Because lipase levels remain elevated longer than amylase and its sensitivity in acute alcoholic pancreatitis is increased, serum lipase may be a more reliable test than serum amylase for the initial diagnosis of acute pancreatitis.
The name Calhoun is a Gaelic baby name. In Gaelic the meaning of the name Calhoun is: From the narrow forest. Irish Meaning: The name Calhoun is an Irish baby name. In Irish the meaning of the name Calhoun is: From the narrow forest. Surname.
Fax Number: Calhoun County is made up of land once part of Baker and Early counties. Designated in 1854, the county is named for Senator John C. Calhoun of South Carolina. After breaking with President Andrew Jackson in disgust over a number of policy issues from lowering tariffs to respecting states' rights, Calhoun resigned as vice president of the United States and returned to the Senate.