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Peritonitis, an inflammation of the peritoneum, is caused due to a bacterial or fungal infection that results mostly from rupture of an abdominal viscus.

Wenlock Government Hospital in Karnataka Gets a New Peritoneal Dialysis Unit

Wenlock Government Hospital in Karnataka Gets a New Peritoneal Dialysis Unit

Dialysis treatment are expensive for poor people but through this center even poor people can undergo peritoneal dialysis procedure as it is free of cost.

Automated Peritoneal Dialysis System Connects Patients at Home and Healthcare Provider

Automated Peritoneal Dialysis System Connects Patients at Home and Healthcare Provider

HOMECHOICE CLARIA is an automated peritoneal dialysis (APD) system integrated with the SHARESOURCE web-based connectivity platform.

Patients Susceptible to Drug-Induced Pancreatitis Harbor Genetic Variation

Patients Susceptible to Drug-Induced Pancreatitis Harbor Genetic Variation

Patients who are prescribed a widely used group of drugs are four times more likely to develop pancreatitis.

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Hormone Replacement Therapy may Increase Acute Pancreatitis Risk

Hormone Replacement Therapy may Increase Acute Pancreatitis Risk

A link between hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and increased risk of acute pancreatitis has been identified by scientists in a study published in <i> CMAJ </i>.

First-Ever Pancreatitis Treatment Moves Closer to Reality

First-Ever Pancreatitis Treatment Moves Closer to Reality

For the first time ever, scientists have provided proof of principle for a drug-based treatment of acute pancreatitis.

Peritoneal Dialysis Proves to be a Good Intervention for Victims of Stroke

Peritoneal Dialysis Proves to be a Good Intervention for Victims of Stroke

Ischemic stroke is characterized by an interruption of the blood supply to the brain, which can lead to brain damage and even death.

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Link Between Diabetes Drugs and Pancreatitis Risk

Link Between Diabetes Drugs and Pancreatitis Risk

Risk of pancreatitis is higher in patients who take the newest class of diabetes drugs to control blood sugar, states study published in JAMA Internal Medicine.

Diagnosis, Treatment and Prophylaxis of Acute Bacterial Peritonitis in Adults

Diagnosis, Treatment and Prophylaxis of Acute Bacterial Peritonitis in Adults

Untreated acute bacterial peritonitis could be life threatening resulting in sepsis and end-organ damage; therefore, prompt treatment is recommended.

Genetic Link Between Pancreatitis and Alcohol Consumption Identified

Genetic Link Between Pancreatitis and Alcohol Consumption Identified

Researchers have discovered a genetic association between chronic pancreatitis and alcohol consumption.

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Pancreatitis Could Be Explained By Immune System Protein

Pancreatitis Could Be Explained By Immune System Protein

The likeliness of the protein being significant for other inflammatory diseases is quite high.

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Peritoneal Cancer – Types – Symptoms and Signs – Diagnosis - Treatment

Peritoneal Cancer – Types – Symptoms and Signs – Diagnosis - Treatment

Peritoneal cancer is a rare cancer that develops in the peritoneum. Peritoneal cancers may be primary or secondary and symptoms of peritoneal cancer are vague.