The relationship between triglycerides and pancreatic damage has been studied over the years. It is now known that Hypertriglyceridemia (HTG) is the 3rd leading cause of acute pancreatitis (less prevalent …
The term chronic pancreatitis (CP) is used to define a fibro-inflammatory disease of the pancreas, of a progressive and irreversible nature, which can present with abdominal pain as a symptom …
Portal hypertension is the most common complication of liver cirrhosis and is considered the key point for the triggering of ascites, encephalopathy and esophageal varices and, in this way, it …
Patients with a IBD (Inflammatory Bowel Disease) moderate to severe phenotype and/or with risk factors for a worse prognosis, once elected for advanced therapy with biologics, should undergo preparation for …
When we think of Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency – EPI (decrease in the activity of pancreatic enzymes in the intestinal lumen, below the values for normal digestion) we automatically relate it …
It is well known that serology is an important tool in the diagnosis of Celiac Disease (CD), but the best way to use it is still a recurring doubt in …
Infection with H. pylori and the use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are widely accepted as the main causes of peptic ulcer. However, with more effective eradication, better sanitary conditions …
Celiac disease is an autoimmune disease caused by an abnormal immune response to gluten peptides in the upper small intestine. It is important to understand its pathophysiology to know how …
A topic that has been gaining attention from pancreas scholars lately is pancreatic steatosis. This is a generic term that infers the accumulation of fat in the pancreas. However, there …
Risk factors commonly associated with the development of gastric cancer (GC) include chronic infection with Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori), low intake of fruits and vegetables, high salt consumption, smoking, and …
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