Research across Acute Pancreatitis
Related studies from across the Acute Pancreatitis family.
Genetic liability for acute and chronic pancreatitis shows strong correlation and identifies potential drug targets
Genetic links and proteins show shared roots of pancreatitis
This meta-analysis utilizes GWAS, proteome-wide Mendelian randomization, and drug-target Mendelian randomization to identify genetic risk fa…
New research reveals that acute and chronic pancreatitis share strong genetic links and common protein markers that could lead to better tre…
Tamoxifen-induced hypertriglyceridemia is a significant risk factor for acute pancreatitis in patients
Tamoxifen use linked to high triglycerides and risk of pancreatitis
This systematic review of case reports and case series examines tamoxifen-induced hypertriglyceridemia and its association with acute pancre…
Tamoxifen can cause a sharp rise in blood fats, leading to serious inflammation of the pancreas in some patients.
Fragmented patient-reported outcome measures currently characterize the clinical landscape of type 3c diabetes
Mapping how patients experience life with type 3c diabetes
This scoping review of 40 reports maps standardized patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) in adults with type 3c diabetes. Findings indi…
Living with type 3c diabetes after a total pancreatectomy often impacts physical function and general health, but more consistent tracking i…
Microbiota-directed interventions reduce hospital stay and infection risk in acute pancreatitis patients
Microbiota treatments may shorten hospital stays for acute pancreatitis
This meta-analysis of 25 studies evaluated prebiotics, probiotics, and synbiotics in patients with acute pancreatitis. The analysis found a …
New research shows that probiotics and prebiotics may help patients with acute pancreatitis spend less time in the hospital and face fewer i…
Acetate-buffered balanced crystalloid shows no significant difference from lactated Ringer's in post-ERCP pancreatitis incidence
Trial Shows Balanced Crystalloid Similar to Lactated Ringer's Solution
This randomized superiority trial of 813 adults with moderate-to-high PEP risk found no significant difference in PEP incidence between acet…
A large trial found that acetate-buffered balanced crystalloid is as effective as lactated Ringer's for preventing pancreatitis after ERCP p…
Cocaine use is associated with higher mortality and surgical rates in ischemic colitis cases
Cocaine Use Linked to Severe Gastrointestinal Complications and Mortality
This narrative review examines gastrointestinal complications in patients with cocaine use. The review finds that cocaine-associated ischemi…
Cocaine use is linked to severe gastrointestinal issues, including higher mortality rates in cases of ischemic colitis compared to non-cocai…
Fatty pancreas prevalence 30.5% and linked to higher pancreatitis, cancer risk
Fatty pancreas is linked to higher risk of pancreatic cancer
This meta-analysis of 124 studies including 141,416 healthy or routine-examination participants found a fatty pancreas prevalence of 30.5%, …
A fatty pancreas is common and linked to a higher risk of serious conditions like pancreatic cancer and diabetes.
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.
Xuesaitong injection plus conventional therapy improves clinical response rate in patients with acute pancreatitis
Xuesaitong Injection May Improve Outcomes for Acute Pancreatitis
This meta-analysis of 1,529 patients found that Xuesaitong injection combined with conventional therapy improved the clinical response rate …
A review of 1,529 patients suggests that adding Xuesaitong injections to standard care may improve recovery and shorten hospital stays for p…
Syringe pump alarm misinterpretation can lead to local anesthetic overdose in patients with acute pancreatitis
Misread Pump Alarm Causes Local Anesthetic Overdose
This case report and literature review describes an instance of local anesthetic overdose caused by the misinterpretation of a syringe pump …
A misread syringe pump alarm led to a local anesthetic overdose in an ICU patient, causing severe side effects. Learn how to prevent this.
Rectal indomethacin and somatostatin combination most effective for preventing post-ERCP pancreatitis
New data shows best way to prevent pancreatitis after ERCP
This network meta-analysis of 15627 patients undergoing endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) found that the combination of …
A new analysis identifies a specific drug combination that helps protect patients from severe inflammation and complications during a common…
AML infiltration of bile duct identified as primary cause of acute pancreatitis in case report
Leukemia Cells Found as Cause of Severe Pancreatitis
This case report and literature review describes a 34-year-old man with acute pancreatitis and type 2 diabetes, where acute myeloid leukemia…
A rare case shows how a specific type of leukemia can infiltrate the pancreas and cause severe inflammation in patients with diabetes.