More on Bevacizumab in Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia Aug 27, 2009
FS) with intractable pain and frequent episodes of pancreatitis related to pancreatic arteriovenous malformations. Surgery and embolization were not feasible. (New England Journal of Medicine)
Smoking May Worsen Malnutrition In Developing Nations Aug 25, 2009
28, 2009) Smoking appears to be associated with an increased risk of acute and chronic pancreatitis, according to a new article. In addition, the risk of developing the disease may be higher in those who smoke. (Science Daily)
Add 'Pet First-Aid Kit' to the Top ... Aug 25, 2009
Beware that bones, toothpicks from hors d oeuvres, alcoholic beverages, gravies and bread dough (the yeast ferments in the stomach turning toxic) can cause problems ranging from piercing injuries, constipation, vomiting, diarrhea and pancreatitis to increased heart rate and death. Monitor your pets and make sure they don t consume anything they shouldn t.. (Suite101.com)
'Time for somebody besides me' Aug 24, 2009
Feeling worse, Gleaton says he was diagnosed with pancreatitis and ended up in the hospital for an overnight stay. "I told somebody about it yesterday, and she said, 'My dog had the same thing.' I'm just thankful I feel fine," he said. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Popular former Unit 5 teacher dies at 48 Aug 15, 2009
Dave Nelson, 48, of Bloomington succumbed to complications of pancreatitis on Monday night at Indiana University Hospital in Indianapolis, said his wife, Kim Nelson ... Nelson developed pancreatitis, a rare disease that involves inflammation of the pancreas, a small organ in the upper abdomen ... Last spring, his pancreatitis flared up again. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Amsterdam Molecular Therapeutics Reports Half Year Results 2009 Aug 13, 2009
Highlights - Start of the preregistration clinical trial with Glybera(R) in Canada following two previous clinical trials - Presentation of additional data indicating that Glybera(R) offers a clinically important health benefit, accomplished by a significant and clinically important reduction in the incidence of acute pancreatitis in patients - Significant progress in research and development for other pipeline projects including hemophilia B, Duchenne muscular dystrophy and Parkinson's disease... (PR Newswire)
iStockPhoto /Kolbz Aug 8, 2009
The pooch was eventually diagnosed with pancreatitis ... Woodward says alcoholic beverages can cause a coma; caffeine may adversely affect the heart and nervous system; chocolate can be toxic; fat trimmings can cause pancreatitis; raisins and grapes can damage the kidneys; and nicotine can affect the digestive and nervous systems. (TheSanDiegoChannel.com, CA)
Daily alcohol limit 'unhelpful' Aug 2, 2009
A person who regularly drinks 50g of alcohol a day - around 6 units or three pints of normal strength beer - has nearly double the risk of stroke, high blood pressure and pancreatitis as someone who abstains. In a snapshot survey for England in 2006, 12% of men and 7% of women reported drinking alcohol every day during the previous week. (BBC News)
Eliminating Cell Receptor Prevents Infection In Animal Study Jul 29, 2009
CVB may also infect the pancreas, causing pancreatitis, and is suspected to contribute to childhood-onset diabetes ... Therefore, Bergelson and colleagues set out to discover whether CVB interacts with its receptor to cause pancreatitis and myocarditis in a special breed of mice ... Kallewaard et al. Tissue-specific deletion of the coxsackievirus and adenovirus receptor (CAR) protects mice from virus-induced pancreatitis and myocarditis. (Science Daily)
Moser comes out of retirement to lead Panthers Jul 25, 2009
Moser had led Graham to a state 1-A championship in 2000, but pancreatitis, which led to diabetes, required him to step back and focus on getting better. . (Herald Sun)
What is Acute Pancreatitis Jul 17, 2009
Acute pancreatitis is a condition in which the pancreas becomes inflamed and can be potentially life threatening if not treated properly ... Pancreatitis occurs when the pancreas becomes inflamed and this inflammation can have very serious negative effects on the body ... Causes of Acute Pancreatitis. (Suite101.com)
Former Central Texas TV Reporter Dies Unexpectedly Jul 14, 2009
His family says he was diagnosed with pancreatitis, which le 00004000 d to other complications. Johnson was a reporter at KXAS for 13 years. (KWTX.com, TX)
Targeting New Pancreatitis Treatments Jul 9, 2009
