Fat associated with chemical changes in DNA that may help explain obesity-related disease
January 19, 2011 by admin · Leave a Comment
AUGUSTA, Ga. Fat appears to associate with some distinctive chemical changes in the DNA a finding that may help explain why obesity can increase the risk for chronic problems such as cardiovascular disease and diabetes, researchers report.
FDA Approves Pancreatic Enzyme Product - Pancreaze
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved Pancreaze Delayed Release Capsules, a pancreatic enzyme product (PEP). It is the third such product to receive FDA approval.
Pancreatic enzyme products improve food digestion in patients whose bodies do not produce enough pancreatic enzymes. This includes people who have conditions such as cystic fibrosis, chronic pancreatitis, pancreatic tumors, or removal of all or a part of the pancreas.
‘Artificial pancreas’ a step nearer for children with type 1 diabetes
February 3, 2010 by admin · Leave a Comment
Contact: Becky Allen
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University of Cambridge
Scientists in Cambridge have made a significant step towards developing a so-called “artificial pancreas” system for managing type 1 diabetes in children. The team has developed and successfully tested a new algorithm, providing a stepping stone to home testing for the artificial pancreas.
An alternative method of pancreatic biopsy
January 14, 2010 by admin · Leave a Comment
Contact: Ye-Ru Wang
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86-105-908-0039
World Journal of Gastroenterology
It is reasonable to obtain a histological diagnosis before treating patients who have pancreatic masses and are unsuitable or unwilling to undergo surgery. As the pancreas is a deep seated organ surrounded by other vital structures, it is a challenge for the physician to obtain an adequate specimen for histological examination. Endoscopic ultrasound-guided biopsy of pancreatic masses has been proved to be a safe and effective method. However, if the hospital has no such facilities or patients are unwilling or intolerant of the procedure, computed tomography (CT)-guided biopsy is an alternative method.
Study could help target new pancreatitis treatments
June 29, 2009 by admin · Leave a Comment
Pancreatitis is often a fatal condition, in which the pancreas digests itself and surrounding tissue. Scientists have previously found that alcohol can trigger the condition by combining with fatty acids in the pancreas, which leads to an excessive release of stored calcium ions. Once calcium ions enter cell fluid in the pancreas it activates digestive enzymes and damages the cells.
Antioxidants offer pain relief in patients with chronic pancreatitis
January 2, 2009 by admin · Leave a Comment
Convincing evidence to recommend antioxidants for treatment has been lacking
Antioxidant supplementation was found to be effective in relieving pain and reducing levels of oxidative stress in patients with chronic pancreatitis (CP), reports a new study in Gastroenterology. CP is a progressive inflammatory disease of the pancreas in which patients experience abdominal pain (in early stage) and diabetes and maldigestion (in late stage). Pain is the major problem in 90 percent of patients with CP and currently, there is no effective medical therapy for pain relief. Gastroenterology is the official journal of the American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) Institute.
Baicalin might be a promising therapeutic tool for severe acute pancreatitis
October 17, 2007 by admin · Leave a Comment
A representative prescription of Traditional Chinese Medicine for SAP was widely used in the orients countries. But its real pharmacological mechanisms of protective effects on SAP have not been investigated still now. Baicalin, the most effective monomer of Baical skullcap root (an essential Traditional Chinese Medicine of ¡°Qingyitang¡±), which have been proved a protective effects on renal injury of rats with SAP. The research was recently published on October 14 issue of the World Journal of Gastroenterology because of its great significance for SAP.
Short-term hemofiltration cost-effective for severe acute pancreatitis
October 13, 2007 by admin · Leave a Comment
Early nasogastric enteral nutrition is a breakthrough in the management of severe acute pancreatitis. From meta-analysis based on current available clinical studies early nasogastric enteral nutrition appeared effective and safe in clinical practice.
