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ELISA Model Validates Das-1 Antibody Sensitivity, Specificity for Pancreatic Cystic Lesions

Gastroenterology Advisor Contributing Writer

Using an ELISA model, researchers have confirmed the high sensitivity and specificity of the monoclonal antibody Das-1 in detecting pancreatic cystic lesions (PCLs) with a risk for malignancy.

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Peri-Procedural Aggressive Hydration for Preventing Post-ERCP Pancreatitis

Gastroenterology Advisor Contributing Writer

Peri-procedural aggressive hydration is associated with significantly decreased rates of post-ERCP pancreatitis (PEP) and appears to be a safe and effective strategy for PEP prevention.

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Link Between Incretin-Based Drugs, Pancreatic Cancer Examined

Steve Duffy

A new international, multicenter study has found that incretin-based drugs, used to treat type 2 diabetes, are not associated with an increased risk of pancreatic cancer.

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Dipeptidyl Peptidase-4 Inhibitors May Increase Pancreatic Disease Risk

Risks for pancreatitis, pancreatic cancer higher in Korean patients with newly diagnosed T2DM

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Rozlytrek, a Tumor Agnostic Therapy, Receives FDA Approval

Brian Park, PharmD

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted accelerated approval to Rozlytrek (entrectinib; Genentech)

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Chronic Pancreatitis: Challenging to Diagnose, Difficult to Treat

Anna Walker, PA-C

Michael Felz, MD

Chronic pancreatitis stems from a variety of pathogenic entities that result in chronic inflammation, fibrosis, and irreversible damage to the pancreas.

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Pancreatic Cyst Surveillance Patterns Do Not Frequently Adhere to Guidelines

Gastroenterology Advisor Contributing Writer

Most patients diagnosed with incidental pancreatic cysts receive no follow-up care despite multiple published guidelines recommending surveillance. However, a predictor of patients who receive surveillance shows they often follow the recommendation of radiology reports.

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USPSTF Reaffirms Recommendations Against Screening for Pancreatic Cancer

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommends against screening for pancreatic adenocarcinoma as the potential benefits do not outweigh the potential harms.

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Novel Methylated DNA Markers May Detect Advanced Neoplasia in Pancreatic Cysts

Gastroenterology Advisor Contributing Writer

In an analysis of pancreatic tissue and cyst fluid samples, researchers identified and validated DNA methylation makers that can detect advanced neoplasia.

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