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Cureus U Obstetrics and Gynecology

We’re back with another edition of Cureus U - our monthly curated collection of recently published Obstetrics and Gynecology articles that might interest you. All Cureus articles are Open Access so take a look and let us know what you think!

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Cureus U Family Medicine

We’re back with another edition of Cureus U - our monthly curated collection of recently published radiation Family Medicine articles that might interest you. All Cureus articles are Open Access so take a look and let us know what you think!

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Cureus U Neurology

We’re back with another edition of Cureus U - our monthly curated collection of recently published Neurology articles that might interest you. All Cureus articles are Open Access so take a look and let us know what you think!

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Cureus U Pathology

We’re back with another edition of Cureus U - our monthly curated collection of recently published Pathology articles that might interest you. All Cureus articles are Open Access so take a look and let us know what you think!

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A 48-year-old woman presents with a two-week history of unexplained persistent fever and arthralgias along with a two-month history of unintentional 20-pound weight loss. Imaging reveals multiple splenic infarcts and retroperitoneal/inguinal lymphadenopathy. Lymph node biopsy confirms histiocytic necrotizing lymphadenitis. Three weeks later, she returns with a one-week history of an intensely painful, widespread blistering rash with epidermal detachment (positive Nikolsky sign), sparing photoprotected areas. DIF reveals C3 and IgM deposition along the basement membrane. What’s Your Diagnosis?

Drug-induced Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis

Acute Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus

Stevens-Johnson Syndrome

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Discussions

Unraveling Gender Differences in Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder: A Focus on Key Micronutrients

Sultana Algin, Mohammad Waliul Hasnat Sajib+8 more

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Afsana Benta Anowar, Other, MBBS

I believe this is the first time research on micronutrients related to OCD in the context of psychiatry has been conducted in Bangladesh. We need more research and trials on this topic.