What is cystic fibrosis (CF) disease? Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a progressive genetic disease that adversely affects a person's lungs, pancreas and other vital organs, says Dr. Michael Boyle ...

A new University of Iowa study suggests there are two root causes of a type of diabetes associated with cystic fibrosis (CF). The findings, which already have sparked a clinical trial, may guide ...

The pancreas also makes insulin for blood sugar control. Cystic fibrosis interferes with insulin production in about 7 percent of patients, who then become diabetic.

A new University of Iowa study suggests there are two root causes of a type of diabetes associated with cystic fibrosis (CF). The findings, which already have sparked a clinical trial, may guide ...

A cystic neoplasm needs to be considered when a patient presents with a fluid-containing pancreatic lesion. Cystic neoplasms of the pancreas may be more frequent than previously recognized and are ...

The Intermountain Pediatric Cystic Fibrosis Clinic is one of the largest such clinics in the country with our gastroenterology team providing full GI care, including: nutrition support, endoscopy, and ...

Owing to improvements in imaging techniques, cystic lesions of the pancreas are being identified more often, even in patients who are asymptomatic. These lesions range from benign to premalignant t ...

IT is becoming increasingly clear that the pulmonary involvement in cystic fibrosis of the pancreas is by far the most important and serious manifestation of this disease. For many years the pancre ...

Although cystic tumors of the pancreas are relatively rare, they constitute an increasingly important category. Advances in imaging and interventional techniques and the sharp drop in the ...

Cystic fibrosis is a genetic disease where mucus clogs the lungs and pancreas, making breathing and digestion difficult.

Cystic fibrosis disrupts pancreas two ways in CF-related diabetes Date: September 17, 2012 Source: University of Iowa Health Care Summary: A new study suggests there are two root causes of a type ...