Publications by authors named "Bike Ozkan"
Coronary artery disease (CAD) is a significant health concern characterized by reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, primarily due to the buildup of atherosclerotic plaques in the coronary arteries. This process begins with endothelial injury, leading to a cascade of biological responses contributing to plaque formation. Endothelial injury attracts the migration of monocytes which differentiate into macrophages upon uptake of oxidized low-density lipoproteins, changing into lipid-laden macrophage or "foam cells.
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- DRESS is a severe skin reaction that includes symptoms like skin rash, fever, and organ involvement, while TEN is an even more severe condition causing skin necrosis and detachment.
- Hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (HLH) is an extreme immune response linked to severe skin reactions like DRESS.
- A case is presented where a severe DRESS reaction occurred from allopurinol use and overlapped with TEN, possibly triggered by vancomycin for sepsis, ultimately leading to a fatal HLH situation.
There are multiple mechanisms by which The Coronavirus-19 (COVID-19) infection can cause electrolyte abnormalities, which may not be the case for bacterial causes of pneumonia. This study aimed to assess the differences in electrolyte levels between patients suffering from COVID-19 and bacterial pneumonia. This is an original, retrospective study.
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