patients with pancreatic enzyme deficiencies. Ultresa and Viokace are different ...

Pancreatic enzyme replacement therapy (PERT) is often an essential component of the treatment regimen for patients with pancreatic cancer, but it can be very pricey. "Out-of-pocket costs for a 30-day ...

Your pancreas, crucial for digestion and blood sugar, can signal distress through persistent abdominal pain, unexplained weight loss, nausea, blood sugar imbalance, and jaundice. These early warnings, ...

"There are three digestive enzymes made by your pancreas," says Mary Vouyiouklis Kellis, MD, a specialist in the department of endocrinology, diabetes and metabolism at the Cleveland Clinic. "Most ...

Your pancreas works tirelessly to keep you healthy. However, daily habits can damage this vital organ. High sugar intake, ...

If you’ve received an exocrine pancreatic insufficiency (EPI) diagnosis, you might come across some new medical terms when talking with your doctor. Here are the most common ones to familiarize ...

Pancreatic elastase is the digestive enzyme the pancreas produces to help digest food. Doctors can measure elastase levels by testing a stool sample. Low levels could indicate exocrine pancreatic ...

FOR A SMALL, blow-dryer shaped organ deep in the abdomen, the pancreas has a lot of power. It's a key player in diabetes, which affects more than 38 million people in the U.S. And that's not the only ...

A newly identified cancer pathway may finally reveal how to stop pancreatic tumors before they spread. A Cornell-led research ...

As you go about your daily life, you’re probably paying very little heed to a long, hardworking organ that’s nestled behind your stomach. Yes, it’s your pancreas – and it plays a crucial role in your ...

Stool changes with pancreatic cancer can include diarrhea, foul-smelling stool, constipation, and changes in stool color. The pancreas is an organ between the stomach and the spine that helps the body ...