At a summer camp outside of Boston, a group of children is taking part in an unprecedented test of potentially life-changing medical technology. The kids have diabetes, and they're testing a bionic ...

An artificial pancreas improves blood sugar control in children ages 2 to 6 with type 1 diabetes, according to a new study. An artificial pancreas originally developed at the University of Virginia ...

The pancreas is a gland organ in the abdomen. It forms part of the digestive system. It produces insulin and secretes fluid that helps break down food. Problems with the pancreas can lead to diabetes, ...

The liver and pancreas are organs in the upper abdomen. The liver is vital for metabolism, detoxification, digestion, and more. The pancreas produces essential enzymes and hormones. Together, they ...

Researchers report a three-fold increase in the use of minimally invasive surgery (MIS) across the nation for patients with pancreatic disease. Although adaptation of MIS for this difficult-to-reach ...

A well-functioning pancreas depends heavily on the quality of the food consumed. In the current age where many people opt for processed food and stimulants, the risk of pancreas malfunction escalates.

The patient is a 46-year-old man with a complicated history of biliary tract, pancreatic, and salivary gland disease. Prior to the onset of this illness the patient was healthy. He had no excessive ...