But if the acinar cells become damaged or the pancreatic duct is injured or blocked, the proenzymes may accumulate within the pancreas and activate prematurely
Increased focus on advertising claims, spokesperson scrutiny, and bad press, however, mean rigorous control over GLP-1 advertising is more critical than ever
Obesity is a major public health problem that contributes both directly and indirectly to cardiovascular disease (CVD) and mortality
Depending on the findings, further investigations may be arranged, such as: Blood tests including thyroid function tests (TSH, free T4) Ultrasound scan of the neck and thyroid Fine needle aspiration (FNA) biopsy if a suspicious nodule is identified Referral to an endocrinologist or ear, nose, and throat (ENT) specialist According to NICE guidance (NG12), an unexplained lump in the neck or persistent unexplained hoarseness may warrant referral via the suspected cancer pathway (two-week wait)