Alëna A. Balasanova, MD

Department of Psychiatry, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha; Alëna A. Balasanova, MD, Department of Psychiatry, University of Nebraska Medical Center, 985578 Nebraska Medical Center, Poynter Hall, 5th Fl, Omaha, NE 68198 ([email protected])

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Liver Failure and Transplant After Excessive Energy Drink Consumption
Case Report

January 16, 2024

A 21-year-old man developed acute liver failure and cerebral edema following a binge episode of energy drink consumption.
Brett D. Jesse, Nam V. Nguyen, Alëna A. Balasanova
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Multisystem Organ Failure in Inhalant Use Disorder
Case Report

May 2, 2023

A previously physically healthy man developed severe multisystem organ failure due to hydrocarbon toxicity from recreational use of compressed air.
Lauren Hoody, Marcus Cronin, Alëna A. Balasanova
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Malignant Catatonia in Opioid and Benzodiazepine Withdrawal
Case Report

March 16, 2023

Malignant catatonia can occur during simultaneous benzodiazepine and opioid withdrawal.
Brian D. Sayles, Emily G. Royer, VaKara M. Meyer Karre, et al
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Impact of ER Naltrexone on Readmission Rates in Alcohol Use Disorder
Original Research

October 25, 2022

This study evaluated the impact of extended-release intramuscular naltrexone on readmission rates for hospitalized patients with alcohol use disorder.
Jeremy Tigh, Kristin Daniel, Alëna A. Balasanova
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Phenibut and Bromazolam Use Disorders Requiring Medically Supervised Withdrawal
Case Report

July 12, 2022

Here, read about a patient who attempted to wean himself off phenibut and bromazolam but experienced severe withdrawal symptoms requiring hospitalization for medical management.
Sean McDermott, Benjamin E. Johnson, Alëna A. Balasanova
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Etizolam Use Disorder and Withdrawal
Case Report

March 31, 2022

Here, the authors present the case of a 29‐year‐old man in sustained remission from cocaine, methamphetamine, and opioid use disorders who developed an addiction to etizolam after obtaining it...
Benjamin E. Johnson, Alëna A. Balasanova
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Case Report

January 14, 2021

Here, read about 2 patients who utilized nonprescription stimulants for analgesia. One smoked methamphetamine for relief of chronic back pain, while another smoked cocaine for relief of eye pain...
Patrick J. Opperman, John Derr, VaKara M. Meyer Karre, et al
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Case Report

December 10, 2020

Determining whether symptoms are from a primary psychiatric disorder or secondary to another medical condition can be difficult. This report describes a patient with alcohol use disorder and mental...
Cristian L. Valquier, Alëna A. Balasanova

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