A new genetic test developed at Mayo Clinic is redefining how clinicians diagnose and manage hereditary pancreatitis. Pancreatitis, inflammation of the pancreas, is a complex condition that can lead to chronic pain, repeated hospitalizations and serious complications including diabetes, kidney failure and pancreatic cancer. The new hereditary pancreatitis gene panel available through Mayo Clinic Laboratories […] The post Precision in the pancreas: New test transforms hereditary pancreatitis diagnosis and care appeared first on Web-Release.

    DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I was surprised to learn that even though I have type 2 diabetes, I could possibly be a candidate to donate a kidney to my husband who has end-stage kidney disease. Would donating a kidney be safe for me and my husband? I thought diabetes could cause kidney failure. ANSWER: Thank you […] The post Mayo Clinic Q and A: Living kidney donation may be option for those with type 2 diabetes appeared first on Web-Release.