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Medical Cannabis for Chronic Pancreatitis In this video guide, Dr. Tim Gardner explains medical cannabis and how pancreatitis patients can benefit from it. Dr. Gardner is a gastroenterologist at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in New Hampshire. DISCLAIMER: The information on this video is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis …
Can Pancreatitis be Cured? Mission: Cure’s webinar on February 23rd, 2022 featured three biotech executives who are searching for a cure for pancreatitis and one of its major complications, diabetes. John Mellnik, CEO of Path BioAnalytics (PBA), discusses their most recent project that uses translational science and proprietary technology to identify drugs that will correct …
Caring for Someone Suffering from Pancreatitis Caring for someone with pancreatitis can be difficult. It is especially difficult to care for someone living with a chronic, debilitating condition. Caregiving can include many functions. You may have to attend to the person’s needs, provide transportation, participate in doctor’s visits, and help the patient manage the day-to-day …
We are delighted to announce that Mission: Cure has been selected as one of 20 patient-led organizations to join the Rare As One Network. The Network will provide much-needed support by offering new tools, funding, and capacity-building support and training that will further Mission: Cure’s work providing resources to patients and family members, building a …
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https://youtu.be/PyWNUGWtqtg Meditation for Chronic Pancreatitis Pain Pancreatitis pain is the main symptom of chronic pancreatitis. Although meditation is no cure, it can help with pain management and, in some cases, lead to pain relief. Eric Golden, co-founder of Mission: Cure and pancreatitis warrior, uses meditation, along with medications, to help deal with his pain. In …
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Pancreatitis Diagnosis Toolkit Many patients struggle with getting an accurate pancreatitis diagnosis. Patients recount being dismissed by doctors, spending thousands of dollars on tests, being told they are not really sick, and waiting years for a diagnosis. Our pancreatitis diagnosis toolkit provides an overview about chronic pancreatitis and lists common symptoms and typical tests. To learn more which …
Pain is the number one symptom of pancreatitis. Children living with pancreatitis often have to miss out on school, daily activities, and social bonding opportunities due to pancreatitis-induced pain episodes. Experts agree that pain management strategies can help pediatric patients and families live more high-quality lives. This toolkit provides expert recommendations on pain management for …
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Making sure your child is getting all the nutrients they need while living with pancreatitis can be difficult. Poor nutritional management can lead to additional health concerns such as malnutrition and bone health issues. Mission: Cure has compiled recommendations developed by nutritional and gastrointestinal experts to assist in making sure your child’s needs are met. …
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נקודות עיקריות: הליכים רפואיים יכולים להיות טראומתיים לילדים, ועלולים לגרום ל- PTSD רפואי, מצב הנקרא לחץ טראומתי רפואי בילדים, או PMTS. PMTS נחקר אצל אנשים הסובלים מדלקת לבלב כרונית ומחלות כרוניות אחרות ● אם הילד/ה סובל/ת מ- PMTS, ניתן לעזור במציאת פסיכולוג המתמחה במחלות כרוניות, עדכון הרופא המטפל והעובד הסוציאלי וכן חיפוש טיפול מתאים אדיסון …
פרוצדורות רפואיות מפחידות עלולות לגרום ל- PTSD אצל ילדים עם דלקות בלבלב Read More »
נקודות מרכזיות: – כאבים כרוניים מדלקות בלבלב גובים מחיר גבוה מהחולים ומיקיריהם – כדי לטפל בכאבים כרוניים אלו ביעילות, אנו צריכים לטפל גם בסימפטומים וגם בהשפעת הכאב על איכות חיי המטופלים – הפתרון הוא ניהול עצמי הכרוך בחינוך, בשינוי סגנון החיים, בקבל כלים להתמודדות עם כאבים וכן תמיכה רגשית וחברתית – מטופלים ללא גישה …
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