Publications by authors named "A Warshaw"
Article Synopsis
- Acute pancreatitis is a significant indicator in patients with intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasms (IPMNs), as about 19.2% of patients showed this symptom, often leading to diagnosis.
- Acute pancreatitis is linked to a higher risk of high-grade dysplasia (2.07 times more likely) and certain types of IPMNs, but it is less associated with invasive cancer (0.62 times less likely).
- After surgical resection, 9% of patients with a history of pancreatitis experienced recurrent episodes, compared to only 0.9% in those without prior pancreatitis.
Pancreatic cancer remains a high unmet medical need. Understanding the interactions between stroma and cancer cells in this disease may unveil new opportunities for therapeutic intervention.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjective: To describe the long-term natural history of branch duct intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasm (BD-IPMN).
Background: The BD-IPMN is a known precursor of pancreatic cancer, yet its long-term natural history is largely unknown.
Methods: We retrospectively reviewed patients with BD-IPMN who were followed at the Massachusetts General Hospital for at least 10 years without surgical intervention.
Background: Clinical outcomes of patients presenting with STEMI are significantly improved by reducing time from vessel occlusion to coronary blood flow restoration. In an effort to improve outcomes, we developed a secure mobile application, STEMIcathAID, and designed a pilot project implementing the app into the workflow for STEMI patients transfer. The aim of the study is to assess the impact of the app on key metrics for STEMI transfer before (historic) and after app launch.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjective: Review the subsequent impact of recommendations made by the 2004 American Surgical Association Blue Ribbon Committee (BRC I) Report on Surgical Education.
Background: Current leaders of the American College of Surgeons and the American Surgical Association convened an expert panel to review the impact of the BRC I report and make recommendations for future improvements in surgical education.
Methods: BRC I members reviewed the 2004 recommendations in light of the current status of surgical education.