Pancreas divisum: How to treat and manage it
What is pancreas divisum? Learn more here and find some of the best treatment options, in addition to management tips and diet information.
View ArticlePancreatic cancer: Modified flu virus destroys tumors
Scientists destroyed pancreatic cancer cells using a modified flu virus. If confirmed in clinical trials, the findings could offer new treatments.
View ArticleHow an existing diabetes drug controls pancreatic cancer
A new study suggests that targeting the RET signaling pathway with metformin might offer a new way to stop the growth and spread of pancreatic cancer.
View ArticlePancreatic cancer: Some blood pressure drugs put women at risk
A new study reveals that certain blood pressure drugs are linked with a high risk of pancreatic cancer among postmenopausal women.
View ArticleWhat is necrotizing pancreatitis?
Necrotizing pancreatitis occurs when parts of the pancreas die from lack of blood and oxygen. Bacteria may invade these dead tissues, causing life-threatening infections. This article looks at the...
View ArticleThis 'metastasis-blocking' compound may stop the spread of cancer
A compound that targets a unique structure in cancer cell nuclei and has links to metastasis potential stopped cancer spread and extended survival in mice.
View ArticlePancreatic cancer: Cannabis compound may boost survival
Pancreatic cancer has a very poor prognosis for survival, but researchers are looking for ways to improve that. Their secret weapon? A cannabis compound.
View ArticleA new drug could strip pancreatic cancer of its defenses
A common type of pancreatic cancer is aggressive and highly treatment-resistant. Experts have now developed a drug that may kill this cancer more easily.
View ArticlePancreatic cancer: Chinese tree compound helps destroy tumors
New research finds that the derivative of a compound found in a rare Chinese tree bark can destroy drug-resistant pancreatic tumors.
View ArticleWhat you should know about pancreatic cancer
Pancreatic cancer accounts for 3 percent of all cancers in the United States. It can be difficult to manage because symptoms often do not appear until the later stages. However, treatment is available,...
View ArticlePancreatic cancer: New approach may prolong survival
Pancreatic cancer is often treatment-resistant, but new light shed in a mouse study has 'more than doubled survival' and may lead to new therapies.
View ArticlePancreatic cancer cells are 'addicted' to key protein
New research on highly aggressive pancreatic cancers finds that a protein fuels cancer cells to the extent that they become 'addicted' to it.
View ArticleWhat does it mean to have stage 4 pancreatic cancer?
When pancreatic cancer has spread to other parts of the body, it is in stage 4. There is no cure for this type of cancer, but treatments can help improve life expectancy and the quality of life. Learn...
View ArticleRainforest vine compound kills resilient cancer cells
New research finds that a compound extracted from vines in the Congolese rainforest can kill cancer cells where other substances have failed.
View ArticleCan the tongue microbiome help diagnose pancreatic cancer?
New research investigates how changes in the bacterial population on a person's tongue could help identify the presence of pancreatic cancer.
View ArticleWhat can we see with an abdominal ultrasound?
Healthcare professionals may use abdominal ultrasounds to diagnose pancreas, liver, and stomach issues. The procedure requires very little preparation, and there are very few risks. Learn more about...
View ArticleWhat is an amylase blood test?
Doctors typically use amylase blood tests to diagnose and monitor people with acute or chronic pancreatitis. However, abnormally high or low levels of amylase in the blood can be a sign of several...
View ArticlePancreatic cancer: Two-hit treatment approach shows promise
Autophagy inhibitors could be more potent against pancreatic cancer by first applying a drug that makes the cancer cells dependent on autophagy for energy.
View ArticleWhat to eat for hypoglycemia
Hypoglycemia is low blood sugar that can cause headaches, weakness, and anxiety. What foods should a person with hypoglycemia eat to reduce symptoms?
View ArticleThis neurotransmitter helps aggressive tumors spread
New research in mouse models of human-derived cancers has found a new key factor that supports the growth and spread of aggressive tumors.
View ArticleDeleting just one gene may 'completely prevent' pancreatic cancer
Using a mouse model that "faithfully mimics" human pancreatic cancer, researchers have found a gene that wholly prevents the disease when knocked out.
View ArticleWhat causes floating poop?
Floating poop is not usually a cause for concern when it happens occasionally. Gas and dietary changes are common culprits. However, some medical issues, such as malabsorption and infections, can also...
View ArticleNew anticancer strategy 'disguises drugs as fats'
Researchers have found a way to 'disguise' anticancer drugs in order to safely deliver higher doses to tumors. This approach was successful in mouse models.
View ArticlePancreatic cancer cells spread by 'educating' the tumor environment
Why does pancreatic cancer spread? The answer may lie in a previously unknown set of molecules that help cancer cells shape the environment around tumors.
View ArticleFungi from the gut can promote cancer in the pancreas
Following evidence that bacteria can travel from the gut to play a role in pancreatic cancer, a new study finds that the same is true of fungi.
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