Risk Factors For Acute Pancreatitis (Preprint)

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kevin Casey ◽  
William Taylor ◽  
Steve Smith
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Risk Factors ◽  
Acute Pancreatitis ◽  
Abdominal Pain ◽  
Alcohol Abuse ◽  
Literature Search ◽  
The United States ◽  
Google Scholar ◽  
Inflammatory Condition ◽  
Online Databases

UNSTRUCTURED Acute Pancreatitis is an inflammatory condition of the pancreas which is characterized by abdominal pain and elevated pancreatic enzymes in the blood. Acute pancreatitis is one of the leading gastrointestinal cause of hospitalization in the United States. Etiology of acute pancreatitis is diverse with many causes attributed to it. Alcohol abuse and gallstones are the leading causes of acute pancreatitis. We a carried a literature search for etiology of acute pancreatitis using the online databases of PubMed, Embase, Scopus, Google Scholar. We reviewed the pertinent articles about acute pancreatitis and its etiology. The review is an attempt to provide a better understanding of the possible various etiologic causes of acute pancreatitis.

Comprehensive Review Of The Etiologic Causes Of Acute Pancreatitis

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ashley Williams ◽  
Morgan Taylor ◽  
Andrew Boyd ◽  
Richard Williamson ◽  
John Stuart ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Acute Pancreatitis ◽  
Abdominal Pain ◽  
Alcohol Abuse ◽  
Literature Search ◽  
The United States ◽  
Google Scholar ◽  
Inflammatory Condition ◽  
Comprehensive Review ◽  
Online Databases

Acute Pancreatitis is an inflammatory condition of the pancreas which is characterized by abdominal pain and elevated pancreatic enzymes in the blood. Acute pancreatitis is one of the leading gastrointestinal cause of hospitalization in the United States. Etiology of acute pancreatitis is diverse with many causes attributed to it. Alcohol abuse and gallstones are the leading causes of acute pancreatitis. We a carried a literature search for etiology of acute pancreatitis using the online databases of PubMed, Embase, Scopus, Google Scholar. We reviewed the pertinent articles about acute pancreatitis and its etiology. The review is an attempt to provide a better understanding of the possible various etiologic causes of acute pancreatitis.

Risk Factors Determining 30-Day Hospital Readmissions After Acute Pancreatitis in the United States

2016 ◽  
Vol 111 ◽  
pp. S17
Author(s):  
Somashekar G. Krishna ◽  
Alice Hinton ◽  
Darwin L. Conwell ◽  
Dhiraj Yadav
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Risk Factors ◽  
Acute Pancreatitis ◽  
Hospital Readmissions ◽  
The United States ◽  
Day Hospital

Recent Patents Applications in Red Biotechnology: A Mini-Review

2019 ◽  
Vol 13 (3) ◽  
pp. 170-186 ◽  
Author(s):  
Raíssa C.D. Graciano ◽  
Júlia A.T. Ribeiro ◽  
Anderson K.S. Macêdo ◽  
José Paulo de S. Lavareda ◽  
Pedro R. de Oliveira ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Stem Cells ◽  
Cancer Research ◽  
Molecular Diagnostics ◽  
Literature Search ◽  
The United States ◽  
Therapeutic Antibodies ◽  
Diagnostic Kits

Background: The different fields of biotechnology can be classified by colors, as a "rainbow" methodology. In this sense, the red biotechnology, focused on the preservation of health, has been outstanding in helping to solve this challenge through the provision of technologies, including diagnostic kits, molecular diagnostics, vaccines, innovations in cancer research, therapeutic antibodies and stem cells. Objective: The main goal of this work is to highlight the different areas within the red Biotechnology. In this sense, we revised some patents regarding red biotechnology as examples to cover this subject. Methods: A literature search of patents was performed from the followings Patents Database: INPI, USPTO, Esp@cenet, WIPO and Google Patents. Results: Our analysis showed the following numbers from patents found: cancer research (8), diagnosis kit (9), vaccines (8), stem cells (9) and therapeutic antibodies (5), where the United States is the leader for most filled patents in Red Biotechnology. Conclusion: This mini-review has provided an update of some patents on Recent Patents in Red Biotechnology. As far as we know, this is the first mini-review report on Red Biotechnology based on patents.

