Research across Acute Pancreatitis
Related studies from across the Acute Pancreatitis family.
Pancreatic cancer involves multilayered mechanisms from environment to immune escape
Review reveals complex causes of pancreatic cancer
This narrative review synthesizes the multilayered mechanisms of pancreatic cancer, including environmental exposure, genetic susceptibility…
Pancreatic cancer arises from a mix of genetics, lifestyle, and inflammation, review finds.
Epigallocatechin-3-gallate shows positive therapeutic effects on various digestive system diseases in animal models
Green tea compound shows potential for several digestive diseases
This meta-analysis of 63 preclinical studies involving 738 animals indicates that Epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG) has a positive therapeut…
A review of animal studies suggests a green tea compound could help treat various cancers and digestive conditions.
Network meta-analysis ranks blood purification strategies for severe acute pancreatitis
Blood Purification May Help Severe Pancreatitis Scores But Not Mortality
A network meta-analysis of 3,707 patients found hemoperfusion plus continuous renal replacement therapy most effective for improving APACHE …
A network meta-analysis of 3,707 patients found specific blood purification methods improved organ function scores but did not lower death r…
Case report and literature review on IgG4-related disease misdiagnosed as pancreatic cancer in a 70-year-old male
A 70-year-old man avoided unnecessary surgery after doctors found a treatable autoimmune condition
This case report and literature review examines a 70-year-old male patient with IgG4-related autoimmune pancreatitis initially suspected as …
A 70-year-old man with a pancreatic mass was found to have a treatable autoimmune disease, sparing him from unnecessary surgery.
Robot-assisted distal pancreatectomy reduces blood loss and conversions but increases operative time and cost
Robot Surgery Matches Laparoscopic for Pancreas Cancer Outcomes
This systematic review and meta-analysis of 15790 patients undergoing distal pancreatectomy found that robot-assisted distal pancreatectomy …
New data shows robot-assisted pancreas surgery matches standard laparoscopic methods in safety and cancer control, while cutting blood loss …
Meta-analysis shows lactated ringer's may shorten hospital stay but offers no mortality benefit in acute pancreatitis
New review shows lactated ringer fluid may shorten hospital stays for some pancreatitis patients without saving lives
This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated fluid resuscitation strategies for patients with acute pancreatitis. The analysis compare…
A large study found that using lactated ringer fluid instead of normal saline did not lower death rates for acute pancreatitis. However, the…
Narrative review on managing hypertriglyceridemia in pregnancy, including olezarsen and volanesorsen
High Triglycerides In Pregnancy Need New Safe Drug Options Soon
This narrative review synthesizes evidence on hypertriglyceridemia in pregnancy. It covers lifestyle and pharmacologic options, noting trigl…
Pregnant women with very high triglycerides face dangerous risks but safe new drugs are not yet approved for use during delivery.
Early aggressive fluid resuscitation shows no difference in respiratory failure days in severe acute pancreatitis
Early heavy fluids did not help breathing days in severe pancreatitis patients
This secondary analysis of a multicenter randomized controlled trial in 259 patients with predicted severe acute pancreatitis found no signi…
A study of 259 patients found that using large amounts of fluid early on did not improve breathing compared to moderate fluid use. In fact, …
Plozasiran reduces recurrent pancreatitis in familial chylomicronaemia syndrome post hoc analysis
New drug slashes pancreatitis attacks in high-risk patients
This post hoc analysis of a Phase 3 RCT in 67 adults with very severe hypertriglyceridemia and pancreatitis history found that subcutaneous …
A new treatment cuts pancreatitis flare-ups in people with dangerously high blood fats, offering hope for those with few options and constan…
Narrative review of traditional Chinese medicine for pancreatitis management
Traditional Chinese Medicine May Help Treat Pancreatitis
This narrative review examines the use of traditional Chinese medicine in patients with pancreatitis.
New research suggests Traditional Chinese Medicine could help treat pancreatitis by fixing gut issues and calming inflammation.
Early magnesium sulphate catharsis reduces severe acute pancreatitis and mortality in high-risk patients
Early Magnesium Sulfate Treatment May Stop Pancreatitis From Turning Deadly
This clinical retrospective cohort study evaluated 850 patients with acute pancreatitis at high risk of systemic complications. Early magnes…
Early magnesium sulfate treatment may prevent severe pancreatitis and save lives, a large new study suggests.
Metabolic syndrome increases chronic pancreatitis risk in UK Biobank participants
Metabolic syndrome doubles risk of chronic pancreatitis in large UK study
This prospective cohort study analyzed 349,995 UK Biobank participants free of chronic pancreatitis at baseline.
A massive study of nearly 350,000 people found that metabolic syndrome significantly increases the risk of developing chronic pancreatitis o…