The pancreas is a remarkable abdominal gland that contributes significantly to both digestion and to hormonal regulation of body homeostasis.

Aug 14, 2010 - Kenneth Rosen

The pancreas makes many enzymes and hormones that are essential to life, but pancreatic cancer will disrupt the gland's function and lead to death.

Oct 11, 2011 - John Howe

Treatment for pancreatic cancer hasn't changed much in the last two decades. Chances of survival haven't improved much, either.

Jan 13, 2009 - Stephen Allen Christensen

The pancreas is a complex organ. It controls blood glucose levels, directs the liver to produce glucagon when glucose levels are low, as well as other functions.

Feb 23, 2007 - Les Abrams

You can make a difference in so many peoples' lives by becoming an organ donor. Popular myths are debunked here. The world needs more donors.

Apr 2, 2012 - Sandra Markcrow

What emotions would describe how you would feel if you'd been on dialysis for ten years, and recently found out that you were a candidate for a kidney transplant?

Aug 8, 2009 - Amina Cisse Muhammad

Diabetes during pregnancy can increase the risk of complications, so the development of an artificial pancreas is a welcome advance.

Jan 31, 2011 - Veronica Mitchell

Major health concerns associated with the pancreas include pancreatitis and pancreatic cancer. Both of these conditions are serious and can be fatal.

Apr 16, 2010 - Vivian Wright

Medics will be attempting to transplant a whole uterus, for the first time in history.

Aug 12, 2007 - Joanna Karpasea-Jones

Organ transplantation may be a life-saving option, but they are not without their challenges and risks.

Mar 29, 2008 - Anthony Lee

Hair transplants are fast becoming an effective hair loss treatment. Learn more about hair transplantation, choosing a hair transplant surgeon and the risks involved.

Oct 7, 2009 - Prerna Malik

Many patients are finding that combining physical therapy and exercise to post-op recovery time following liver transplants can be very beneficial.

Feb 22, 2010 - Adam Fonseca

Considering cosmetic hair restoration surgery for alopecia (baldness)? What can you expect to pay for a follicular unit hair transplant? Ensure you get the best price.

Jun 25, 2008 - Carla Marie Boulianne

Permanent acceptance of transplanted organs by expanding regulatory T cells (Tregs) using interleukin-2/antibody complex. Cure may also work for autoimmunity and cancer.

Apr 14, 2009 - Art Ayers

Hair surgery may not be suitable for all men with hair loss, but it can be an effective solution for premature balding if its limitations are accepted.

Jul 2, 2009 - Wendy A.M. Prosser

Renal patients should register for kidney transplantation as soon as possible and then aspire to sustain the most preeminent blood tests results attainable.

Nov 15, 2009 - Demetria Bagner

Celery seed extract is a cure for gout that may replace the need for medication.

Aug 30, 2009 - Jennifer Graham

30 Rock's Tracy Jordan deals with complication from Type 2 diabetes.

Dec 21, 2010 - Cherie Burbach

A one-year-old child born without necessary organs for digestion has hope for the future after receiving three-organ transplant at UA Medical Center.

Nov 20, 2009 - Martha R. Gore