Acute pancreatitis and the rise of alcohol-related deaths
Nov 15, 2022 · Alcohol-related deaths due acute pancreatitis have risen. Learn more about acute and chronic pancreatitis from a Mayo Clinic expert.
Mayo Clinic Q and A: Breaking down acute and chronic pancreatitis
Nov 17, 2022 · Pancreatitis is caused by the irritation and inflammation of the cells of your pancreas. This occurs when digestive enzymes released by the pancreas become active while still in the …
Discovery reveals how to prevent organ damage in pancreatitis
Nov 8, 2024 · Researchers at Mayo Clinic have discovered how high levels of triglycerides, a type of fat found in the bloodstream, can rapidly damage organs during acute pancreatitis.
Mayo Clinic Minute: Detecting pancreatic cancer
Nov 11, 2024 · The early signs of pancreatic cancer are difficult to miss. Learn more about this diease from a Mayo Clinic expert.
Animal study finds promise in icing for pancreatitis
Jul 15, 2019 · Medical professionals commonly recommend putting ice on a break or sprain. Cooling acts as a ‘slow motion’ button for our cells, blocking inflammation and damage by slowing the …
Mayo Clinic-led study links obesity with pancreatitis
March 9, 2020 PHOENIX — A study by researchers at Mayo Clinic in Arizona published in the The Journal of Clinical Investigation has found that obesity is not only implicated in chronic diseases such …
Mayo Clinic Alumni Association announces 2025 Distinguished Alumni ...
Nov 5, 2025 · Rochester, Minn. — Ten outstanding Mayo Clinic alumni have been honored with this year's Mayo Clinic Distinguished Alumni Awards. The recipients have made remarkable contributions …
12-hour fasting essential for pancreatic cells, glucose management
Dec 17, 2021 · Fasting triggers a particular mechanism that helps beta cells in the pancreas manage glucose, according to discovery scientists at Mayo Clinic. The paper, published in Science Advances, …
Mayo Clinic Q and A: Pancreatic cancer risk, symptoms and treatment
Nov 10, 2022 · Although it is not a common form of cancer, pancreatic cancer is a very serious disease and is considered one of the least survivable cancers.
Pancreatitis: New Therapy Shows Promise in Mice
Oct 7, 2019 · The inflammatory disease pancreatitis can be painful and life-threatening on its own, and it can also increase the risk of pancreatic cancer — which is typically lethal. “Currently there are no …