Steatotic liver disease, including metabolic dysfunction associated steatohepatitis (MASLD) and metabolic associated alcoholic liver disease (MALD), is a common cause of liver test abnormalities in the United States. Risk factors such as obesity and metabolic syndrome can lead to advanced fibrosis a

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Today's education event focuses on the role of a specialist pancreatic MDT led by Phil Whelan, a Macmillan Pancreatic Nurse Consultant. The session covers the Liverpool Pancreas Unit, the importance of treatment at specialist units, MDT operations, and the roles within the team. The evolution of pan

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Explore the latest advancements in infectious disease control through the lens of renowned epidemiologists and researchers. Delve into the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, the historical prevalence of infectious diseases, and early infection prevention practices. Uncover the evolution of infectious

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The natural history of disease development outlines the progression of a disease in an individual without intervention, from exposure to outcome. Learning objectives include defining prevention terms, understanding disease severity, prevention levels, and intervention measures. Studying disease prog

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Digestive physiology involves the breakdown of food into simple nutrients for absorption by the body. It includes mechanical and chemical means of food degradation using enzymes from salivary, gastric, pancreatic, and colonic bacteria. The digestive system comprises the mouth, esophagus, stomach, li

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Pancreas is a vital organ in the abdomen with dual exocrine and endocrine functions. As an exocrine organ, it secretes digestive enzymes and bicarbonates into the duodenum for food breakdown. In its endocrine role, the pancreas regulates blood sugar levels by secreting insulin, glucagon, somatostati

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Dr. Manoj Dongare provides the best Pancreatic Cancer Treatment in Pune. He is the best cancer specialist in Pune.

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Neuro diseases are very bad diseases. Many people are caught by Neuro diseases nowadays. It is related to brain diseases. Many people in India are caught by Neuro Diseases. It happens in Adults as well as children.\nA person of any age can be affected by this. Before this time very bad disease Named

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Epidemiology is the study of disease patterns, factors influencing disease occurrence, and the core functions of surveillance, field investigation, and analytic studies. It involves understanding disease characteristics, natural history, and evaluating the effectiveness of activities to mitigate dis

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This content provides a thorough anatomy revision focusing on the blood supply of the gastrointestinal tract (GIT). It covers stations discussing the blood supply of the stomach, complications during cholecystectomy, perforated duodenal ulcer scenarios, pancreatic tumors, and structures related to m

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Test your knowledge on heart disease with this Heart Health Jeopardy game. Learn about heart disease facts, statistics, risk factors, and common types of heart diseases. Understand the importance of recognizing heart attack symptoms and the significance of factors like high blood pressure, high chol

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Tyzzer's disease is an acute bacterial infection affecting rodents and rabbits, caused by Clostridium piliforme. Discovered in 1917 by Ernest Tyzzer, the disease is characterized by necrotic lesions in the caecal mucosa, liver, and heart. Initially known as Bacillus piliformis, it was later renamed

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Amylase is an essential enzyme found in saliva, pancreatic juice, and plants that aids in the breakdown of starch into sugars. This article explores the sources, physiological actions, and diagnostic uses of amylase in clinical practice, focusing on conditions such as acute pancreatitis. It also del

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Early identification and separation of suspected Marburg virus disease patients play a crucial role in preventing the spread of the disease within healthcare settings. Screening and setting up specific areas for identification and isolation are essential steps to protect healthcare workers, patients

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Foot and Mouth Disease, also known as Aphthous fever, is a highly contagious viral infection affecting cloven-hoofed animals. It is characterized by the formation of vesicles and erosions in the mouth, nose, teats, and feet. The disease can cause a fall in milk yield, high fever, loss of appetite, a

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This article discusses disease control processes in epidemiology, including reducing disease incidence, duration, and transmission. It covers public policy interventions, elimination, eradication, and extinction of infectious agents. It also highlights preventable causes of disease and different lev

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This study at IHPBA 2018 evaluated the psychometric performance of the Pancreatic Cancer Disease Impact (PACADI) score in patients with suspected pancreatic cancer. The research included 363 patients and assessed various aspects such as discriminative validity, test-retest reliability, and predictiv

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Type 1 diabetes is characterized by absolute insulin deficiency, resulting from pancreatic beta cell destruction. It is prone to ketosis with a total deficit of circulating insulin, often due to autoimmune factors. The pathophysiology involves inflammation, immune-mediated cell destruction, and a ch

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Carbohydrate digestion begins in the mouth with the release of salivary amylase, continues in the stomach where chyme is formed, and is completed in the small intestine with the help of pancreatic enzymes. Absorption of the broken-down sugars occurs in the small intestine, while undigested carbohydr

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Parkinson's disease is a neurodegenerative disorder that impacts dopamine levels in the brain. The history, epidemiology, causes, and pathophysiology of the disease are explored, shedding light on its significant impact on the nervous system. Genetic and environmental factors play a role in the deve

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Research presented at the ENETS 2020 virtual meeting discussed the generation of organoids from lung, intestinal, and pancreatic neuroendocrine neoplasms (NENs) to study normal neuroendocrine cells and their transformation to NENs. The success rate in generating organoids was higher for lung NENs co