ScienceDaily (July 8, 2009) Pancreatitis is often a fatal condition, in which the pancreas digests itself and surrounding tissue ... This work highlights the dangers of excessive drinking; the higher the levels of alcohol in the blood, the higher the risk of pancreatitis ... (June 11, 2009) Although alcohol consumption is known to be associated with chronic pancreatitis, new evidence indicates that a threshold of five or more drinks per day is required to significantly raise risk. (Science Daily)
Inside Medicine Jul 5, 2009
Delayed clearance of triglyceride and high blood levels of triglyceride are also linked to diabetes, fatty liver disease and occasionally pancreatitis, which is potentially fatal. WHAT IS THE MOST COMMON PROCEDURE. (BBC News -- UK)
Richard Freeman, bridge star won world titles Jul 3, 2009
Mr. Freeman, 75, died Monday from complications of pancreatitis ... ed into the hospital and that s when they diagnosed the pancreatitis, Nickell said. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Glybera(TM) Shows Long-Term Health Benefits Jun 18, 2009
Long-term follow-up data from two clinical trials show that one administration with GlyberaTM brings significant and clinically important reduction in acute pancreatitis in lipoprotein lipase deficient patients. Recurrent acute pancreatitis is the most debilitating complication of lipoprotein lipase deficiency (LPLD) and is associated with significant morbidity and mortality ... The three year follow-up data for the eight patients from the first clinical trial show a statistically significant,... (PR Newswire)
* High anxiety Jun 6, 2009
You probably had a bit of pancreatitis, too, but you are OK now. . (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
FDA Releases List of Potential Drug Risks Jun 6, 2009
The FDA also is probing pancreatitis with Bayer AG's contraceptive Yasmin, the agency's list said. Bayer spokeswoman Rose Talarico said the listing "was not prompted by any change in the existing safety profile" of Yasmin and the company "continues to work with the FDA to ensure that the most up-to-date and accurate safety information" is included in the drug's label. (Newsmax)
Trips to detox use police time, taxpayer resources May 19, 2009
Many intoxicated individuals may appear capable of functioning, but many alcoholics, especially aging alcoholics, can have other health problems such as diabetes, cirrhosis, pancreatitis and dementia, according to Brenda Boetel, director of the program. A basic physical and mental evaluation is part of the admission procedure. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Genetically Engineered Mice Don't Get Obese, But Do Develop Gallstones May 14, 2009
"Patients can develop acute pancreatitis or ascending cholangitis, which occurs when gallstones obstruct the pancreatic or bile duct and become infected," he explains. "Even without those problems, gallstones can cause severe, recurrent abdominal pain in a very large number of people. So better understanding who is susceptible and learning how to safely intervene could be very important for people at risk.". (Science Daily)
Investing dropoff hurting biotechs May 9, 2009
When Altus was in the midst of its layoffs earlier this year, it essentially abandoned an experimental drug called Trizytek, intended to treat enzyme deficiencies that often plague people with cystic fibrosis or chronic pancreatitis. A new Cambridge startup founded by Alex Margolin, formerly chief scientific officer at Altus, acquired Trizytek without making any up-front cash payments. (Boston Globe)
AMT Starts Preregistration Trial for Glybera(TM) May 7, 2009
The randomized controlled trial has been designed to gather additional data on the effects of Glybera on lipid metabolism and the mechanisms underlying the prevention of pancreatitis attacks ... These data indicate that a single treatment with Glybera results in a long-term, statistically significant and clinically important reduction in the incidence of acute pancreatitis in LPLD patients ... This results in recurrent and severe acute inflammation of the pancreas, called pancreatitis, the most... (PR Newswire)
Popular diabetes treatment could trigger pancreatitis, pancreatic cancer May 1, 2009
A drug widely used to treat Type 2 diabetes may have unintended effects on the pancreas that could lead to a form of low-grade pancreatitis in some patients and a greater risk of pancreatic cancer in long-term users, UCLA researchers have found. In a study published in the online edition of the journal Diabetes, researchers from the Larry L. Hillblom Islet Research Center at UCLA found that sitagliptin, sold in pill form as Januvia, caused abnormalities in the pancreas that are recognized as... (EurekAlert!)
