Lifestyle Medicine for the Prevention and Treatment of Pancreatitis and Pancreatic Cancer.

The incidence of pancreatitis and pancreatic cancer is on the upswing in the USA. These conditions often lead to higher healthcare costs due to the complex nature of diagnosis and the need for specialized medical interventions, surgical procedures, and prolonged medical management. The economic ramification encompasses direct healthcare expenses and indirect costs related to productivity losses, disability, and potential long-term care requirements.

Case Report of Acute Esophageal Necrosis (Gurvits Syndrome) in Vaccinated, COVID-19-Infected Patient.

Acute esophageal necrosis (AEN) is a rare endoscopic finding associated with ischemic compromise of the distal esophagus. This finding can be seen in critically ill patients with COVID-19 infection. We present a case of a COVID-19-vaccinated elderly male with multiple comorbidities and active COVID-19 pneumonia admitted to the intensive care unit with septic shock and acute hypoxemic respiratory failure.

Postinfectious Autoimmune Hepatitis-Induced Liver Failure: A Consequence of Hepatitis A Virus Infection.

Autoimmune hepatitis (AIH) is a chronic inflammatory immune-mediated hepatic pathology of unclear etiology. The mechanisms initiating and driving autoimmune inflammation of the liver and the loss of hepatic tolerance are still elusive. Several studies have documented the involvement of genetic factors and triggering agents such as toxic injury, treatment with immune-modifying drugs, or previous viral infections with perhaps strongest evidence for the hepatitis C virus.