Publications by authors named "A Hammami"
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- Rheumatic heart disease (RHD) poses significant health issues, especially in low- and middle-income countries, but data on its impact in wealthier regions like the USA and EU is limited.
- A study comparing the epidemiology of RHD in the USA and EU revealed that the USA has a higher prevalence (123.4/100,000) but a slower decreasing trend compared to the EU (49.7/100,000), with key trends driven by states like Florida and Tennessee.
- Both regions show a gender disparity with higher cases in females, and the findings highlight the need for tailored strategies to tackle RHD effectively based on regional data.
Unlabelled: The prevalence of infections caused by extended-spectrum beta-lactamase (ESBL)-producing (ESBL-EC) and carbapenemase-producing (CP-EC) is increasing worldwide. We investigated the epidemiology of ESBL-EC and CP-EC causing hospital-acquired (HA) infections in a large teaching hospital in Tunisia over the last two decades and compared it with a collection of 107 community-acquired (CA) ESBL-EC isolates. Between 2001 and 2019, the incidence of HA ESBL-EC increased significantly from 0.
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- The study investigated the characteristics of central nervous system rickettsial infections in patients hospitalized with rickettsiosis over 25 years in Tunisia.
- Out of 440 patients, 47 had neurological symptoms, showing that skin rashes and eschars were less common in these cases, along with a higher rate of complications and mortality.
- The findings suggest that typical symptoms and lab results were less pronounced in central nervous system cases, indicating a more severe prognosis.
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- Custom foot orthoses (CFO) were tested on nine middle-aged women with plantar fasciitis (PF) and obesity to see how they affect pain and balance.
- Results showed that CFO significantly reduced pain and improved postural stability during balance tests compared to standard insoles (SI).
- The study suggests CFO can be a beneficial intervention for managing PF-related pain and enhancing balance in this population.