Publications by authors named "Yovan Ram Kurrun Sumaruth"
Article Synopsis
- Semaglutide, a medication used for managing type 2 diabetes and obesity, has become popular but may be linked to acute pancreatitis, a serious condition.
- A case study describes a 36-year-old woman who developed sudden stomach pain after starting semaglutide for weight loss without medical advice, leading to a diagnosis of acute pancreatitis.
- After stopping semaglutide, her symptoms improved significantly, highlighting the need for greater awareness among patients and healthcare providers about the potential risks associated with this medication.
Article Synopsis
- Anti-Hu antibodies are commonly linked to paraneoplastic syndromes (PNS), particularly associated with cancers like small cell lung cancer, breast cancer, and lymphoma.
- A case study describes a 65-year-old woman with neurological symptoms and imaging revealing a mass, alongside positive anti-Hu antibody tests, but no definitive diagnosis of the primary tumor.
- PNS is challenging to diagnose and manage; treating the underlying cancer and immune modulation are essential for improving patient outcomes, highlighting the need for early diagnosis and a multidisciplinary approach.
