pancreas

  1. Doctors remove stomach tumor bigger than the weight of a football 7.5 kg

    The Delhi-based man was suffering from heaviness and distension (swelling) on ​​the right side of his abdomen, something he noticed just two weeks ago.He was surprisingly fit and had no abdominal pain or discomfort, loss of appetite, loss of body weight or weakness.An investigation by...
  2. Cipla gets final USFDA approval for Lanreotide injection to treat tumors

    Acromegaly is a hormonal disorder, while GEP-NET is a rare type of tumor that can form in the pancreas or other parts of the gastrointestinal tract, including the stomach, small intestine, colon, rectum, and appendix.The company said it has received final approval for lanreotide injection in...
  3. Repurposed cancer drug to help replace insulin therapy for diabetes

    Without enough insulin, diabetics may be at risk for hyperglycemia, or high blood sugar, which can damage blood vessels and organs as well as lead to heart attacks, strokes and other serious complications.The study published in the journal Nature Communications suggests that Fok adhesion...