It is well established that nutrients can stimulate the release of gut-peptide hormones, such as cholecystokinin (CCK), pancreatic polypeptide, peptide YY and glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1), which ...

A phase Ib study of the MEK inhibitor GSK1120212 combined with gemcitabine in patients with solid tumors: Interim results. Phase II study of fixed-dose-rate infusion of gemcitabine and UFT combination ...

The duodenum is the first and shortest part of the small intestine. It’s located between your stomach and the jejunum, the next portion of your small intestine. The duodenum is shaped like a horseshoe ...

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An annular pancreas is when a ring of pancreas tissue grows around part of the small intestine, which can cause intestinal blockages. Annular means ring-shaped, and it refers to the ring of tissue ...

People with the hereditary disease familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP) have a greatly increased risk of developing a malignant tumor of the duodenum. Researchers have now discovered a mechanism in ...

A perforated duodenal ulcer can lead to severe complications, as it allows bacteria from the intestine to escape into and infect the lining of the abdomen. The infection can lead to sepsis, which can ...

Endoscopic images of the descending duodenum showed a granular mucosa with scalloped folds; spraying with 0.2% indigo carmine solution revealed a mosaic pattern and the absence of villi. Results of ...

Annular pancreas is a rare condition that develops at birth. Although some newborns suffer at the onset, the symptoms go unnoticed in most cases and may manifest in adulthood. Annular pancreas occurs ...