Clinical and basic science discoveries over the past decade have led to considerable improvements in our understanding and care of pancreatic diseases. Findings reported in 10 key papers highlight results that have already substantially altered the care of patients with acute pancreatitis, chronic pancreatitis and pancreatic cancer (or soon will).
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Brand, R. Advances in understanding and care of pancreatic diseases. Nat Rev Gastroenterol Hepatol 11, 650–652 (2014). https://doi.org/10.1038/nrgastro.2014.159
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