Pancreatic Disorders News

There may be a relationship between acute pancreatitis and COVID-19 that may lead to patients having a higher risk for multiorgan failure, morbidity and mortality, according to a study in Gastroenterology.

Fully covered self-expandable metal stents were safe and effective for treating main pancreatic duct strictures linked to symptomatic chronic pancreatitis, according to a study published in the Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology.

The American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy has rescheduled their Endoscopy 2020 Postgraduate Course to be held virtually on July 18, 2020.

The American College of Gastroenterology has issued new clinical guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of patients with chronic pancreatitis.

Frequent and early onset of venous thromboembolism are associated with decreased progression-free survival and overall survival among patients diagnosed with pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma, according to study results.

Children who experienced a single episode of acute pancreatitis may have an increased risk for developing type 2 diabetes before age 40 years, according to findings published in Diabetes Care.

SAN ANTONIO — Endoscopic ultrasound radiofrequency ablation had high technical and clinical success in the treatment of patients with pancreatic tumors, according to study results presented at the American College of Gastroenterology Annual Meeting.

Friday marks the second annual Familial Chylomicronemia Syndrome Awareness Day, a day dedicated to raising global observance of the challenges associated with the rare genetic disease and the critical need for treatment.

SAN ANTONIO — Starting this weekend, Healio Gastroenterology and Liver Disease will provide live coverage as the exclusive media partner of the American College of Gastroenterology’s 84th Annual Scientific Meeting.

CHICAGO — Therapeutic intervention with endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography in children with pancreas divisum demonstrated a high technical success rate, according to a presentation at NASPGHAN 2019.