Publications by authors named "A Touzani"
Background: eHealth can help replicate the benefits of conventional surgical prehabilitation programs and overcome organizational constraints related to human resources and health care-related costs.
Objective: We aimed to assess the impact of an optimized perioperative program using a personalized mobile app designed for preparation and recovery after radical prostatectomy (RP).
Methods: We report on a series of 122 consecutive robot-assisted RP before and after the implementation of the betty.
Impact of gold nanoparticle exposure on genetic material.
Mutat Res Genet Toxicol Environ Mutagen
December 2024
Article Synopsis
- Metal nanoparticles, particularly gold nanoparticles (AuNP), are recognized for their unique properties that make them valuable in fields like bioimaging, diagnostics, and drug delivery, but they also raise health concerns due to potential toxicity.
- Research shows that AuNP can cause genetic damage, including DNA and chromosomal issues, impacted by factors such as their size, shape, and surface properties.
- The review of 32 studies highlights the need for better testing methods to accurately assess the genotoxic effects of these nanoparticles, emphasizing the importance of ongoing research to balance their benefits with safety.
Wastewater contains a variety of compounds qualified as pollutants. These undergo incomplete treatment in wastewater treatment plants. The objective of this study is to determine the potential impacts on humans and aquatic environment of 46 organic and inorganic micropollutants using the USE-tox® model.
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- The study evaluated the relationship between abnormalities in the renal papilla observed during endoscopy and Hounsfield density on CT scans in patients treated with flexible ureteroscopic surgery for kidney stones.
- Out of 159 patients, 131 were analyzed, revealing that high renal papilla Hounsfield density (≥ 43 HU) was more common in younger patients and those with insufficient diuresis.
- No significant correlation was found between high Hounsfield density and the endoscopic papillary abnormalities, indicating that high Hounsfield density mainly reflects insufficient diuresis rather than indicating papillary abnormalities.
Due to their extensive use, the release of zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO NP) into the environment is increasing and may lead to unintended risk to both human health and ecosystems. Access of ZnO NP to the brain has been demonstrated, so their potential toxicity on the nervous system is a matter of particular concern. Although evaluation of ZnO NP toxicity has been reported in several previous studies, the specific effects on the nervous system are not completely understood and, particularly, effects on genetic material and on organism behaviour are poorly addressed.
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