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Extracorporeal Shock-Wave Lithotripsy, Endoscopy Beneficial for Pancreatitis
TUESDAY, May 28, 2024 – For patients with chronic pancreatitis and intraductal stones, combined extracorporeal shock-wave lithotripsy (ESWL) and endoscopic retrograde pancreatography (ERP) provides...
Pancreatic Enzyme Therapy Linked to Drop in Pediatric Acute Pancreatitis
TUESDAY, April 16, 2024 – Use of pancreatic enzyme therapy (PERT) is associated with a reduction in the incidence rate of acute pancreatitis (AP) among children with pancreatic sufficient acute...
Evidence-Based Approach Recommended for Acute Pancreatitis Management
MONDAY, March 18, 2024 – In a clinical guideline issued by the American College of Gastroenterology and published online in the March issue of the American Journal of Gastroenterology,...
'Friends' Star Matthew Perry Dead at 54
MONDAY, Oct. 30, 2023 – Matthew Perry, one of the stars of the beloved television sitcom “Friends,” died on Saturday. Perry, 54, was best known for his portrayal of Chandler Bing in the long-running s...
Acute Pancreatitis May Progress to Chronic With Sustained Heavy Alcohol Use
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 20, 2023 – Many patients with recurrent acute pancreatitis (RAP) and acute pancreatitis (AP) have high lifetime cumulative drinking and heavy daily alcohol use, suggesting disease...
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