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  • Livedoid vasculopathy (LV) is a chronic skin condition that leads to painful leg ulcers and results in scarring.
  • A 31-year-old woman underwent diagnosis for recurrent leg ulcers and was confirmed to have LV after extensive testing to rule out other conditions.
  • She experienced significant improvement and complete ulcer resolution over 5 months with a treatment plan that included pentoxifylline, nifedipine, and warfarin, emphasizing the need for thorough diagnosis and collaborative treatment methods.
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  • A systematic review and meta-analysis was conducted to explore the relationship between pre-existing celiac disease (CD) and outcomes of COVID-19, as there is limited scientific evidence on this topic.
  • The analysis included data from 11 studies with a total of 44,378 CD patients, revealing a SARS-CoV-2 infection rate of 4.25% among them.
  • Findings suggested that having CD does not significantly increase the risk of hospitalization or mortality due to COVID-19 compared to individuals without CD, but more research is needed for conclusive results.
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Sexual Side Effects of Medical and Surgical Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia Treatments.

Urol Clin North Am

August 2016

Division of Urology, University of Al - Iraqi School of Medicine, Adhamyia, Haibetkhaoon, Street 22, District 308, Box office 7366, Baghdad, Iraq; Department of Urology, Al-Numan Teaching Hospital, Adhamyia, Haibetkhaoon, Street 22, District 308, Box office 7366, Baghdad, Iraq.

Treatments for lower urinary tract symptoms due to benign prostatic hyperplasia can be evaluated by multiple metrics. A balance within the confines of patient expectations is key to determining the ideal treatment. A troubling adverse event for some patients is sexual dysfunction.

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