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- What is a Pancreas Cleanse?If you are concerned about your natural health, here is what you need to know about pancreas health issues and the use of cleanses.
- Cancer of the Exocrine Pancreas: Signs, Symptoms, and TreatmentCancer of the exocrine pancreas is life threatening and can lead to complications involving secondary health risks. Here is what you need to know about signs, symptoms, and treatment.
- Artificial Pancreas Awaiting FDA Approval for Clinical TestingA non-profit foundation has funded a collaboration of world class scientists, engineers, mathematicians and diabetes experts, resulting in a first generation insulin delivery system that mimics the operation of a human pancreas.
- Pancreatitis Symptoms and DiseaseGeneral overview of pancreatitis symptoms. A short description of how the pancreas works is provided aid in the understanding of what causes pancreatic pain.
- Regenerating Beta Cells in the Pancreas: Implications for Diabetes TherapyLoss of insulin secreting beta cells in the pancreas is a hallmark of diabetes. A new study suggests that alpha cells in the pancreas may convert into beta cells to compensate.
Artificial Pancreas Controls Blood Sugar in Type 1 DiabetesA closed-loop artificial pancreas was successfully tested in type 1 diabetes patients. It controlled blood sugar levels by using two hormones to mimic the body's normal blood sugar control mechanism.- What is a Pancreatic Cyst?Some individuals experience no symptoms. Others patients diagnosed with a pancreatic cyst face cancer. Here's a guide to the symptoms, causes, and types of these cysts plus treatment options.
- DiabetesDiabetes occurs as a result of uncontrolled sugar levels in the blood. The two forms of diabetes are namely; diabetes inspedus and diabetes mellitus.
Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Funds Research for Artificial Pancreas in Treatment of Type I DiabetesThere is much excitement and hope for a cure of Type I Diabetes, as researchers conduct clinical trials on an artificial pancreas which can be used in conjunction with an insulin pump.
How the Artificial Pancreas Project Helps DiabeticsFreedom from the constant need to stick their fingers, check their blood sugar levels, and tell their insulin pumps what to do might be just around the corner for type 1 diabetics. Here's what the Artificial Pancreas Project is doing to make it happen.- Pancreas Transplant: Will it Cure Type 1 Diabetes?This article is about whether or not pancreas transplants will cure Type 1 Diabetes and whether or not it is the right treatment.
- Doing a Pancreas CleanseWhy a pancreas cleanse is so important and how to go about it.
- Cancer of the Pancreas - Hope in the FutureMost people don't know where the pancreas lies, let alone the important functions it serves to the body. However, many people know that carcinoma of the pancreas is one of the most aggressive cancers ever encountered.
An Overview of Pancreatic CancerOverview of pancreatic cancer: causes, symptoms, treatment.- Diabetes and Children - Chapter 6What looked like flu turned out to be much more and ended up with a trip to the ER.
- The Pancreas: Insulin and Its Other DutiesThe pancreas is a large, long organ located below and behind the lower part of the stomach and called the sweetbread in animals. Nature located it there because, besides insulin, the pancreas manufactures and secretes digestive juices, especially enzymes.
- The Pancreas: Human AnatomyThe Pancreas and Traditional Folk Remedies From Around the World.
- Islet Cell Cancer & the PancreasAn overview of Islet cell cancer and the impact on the pancreas.
- Pancreatitis- When Your Pancreas is Its Own Worst EnemyWhen the digestive enzymes and juices of your pancreas are blocked from leaving the organ, they can cause harm to it, with the result being a apinful afflicition.
- Hurricane PancreasIn my life the disaster and tragedy of Hurricane Katrina will forever be linked to my stay in the hospital.
- The Pancreas: What Does it Do and Why Do I Need It?What is the Pancreas? Is it an organ or a gland? Why do we need it? How can we keep our pancreas healthy/
- What is a Pancreatic Pseudocyst?Sacs in the abdomen that are filled with fluid are called pancreatic pseudocysts.
- Viokase for Pancreatic Insufficiency Disorder (PID) in DogsViokase helps fight Pancreatic Insufficiency Disorder in dogs by adding natural pancreatic enzymes to aid proper digestion.
- More Reasons to Avoid the 6 Meal a Day SuggestionYou may have heard that 6-8 smaller meals per day is healthy? Read this short post and learn such is not the case.
How Does that Taste?Scientists uncover that "taste" is a whole-body experience. There are taste buds present in the stomach that signal to the rest of the body how to react to what the mouth has decided to eat!- Zollinger-Ellison SyndromeThis article explains a rare condition of the stomach known as Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome.
- Experimental Diabetes Treatments: If at First You Don't Succeed:There are new studies being done constantly which may help lead to a cure for Type-1 diabetes.
- The Artificial PancreasThe artificial Pancreas will automatically monitor and deliver insulin to patients.
- You Are Not Alone on This Highway!This is a story about our trials and acceptance of a journey down the diagnostic highway! I hope our story helps others going through the same process know they are not alone.
- Health Tips for More Energy, Less Stress and a Slimmer WaistCreating the life for yourself with less stress, having more energy and getting a slimmer waistline could be easier than you think.
Traditional Chinese Medicine and Feeding Your PetAnimals can benefit from the wisdom of traditional Chinese medicine, just like people.
