the etiology of the attack of acute pancreatitis remains elusive. We believe that empiric cholecystectomy is a reasonable treatment option in such patients. The main clinical dilemma is how to ...

Imaging diagnostic methods, such as ultrasound, computed tomography (CT), or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), play a vital role in diagnosing pancreatitis. The chosen treatment for pancreatitis ...

There are early and suggestive data that GLP-1 drugs reduce alcohol cravings. A large cohort of people with alcohol use ...

Triglycerides are a vital source of energy, but when levels become dangerously high, they can lead to serious health ...

The grant will fuel Dudeja's pivotal clinical trial, titled "Clinical Trial Evaluating Pirfenidone as a Novel Treatment for Chronic Pancreatitis." Pirfenidone, currently used to treat idiopathic lung ...

A new framework for the categorization and management of chylomicronemia - an extreme form of hypertriglyceridemia defined as triglyceride (TG) ...

Treatment can depend on the underlying cause. For example, if your acute pancreatitis is being caused by an infection, antibiotics may be needed. In severe cases, surgery may be required to remove ...

Certain digestive conditions, such as gastroenteritis or mild pancreatitis, can resolve themselves without medical treatment, but more severe conditions, such as appendicitis or an abdominal ...

The following is a summary of "Nonlinear association between hematocrit levels and short-term all-cause mortality in ICU ...

Scientists from The University of Manchester have discovered that insulin can protect the cells of the pancreas from acute pancreatitis – a disease for which there is currently no treatment. Acute ...

Severe acute pancreatitis (SAP ... As early diagnosis and treatment can lead to improved outcome, a high index of suspicion is required for prompt diagnosis. Limiting the use of broad-spectrum ...