Dear NPF Community: In May of 2009 we introduced our Digital Platform Campaign. During stage one we launched the new pancreasfoundation.org and increased our Facebook and Twitter presence. With the new format we have been able to provide information to the community in a fast and efficient manner. We have also provided a method for our patient community in [...]

Q. Do we need to stay on a low fat diet?  Mark Lowe, MD, PhD, Chief, Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh A.  Since it is common practice to advise patients with pancreatitis to eat a low-fat diet, I am often asked this question.  The recommended guidelines for children and adults are that fats [...]

  The National Pancreas Foundation is pleased to announce a new project -  Ask the Doctor/Expert. Each month we will ask you to submit your questions on a specific topic and we will have one of our experts provide answers to some of the most asked questions. We will announce this on our Facebook page each [...]