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Explore the methods of treating disease in Early Modern Britain, including advancements in surgery by Ambroise Pare and Andreas Vesalius, the prevalence of quackery in medicine sales, and the impact of individuals like Lady Johanna St. John and Nicholas Culpeper. Evaluate the effectiveness of diseas

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Patients with coronary artery disease should be screened for peripheral vascular disease as it is a frequent integrator of global cardiovascular risk. The association of atherosclerosis in various arterial diseases highlights the importance of identifying multisite artery disease. The prevalence and

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The Human Disease Symptom Network (HSDN) is constructed using a large-scale medical bibliographic records database to form a network of human diseases based on symptom similarities. By integrating disease-gene associations and protein-protein interaction data, correlations between symptom similarity

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Glycaemic Index (GI) measures how carbohydrate-containing foods affect blood glucose levels. High GI foods raise blood glucose rapidly, while low GI foods release glucose gradually. Studies track impacts on blood glucose levels, insulin secretion, fat storage, and pancreatic function. High GI foods

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Tropical Pancreatitis, genetic mutations, and pancreatic cyst management are discussed in the content alongside a clinical case of a 65-year-old man with a pancreatic mass. Topics include Tropical Pancreatitis features, differential diagnosis of pancreatic masses, and management options for chronic

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Columnaris disease, also known as Saddleback disease, is a common bacterial infection in fish that is often brought about by poor handling and high stress levels. This disease manifests as tail and fin rot, leading to rapid fish mortality. The causative organism, Cytophaga (formerly Flexibacter), is

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Pancreatic cancer, a deadly disease, is on the rise with specific risk factors like age, genetics, and lifestyle choices. Exocrine and endocrine tumors differ in presentation and treatment. Learn about the pancreas's location, statistics, and crucial risk factors associated with this malignancy.

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In this informative presentation by Assistant Professor Dr. Emre Hamurtekin, the focus is on gastrointestinal secretions including salivary, gastric, pancreatic, biliary, and intestinal fluids. Structural considerations such as the surface area for absorption, sphincters, villi, and crypts are discu

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Explore the latest findings from the Alzheimer's Disease Genetics Symposium 2019 on disease mechanisms, drug targets, and genetic pathways. Dive into the progress made by the Alzheimer's Disease Genetics Consortium over the past decade. Transition to a Genome-Wide Association Study uncovering suscep

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Hepatobiliary and pancreatic disorders can lead to conditions like jaundice, caused by an accumulation of bilirubin. Jaundice can be classified as prehepatic, intrahepatic, or posthepatic depending on the underlying causes such as liver damage, hepatitis, cirrhosis, or bile duct obstructions. Liver

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Dr. Somen Banerjee, Director of Public Health in London Borough Tower Hamlets, highlights the concerning liver disease mortality rates in the area, with high incidence of cirrhosis, cancer, and hepatitis B and C. The data reveals a significant burden of liver diseases such as Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liv

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Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) encompasses Crohn's disease (CD) and ulcerative colitis (UC), chronic conditions with immunologic basis. This article delves into the epidemiology, pathophysiology, and differences between CD and UC, highlighting clinical features, pathology, and complications like a

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The experiment focuses on studying the enzymatic digestion of fat by pancreatic lipase. It covers the structure of triglycerides, the role of lipase enzyme in hydrolyzing triglycerides to release fatty acids, and the general hydrolysis process. The aim is to investigate the effects of lipase enzyme

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The syllabus covers relevant anatomy and physiology related to the gastrointestinal tract, emphasizing the regulation of feeding processes. It discusses the role of gut hormones such as ghrelin, obestatin, cholecystokinin, pancreatic polypeptide (PP), and peptide YY (PYY) in controlling appetite, en

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Fabry's disease is a rare X-linked lipid storage disorder characterized by deficient lysosomal alpha-galactosidase A activity. This condition primarily affects males, leading to chronic kidney disease and progression to end-stage renal disease. Kidney involvement is a critical aspect, and high doses

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Learn about the spending on various types of cancer in Europe including breast cancer, colorectal cancer, prostate cancer, lung cancer, ovary cancer, and pancreatic cancer. The information is based on the Comparator Report on Cancer in Europe 2019, which covers disease burden, costs, and access to m

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Pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors (panNETs) can be classified as functioning or non-functioning, with functioning tumors producing active hormones such as insulin, glucagon, gastrin, or VIP. Symptomatic control is crucial for managing these tumors, with diagnoses based on clinical syndromes and hormo

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Update from the ESMO 2019 meeting in Barcelona focusing on neuroendocrine tumors (NETs). Highlighting challenges in diagnosis and treatment, including limited knowledge and late diagnosis. Discusses different types of NETs, prevalence, approved therapeutic options, and key trials presented at the co

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Viral pathogenesis involves the process by which a virus leads to disease, exploring the interplay between viral and host factors. It encompasses the concepts of virulence, viral disease, and the effects on infected cells and the host's immune response. Changes within infected cells, including cell

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