Spec. MD. Nurgul Uzun

A newborn from a consanguineous marriage in a remote village exhibited abnormal startle responses to specific traditional lullabies. Dr. Uzun identified a rare auditory-triggered hyperekplexia variant. She worked with the family's elder women to modify musical intervals in the lullabies, creating therapeutic versions that soothed rather than triggered the infant.

A 28-year-old nomadic goat herder from the Taurus Mountains presented with episodic visual disturbances he described as 'seeing the world through shattered glass.' Dr. Uzun diagnosed occipital lobe epilepsy triggered by high-altitude hypoxia. Treatment involved tailored antiseizure medication and lifestyle adjustments for his migratory patterns, with his extended tribal family participating in a novel 'seizure alert' system using specific bird calls.

A 72-year-old retired deep-sea diver from Antalya's old port district developed progressive weakness in his legs, which he attributed to 'old diving bends.' Dr. Uzun identified it as a rare case of thoracic spinal stenosis exacerbated by years of decompression sickness micro-injuries. She coordinated with hyperbaric specialists for a combined neurological and diving medicine rehabilitation plan, resulting in partial mobility restoration after 9 months.

A 19-year-old championship freediver experienced transient global amnesia after breaking her depth record. Dr. Uzun discovered an unusual pattern of hippocampal vulnerability to rapid pressure changes. She developed a pioneering 'neurological dive profile' with gradual exposure protocols, allowing the athlete to safely return to competitive diving with monitored limits.

A 51-year-old hotel chef specializing in molecular gastronomy experienced taste hallucinations described as 'phantom flavors.' Dr. Uzun discovered a small insular cortex lesion affecting gustatory processing. She collaborated with the chef to document the neurological basis of flavor perception, turning his recovery into a research project on neurogastronomy.