July 2023 in “JCEM Case Reports” This case study describes a 36-year-old woman with a history of recurrent limb weakness linked to hypokalemia and later diagnosed with Cushing syndrome indicated by elevated cortisol levels and a pituitary mass, which was treated with surgery and radiosurgery.
October 2022 in “British Journal of Dermatology” In this retrospective study, the incidence of hyperkalaemia within the first year of spironolactone use was assessed among women over 65 with female-pattern hair loss, highlighting a potential safety concern.
January 2024 in “Arquivos de Neuro-Psiquiatria” This case study reported on a 49-year-old male with muscle weakness and low potassium levels, suggesting a diagnosis of thyrotoxic hypokalemic periodic paralysis.
This study found that holding abatacept infusions for four weeks or longer before elective hip or knee arthroplasty did not reduce the risk of post-operative infections or readmissions.
September 2024 in “World Journal of Clinical Oncology” Chemotherapy with docetaxel and cisplatin can cause severe low potassium, requiring careful monitoring and treatment.