Archive for Pancreatitis

NPF Southeast Chapter: Patient Education Event

Feb 14, 2013 No Comments by

Pancreatitis Update Tuesday, March 12th, 2013 5:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Complementary Registration and Dinner Medical University of South Carolina Ashley River Auditorium 25 Courtenay Drive Charleston, SC 29425 For More information click here . Complementary attendance for you and two guests. Please rsvp to shufor@musc.edu  

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The University of Pittsburgh Study Finds a Genetic Link Between Alcohol and Chronic Pancreatitis In Males

Nov 19, 2012 No Comments by

We are excited to share some interesting research results coming from NPF Board Member, Dr. David Whitcomb, and the team at the University of Pittsburgh. The study shows that there is a genetic link between alcohol consumption and chronic pancreatitis in males. The hope is that the results will help physicians better identify the patients with acute pancreatitis who [...]

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Cycle of Courage: Autumn Changes-a Mind and Body Experience

Nov 12, 2012 No Comments by

  The autumn season is one of rest and rebuilding the soul, muscles, and mind after a long and arduous racing schedule for professional cyclist.  Since, I had lived that life for nearly a decade, it is still ingrained in my mindset and I cannot seem to escape its amazing affect on my daily life [...]

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