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Friday, October, 23, 2009

Why Does Pancreatitis Cause Peripheral Neuropathy

Clinical trial: Fentanyl vs. oxycodone for chronic pain

March 30, 2009
This is a study to compare the effects of fentanyl buccal to immediate release oxycodone in alleviating breakthrough pain in opioid-tolerant patients with chronic pain. This national study is currently recruiting adults who suffer from chronic pain due to such conditions as diabetic peripheral neuropathy, postherpetic neuralgia, traumatic injury, complex regional pain syndrome, back pain, neck pain, fibromyalgia, chronic pancreatitis, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, or cancer. Read more »

Expert & Community Posts

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Pancreatitis: a class effect for the GLP-1 mimetics?
By Dr. Bill Quick , Health Expert

...associated with a potentially fatal complication called pancreatitis. No one has been quite sure... Read more »

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FDA Warns Of Possible Link Of Byetta To Acute Pancreatitis
By Dr. Bill Quick , Health Expert

...FDA has reviewed 30 postmarketing reports of acute pancreatitis in patients taking Byetta, a... Read more »

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A failure of vigilance
By Dr. Bill Quick , Health Expert

...a sometimes-fatal complication of diabetes called pancreatitis. In my opinion, they failed.  ... Read more »

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Question about soft, bland diet
By Heather Reese , Health Expert

...just got home from the hospital from having an acute pancreatitis attack; the doc wanted me to... Read more »

Health Guide

Alcoholism: Complications
...alcohol use directly harms many areas in the body and produce dangerous health conditions (liver damage, pancreatitis, anemia, upper gastrointestinal bleeding, nerve damage, and impotence).Alcohol... Read more »
Crohn's Disease: Medications
...turn urine a bright orange-yellow color. Rare but serious side effects include a lupus-like disorder, pancreatitis, liver damage, and blood disorders, such as hemolytic anemia. Blood counts should... Read more »
Foot Pain: References
ReferencesHenke PK, Blackburn SA, Wainess RW, et al. Osteomyelitis of the foot and toe in adults is a surgical disease: Conservative management worsens lower extremity salvage.Ann Surg.... Read more »
Gallstones and Gallbladder Disease: Diagnosis
...including difficulty digesting fatty foods. In IBS, however, pain usually occurs in the lower abdomen.Pancreatitis. It is sometimes difficult to differentiate between pancreatitis and acute... Read more »
Restless Legs Syndrome and Related Disorders: Diagnosis
A diagnosis of restless legs syndrome or nocturnal leg cramps often relies solely on the patient's description of symptoms. In general, the recommended approach is first to take a sleep and... Read more »

Related News

Heavy Drinkers, Smokers Risk Developing Painful Condition
June 12, 2009

(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Only very heavy alcohol consumption and cigarette smoking appears to raise a person's risk for chronic pancreatitis, according... Read summary »

New Clues to Pancreatitis
July 07, 2008

(Ivanhoe Newswire) Scientists are learning more about how the painful abdominal condition known as pancreatitis may get started. The key may be a... Read summary »

Combo Treatment for Pancreatic Cancer
June 12, 2008

(Ivanhoe Newswire) A new study finds combining two drugs could extend the lives of pancreatic cancer patients. Pancreatic cancer is responsible for... Read summary »

New Weapon to Fight Pancreatic Cancer
May 19, 2009

(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Researchers may have found a new weapon to wield in the fight against one of the deadliest forms of cancer. A therapy combining... Read summary »

Well-Done Meat Linked to Pancreatic Cancer
April 23, 2009

(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Ordering your steak well done could be harmful to your health. A new study finds people who eat meat cooked at high... Read summary »