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Source: Physician's First Watch current issue - November 15, 2016 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news
High Triglycerides Tied to Pancreatitis Risk
High triglyceride levels, which may increase the risk of a heart attack, are tied to a potentially fatal inflammation of the pancreas as well. (Source: NYT Health)
Source: NYT Health - November 10, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: NICHOLAS BAKALAR Tags: Triglycerides Heart Pancreas Source Type: news
Study links pancreatitis risk to blood fats
Ryan MaassCOPENHAGEN, Denmark, Nov. 8 (UPI) -- Even mild increases in blood fat levels may indicate an elevated risk for pancreatitis, scientists in Denmark suggest. (Source: Health News - UPI.com)
Source: Health News - UPI.com - November 8, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Pancreatitis reduced by nearly 50% after gene therapy to treat lipoprotein lipase deficiency
Over a 6-year period, patients with the genetic disease lipoprotein lipase deficiency (LPLD) who received a single gene therapy treatment of alipogene tiparvovec had a marked reduction in the severity and frequency of pancreatitis. No cases of severe pancreatitis and only one admission to the intensive care unit for an LPLD-related abdominal event were reported in the study. (Source: ScienceDaily Headlines)
Source: ScienceDaily Headlines - November 8, 2016 Category: Science Source Type: news
Blood fats equal risk of pancreatitis
(University of Copenhagen The Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences) New research from the University of Copenhagen shows that mild to moderate levels of blood fats equal an increased risk developing acute pancreatitis. It is far more serious than we previously believed it to be, according to the professor behind the study. (Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health)
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - November 8, 2016 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: news
Innovating fine needle aspiration for diagnosing autoimmune pancreatitis
(American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy) Autoimmune pancreatitis can closely resemble pancreatic cancer, but these two diseases require distinctly different courses of treatment. A new study suggests that an endoscopic procedure using a larger-gauge needle may offer a solution for making this important differential diagnosis. The study, 'Diagnosis of autoimmune pancreatitis by EUS-guided FNA using a 22-gauge needle: a prospective multicenter study,' is published in the November issue of GIE: Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, the monthly, peer-reviewed journal of the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy. (Sour...
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - November 3, 2016 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: news
Hydration in the Prevention of Post-ERCP Pancreatitis Hydration in the Prevention of Post-ERCP Pancreatitis
Post-ERCP pancreatitis is the most frequent complication of ERCP. Is periprocedural hydration effective as a preventive measure?Alimentary Pharmacology & Therapeutics (Source: Medscape Radiology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Radiology Headlines - October 6, 2016 Category: Radiology Tags: Gastroenterology Journal Article Source Type: news
Patient overcomes rare acute necrotizing pancreatitis
Larry Jacob got the call every parent fears. His daughter was sick, away at college and needed help. Mr. Jacob left his home in the Chicago suburbs and was driving to Western Illinois University when he suddenly doubled over in pain. He called an ambulance and was taken to a local hospital, where he was treated for pancreatitis, which is a painful condition most commonly caused by gallstones developing and becoming lodged in the bile duct. (Source: ScienceDaily Headlines)
Source: ScienceDaily Headlines - September 15, 2016 Category: Science Source Type: news
Corticosteroid Maintenance May Curb Relapses in Autoimmune Pancreatitis Corticosteroid Maintenance May Curb Relapses in Autoimmune Pancreatitis
Maintenance corticosteroid therapy may curb relapses and improve relapse-free survival in patients with autoimmune pancreatitis (AIP), researchers in Japan suggest.Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Allergy Headlines)
Source: Medscape Allergy Headlines - September 7, 2016 Category: Allergy & Immunology Tags: Gastroenterology News Source Type: news
Winter Conference 2016: Diet, Nutrition and Mental Health and Wellbeing
Recent reports suggest 70 million working days are lost to stress alone and the cost to the UK economy amounts to as much as 4.5% GDP. With an ageing population age-associated conditions, such as dementia are becoming ever more prevalent, likewise depression and other psychopathologies are elevated risk comorbidities with obesity and unchecked rises in this condition will surely associate with a decline in the population’s men tal health and wellbeing. Nutrition has been implicated in behaviour, mood and in the pathology and treatment of mental illness.The purpose of this conference is to review where the evidence i...
Source: The Nutrition Society - August 21, 2016 Category: Nutrition Authors: admin Source Type: news
Gallstone disease may increase heart disease risk
History of gallstone disease linked with a 23% increased risk of coronary heart disease Related items fromOnMedica Poor diagnosis and treatment mean repeat admissions for acute pancreatitis Atrial fibrillation poses greater risk for women than men First national joint awareness campaign on lung and heart disease launched (Source: OnMedica Latest News)
Source: OnMedica Latest News - August 18, 2016 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
Acute pancreatitis, hepatitis and bone erosion in acute yellow phosphorous compound poisoning - a rare complication - Kamarthi P, Subramani P, Gopu AV, Prasad R, Srinivasa C.
We report a case of acute pancreatitis and hepatitis following ingestion of yellow phosphorous. The condition of the patient progressed to encephalopathy and bony erosion of the nasal septum. Fungal mass was observed in both the nasal cavities by endoscopy... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - August 12, 2016 Category: Global & Universal Tags: Poisoning Source Type: news
GLP-1 Analogues: Risk of Gallbladder Disease, Not Pancreatitis GLP-1 Analogues: Risk of Gallbladder Disease, Not Pancreatitis
Taking glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) analogues is associated with an increased risk of bile duct and gallbladder disease, but not pancreatitis, in people with type 2 diabetes, according to two new studies.Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape General Surgery Headlines)
Source: Medscape General Surgery Headlines - August 3, 2016 Category: Surgery Tags: Diabetes & Endocrinology News Source Type: news
Feline Pancreatitis
Feline pancreatitis is inflammation of a cat's pancreas that can disrupt its normal functions and cause other symptoms as well. An inflamed pancreas is a serious problem, because the organ serves two vital functions in the body. It produces hormones -- insulin and glucagon -- that balance blood sugar. It also produces digestive enzymes such as amylase, lipase, and proteases, which enable the body to use carbohydrates, fats and proteins for energy.
Symptoms of Pancreatitis in Cats
In cats with pancreatitis, there are few overt symptoms. The most common signs are lethargy and lack of appetite. Since cats naturally sleep a ...
Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post - August 2, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Two incretin-based drugs linked to increased bile duct disease but not pancreatitis
At least two incretin-based drugs – glucagon-like peptide 1 agonists and dipeptidyl peptidase 4 inhibitors – do not appear to increase the risk of acute pancreatitis in individuals with diabetes but... (Source: Clinical Endocrinology News)
Source: Clinical Endocrinology News - August 1, 2016 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: news
