' Metabolomics' Distinguishes Pancreatic Cancer From Pancreatitis'Metabolomics' Distinguishes Pancreatic Cancer From Pancreatitis
A new test based on ' metabolomics ' can distinguish between pancreatic cancer and chronic pancreatitis with more than 90% accuracy, say researchers.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines)
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - January 30, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Hematology-Oncology News Source Type: news

Experiencing stomach pain? Symptom could indicate life-threatening pancreatitis
PANCREATITIS is a serious condition where the pancreas becomes inflamed over a short period of time and can trigger painful symptoms. The condition can even be fatal. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - January 17, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

CalciMedica begins Phase I trials for CRAC channel inhibitor
US-based bio-pharmaceutical company CalciMedica has initiated the Phase I safety studies in healthy volunteers of a new calcium release-activated calcium (CRAC) channel inhibitor, CM4620, for treating acute pancreatitis. (Source: Drug Development Technology)
Source: Drug Development Technology - January 9, 2017 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news

Chronic Pancreatitis: Enzyme Replacement Effective Chronic Pancreatitis: Enzyme Replacement Effective
Pancreatic enzyme replacement therapy was effective for chronic pancreatitis, a meta-analysis has found.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Gastroenterology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Gastroenterology Headlines - December 21, 2016 Category: Gastroenterology Tags: Gastroenterology News Source Type: news

Ten Pearls of Wisdom From Acute Pancreatitis Experts Ten Pearls of Wisdom From Acute Pancreatitis Experts
A just-published review tackles the latest data on this increasingly prevalent disease. Dr David Johnson shares its most essential diagnostic and management recommendations.Medscape Gastroenterology (Source: Medscape General Surgery Headlines)
Source: Medscape General Surgery Headlines - December 13, 2016 Category: Surgery Tags: Gastroenterology Commentary Source Type: news

Role of protein in pancreatic secretion suggests potential method for treating diabetes
New research revealed contrasting roles for the SNAP23 protein in pancreatic secretion of digestive enzymes and hormones such as insulin. Inhibiting SNAP23 with a potential new diabetes drug enabled an alternative related protein of higher efficacy to compensate for its function and increase insulin secretion in mice. The novel therapy also shows promise as a treatment for pancreatitis. (Source: ScienceDaily Headlines)
Source: ScienceDaily Headlines - December 8, 2016 Category: Science Source Type: news

Better late than never as they say! – Karron ’ s story
The post Better late than never as they say! – Karron’s story appeared first on Hysterectomy Association. I write this story some 6 months after my hysterectomy, I was one of those people that used to pop in and read all the stories, which I must confess really helped me, especially the hints and the special things that would help. So here is my story. Sorry it is late. I presented at A&E this time last year with gallstone pancreatitis seriously ill, at the time the medics found I had a mass in my womb, which I did not know about, I just thought I had a bulky tummy. Turns out my womb was full of fibroids, t...
Source: The Hysterectomy Association - December 8, 2016 Category: OBGYN Authors: Linda Tags: Your Stories fibroids Source Type: news

Better late than never as they say! – Karron ’ s story
I write this story some 6 months after my hysterectomy, I was one of those people that used to pop in and read all the stories, which I must confess really helped me, especially the hints and the special things that would help. So here is my story. Sorry it is late. I presented at A&E this time last year with gallstone pancreatitis seriously ill, at the time the medics found I had a mass in my womb, which I did not know about, I just thought I had a bulky tummy. Turns out my womb was full of fibroids, totally obstructing the whole of the womb. This made sense retrospectively as I was starting to have problems with my b...
Source: The Hysterectomy Association - December 8, 2016 Category: OBGYN Authors: Linda Parkinson-Hardman Tags: Health fibroids hysterectomy stories Source Type: news

Better late than never as they say! – Karron ’ s story
I write this story some 6 months after my hysterectomy, I was one of those people that used to pop in and read all the stories, which I must confess really helped me, especially the hints and the special things that would help. So here is my story. Sorry it is late. I presented at A&E this time last year with gallstone pancreatitis seriously ill, at the time the medics found I had a mass in my womb, which I did not know about, I just thought I had a bulky tummy. Turns out my womb was full of fibroids, totally obstructing the whole of the womb. This made sense retrospectively as I was starting to have problems with my b...
Source: The Hysterectomy Association - December 8, 2016 Category: OBGYN Authors: Linda Parkinson-Hardman Tags: Health fibroids hysterectomy stories Source Type: news

OGTT May Help Counsel Patients Before Total Pancreatectomy With Islet Autotransplantation OGTT May Help Counsel Patients Before Total Pancreatectomy With Islet Autotransplantation
Lower oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT) glucose values and higher beta-cell function predict insulin independence after total pancreatectomy with islet autotransplantation (TPIAT) for chronic pancreatitis, researchers report.Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape General Surgery Headlines)
Source: Medscape General Surgery Headlines - December 8, 2016 Category: Surgery Tags: Diabetes & Endocrinology News Source Type: news

Putting Out the'Fire' of Post-ERCP Pancreatitis Putting Out the'Fire' of Post-ERCP Pancreatitis
Does the aggressive use of intravenous fluids have a role in preventing pancreatitis after endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography?Medscape Gastroenterology (Source: Medscape Gastroenterology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Gastroenterology Headlines - December 5, 2016 Category: Gastroenterology Tags: Gastroenterology Viewpoint Source Type: news

Less Post-ERCP Pancreatitis With Lactated Ringer's Plus Rectal Indomethacin Less Post-ERCP Pancreatitis With Lactated Ringer's Plus Rectal Indomethacin
Infusion of lactated Ringer ' s solution along with rectal administration of indomethacin was associated with lower rates of post-ERCP pancreatitis (PEP) in a randomized, placebo-controlled trial.Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape General Surgery Headlines)
Source: Medscape General Surgery Headlines - December 1, 2016 Category: Surgery Tags: Gastroenterology News Source Type: news

Pancreatitis
Title: PancreatitisCategory: Diseases and ConditionsCreated: 12/31/1997 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 11/22/2016 12:00:00 AM (Source: MedicineNet Digestion General)
Source: MedicineNet Digestion General - November 22, 2016 Category: Nutrition Source Type: news

Your NEJM Group Today: Acute Pancreatitis Review, Internet Gaming Addiction, Colorado FM and IM Opportunities (FREE)
By the Editors NEJM Group offers so many valuable resources for practicing clinicians. Here ' s what we chose for you today:NEJM Clinical Practice Center: This … (Source: Physician's First Watch current issue)
Source: Physician's First Watch current issue - November 20, 2016 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news