Profiling pancreatitis
Simply put, pancreatitis is inflammation of the pancreas. Located behind the stomach in the upper abdomen, your pancreas produces digestive enzymes and hormones that regulate how your body produces sugar. Pancreatitis is caused by the irritation and inflammation of the cells of your pancreas. This occurs when digestive enzymes released by the pancreas become active while still in the pancreas. Acute pancreatitis Pancreatitis can occur in two forms — acute and chronic. More people experience… (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)
Source: News from Mayo Clinic - August 22, 2022 Category: Databases & Libraries Source Type: news
Algorithm Can Help Guide Antibiotic Use in Acute Pancreatitis Algorithm Can Help Guide Antibiotic Use in Acute Pancreatitis
Physicians could incorporate a procalcitonin-based algorithm into their daily practice to help curb the rise of multidrug-resistant organisms.MDedge News (Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines)
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - August 1, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Gastroenterology News Source Type: news
Procalcitonin-Guided Care Cut Antibiotic Use in Acute Pancreatitis
(MedPage Today) -- Using procalcitonin-based algorithms reduced the use of antibiotics in patients with acute pancreatitis, with no increased risk of infection or harm, a randomized trial in the U.K. showed.
In an intention-to-treat analysis involving... (Source: MedPage Today Gastroenterology)
Source: MedPage Today Gastroenterology - July 22, 2022 Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: news
Statins Linked to Lower Diabetes Risk After Acute Pancreatitis Statins Linked to Lower Diabetes Risk After Acute Pancreatitis
Similar benefits were seen with low, moderate, and high statin doses, as well as in cases of both mild and severe acute pancreatitis.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Diabetes Headlines)
Source: Medscape Diabetes Headlines - July 15, 2022 Category: Endocrinology Tags: Gastroenterology News Source Type: news
Travis Barker's Pancreatitis
(MedPage Today) -- Musician Travis Barker, most famously known as the drummer for Blink-182, was recently hospitalized with a severe case of acute pancreatitis.
"I went in for an endoscopy Monday feeling great," Barker wrote in an Instagram Story... (Source: MedPage Today Gastroenterology)
Source: MedPage Today Gastroenterology - July 12, 2022 Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: news
Travis Barker returns home from hospital after 'life threatening pancreatitis'
Travis Barker shares a picture at the beach following his hospital stay for pancreatitis. #travisbarker #hospitalstay (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - July 5, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Travis Barker's hospital stay prompted by 'life threatening' pancreatitis, he says
“I am so very very grateful that with intensive treatment I am currently much better,” the Blink-182 drummer said in a post on social media. (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - July 2, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Travis Barker speaks out following hospitalization for 'life threatening pancreatitis'
Travis Barker has confirmed reports that “life threatening pancreatitis” played a part in his recent hospitalization. #hospitalization #travisbarker (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - July 2, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Blink-182 Drummer Travis Barker Hospitalized With Pancreatitis
The pancreas is a big digestive gland that sits behind the stomach. It can get inflamed for a variety of reasons, but it is most often related to gallstone disease or excessive alcohol use. (Source: WebMD Health)
Source: WebMD Health - July 1, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Travis Barker ’s Stepdaughter Atiana De La Hoya Addresses Fans After His Hospitalization
After her stepdad Travis Barker was hospitalized due to a reported case of pancreatitis, Atiana De La Hoya thanked her social media followers for their sweet message of encouragement. #atianadelahoya #hospitalization #stepdaughter #stepdad #travisbarker (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - June 30, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
How Travis Barker and Kourtney Kardashian Are Feeling Amid His Hospitalization for Pancreatitis
Travis Barker and Kourtney Kardashian were both "really worried" after he was rushed to the hospital for pancreatitis, a source told E! News. Here’s how the Blink-182 drummer is handling the incident. #drummer #enews #blink182 #kourtneykardashian #travisbarker (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - June 30, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Travis Barker reportedly hospitalized for pancreatitis
Travis Barker was rushed to the hospital Tuesday reportedly for pancreatitis. The Blink-182 drummer was accompanied by wife Kourtney Kardashian. #travisbarker #drummer #kourtneykardashian #blink182 (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - June 29, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Statin: The serious side effects that signal lung disease and pancreatitis - call your GP
STATINS are vitally important to so many people living with high cholesterol. Taken correctly they can not only lower cholesterol but ultimately reduce your risk of serious complications such as heart disease, heart attacks and strokes. However, like all medicines there are side effects to be wary of. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - June 18, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
How Is Necrotizing Pancreatitis Treated?
Title: How Is Necrotizing Pancreatitis Treated?Category: Diseases and ConditionsCreated: 6/17/2022 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 6/17/2022 12:00:00 AM (Source: MedicineNet Digestion General)
Source: MedicineNet Digestion General - June 17, 2022 Category: Nutrition Source Type: news
Are These Stools Acholic?
Discussion
Color can be difficult to discern and communicate. Stooling is an important part of overall health and an important harbinger of potential illness. Stooling consistency and color changes with food, environment, medication, and health conditions.
For neonates and young infants, some hepatobiliary problems may not be seen at birth but in the next few days to weeks. This includes Alagille syndrome, biliary atresia and cystic fibrosis. It is not uncommon for these patients to have prolonged jaundice and therefore the diagnosis may be delayed with some presenting with increased jaundice, acholic stool and poor feedin...
Source: PediatricEducation.org - May 23, 2022 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Pediatric Education Tags: Uncategorized Source Type: news
