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Drug Pipeline
Sys. Review
Pazopanib and Axitinib Linked to Probable Cholecystitis in Renal Cell Carcinoma Case
Kidney cancer drugs may cause gallbladder inflammation in some patients
This case report and literature review describes a 74-year-old man with renal cell carcinoma who developed cholecystitis 4 weeks after start…
A 74-year-old man developed gallbladder inflammation after taking two specific drugs for kidney cancer, highlighting a need for closer monit…
Frontiers
Sep 15, 2026
Drug Pipeline
Sys. Review
Bangga extracts show antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, antiviral, and antitumor activity in preclinical synthesis
Extracts of Aconitum tanguticum Show Potential for Several Conditions
This systematic review synthesizes preclinical evidence on Aconitum tanguticum (Bangga), reporting antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, antivir…
Research into Aconitum tanguticum extracts shows potential antibacterial, antiviral, and anti-inflammatory properties for various inflammato…
Frontiers
Sep 13, 2026
Orthopedics & Sports Medicine
Meta-analysis
Post-cholecystectomy nutrition: early oral feeding may shorten hospital stay, protein needs 1.2-1.5 g/kg/day
Postoperative Nutrition May Shorten Hospital Stays After Gallbladder Surgery
This narrative review synthesizes evidence on postoperative nutritional management after cholecystectomy, focusing on early oral feeding, pr…
Newer nutritional strategies like early oral feeding and protein supplements may help patients recover faster after gallbladder surgery.
Frontiers
Aug 26, 2026
Radiology & Imaging
Meta-analysis
Systematic review and meta-analysis of AI-assisted imaging for abdominal infections shows enhanced diagnostic accuracy
AI Helps Doctors Spot Dangerous Belly Infections Faster Saving Crucial Time
This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluates the diagnostic accuracy of AI-assisted imaging modalities for conditions including append…
• AI boosts scan accuracy for appendicitis and other belly infections • ER patients with sudden stomach pain benefit most • Not in hospitals…
May 15, 2026
Rheumatology
Cohort
Sarcopenia linked to higher acute cholecystitis risk in older adults with incidental gallstones
Muscle Loss May Predict a Painful Gallbladder Attack in Older Adults
A retrospective cohort study of 1,177 patients aged ≥65 years with incidental gallstones found sarcopenia was associated with a 3.6-fold inc…
Older adults with low muscle mass are 3.5 times more likely to develop a sudden, severe gallbladder infection than those with obesity.
Frontiers
Apr 14, 2026
Questions about cholecystitis
Can the drugs pazopanib and axitinib cause cholecystitis in cancer patients?
A single case report links pazopanib and axitinib to probable cholecystitis in a kidney cancer patient, but this is rare and based on limited evidence [1].
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