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A new study links high glycemic index and load diets with increased risk of pancreatic steatosis, while fibre intake appears ...
A 59-year-old British lawyer who delayed getting a diagnosis for his bile duct cancer passed away just three weeks later. Johnathan Ainsworth’s wife said he was constantly suffering from stomachache, ...
A large enough gallstone can get stuck at the junction where the main pancreatic duct and the common bile duct come together. These ducts empty into the duodenum, the first part of the small ...
In severe cases, surgery may be required to remove damaged tissue, drain fluid, or correct blocked ducts. Acute pancreatitis (AP) is inflammation of the pancreas. It occurs suddenly and causes ...
The cystic duct connects the gallbladder to the common hepatic duct, storing and releasing bile. The pancreatic duct joins the common bile duct before entering the small bowel, releasing ...
CINCINNATI (WKRC) — Researchers are conducting a groundbreaking trial that could revolutionize the way the body fights cancer, particularly for those living with pancreatic cancer. This trial is ...
Jaundice occurs due to the buildup of bilirubin, a substance produced by the liver, which can accumulate when the common bile duct is blocked by a tumor. While jaundice is a key indicator of ...
Exocrine pancreatic insufficiency (EPI) is most commonly caused by conditions affecting the pancreas, such as chronic pancreatitis, celiac disease, diabetes, and cystic fibrosis. However, people ...
Adding immunotherapy to new KRAS inhibitors boosted responses in preclinical models, setting the stage for future trials of the combination strategy. Adding immunotherapy to a new type of ...
The most common pathology affecting the pancreas is excess intra-pancreatic fat deposition (IPFD), often called fatty pancreas disease (FPD) — a disorder experienced by roughly one fifth of the ...