Triglycerides are a vital source of energy, but when levels become dangerously high, they can lead to serious health ...

The following is a summary of "Nonlinear association between hematocrit levels and short-term all-cause mortality in ICU ...

For years, my son grew up as a perfectly healthy kid, despite being diagnosed with CF-related metabolic syndrome. But when he suddenly developed pancreatitis, I had a hunch it was actually related to ...

I would stop and never restart a GLP-1 drug if pancreatitis develops during treatment. There are early and suggestive data ...

I would stop and never restart a GLP-1 drug if pancreatitis develops during treatment. There are early and suggestive data ...

To meet the criteria for informed consent, the patient must receive and understand five things: The diagnosis The proposed treatment The risks and benefits of the treatment Alternative treatments and ...

Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) treatment depends on the type of infection. Bacterial infections, such as gonorrhea and chlamydia, are treated with antibiotics and can be cured. Viral ...

U.S.A.I.D. Global Health The United States was the major funder of tuberculosis programs. Now hundreds of thousands of sick patients can’t find tests or drugs, and risk spreading the disease ...

Acute pancreatitis was associated with increased long-term mortality, particularly among patients with non–gallstone-related pancreatitis and severe acute pancreatitis. The increased mortality ...

AP diagnoses were made based on the 2012 Atlanta criteria (26): (1) Abdominal pain with the characteristics expected for pancreatitis ... enabling physicians to formulate personalized treatment plans ...