Study examines radiation dose estimates for pregnant women undergoing therapeutic ERCP Apr 29, 2009
April 28, 2009 Pregnant women with gallstone disease may require immediate endoscopic intervention because of potentially life-threatening cholangitis (infection in the bile ducts) or gallstone pancreatitis (inflammation of the pancreas) ... Researchers examined 24 consecutive male and non-pregnant female patients who received therapeutic ERCP for conditions including cholangitis, choledocholithiasis, pancreatitis, stent extraction, and pancreatic and bile-duct tumors. (EurekAlert!)
Smoking, Hypertension Cause Most Premature Deaths Apr 29, 2009
Alcohol use was a double edged sword; if everyone in the US drank moderately, the researchers say, 26,000 fewer people would die from heart disease or diabetes, but 90,000 more would die from alcohol-related diseases like cirrhosis and pancreatitis or alcohol-related accidents and violence. Strategies targeting individuals and entire populations could be helpful in reducing the mortality risk factors identified in the study, the researchers say. (Newsmax)
Amylin: Icahn pushes for sale to Eli Lilly Apr 28, 2009
Sales of Byetta, which is made in partnership with Eli Lilly, have been lagging since being linked to cases of acute pancreatitis in 2008. That has raised concern on Wall Street over the chances of approval for exenatide LAR.. (Yahoo News -- Pharmaceutical Industry News)
An herbal extract inhibits the development of pancreatic cancer Apr 20, 2009
Chronic pancreatitis, both hereditary and sporadic, is associated with the risk of developing pancreatic cancer ... "Not only patients with chronic pancreatitis could benefit from this, but also several other groups with risk of development or recurrence of pancreatic cancer, such as high-risk family members and post-surgical patients. These potent effects show promise for the herb as a potential preventive and therapeutic strategy for pancreatic cancer. More importantly, the herb and oil are... (EurekAlert!)
Obituaries for Sunday, April 19, 2009 Apr 19, 2009
Richard Dick W. Kabat, 77, of La Crosse died Thursday, April 16, 2009, at Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center, La Crosse, due to complications from pancreatitis. A memorial gathering for family and friends will be from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday at Schumacher-Kish Funeral Home, La Crosse. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
New Studies Examine Elimination Of Hepatitis B And C Apr 11, 2009
A three-year study on acute abdominal pain in acute viral hepatitis revealed acute pancreatitis in 5. 65 percent, which was mild and recovered with. (Science Daily)
Son endures bouts of abdominal pain Mar 30, 2009
Now, suddenly, he has developed what his doctors call "pancreatitis." ... A Pancreatitis is inflammation of the pancreas (a gland that produces digestive juices, insulin and glucagon) ... There are two types of pancreatitis -- acute and chronic -- both of which can be life-threatening. (Erie Times-News, PA)
High Triglyceride Levels Common, Often Untreated Among Americans Mar 30, 2009
The benefits of pharmacotherapy are clear for patients with levels of 500 milligrams per deciliter or higher, who are at risk for pancreatitis, but therapeutic lifestyle changes remain the initial therapy of choice for those with levels between 200 and 500 milligrams per deciliter. "As research clarifies uncertainties in the relation between triglyceride concentration and cardiovascular disease, guidelines to treat hypertriglyceridemia will likely be modified," they conclude. (Science Daily)
Non-profit worker had ebullient spirit Mar 29, 2009
At first, she welcomed the help, but as the pain from pancreatitis increased, she became more isolated, thankful for the good wishes, but not wanting anyone to worry. The course of her illness never reversed. (AZCentral -- News)
Smokers May Have Increased Risk Of Pancreatitis Mar 29, 2009
28, 2009) Smoking appears to be associated with an increased risk of acute and chronic pancreatitis, according to a new report ... The occurrence of pancreatitis (an inflammation of the pancreas usually characterized by abdominal pain) has increased in recent decades, according to background information in the article ... Acute and chronic pancreatitis are believed to be commonly caused by gallstone disease and excessive alcohol use, respectively. (Science Daily)
Medical Digest: A warning about electronic cigarettes Mar 26, 2009
Another reason smoking is bad, a new study finds, is that if you smoke you have a higher chance of getting pancreatitis. The pancreas makes enzymes to help you digest your food, but when it becomes inflamed it causes pain, nausea, fever and an increased heart rate. (WWLTV.com, LA)
