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 ...

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 ...

Ben Sasse has revealed a diagnosis of stage 4 metastatic pancreatic cancer, calling it a life-threatening illness. The ...

Everyday habits such as heavy drinking and unhealthy eating can gradually damage the pancreas. Once injured, the consequences can be serious and include inflammation, diabetes and, in some cases, ...

"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 ...

Researchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center have found that a mitochondrial enzyme, GFER, creates an ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...