Racial and Ethnic Minorities With Acute Pancreatitis Live in Neighborhoods With Higher Social Vulnerability Scores.

Objectives: The primary objective was to determine differences in Social Vulnerability Index (SVI) scores among minorities (African-Americans and Hispanics) with acute pancreatitis (AP) compared with non-Hispanic whites (NHWs) with AP. The secondary objectives were to determine differences in diet, sulfidogenic bacteria gene copy numbers (gcn) and hydrogen sulfide (H2S) levels between the 2 groups.

Materials And Methods: Patients with AP were enrolled during hospitalization (n = 54).

Diet, Gut Microbiome, and Their End Metabolites Associate With Acute Pancreatitis Risk.

Introduction: Diet and decreased gut microbiome diversity has been associated with acute pancreatitis (AP) risk. However, differences in dietary intake, gut microbiome, and their impact on microbial end metabolites have not been studied in AP. We aimed to determine differences in (i) dietary intake (ii) gut microbiome diversity and sulfidogenic bacterial abundance, and (iii) serum short-chain fatty acid (SCFA) and hydrogen sulfide (H 2 S) concentrations in AP and control subjects.

Safety and Efficacy of Prophylactic Enoxaparin Adjusted by Anti-Factor Xa Peak Levels in Pancreatic Surgery.

Background: Recommended prophylactic doses of enoxaparin (Lovenox) are associated with subprophylactic anti-Factor Xa (anti-Xa) levels. This study examines the safety and efficacy of anti-Xa-guided dosing of enoxaparin in pancreatic surgery.

Methods: Prospectively enrolled patients undergoing pancreatic surgery received enoxaparin dosing adjusted based on peak anti-Xa levels and were compared to a historical cohort of patients.

Prophylactic Enoxaparin Adjusted by Anti-Factor Xa Peak Levels Compared with Recommended Thromboprophylaxis and Rates of Clinically Evident Venous Thromboembolism in Surgical Oncology Patients.

Background: Studies among populations at high risk of venous thromboembolism (VTE) have demonstrated that recommended doses for enoxaparin thromboprophylaxis are associated with high incidence of subprophylactic anti-factor Xa (anti-Xa) levels. This study examines the efficacy and safety of dose-adjusted enoxaparin guided by anti-Xa levels.

Study Design: Patients undergoing abdominal cancer operation had dose adjustments based on peak anti-Xa levels to attain a target of >0.

Phylogeny and biogeography of Maclura (Moraceae) and the origin of an anachronistic fruit.

Background And Aims: Maclura (ca. 12spp., Moraceae) is a widespread genus of trees and woody climbers found on five continents.