Tag Archives: Pancreas

What is the Pancreas


In this Medical Edge Radio episode, Mayo Clinic Dr. Suresh Chari explains the role of the pancreas. To listen, click the link below. What is the Pancreas Share/Bookmark

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Pancreatic Necrosis


Mayo Clinic Dr. Todd Baron defines Pancreatic Necrosis and discusses both surgical and non-surgical treatment options for the drainage of Pancreatic Necrosis. Share/Bookmark

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Mayo Clinic Proceedings Dewald Interview


Dr. Gordon DeWald, professor emeritus in laboratory medicine and laboratory genetics at Mayo Clinic, provides an overview of his study (http://tinyurl.com/mcce2t) on the use of FISH (Fluorescence In Situ Hybridization) to visualize genetic abnormalities characteristic of pancreatic cancer. Pancreatic cancer … Continue reading

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Pancreatitis Treatment


Your pancreas is an organ that does two things: it secretes enzymes that help you digest food, and it creates insulin to regulate blood sugar. But sometimes gall stones, medications or alcohol can cause pancreatitis. It’s inflammation that can be … Continue reading

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