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Sep 21, 2021

Pancreatitis in Children: New Hope through Research

Ochsner Hospital for Children has been recognized as a National Pancreas Foundation Center of Excellence. This designation is reserved for healthcare facilities that focus on “multidisciplinary treatment of pancreas disease which treat the whole patient to ensure the best possible quality of life and improve outcomes.’’ We are the only such pediatric center in the Gulf South.

By Matthew Giefer, MD

Conditions & Treatment

Mar 17, 2021

What is an ERCP Procedure?

You might think only adults get gallstones, and usually, that is the case. But sometimes, children can get gallstones, too. A growing number of children in the United States are getting gallstones, which coincides with the rise of obesity and other risk factors in our country.

By Matthew Giefer, MD

Prevention & Wellness

Nov 23, 2020

What Is Normal Blood Sugar?

When your blood sugar is too high, your pancreas works hard to create insulin for your body. When your insulin levels are too high, this can cause permanent damage to your pancreas.

By Laura Matrana, NP