Pancreas divisum is a congenital condition affecting drainage. Learn its causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment options, plus when to seek care.

Overuse of alcohol is a major cause of acute and chronic pancreatitis in both developed and developing countries. The disease usually presents as an acute episode of pancreatitis and progresses ...

A Canadian study finds alcohol-associated pancreatitis and liver disease rising sharply among adolescents and young adults, especially young women.

Hereditary pancreatitis has taught us that acute and chronic pancreatitis are not independent disorders, but are often linked. Indeed, acute pancreatitis should be thought of as an event ...

Arvind Trindade, MD, discusses a large database study looking at rising rates of pancreatic and colon cancer in young adults.

Worcester, Mass.-based UMass Chan Medical School has become the first medical center to complete a procedure using the WallFlex Biliary PLUS RX Fully Covered Stent. The procedure was performed by ...

Two years after the fire at a plastics warehouse forced evacuations and spread chemicals, residents claim the city of ...

If left untreated, pancreatitis can become a chronic condition in dogs. This means that they’ll suffer flare-ups throughout their lives (most commonly after meals), and dogs suffering from ...

Pain is one of the most debilitating symptoms experienced by patients with gastrointestinal (GI) disorders, significantly impacting their quality of life.

In 2023, Shenzhen became the first city in the country to legally recognize living wills, allowing residents to reject ...