Death in detention in the Northern part of Tunisia: a 15-year study (2005-2019).

Purpose: This study aims to analyze the pattern of deaths in detention in Northern Tunisia as well as the causes of death.

Design/methodology/approach: The authors conducted a cross-sectional retrospective study including all the casualties of death in detention examined in the legal medicine Department in the main teaching hospital from 2005 to 2019. The department covers 10 out of the 11 governorates of Northern Tunisia and 13 prisons.

[Circadian and septadian variation in sudden cardiac death : Autopsy registry of the Tunisian North].

Introduction: Several studies have suggested a circadian and septadian pattern of incidence of sudden cardiac death with a morning peak and a Monday peak.

Objective: To analyze the circadian and septadian pattern of occurrence of sudden cardiac death in the eight northern Tunisian governorates.

Methods: We prospectively collected epidemiological and autopsy data of sudden cardiac death victims occurring in the northern region of Tunisia between January 2013 and December 2019.

Evaluating a dental sleep apnea mini-residency program using the Kirkpatrick model.

Objective: The aim of this retrospective study was to evaluate a Dental Sleep Medicine Mini-Residency (DSMMR) continuing education (CE) program using the Kirkpatrick model.

Methods: After receiving ethical approval, data from participants in the 2019-2020 DSMMR CE course were included for the Kirkpatrick evaluation. The analysis was stratified and all the Kirkpatrick levels were integrated: level 1 (satisfaction) was assessed via Likert scale and open-ended questions; level 2 (learning) was evaluated using pretest and posttest knowledge data following Module 1 (M1) and an assessment of multiple-choice questions (MCQs) developed by participants; level 3 (behavior) was evaluated using Likert scale questions; and level 4 (results) was assessed via the percentage of participants who passed the American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine (ABDSM) examination on their first attempt.

Homicidal sharp force cases: An 11-year autopsy-based study.

Sharp force injuries represent a major constituent of physical assaults and homicidal fatalities, especially in countries with strict firearm legislations. In forensic investigations, the examination of homicidal sharp force cases remains a challenge for both determining the cause and manner of a death. The aim of this study is to analyze the patterns of homicidal sharp force cases in Northern Tunisia.

Teledentistry at the Crossroads: Benefits, Barriers, and Beginnings.

Since the start of COVID-19 shelter-in-place orders given as early as March 16, 2020, routine dental care has experienced a sharp interruption. This challenging time has provided an opportunity for healthcare professionals to use and collaborate with available technologies in a meaningful way. One of the silver linings for dental professionals during this time has been the use of teledentistry.