GLP-1 agonists are a class of drug usually prescribed to help type II diabetics control their blood sugar. Doctors have increasingly been inspired to offer this class of drug for obesity due to the rise in popularity of Ozempic. Ozempic is the most well-known brand of GLP-1 agonist. In the midst of the hype it’s […]

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Scientists have observed that retinoids, a chemical compound found in vitamin A, can help people experiencing acute pancreatitis as an adverse drug effect of asparaginase.  A diet rich in vitamin A may be a solution to combat the life-threatening complications of acute pancreatitis from the drug asparaginase. Asparaginase is the drug of choice for treating […]

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A large case-controlled study shows the association between human oral microbiota and pancreatic cancer risk. Pancreatic cancer is the 12th most commonly occurring cancer worldwide and the 7th leading cause of cancer-related death. Due to its high lethality, the five-year survival rate is estimated to be 24% at early diagnosis and 1.8% by advanced-stage diagnosis. […]

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Researchers compared levels of pain between patients with chronic pancreatitis who had surgery less than, or more than, three years from their diagnosis. The pancreas is an organ within the abdomen involved in regulating blood sugar levels and digestion. To aid in digestion, the pancreas produces types of proteins called enzymes that help break down […]

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