Drug-induced Acute Pancreatitis in a Bodybuilder Drug-induced Acute Pancreatitis in a Bodybuilder
Was a"drug cocktail" of anabolic-androgenic steroids and growth hormones the cause of this bodybuilder ' s acute pancreatitis?Journal of Medical Case Reports (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - May 10, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Family Medicine/Primary Care Journal Article Source Type: news
Endoscopic Drainage Better for Necrotizing Pancreatitis
MONDAY, April 25, 2022 -- For patients with necrotizing pancreatitis, the rate of fistula formation and mortality is lower with endoscopic drainage (ED) than with other surgical drainage methods, according to a systematic review and meta-analysis... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - April 25, 2022 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
What is in the Differential Diagnosis for Red, Orange or Yellow Skin Conditions?
Discussion
This is the first in a short case series of differential diagnoses of colored skin conditions.
A differential diagnosis by distribution and common pattern can be found here.
For green, blue and violet conditions, a review can be found here.
For black and white conditions, a review can be found here.
For brown and grey conditions, a review can be found here.
Note that any color can be a normal variant for an individual or is physiologic for a given state.
The skin is the largest organ of the body. It can be easily examined but for many clinicians continues to be difficult to describe what they are seeing. Analo...
Source: PediatricEducation.org - April 25, 2022 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Pediatric Education Tags: Uncategorized Source Type: news
A way to prevent loss of smell and taste from COVID-19?
A study by Yale researchers revealed that an oral medication used to treat pancreatitis helped lessen COVID-19 symptoms, including the loss of taste and smell. (Source: Yale Science and Health News)
Source: Yale Science and Health News - April 7, 2022 Category: Universities & Medical Training Source Type: news
Consumer Health: Reducing your risk of pancreatitis
Pancreatitis is inflammation of the pancreas. The pancreas is a long, flat gland that sits tucked behind the stomach in the upper abdomen. The pancreas produces enzymes that help digestion and hormones that help regulate the way your body processes sugar. Pancreatitis occurs when digestive enzymes become activated while still in the pancreas, irritating the cells of your pancreas and causing inflammation. Each year, about 275,000 hospital stays for acute pancreatitis and 86,000 hospital stays… (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)
Source: News from Mayo Clinic - February 23, 2022 Category: Databases & Libraries Source Type: news
Cannabinoid-related acute pancreatitis: an update from international literature and individual case safety reports - Azam C, Buscail L, Culetto A, Lapeyre-Mestre M.
INTRODUCTION: In addition to the growing interest of different cannabinoids for therapeutic purposes, the safety profile of these substances has changed, with the recent identification of new events such as acute pancreatitis. OBJECTIVE: The aim of... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - February 21, 2022 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Alcohol and Other Drugs Source Type: news
Consumer Health: What do you know about pancreatitis?
Pancreatitis is inflammation of the pancreas, a long, flat gland that lies horizontally behind your stomach. The pancreas produces enzymes for digestion and hormones that regulate the way your body processes sugar. About 275,000 hospital stays for acute pancreatitis occur in the U.S. each year, according to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Disease. Chronic pancreatitis is less common, with about 86,000 hospital stays per year. And although pancreatitis is rare in children,… (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)
Source: News from Mayo Clinic - February 10, 2022 Category: Databases & Libraries Source Type: news
Popular UK painkiller can 'inflame' your pancreas and raise your risk of hospitalisation
MILLIONS of Britons take painkillers everyday to take the edge off chronic aches and pains. Despite their widespread usage, painkillers are not entirely benign. One common painkiller has been shown to increase your risk of acute pancreatitis. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - February 7, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
What Does a Pancreatitis Flare-Up Feel Like?
Title: What Does a Pancreatitis Flare-Up Feel Like?Category: Diseases and ConditionsCreated: 1/26/2022 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 1/26/2022 12:00:00 AM (Source: MedicineNet Digestion General)
Source: MedicineNet Digestion General - January 26, 2022 Category: Nutrition Source Type: news
Acute Pancreatitis in a COVID-19 Patient in Brazil Acute Pancreatitis in a COVID-19 Patient in Brazil
Was this patient ' s acute pancreatitis secondary to COVID-19 infection? This case suggests the possibility of pancreatic injury in patients with COVID-19.Journal of Medical Case Reports (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - November 30, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Family Medicine/Primary Care Journal Article Source Type: news
Immediate Drainage Not Superior in Patients With Infected Necrotizing Pancreatitis Immediate Drainage Not Superior in Patients With Infected Necrotizing Pancreatitis
Immediately draining an infected necrotizing pancreas does not prevent complications any better than postponing the procedure, according to a new test in 104 patients reported in the New England Journal of Medicine.Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape General Surgery Headlines)
Source: Medscape General Surgery Headlines - October 7, 2021 Category: Surgery Tags: General Surgery News Source Type: news
Suicide by vaping the synthetic cannabinoid 4F-MDMB-BINACA: cannabinoid receptors and fluoride at the crossroads of toxicity? - Van Rafelghem B, Covaci A, Anseeuw K, Van Nuijs ALN, Neels H, Mahieu B, Jacobs W.
A 22-year-old man was hospitalized after stating he would 'commit suicide in a non-detectable way'. He was admitted with a severe necrotizing pancreatitis and acute kidney injury, evolving to multiple organ failure. His condition rapidly deteriorated, and ... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - September 22, 2021 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Alcohol and Other Drugs Source Type: news
Texas veteran dies of treatable gallstone pancreatitis while waiting for hospital bed
U.S. Army veteran Daniel Wilkinson, 46, of Belville, Texas, passed away last week after local doctors couldn't find a bed to treat his condition because hospitals are swamped with Covid patients. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - August 27, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
What Are the Signs & Symptoms of Pancreatitis
What Are the Signs& Symptoms of Pancreatitis? (Source: eMedicineHealth.com)
Source: eMedicineHealth.com - August 12, 2021 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news
Early Cholecystectomy for Gallstone Pancreatitis Has Cost Benefit Early Cholecystectomy for Gallstone Pancreatitis Has Cost Benefit
Early cholecystectomy for mild gallstone pancreatitis has clinical and potentially also economic benefits, according to new data from the Gallstone PANC trial.Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape General Surgery Headlines)
Source: Medscape General Surgery Headlines - August 10, 2021 Category: Surgery Tags: Gastroenterology News Source Type: news
