Publications by authors named "A C Covic"

Chronic kidney disease is a really important heath issue, and transplantation is an intervention that can greatly increase patient quality of life and survival. The aim of this study was to perform a comprehensive evaluation of the BK virus, CMV, and EBV in kidney transplant recipients (KTRs); to assess the prevalence of infections; and to test if our detection method would be feasible for use in follow-ups with KTRs. A total of 157 KTRs registered at the Clinical Hospital "Dr.

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Objectives: Individuals after traumatic brain injury (TBI) commonly experience a variety of symptoms that impact their daily life functioning. This study aims to evaluate the applicability, validity, and reliability of the health-related Quality of Life after Brain Injury (QOLIBRI) questionnaire in the Moroccan context.

Methods: This multicentric cross-sectional study included 203 individuals after TBI in medical centers from three different cities at a mean of 4.

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  • - The study examined erectile dysfunction (ED) among male kidney transplant recipients, finding that 33.5% had mild, 20.6% moderate, and 10.6% severe ED, with prevalence increasing with age.
  • - A total of 179 patients were assessed using the International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF) questionnaire, which revealed a mean erectile function score of 19.22 and highlighted the impact of various factors like age, alcohol consumption, and pre-transplant dialysis on ED.
  • - The research concluded that self-reported ED is significantly influenced by age, alcohol intake, dialysis history, donor type, and specific medications, while comorbidities such as hypertension and diabetes did not show a
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Complete myocardial revascularization, targeting both culprit and non-culprit coronary stenoses, is recommended by current guidelines in acute myocardial infarction (AMI) management, either during the index percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) procedure or within 45 days, depending on the clinical context. However, in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD), particularly end-stage kidney disease (ESKD), fractional flow reserve (FFR) presents unique challenges. Altered coronary physiology in CKD, such as arterial stiffness and microcirculatory dysfunction, affects FFR accuracy, complicating revascularization decisions.

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