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Risk Factors Associated With Pediatric Acute Recurrent and Chronic Pancreatitis: Lessons From INSPPIRE
Genetic mutations are common in both ARP and CP. Ethnicity and mutations in PRSS1 or SPINK1 may influence the development of CP.

Tony Vines
Apr 23, 20242 min read


Chronic Pancreatitis
Chronic pancreatitis is defined as a pathological fibro-inflammatory syndrome of the pancreas in individuals with genetic, environmental and

Tony Vines
Apr 23, 20242 min read


Toxic-metabolic Risk Factors in Pediatric Pancreatitis: Recommendations for Diagnosis, Management, and Future Research
Pancreatitis in children can result from metabolic and toxic risk factors, but the evidence linking these factors is sparse.

Tony Vines
Apr 23, 20242 min read


Endoscopic Pancreas Fluid Collection: Methods and Relevance for Clinical Care and Translational Science
This manuscript summarizes our current knowledge of pancreatic fluid, with an emphasis on proper techniques for sample collection and handli

Tony Vines
Apr 23, 20241 min read


Annular Pancreas: Endoscopic and Pancreatographic Findings from a Tertiary Referral ERCP Center
Background and Aims: Annular pancreas is a congenital anomaly whereby pancreatic tissue encircles the duodenum. Current knowledge of endosco

Tony Vines
Apr 23, 20242 min read


Early-Onset Acute Recurrent and Chronic Pancreatitis Is Associated with PRSS1 or CTRC Gene Mutations
Objectives: To assess whether the age of onset was associated with unique features or disease course in pediatric acute recurrent pancreatit

Tony Vines
Apr 23, 20242 min read


Causal Evaluation of Acute Recurrent and Chronic Pancreatitis in Children: Consensus From the INSPPIRE Group
The aim of the study was to review the current state of the literature regarding the etiology of these disorders and to develop a consensus

Tony Vines
Apr 23, 20242 min read


A Multidisciplinary Approach to Pancreas Cancer in 2016: A Review
In this article, we review our multidisciplinary approach for patients with pancreatic cancer. Specifically, we review the epidemiology, dia

Tony Vines
Apr 23, 20241 min read


Recurrent Acute Pancreatitis Significantly Reduces Quality of Life Even in the Absence of Overt Chronic Pancreatitis
Objectives: The impact of recurrent acute pancreatitis (RAP) on quality of life (QOL) is unknown. We hypothesized that RAP would reduce QOL

Tony Vines
Apr 23, 20242 min read


Validation of Demographics, Etiology, and Risk Factors for Chronic Pancreatitis in the USA: A Report of the North American Pancreas Study (NAPS) Group
Background/Objectives: Our aim was to validate recent epidemiologic trends and describe the distribution of TIGAR-O risk factors in chronic

Tony Vines
Apr 23, 20242 min read


Funding Opportunity:Consortium for the Study of Chronic Pancreatitis, Diabetes and Pancreatic Cancer Clinical Centers (CSCPDPC -CCs) (U01)
This Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) invites U01 applications for the establishment of a clinical consortium, composed of one Coordin

Tony Vines
Sep 25, 20191 min read
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