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Newest firstBackground Cannabis use is increasing globally, with a parallel rise in Cannabis Use Disorder (CUD). Chronic pancreatitis (CP), a progressive inflammatory condition, is associated with acute pancreatitis (AP) flares and an elevated risk of pancreatic cancer (PC). Although cannabis is often used for pain management in CP, its impact on PC risk and AP flare frequency is unclear. Methods We conducted a retrospective…
Open article record in new tab ↗BACKGROUNDAntithrombotic drugs are widely used for the prevention of cardiovascular disease; however, their association with nonbiliary acute pancreatitis remains unclear. To investigate the association between regular use of antithrombotic drugs and the risk of developing nonbiliary acute pancreatitis. METHODSThis prospective cohort study included 431,754 participants who did not have acute pancreatitis, gallston…
Open article record in new tab ↗Background and objective This cross-sectional study aimed to determine the frequency of distal biliary strictures in biliary pancreatitis, their relation with clinical and biochemical characteristics, and possible associations as a precipitating factor. Materials and methods A total of 51 patients with biliary pancreatitis were assessed for distal common bile duct (CBD) strictures and stones. Demographic data, bio…
Open article record in new tab ↗The prevalence of cannabis use for recreational and medicinal purposes has steadily increased. While it is commonly used to alleviate pain, its use is also associated with many acute and chronic adverse effects. There are cases reported on the negative impact of cannabis use on gastrointestinal (GI) disorders; however, there have been few reported cases linking cannabis use to acute pancreatitis. This case report…
Open article record in new tab ↗Although severe abdominal pain is the main symptom of acute pancreatitis, its mechanisms are poorly understood. An emerging body of literature evidence indicates that neurogenic inflammation might play a major role in modulating the perception of pain from the pancreas. Neurogenic inflammation is the result of a crosstalk between injured pancreatic tissue and activated neurons, which leads to an auto-amplification…
Open article record in new tab ↗Background Cannabis use has been steadily rising in the United States and can have multiple adverse effects, including cannabis-induced acute pancreatitis. This study aims to collate and highlight the significant demographics, clinical presentation, and outcomes in patients with cannabis-induced acute pancreatitis. Method A systematic literature search of electronic databases for peer-reviewed articles was conduct…
Open article record in new tab ↗A thorough history and identifying risk factors are pivotal in establishing the cause of pancreatitis and preventing recurrences to curb the incidence of chronic pancreatitis and/or pancreatic cancer.
Open article record in new tab ↗Marijuana is a widely used illicit substance among young adults and its abuse has been reported worldwide. Marijuana is a rare trigger of acute myocardial infarction and acute pancreatitis. We present a 25-year-old man with acute pancreatitis subsequently complicated by acute ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI), which was associated with marijuana abuse. This case highlights the need and importance of aware…
Open article record in new tab ↗Acute pancreatitis is a serious, potentially life threatning inflammatory disorder of the pancreas usually caused by alcohol use or gallstones. Other causes include certain drugs (such as antibiotics, antihypertensive medications, and immunosuppressants) and extremley high triglyceride levels.Cannabis use has been identified as an uncommon cause of acute pancreatitis. However, due to its rarity in the general popu…
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