Rheumatology: Current Research

Rheumatology: Current Research
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Ahmed A

Department of Psychiatry, Central Michigan University, Mt Pleasant, United States

Biography

Dr Ahmed Abdelgawad received his M.S. and a PhD degree in Computer Engineering from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette in 2007 and 2011 and subsequently joined IBM as a Design Aids & Automation Engineering Professional at Semiconductor Research and Development Center. 

Publications

  • Case Report   
    While Balancing Steroid in SLE, the Brain was Victimized
    Author(s): Bizanti A*, Ni R, Ahmed A and Regmi M

    Neuropsychiatric Systemic lupus Erythematosus (NPSLE) is a common manifestation in systemic lupus erythematosus, however pure psychosis without no other CNS symptoms is less common. Differentiating between lupus psychosis and steroid induced psychosis can even be more challenging. In this case report, we present a 53-year old African American female with longstanding SLE overlapped with dermatomyositis manifested with acute psychotic events. The late onset of psychosis and the absence of typical lupus flare serological test results differed from classical NPSLE. Especially, in the setting of withdrawing steroids several months prior to presentation. The exclusion of other etiologies and a trial of steroid prompted quick resolution of her symptoms... View More»
    DOI: 10.35248/2161-1149.20.10.267

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