A Systematic Review on Barriers to Palliative Care in Oncology

2021 ◽  
pp. 104990912098328
Author(s):  
Jyotsana Parajuli ◽  
Judith E. Hupcey
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Systematic Review ◽  
Palliative Care ◽  
Full Text ◽  
Literature Search ◽  
Intervention Development ◽  
The United States ◽  
Care Utilization ◽  
Review Of Literature ◽  
Meta Analyses

The number of people with cancer and the need for palliative care among this population is increasing in the United States. Despite this growing need, several barriers exist to the utilization of palliative care in oncology. The purpose of this study was to synthesize the evidence on the barriers to palliative care utilization in an oncology population. A systematic review of literature was conducted following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines. PubMed, CINAHL, and Psych Info databases were used for the literature search. Articles were included if they: 1) focused on cancer, (2) examined and discussed barriers to palliative care, and c) were peer reviewed, published in English, and had an accessible full text. A total of 29 studies (8 quantitative, 18 qualitative, and 3 mixed-methods) were identified and synthesized for this review. The sample size of the included studies ranged from 10 participants to 313 participants. The barriers to palliative care were categorized into barriers related to the patient and family, b) barriers related to providers, and c) barriers related to the healthcare system or policy. The factors identified in this review provide guidance for intervention development to mitigate the existing barriers and facilitate the use palliative care in individuals with cancer.

scholarly journals Age-Related Chronic Diseases and Alzheimer’s Disease in Texas: A Hispanic Focused Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 121-133
Author(s):  
Shyam Sheladia ◽  
P. Hemachandra Reddy
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Risk Factors ◽  
Chronic Diseases ◽  
Hispanic Americans ◽  
The United States ◽  
Modifiable Risk Factors ◽  
American Population ◽  
Hispanic American ◽  
West Texas ◽  
Age Related

The emergence of age-related chronic diseases within the United States has led to the direct increase of Alzheimer’s disease (AD) as well as other neurological diseases which ultimately contribute to the development of dementia within the general population. To be specific, age-related chronic diseases such as cardiovascular disease, high cholesterol, diabetes, and kidney disease contribute greatly to the advancement and rapid progression of dementia. Furthermore, unmodifiable risk factors such as advancing age and genetics as well as modifiable risk factors such as socioeconomic status, educational attainment, exercise, and diet further contribute to the development of dementia. Current statistics and research show that minority populations such as Hispanic Americans in the United States face the greatest burden of dementia due to the increase in the prevalence of overall population age, predisposing genetics, age-related chronic diseases, low socioeconomic status, as well as poor lifestyle choices and habits. Additionally, Hispanic Americans living within Texas and the rural areas of West Texas face the added challenge of finding appropriate healthcare services. This article will focus upon the research associated with AD as well as the prevalence of AD within the Hispanic American population of Texas and rural West Texas. Furthermore, this article will also discuss the prevalence of age-related chronic diseases, unmodifiable risk factors, and modifiable risk factors which lead to the progression and development of AD within the Hispanic American population of the United States, Texas, and rural West Texas.

scholarly journals 1665. Using Electronic Health Records to Describe TB in Community Health Settings: a Cohort Analysis in a Large Safety-Net Population

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. S819-S820
Author(s):  
Jonathan Todd ◽  
Jon Puro ◽  
Matthew Jones ◽  
Jee Oakley ◽  
Laura A Vonnahme ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Risk Factors ◽  
Electronic Health Records ◽  
Safety Net ◽  
The United States ◽  
Research Network ◽  
Health Records ◽  
Treatment Regimens ◽  
Data Source ◽  
Electronic Health

Abstract Background Over 80% of tuberculosis (TB) cases in the United States are attributed to reactivation of latent TB infection (LTBI). Eliminating TB in the United States requires expanding identification and treatment of LTBI. Centralized electronic health records (EHRs) are an unexplored data source to identify persons with LTBI. We explored EHR data to evaluate TB and LTBI screening and diagnoses within OCHIN, Inc., a U.S. practice-based research network with a high proportion of Federally Qualified Health Centers. Methods From the EHRs of patients who had an encounter at an OCHIN member clinic between January 1, 2012 and December 31, 2016, we extracted demographic variables, TB risk factors, TB screening tests, International Classification of Diseases (ICD) 9 and 10 codes, and treatment regimens. Based on test results, ICD codes, and treatment regimens, we developed a novel algorithm to classify patient records into LTBI categories: definite, probable or possible. We used multivariable logistic regression, with a referent group of all cohort patients not classified as having LTBI or TB, to identify associations between TB risk factors and LTBI. Results Among 2,190,686 patients, 6.9% (n=151,195) had a TB screening test; among those, 8% tested positive. Non-U.S. –born or non-English–speaking persons comprised 24% of our cohort; 11% were tested for TB infection, and 14% had a positive test. Risk factors in the multivariable model significantly associated with being classified as having LTBI included preferring non-English language (adjusted odds ratio [aOR] 4.20, 95% confidence interval [CI] 4.09–4.32); non-Hispanic Asian (aOR 5.17, 95% CI 4.94–5.40), non-Hispanic black (aOR 3.02, 95% CI 2.91–3.13), or Native Hawaiian/other Pacific Islander (aOR 3.35, 95% CI 2.92–3.84) race; and HIV infection (aOR 3.09, 95% CI 2.84–3.35). Conclusion This study demonstrates the utility of EHR data for understanding TB screening practices and as an important data source that can be used to enhance public health surveillance of LTBI prevalence. Increasing screening among high-risk populations remains an important step toward eliminating TB in the United States. These results underscore the importance of offering TB screening in non-U.S.–born populations. Disclosures All Authors: No reported disclosures

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