But without insulin the sugar can’t be used, so the starvation response continues, and the body resorts to burning fatty ...

Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma is the most common type of pancreatic cancer and has a low five-year survival rate. It begins with a reversible state called acinar-to-ductal metaplasia, where cells ...

A new study reports that chronic exposure to arsenic interferes with insulin secretion in the pancreas, which may increase the risk of diabetes. A new study reports that chronic exposure to arsenic ...

Pancreas divisum is the result of an abnormality in the structure of the pancreas, an organ near the stomach that aids with digestion and regulates blood sugar. Typically, most people who have this do ...

A pancreatitis-friendly diet includes high-energy, high-protein, calcium-rich, and antioxidant foods. Avoid high-fat, high-fiber, or anti-nutrient foods that may worsen your symptoms or block nutrient ...

IN this lecture Prof. Starling has embodied the main results of the researches which he has carried out during the last few years on the work of the heart. The starting point of the investigation was ...

Neurophysiology is the subspecialty of neuroscience and physiology that focuses on the physiology and functioning of the nervous system, often using electrophysiological or molecular biological tools.

Jonathan Sumption assesses the US and UK’s constitutional models. He describes Britain's unwritten constitution as a political institution. The US Constitution is by contrast essentially a legal ...

Wanna see a trick? Give us any topic and we can tie it back to the economy. At Planet Money, we explore the forces that shape our lives and bring you along for the ride. Don't just understand the ...

Abstract: CT scan is the most popular technology used for diagnosis of pancreatic diseases. Due to the sedentary lifestyle the pancreatic diseases are rising in the population. Chances of developing ...

Cleaning blood and breaking down fat, the liver and pancreas do really important jobs! Find out more with Professor Hallux’s More Physiology Fix-Up!