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Research Areas
- Biological and pharmacological studies of plants
- Liver Disease Diagnosis and Treatment
- Pneumonia and Respiratory Infections
- Hepatitis C virus research
- Antimicrobial Resistance in Staphylococcus
- Hepatitis B Virus Studies
- Lipoproteins and Cardiovascular Health
- Ginseng Biological Effects and Applications
- Vitamin D Research Studies
- Bioactive natural compounds
- Helicobacter pylori-related gastroenterology studies
- Muscle and Compartmental Disorders
Sichuan University
2016-2024
West China Hospital of Sichuan University
2016-2023
An 80-year-old patient with diabetes mellitus, chronic bronchitis, and heart failure presented pain in the right calf after one dose of atorvastatin. Significant increases creatine kinase, myoglobin, potassium levels were also observed. Based on symptoms laboratory results, was diagnosed rhabdomyolysis. Older patients co-morbidities may have a higher risk statin-associated myopathy. However, there is currently no recommendation for kinase monitoring this population. This case emphasizes need...
10.1177/2050313x20919623
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SAGE Open Medical Case Reports
2020-01-01
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