Cortisone can increase risk of acute pancreatitis

Monday, February 25, 2013 - 21:30 in Health & Medicine

A new study shows that cortisone -- a hormone used in certain medicines -- increases the risk of acute pancreatitis. According to the researchers, they suggest that patients treated with cortisone in some forms should be informed of the risks and advised to refrain from alcohol and smoking.

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