ALLMedicine™ Chronic Pancreatitis Center

Oct 4th, 2022 - Pain is a cardinal symptom of chronic pancreatitis (CP). Using PROMIS measures, we characterized physical and mental health and symptom profiles of a well-defined cohort of individuals with CP and compared them to controls. Among patients with CP,...

Sep 28th, 2022 - Alterations in genes specifically expressed in the pancreas have been associated with chronic pancreatitis (CP). A significant percentage of patients with non-alcoholic CP, however, do not have mutations in known risk genes, suggesting the existen...

Sep 28th, 2022 - The primary objective of the Single-Dose Phase is to assess the pharmacokinetics (PK) and safety of single doses of NI-03 when administered at doses of 100 mg, 200 mg or 300 mg to subjects with chronic pancreatitis. The primary objective of the Do...

Sep 27th, 2022 - Paediatric chronic pancreatitis (CP) is a relatively rare entity, but it can be accompanied by debilitating complications such as pseudocysts, chronic pain and pancreatic duct obstruction. Surgical drainage procedures, such as pancreaticojejunosto...

Sep 27th, 2022 - The recently proposed "new mechanistic definition of chronic pancreatitis (CP)" categorized early CP as a reversible condition. However, there is no clear explanation regarding the pathological condition of early CP, the reason for the development...

Aug 26th, 2022 - The purpose of this American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) Clinical Practice Update Expert Review is to provide practical, evidence-based guidance to clinicians regarding the role of endoscopy for recurrent acute and chronic pancreatitis. ...

Nov 2nd, 2020 - EUS remains a primary diagnostic tool for the evaluation of pancreaticobiliary disease. Although EUS combined with FNA or biopsy sampling is highly sensitive for the diagnosis of neoplasia within the pancreaticobiliary tract, limitations exist in ...

Aug 15th, 2020 - This paper is part of the international consensus guidelines on chronic pancreatitis, presenting for interventional endoscopy. An international working group with experts on interventional endoscopy evaluated 26 statements generated from evidence ...

Jul 8th, 2020 - Chronic pancreatitis (CP) is a complex inflammatory disease with variable presentations and outcomes. This statement is part of the international consensus guidelines on CP, specifically on the diagnostic role of endoscopic ultrasound (EUS). An in...

Jul 7th, 2020 - Patients with chronic pancreatitis (CP) have an increased risk of pancreatic cancer. We present the international consensus guidelines for surveillance of pancreatic cancer in CP. The international group evaluated 10 statements generated from evid...

Sep 28th, 2022 - The primary objective of the Single-Dose Phase is to assess the pharmacokinetics (PK) and safety of single doses of NI-03 when administered at doses of 100 mg, 200 mg or 300 mg to subjects with chronic pancreatitis. The primary objective of the Do...

Sep 23rd, 2022 - Part-1 open labeled: At screening, laboratory tests will be performed including: Liver profile, Basic chemistry with renal profile, CBC & platelets, serum lipase levels, HgbA1C, and CRP. A history and physical exam, and the numeric Pain scale diar...

Sep 22nd, 2022 - The use of CGM in people with type 1 or type 2 diabetes receiving multiple daily insulin injections improves glycemic control and reduces time spent in hypoglycemia compared to self-monitoring. These beneficial effects of CGM are likely also prese...

Sep 21st, 2022 - Chronic pancreatitis affects as many as 1 in every 2,500 persons and is associated with incapacitating pain, frequent hospitalization and risk of narcotic dependence. This is a debilitating disease with limited treatment options; afflicted patient...

Sep 14th, 2022 - Chronic pancreatitis (CP) is an inflammatory disease that can causes progressive fibrosis of pancreatic tissue and eventually leads to damage of pancreatic exocrine and endocrine. According to statistics, the prevalence of CP in China is 13/10 mil...

Sep 23rd, 2022 - Editor's Note: The Case Challenge series includes difficult-to-diagnose conditions, some of which are not frequently encountered by most clinicians but are nonetheless important to accurately recognize. Test your diagnostic and treatment skills us...

Sep 12th, 2022 - Endoscopy plays an integral role in the evaluation and management of patients with recurrent acute pancreatitis and chronic pancreatitis, according to a new American Gastroenterological Association clinical practice update published in Gastroenter...

Sep 8th, 2022 - Endoscopy plays an integral role in the evaluation and management of patients with recurrent acute pancreatitis and chronic pancreatitis, according to a new American Gastroenterological Association clinical practice update published in Gastroenter.

Sep 8th, 2022 - Endoscopy plays an integral role in the evaluation and management of patients with recurrent acute pancreatitis and chronic pancreatitis, according to a new American Gastroenterological Association clinical practice update published in Gastroenter.

Jul 1st, 2022 - What characteristics or symptoms do you look for to identify patients who are at risk for exocrine pancreatic insufficiency (EPI)? Dr. Barkin: The first thing we have to understand is which patient populations we should consider.