M.D. Selin Berk Reviews

A 28-year-old nomadic beekeeper from rural Anatolia presented with recurrent, severe episodes of dizziness and palpitations that coincided with his migration routes. Dr. Berk discovered a rare case of 'honeybee venom-induced cardiac arrhythmia' triggered by specific regional pollens his bees collected, requiring a customized desensitization protocol alongside beta-blocker therapy tailored to his migratory calendar.

A 72-year-old retired master calligrapher with Parkinson's disease developed acute liver enzyme elevation after starting new medication. Dr. Berk identified the cause as traditional iron-gall ink ingestion—a lifelong habit of testing nibs with his tongue—interacting with his drugs. Treatment involved ink reformulation with his grandson and hepatoprotective agents, preserving his art.

A 19-year-old competitive eSports athlete presented with unexplained weight loss, insomnia, and tremors. Dr. Berk diagnosed 'hyperadrenergic state from chronic fight-or-flight response' due to 14-hour daily gaming sessions, creating a multidisciplinary plan with a sports psychologist, nutritionist, and controlled beta-blockade during tournaments.

A 41-year-old deep-sea saturation diver was evacuated from an offshore platform with mysterious joint pain and fatigue. Dr. Berk connected his symptoms to chronic dysbaric osteonecrosis from years of decompression stress, coordinating with hyperbaric specialists for a novel outpatient recompression regimen while transitioning him to a training supervisor role.