Prevalence and Patterns of Renal Involvement Among Patients With Systemic Lupus Erythematous at a Tertiary Center.

Background: Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a chronic autoimmune disorder characterized by widespread inflammation and damage to multiple organ systems. One of the most common and severe manifestations of SLE is lupus nephritis (LN).

Objectives: To determine the prevalence of LN among subjects with SLE and to identify the demographic, clinical, and laboratory parameters of SLE in subjects diagnosed with LN.

Castleman's Disease and Anticonvulsant Therapy: A Case of 52-Year-Old Female.

Castleman's disease is a disorder of the lymph nodes that encompasses heterogeneous clinical conditions and can be classified into two main types - hyaline vascular and plasma cell. The affected age group ranges widely from two to 80 years old at the time of diagnosis, with a variable clinical presentation. The etiology of Castleman's disease is not yet well-understood; however, a number of factors have been linked to its pathogenesis including certain cytokines, viral infections, autoimmunity, immunodeficiency, chronic inflammation, and Kaposi sarcoma.

Prevalence of fibromyalgia in physicians in training: a cross-sectional study.

The prevalence of fibromyalgia (FM) in physicians in training (PIT) in Saudi Arabia is unknown. The aim of this study is to evaluate the prevalence of FM in PIT using different screening tools and factors associated with its development. We also aimed at evaluating the level of agreement and correlation between screening tools.