Northwestern Medicine surgical oncologist Dr. David Bentrem met with Timchak, and they agreed a Whipple procedure—in which the head of the pancreas, the first part of the mall intestine, the ...

All patients with gallbladder stones do not require treatment. Only symptomatic gallbladder stones like those causing pain, jaundice, infection or pancreatitis (Swelling in the pancreas) require ...

The GLP-1s include semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy) and the combination of GLP-1/GIP drug tirzepatide (Mounjaro, Zepbound).

Secretions from the pancreas and gallbladder aid in digestion within the small intestine ... Under normal conditions, swelling from gas formation causes the cow to belch and release the gas.

Life without a pancreas involves treatments to replace organ function. Learn how different surgical techniques affect overall ...

A blockage in the bile duct can cause bile to build up. The excess bile irritates the gallbladder, leading to swelling and infection. Over time, the gallbladder becomes damaged and can no longer ...

My prostate gland wasn’t appreciably enlarged, so I was sent to the emergency ... Like many systems, the ability of the pancreas to release insulin in response to high blood sugar tends to ...

Staff were conducting security checks on passengers and noticed a man who appeared to have a swollen stomach. After asking him to lift his shirt, they discovered dozens of camouflaged plastic bags ...

Prostate gland is present outside the bladder surrounding the urethra. When it begins to get enlarged, usually after 40, it can squeeze the urethra, making it difficult to pass urine. (Photo ...

Issuing an update to fans on Friday, Glanville shared another Instagram snap of her swollen face as she urged ... my very best friend has pancreatic cancer so I have to remind myself I'm blessed'.