Medically reviewed by Richard N. Fogoros, MD Your body produces the enzyme creatine kinase (CK) or creatine phosphokinase to ...

The benefit in myoglobin is that a detectable increase is seen only 30 minutes after injury occurs, unlike in troponin and creatine kinase, which can take between 3 and 4 hours. The enzymes ...

Discontinue if angioedema, hypersensitivity reactions, myopathy or markedly elevated creatine kinase levels occur. Monitor for new or worsening of depression, suicidal thoughts/behavior ...

Genetic testing for mutations in the TK2 gene confirms the diagnosis. Elevated creatine kinase levels and electromyography showing myopathic changes can support the diagnosis. Genetic counseling is ...

Anaplastic lymphoma kinase (ALK) is a receptor tyrosine kinase ... Recently, the interest on ALK in oncology has increased considerably, following the discovery of ALK translocations in a fraction ...