Publications by authors named "R Atalay"
Rhabdomyolysis, a severe condition marked by the breakdown of muscle tissue, leads to the release of intracellular contents into the bloodstream. This condition can be triggered by a range of factors, including intense physical activity, traumatic injuries, certain medications, and infections. Diagnosis typically involves detecting elevated creatine phosphokinase (CPK) levels alongside characteristic clinical symptoms.
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- ADHD is a neurodevelopmental disorder that leads to issues with attention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity, affecting daily life from childhood into adulthood.
- Heat stroke is a serious condition that can cause severe health problems, including seizures and high body temperature, and is especially dangerous for young athletes.
- The case discussed involves a young athlete with ADHD who experienced heat stroke, which may have been influenced by his ADHD medication, Adderall.
Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is the most prevalent primary liver cancer, with a high mortality rate due to the limited therapeutic options. Systemic drug treatments improve the patient's life expectancy by only a few months. Furthermore, the development of novel small molecule chemotherapeutics is time-consuming and costly.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFHyperammonemia is a metabolic disorder characterized by supraphysiologic ammonia (NH) concentrations in the blood. Although usually seen in adults with liver disease, hyperammonemia is a notable complication in 4.1% of lung transplants.
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- Acute diverticulitis is often seen in the sigmoid colon, but it can also occur on the right side, though it's rare.
- A case report details a 27-year-old woman who presented with right upper and epigastric pain, leading to a diagnosis of right-sided diverticulitis confirmed by CT imaging.
- This case highlights the need for healthcare providers to be aware of atypical symptoms when diagnosing diverticulitis.