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.
The Hennepin County Board on Tuesday gave final approval as expected to changing the name of Lake Calhoun, Minneapolis' largest lake, back to its original Dakota name. The board voted 4-3 to change the name to Bde Maka Ska (pronounced beh-DAY mah-KAH skah), meaning White Earth Lake.