Pancreatitis is a condition characterized by inflammation of the pancreas. 1  The pancreas is an abdominal gland situated behind the stomach in the upper abdomen.  The main function of the pancreas is to secrete hormones and enzymes that help with digestion and regulate blood sugar (glucose) metabolism.
In this Nov. 2, 2005, file photo, the Detroit skyline is shown along the Detroit River. | ASSOCIATED PRESS. The FBI has released its annual stats for major U.S. cities with the highest crime figures. Topping the list -- with far and away the worst murder and violent crime rates -- is Detroit.The bureau on Monday published its 2013 Uniform Crime Reporting statistics, which show in part that Detroit has both the highest rates of murder and violent crime for cities with a population over 200,000.n this Nov. 2, 2005, file photo, the Detroit skyline is shown along the Detroit River. | ASSOCIATED PRESS. The FBI has released its annual stats for major U.S. cities with the highest crime figures. Topping the list -- with far and away the worst murder and violent crime rates -- is Detroit.
Law Streetâs state-by-state slideshow of Americaâs Safest and Most Dangerous States details the violent crime statistics for every city in the United States with a population greater than 25,000 (1,583 cities in all). The data is from the FBIâs most recent Uniform Crime Report: Crime in the United States 2012.