Chronic Pancreatitis

Overview

Chronic Pancreatitis is a long-term, progressive chronic inflammatory disease of the pancreas that can result in irreversible damage to the pancreas and its functions. It is characterized by periods of inflammation and recurrent attacks of abdominal pain, severe nausea, and vomiting. The risk factors associated with Chronic Pancreatitis include alcohol consumption, smoking, high fat intake, cystic fibrosis, and certain autoimmune diseases. Its significance lies in the fact that it can potentially lead to complications such as pancreatic cancer, diabetes, and malnutrition. Treatment options vary depending on the severity of the condition, and may include lifestyle changes, medications, or surgical procedures. Early detection and prompt treatment of Chronic Pancreatitis can help prevent further damage to the pancreas and reduce the risk of developing serious complications.

Research published in this journal

2 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

How this research is being cited

The 2 articles above have been cited 4 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.

• Peripheral biomarkers of neuroinflammation in Alzheimer’s disease and vascular dementia
  2026 · Biochemical Pharmacology
• Association of peripheral blood NLRP3, sTREM2, and p-tau217 levels with cognitive outcomes in patients with chronic alcohol-related brain damage
  2026 · Alcohol and Alcoholism
• Chronic alcohol consumption induces phenotypic and functional alterations consistent with a hyper-inflammatory state in peripheral blood mononuclear cell-derived microglia in a rhesus macaque model
  Hami Hemati et al. · 2025 · Brain, behavior, and immunity
• Chronic alcohol consumption induces phenotypic and functional alterations consistent with a hyper-inflammatory state in peripheral blood mononuclear cell-derived microglia in a rhesus macaque model
  2025 · Brain Behavior and Immunity

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