Urinary tissue factor (uTF), tissue factor pathway inhibitor (TFPI) and plasmin as novel biomarkers in early diagnosis of lupus nephritis.

Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is an autoimmune inflammatory disease, with multi systematic affection. Lupus nephritis (LN) is the most frequent cause of renal damage in SLE patients with variable presentations that may progress to end stage renal failure. Coagulation disorders are frequently reported in SLE and LN with higher mortality rates.

Predictors of Neurological Presentations of COVID-19 Infected Patients in South Egypt, Aswan Governorate: A Single Center Study.

Background: COVID-19 is a complex multisystem disease comprising multiple organ dysfunctions including neurologic manifestations. Some COVID-19 patients may present neurologic symptoms as the initial presentations of the disease.

Objective: We aim at investigating the frequency and the predictors of neurological manifestations in patients with confirmed COVID-19.