For the first time, researchers looked at the pancreatic enzyme replacement therapy (PERT) dose needed to achieve therapeutic ...

A recent study has recommended, somewhat provocatively, that investigation for pancreatic exocrine insufficiency should be added to the tests undertaken in patients with suspected diarrhea ...

《华盛顿州疑现4例人类感染禽流感病例》 华盛顿州卫生部门最近通报，位于当地的一家蛋鸡农场有四名工人疑似感染了H5型禽流感。这些工人在与感染家禽接触后，初步检测结果呈阳性，目前症状轻微且已经开始接受治疗。这是该州首次对疑似人类感染H5型禽流感病毒的病例进行调查，卫生部门目前正在对该农场的其他工人进行检测。 该农场此前曾爆发禽流感疫情。美国疾病控制与预防中心 （CDC）表示，他们正在等待从华盛顿州送检 ...

If you suspect you have EPI, it's important to see a doctor. Here is what you can expect at your next doctor's appointment.

Medically reviewed by Jay N. Yepuri, MD Medically reviewed by Jay N. Yepuri, MD A pancreatic elastase test, also known as a ...

Exocrine pancreatic insufficiency (EPI) occurs in chronic pancreatitis, cystic fibrosis, autoimmune disorders such as Crohn’s disease and systemic lupus erythematosus and patients that have had parts ...

Supplements can boost absorption and prevent malnutrition. Exocrine pancreatic insufficiency (EPI) occurs when the pancreas doesn’t make or release enough of the enzymes needed to break down ...

Exocrine pancreatic insufficiency and pancreatitis have similar symptoms but different causes. Both of these conditions — and other pancreas disorders — are serious and require medical attention.

before eventually developing insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (endocrine pancreatic insufficiency) and impairment in food digestion (exocrine pancreatic insufficiency), as a result of removal ...

Pancreatic cancer is a type of cancer that begins in the tissues of the pancreas, an organ located behind the lower part of the stomach that produces enzymes to aid digestion and hormones like ...

Exocrine pancreatic insufficiency is a condition where, the body's pancreas is not producing the enzymes it needs to help break down foods. In turn, they can have various symptoms such as bloating ...