Severe acute pancreatitis is frequently complicated by hospital-acquired infections that worsen outcomes and prolong intensive care stays. New evidence suggests that modulating the microbiome may ...

Pancreatitis, a severe inflammatory disease of the pancreas, has long challenged clinicians due to its complex pathophysiology and limited treatment options. Recent researches highlight a paradigm ...

LONDON (Reuters) - "Good" bacteria commonly found in probiotic yogurts and drinks may be fatal for people with severe cases of pancreatitis, Dutch researchers said on Thursday. Sign up here. More than ...

Is open necrosectomy the best procedure for patients with severe necrotizing pancreatitis? This study compared conventional open pancreatectomy for the treatment of necrotizing pancreatitis (45 ...

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The management of alcoholic pancreatitis is mostly reactive; little is done to prevent disease progression. It is time for physicians to pay attention to the root cause of the condition—that is, ...

The AHA has published a scientific statement regarding the screening, diagnosis, and management of hypertriglyceridemia in pediatric patients.

Q: I have a close friend who has been having stomach and lower back pains off and on for many months. It got so bad the other day she went to the emergency room. She was told that she had pancreatitis ...

Alcohol can have toxic effects on the pancreas. It can cause dysfunction and inflammation, which may lead to pancreatitis. It is advisable for people with pancreatitis to avoid alcohol altogether.