Background Recurrent acute pancreatitis (RAP) and chronic pancreatitis (CP) are
associated with alcohol consumption and cigarette smoking. The etiology of RAP and CP is …

Pancreatitis is a complex, progressively destructive inflammatory disorder. Alcohol was long
thought to be the primary causative agent, but genetic contributions have been of interest …

BACKGROUND & AIMS:: Alcohol has been implicated in the development of chronic
pancreatitis (CP) in 60%–90% patients, although percentages in the United States are not …

Background: Recurrent acute pancreatitis (RAP) and chronic pancreatitis (CP) are complex
syndromes associated with numerous etiologies, clinical variables and complications. We …

Objective IBS is a common gut disorder of uncertain pathogenesis. Among other factors,
genetics and certain foods are proposed to contribute. Congenital sucrase–isomaltase …

BACKGROUND & AIMS: Idiopathic chronic pancreatitis (ICP) is a complex inflammatory
disorder associated with multiple genetic and environmental factors. In individuals without …

Background. Histoplasmosis may complicate tumor necrosis factor (TNF)–α blocker therapy.
Published case series provide limited guidance on disease management. We sought to …

Objectives The objective of this study was to define the quality of life (QOL) in patients with
chronic pancreatitis (CP). Methods We studied 443 well-phenotyped CP subjects and 611 …

Methods: We used 60 T2DM single nucleotide polymorphisms to construct a weighted GRS
in 1,613 subjects from the North American Pancreatitis Study 2 and 2,685 subjects from the …

Unexpected, urgent, sometimes painful bowel movements after eating are common
complaints among adults. Without a clear etiology, if pain is present and resolves with the …