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.

Post-burn scar malignancy: 5-year management review and experience.

The study spotlights a severe uncommon post-burn complication, Marjolin's ulcer, in upper Egypt plastic and wound care centres. This problem is mainly related to inadequate medical care and awareness. No community or race is immune.

Transthoracic Ultrasound in the Detection of Interstitial Pulmonary Fibrosis in Patients with Rheumatic Connective Tissue Diseases.

Introduction: Rheumatic connective tissue diseases are commonly complicated with interstitial lung disease that is responsive to anti-inflammatory therapy and generally carries a better prognosis if diagnosed early.

Purpose: The aim of our study was to determine the diagnostic value of lung ultrasound in the detection of interstitial pulmonary fibrosis in patients with rheumatic connective tissue diseases.

Methods: Sixty two subjects with rheumatic connective tissue diseases diagnosed according to the American College of Rheumatology criteria for each disease were enrolled (4 males, 58 females; mean age: 47.

Platelet Indices as a marker for early prediction of erectile dysfunction in diabetic patients.

Erectile dysfunction is one of the major concerns in diabetic patients. Platelet Indices including mean platelet volume, platelet count and platelet distribution width are important biomarkers for platelet activation and pathophysiology of atherothrombosis. Measurement of Platelet Indices may early predict erectile dysfunction in diabetic men.