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Acute Pancreatitis
New acute pancreatitis in children research reported from University of Minnesota, Department of Pediatrics
March 16th, 2008
Current study results from the report, 'Central hypothermia as a cause of acute pancreatitis in children with neurodevelopmental impairment,' have been published. According to a study from the United States, "Children with severe neurodevelopmental impairment are at risk for recurrent hypothermia, defined as a temperature of less than 35 degrees C, as a result of hypothalamic dysfunction. Acute pancreatitis following hypothermia from environmental exposure or induced as medical therapy has been reported in adults." "In this case series of 10 children (six males, four females) with severe neurodevelopmental impairment and associated hypothermia, five had an episode of...
Source: Pharma Investments, Ventures & Law Weekly (2008-03-16)
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