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CRP Albumin Ratio: A novel noninvasive and cost-effective method for assessing the severity of acute pancreatitis.

Sania Ghaffar, Syeda Shahnoor, Abdul Moiz Khan, Aimen Asif, Maryam Fida, Malik Olatunde Oduoye, Wechuli Polyne Nafula

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Article in Health science reports, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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7 authors at 4 institutions in 3 countries.

Sania GhaffarDepartment of Internal Medicine Ayub Medical College Abbottabad Pakistan.
Syeda ShahnoorDepartment of Internal Medicine Dow University of Health Sciences Karachi Pakistan.ORCID 0000-0001-9049-3109
Abdul Moiz KhanDepartment of Internal Medicine Ayub Medical College Abbottabad Pakistan.ORCID 0000-0001-9796-8867
Aimen AsifDepartment of Internal Medicine Ayub Medical College Abbottabad Pakistan.
Maryam FidaDepartment of Internal Medicine Ayub Medical College Abbottabad Pakistan.
Malik Olatunde OduoyeDepartment of Research at Medical Research Circle in Bukavu Democratic Republic of Congo Bukavu Congo.ORCID 0000-0001-9635-9891
Wechuli Polyne NafulaDepartment of clinical medicine Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology Nairobi Kenya.ORCID 0000-0001-9478-3824
Ayub Medical College · PKDow University of Health Sciences · PKJomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology · KEUniversité Officielle de Bukavu · CD

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Introduction: Acute pancreatitis is a significant and potentially life-threatening gastrointestinal disorder that requires prompt and accurate diagnosis for effective treatment. Current diagnostic methods often involve expensive and inaccessible imaging studies, such as CT scans, limiting their utility in emergency settings and underserved areas. Aim: This correspondence discusses an innovative and cost-effective approach to assessing the severity of acute pancreatitis, focusing on the C-Reactive Protein-Albumin Ratio (CAR). Methodology: We searched relevant articles and studies from 2015 till date on PubMed, Web of Science, and Google Scholar using these keywords: "C-Reactive Protein", "Albumin Ratio", "Acute pancreatitis", "Cost-effective", "Non-invasive", and "Severity". Result: The CAR diagnostic method involves a simple blood test that measures the levels of C-Reactive Protein (CRP) and albumin, both commonly used markers for assessing inflammation. Elevated CRP and decreased albumin levels are indicative of inflammation, and the CAR has shown a strong positive correlation with the severity of acute pancreatitis. This method offers a non-invasive, time-efficient, and cost-friendly alternative to traditional diagnostic techniques. Conclusion: The potential of CAR as an assessment tool for the severity of acute pancreatitis is highlighted, especially in resource-limited settings. This innovation holds promise for improving the timely and accurate diagnosis of acute pancreatitis, ultimately enhancing patient outcomes and reducing mortality rates.

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