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1. Acute pancreatitis
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Acute pancreatitis is swelling (inflammation) of the pancreas. The pancreas is a gland located behind the stomach. It releases digestive enzymes and the hormones insulin and glucagon.• Reviewer: Christian Stone, MD, Division of Gastroenterology, Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.
2. Chronic pancreatitis
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Chronic pancreatitis is swelling (inflammation) of the pancreas that leads to scarring and loss of function. The pancreas is an organ located behind the stomach that produces chemicals needed to digest food. It also produces the hormones insulin a...• Reviewer: Christian Stone, MD, Division of Gastroenterology, Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc. Expand your search to include all of U.S. News
3. Pancreatitis
Besides asking about a person's medical history and doing a physical exam, a doctor will order a blood test to diagnose acute pancreatitis. A determining factor in the diagnosis of hereditary pancreatitis is two or more family members with... http://digestive.niddk.nih.gov/ddiseases/pubs/pancreatitis/
4. DIDANOSINE - ddI a Commonly Used Medication
Acute pancreatitis or pancreatitis history; recurrent seizures; current heavy alcohol use. Increased risk of pancreatitis with IV pentamidine or ganciclovir. Antiretroviral, nucleoside analogue. Varies depending on body weight. http://www.hivdent.org/drugs/DIDANOSINE.htm
5. Clinical Practice Guidelines for Nurses in Primary Care -- Health Canada - Sant Canada
degree, extent, assessment (Rule of Nines) history. Acute angle-closure glaucoma. Condylomata acuminata (HPV or human papillomavirus) acute decompensated heart failure. Dystonic reaction, acute. GAS stands for group A streptococcal; drugs are... http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/fnih-spni/pubs/nursing-infirm/2000_clin-guide/subject-su... |
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