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Cycle of Courage: Tammy’s Story of Courage

Mar 23, 2012 1 Comment by

Never take anything for granted, don’t live selfishly and be passionate about what you do. These are my guiding ethea for life — takeaways from a long career in competitive cycling and my simultaneous 17-year battle with chronic pancreatitis. Hi everyone. I’m Tammy, and I have two chronic problems: pancreatitis and racing bikes. Seemingly incompatible, I [...]

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The FDA Approves Two Pancreatic Enzymes

Mar 02, 2012 No Comments by

 The FDA recently approved two new pancreatic enzymes. Ultresa is a delayed-release capsule used to treat children and adults with cystic fibrosis, a serious genetic disorder affecting the lungs and other organs, or other conditions for patients who cannot digest food normally because their pancreas does not make enough pancreatic enzymes.Viokace, in combination with a [...]

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Kelly’s Story of Courage

Jan 31, 2012 2 Comments by

I had my first acute attack when I was only 15, it was minor in comparison to what my future held. Only a weeks stay in the hospital and a few life style changes and I was “as good as new.” Five years later I was finally going to college at the school of my [...]

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