Study Links Smoking to Increased Risk of Pancreatitis Mar 25, 2009
MONDAY, March 23 (HealthDay News) -- Smoking may increase your risk of pancreatitis, an inflammation of the pancreas that causes abdominal pain. It's believed that gallstone disease and excess alcohol consumption can cause pancreatitis ... Smoking is a suspected cause of pancreas damage, but it hasn't been clear whether smoking is an independent risk factor for pancreatitis, according to background information in a study by researchers in Denmark. (MEDLINEplus)
Tiny Samples Could Yield Big Predictive Markers For Pancreatic Cancer Mar 18, 2009
(May 2, 2007) A pharmacologist says that new findings suggesting a genetic marker can help distinguish between chronic pancreatitis and pancreatic cancer and gauge who will do well with cancer treatment have. (Mar. (Science Daily)
How to Help a Dog with Seizures Mar 18, 2009
Butter should be given with caution to pets that suffer from pancreatitis. Only feed a dog that is fully conscious and able to swallow properly. (Suite101.com)
Obese less likely to survive pancreatic cancer Mar 18, 2009
Other risk factors include smoking, long-term diabetes, hereditary disorders, and chronic pancreatitis. The pancreas is an organ located near the stomach; it releases enzymes to help digest food and produces insulin to control blood sugar. (CNN -- Health)
Two Or More Drinks A Day May Increase Pancreatic Cancer Risk Mar 6, 2009
Still, many hypothesize about the relationship between alcohol and pancreatic cancer because drinking is associated with the risk of pancreatitis and diabetes, and both of these conditions are known risk factors for developing the disease ... In addition to chronic pancreatitis and diabetes, smoking is considered the strongest risk factor for pancreatic cancer. (Science Daily)
Scientists identify gene involved in pancreatic cancer Mar 3, 2009
It could also help doctors determine when a patient has pancreatic cancer and when it's chronic pancreatitis, a diagnosis that's often difficult to make without surgery. In some cases, this may allow patients to avoid an operation. (Xinhuanet, China)
Rich gives $2M gift to Cleveland Clinic Feb 26, 2009
The first chair holder will be surgeon R. Matthew Walsh, M.D., who specializes in hepato-biliary diseases, or conditions affecting the liver, gall bladder and pancreas, and treated the Rich s son, Ted, for pancreatitis. Walsh plans to use the chair funds to support research in early detection of pancreatic cancer, the fourth most common cancer in men and the fifth most common cancer in women. (Buffalo Business First, NY)
5 things you didn’t know about eating disorders Feb 25, 2009
of both anorexia and bulimia affects the body rapidly and can lead to hypoglycemia, pancreatitis, enlargement of the heart, heart attacks, congestive heart failure, permanent brain shrinkage with loss of memory and IQ, infertility and osteoporosis. 2. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
No spread of cancer for Supreme Court's Ginsburg Feb 18, 2009
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Olympus introduces first endoscopic ultrasound processor for digestive and pulmonary diseases Feb 17, 2009
EUS applications now allow doctors to inject pain medication from inside the body of patients with pancreatic cancer or chronic pancreatitis without damaging surrounding tissues. Research clinicians are currently exploring this technique as a way to directly deliver cancer-fighting agents to malignant tumors. (EurekAlert! -- Business News)
NIH report finds costs of digestive diseases has grown to more than $141 billion a year Feb 11, 2009
Public release date: 10-Feb-2009. Contact: Aimee Frank. (EurekAlert!)
6 Things to Know About Pancreatic Cancer Feb 10, 2009
According to the NCI, there are seven known risk factors for pancreatic cancer: being older (as with most cancers, age puts people at risk), smoking or past smoking, having diabetes, being male, being African-American, having a family history of the cancer, and having chronic pancreatitis ... chronic pancreatitis ... Leading the Quest: Pancreatitis Symptoms, Diagnosis ments. (Yahoo News -- Politics)
Pancreatic cancer Feb 8, 2009
Other risk factors include chronic pancreatitis and diabetes, said Dr. Otis W. Brawley, chief medical officer of the and CNNhealth. com's condition expert. (CNN)
Justice Ginsburg plans quick return to court Feb 8, 2009
Leading the Quest: Pancreatitis Symptoms, Diagnosis ments. Featured. (Yahoo News -- Politics)
America Losing the Fight with Type 2 Diabetes Feb 7, 2009
The FDA plans to strengthen its warnings placed on the drug after two users died and four others were hospitalized, all for pancreatitis ... "We don't know whether this disease association with Byetta is really happening, because people with diabetes get more pancreatitis.". (MEDLINEplus)
