Pancreatitis is an inflammation of the pancreas. It may occur suddenly, in a severe form as in acute pancreatitis, or may continue as a slow, long drawn illness as in chronic pancreatitis. Anatomy - ...

This article, the sixth in an eight-part series, examines the anatomy and physiology of the endocrine glands and tissues associated with the gastrointestinal tract. The endocrine system comprises ...

Based on: A Course of Lectures on Physiology. By Professor Küss, of Strasbourg. Edited by Mathias Duval, M. D. Translated from the Second and Revised Edition by Robert Amory, M. D. With 150 Wood-Cuts.

The incidence of acute pancreatitis is increasing in the United States, and the disorder is now one of the most common reasons for hospitalization with a gastrointestinal condition. In this review, we ...

Levels of thyroid hormone in babies influence insulin-secreting cells of the pancreas, according to a new study published in the Journal of Physiology. The team of scientists from the UK, US, and ...

This article, the sixth in an eight-part series, examines the anatomy and physiology of the endocrine glands and tissues associated with the gastrointestinal tract. Abstract The endocrine system ...