The pancreas is an organ that sits in the abdominal cavity behind the stomach and plays a role in both the digestive and endocrine system. In the endocrine system, it is responsible for producing ...

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 ...

The exocrine pancreas is the organ with the highest level of protein synthesis in the adult—each day the pancreas produces litres of fluid filled with enzymes that are capable of breaking down nearly ...

The pancreas is a gland that lies crosswise deep in the abdomen between the stomach and the spine. The pancreas serves two purposes: Endocrine and exocrine functions. The endocrine function allows for ...

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 ...

An enlarged pancreas may mean nothing. You may simply have a pancreas that is larger than normal. Or, it can be a result of fat accumulation around the pancreas or an anatomic abnormality. But other ...

Pancreas removal necessitates significant lifestyle changes, including insulin and enzyme replacement, dietary adjustments, and consistent monitoring. Post-surgery complications like digestive issues ...