Gut microbes can regulate the exocrine and endocrine functions of the pancreas and hormone production of the gastrointestinal tract, findings that may help develop potential treatments for diabetes ...

In recent years, mRNA in lipid nanoparticles (mRNA–LNPs) has emerged as a promising strategy for treating numerous conditions ...

Severe chronic pancreatitis is treated by removing the pancreas. Without a pancreas, patients also lose insulin-producing cells called islets. To preserve insulin responses, surgeons transplant islets ...

Severe chronic pancreatitis is treated by removing the pancreas, but without a pancreas, patients also lose insulin-producing cells called islets. To preserve insulin responses, surgeons transplant ...

The following is a summary of some recent studies on COVID-19. They include research that warrants further study to corroborate the findings and that have yet to be certified by peer review. Sept 29 ...

The pancreas is a vital organ that supports important physiological systems, including digestion, endocrine and metabolic functions. One of its primary roles is to regulate blood sugar levels by ...

Scientists have successfully trialed an artificial pancreas for use by patients living with type 2 diabetes. The device doubled the amount of time patients were in the target range for glucose ...

The following is the third part of a series on brain-machine integration and biomechanical solutions to restore function to tissues damaged by disease, trauma, or time. The FDA recently granted ...

Pancreas divisum is the result of an abnormality in the structure of the pancreas, an organ near the stomach that aids with digestion and regulates blood sugar. Typically, most people who have this do ...