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Joanne Ballard

A specialty nurse with 21 years of experience, Joanne Ballard, RN, cares for patients at an academic pancreas center. Her work centers on cystic surveillance protocols and follow-up care for patients receiving pancreatic enzyme therapy. She spent earlier years on a specialized surgical floor managing postoperative biliary drains. Ballard also writes on digestive wellness for Biology Insights.

What Conditions Can Be Mistaken for Pancreatitis?
What Is Idiopathic Chronic Pancreatitis?
Does Pancreatitis Cause Elevated Liver Enzymes?
What Causes Low Pancreatic Elastase?
Is a Dilated Pancreatic Duct Serious?
How to Tell the Difference Between IBS and Pancreatitis
How to Stop Pancreatitis Pain: Treatments That Work
What Vitamins Are Good for Pancreatitis?
How Do I Know If My Pancreas Is Inflamed?
Pancreas Size: What’s Normal and What Do Changes Mean?
Can I Drink Alcohol After Acute Pancreatitis?
What Does Pancreatitis Poop Look Like?
Can You Shrink a Pancreatic Cyst Naturally?
Can You Have Pancreatitis With Normal Labs?
What Is a Pancreatic Cyst? Types, Symptoms, and Treatment
Can Pancreatitis Cause Weight Gain?
What Causes Stones in the Pancreas?
How to Shrink a Pancreatic Cyst Naturally
Why Does Pancreatitis Cause Shoulder Pain?
What Are Pancreatic Enzymes and How Do They Work?
How Does Celiac Disease Affect the Pancreas?
How Does Pancreatitis Affect the Liver?
How Long Should a Liquid Diet for Pancreatitis Last?
Can a Mass on the Pancreas Be Benign?
Can Pancreatitis Cause Chest Pain and Why?
Can You Get Pancreatitis Without a Gallbladder?
What Are the First Signs of Pancreatic Insufficiency?
What Causes Cysts on the Pancreas?
Major Pancreatitis Risk Factors and Their Causes
Does Pancreatitis Cause Belching and Gas?