Contribution of Hospital-Based Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) Titration to the Treatment of Sleep Apnea Syndrome (SAS) Patients.

Objectives: This retrospective study aims to evaluate the efficacy of continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy in treating severe obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), based on polysomnographic parameters, and to highlight the importance of hospital-based titration in optimizing treatment and guiding choices of alternative ventilation modes.

Methods: Sixty-nine patients (n=69, 100%), predominantly female (n=49, 71%), were included in the study. Polysomnographic data were collected during hospital-based CPAP titration.

Therapeutic patient education: Impact on lung function in Moroccan adult asthma patients?

Background: Despite the availability of effective asthma medications, the condition remains poorly controlled, making it one of the most common emergency room and physician visits each year. Appropriate asthma education programs are needed to maintain or improve optimal lung function in asthmatics. This study aimed to evaluate changes in lung function parameters in adult asthmatics before and after a structured educational intervention.

A comprehensive review of β-cyclodextrin polymer nanocomposites exploration for heavy metal removal from wastewater.

This review focuses on the application of β-cyclodextrin (β-CD) polymer nanocomposites (NCs) in the heavy metals (HMs) removal from contaminated water sources. This manuscript's originality consists of an in-depth analysis of recent advances in using β-cyclodextrin nanocomposites (β-CD-NCs) to remove HMs from wastewater, highlighting literature gaps, innovations, and challenges in this field, suggesting perspectives on existing theories, and outlining implications for future research directions. Combining nanoparticles with the β-CD polymer yields stable, reusable β-CD-NCs that are effective and efficient in HM adsorption.

A Novel Isolation Approach for GaN-Based Power Integrated Devices.

This paper introduces a novel technology for the monolithic integration of GaN-based vertical and lateral devices. This approach is groundbreaking as it facilitates the drive of high-power GaN vertical switching devices through lateral GaN HEMTs with minimal losses and enhanced stability. A significant challenge in this technology is ensuring electrical isolation between the two types of devices.

Factors influencing health-related quality of life in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: insights from the Burden of Obstructive Lung Disease Study in Fez, Morocco.

The respiratory symptoms experienced by patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are a burden on daily life. The objective of this study was to measure health-related quality of life (HRQoL) and comprehensively identify its associated factors in Moroccan COPD patients. A cross-sectional, randomized study was carried out in the city of Fes, Morocco, as part of the large multicenter Burden of Obstructive Lung Disease Study on people with COPD.

Quality of life and its determinants in patients with chronic respiratory diseases in the Fes-Meknes region, Morocco.

Chronic respiratory diseases (CRDs) pose a serious public health issue, affecting social functioning and psychological well-being and leading to a deterioration in the quality of life. The aim of this study was to assess the quality of life of patients with CRDs and determine the factors associated with their impairment in Morocco. A cross-sectional study was conducted in the Pulmonology Department of the Hassan II University Hospital in Fez in 2021.

Association between biomass exposure and COPD occurrence in Fez, Morocco: results from the BOLD study.

Objective: To investigate the association between biomass exposure and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in a representative sample of adults from the Moroccan population METHODS: A cross-sectional study was conducted in Fez as part of the Burden of Obstructive Lung Disease (BOLD) study, which included apparently healthy subjects aged 40 years and above. Biomass exposure was defined as self-report use of various biomass types for heating or cooking. The Wood Heating Exposure Index, and the Cooking Biomass Exposure Index were used to assess biomass exposure.

Anti-Synthetase Syndrome: A Case Report on the Elevated Risk of Pneumocystosis.

pneumonia (PCP), now referred to as pneumonia (PJP), occurs in immunocompromised patients. It is particularly associated with cellular immunodeficiency due to certain diseases or treatments. The risk of PCP is likely correlated with the severity of cellular immunity damage.

Optimization of ultrasound-assisted extraction of phenols from by-products using sunflower oil as a sustainable solvent alternative.

In the last decade, there's been a rising emphasis on eco-friendly solvents in industry and academia due to environmental concerns. Vegetable oils are now recognized as a practical, non-toxic option for extracting phytochemicals from herbs. This study presents a novel, green, and user-friendly method for extracting phenolic content from L.

High efficiency of treated-phengite clay by sodium hydroxide for the Congo red dye adsorption: Optimization, cost estimation, and mechanism study.

Wastewater textile dye treatment is a challenge that requires the development of eco-friendly technology to avoid the alarming problems associated with water scarcity and health-environment. This study investigated the potential of phengite clay as naturally low-cost abundant clay from Tamgroute, Morocco (TMG) that was activated with a 0.1 M NaOH base (TMGB) after calcination at 850 °C for 3 h (TMGC) before its application in the Congo red (CR) anionic dye from the aqueous solution.

Variable Expression Common Immune Deficiency: A Report of Five Cases.

We present five cases of common variable immunodeficiency (CVID), comprising three women and two men with a mean age of 23.8 ± 9.2 years.

Hemodialysis water reuse within a circular economy approach. What can we add to current knowledge? A point of view.

The ongoing climate change and the ecological challenges call for sustainable medicine and, in our field, sustainable kidney care. Dialysis is life-saving and resource-consuming, and high water consumption is one of the main concerns. Circular water economy, meaning reuse and recycling of water, and recovering resources can help reducing emissions and enhancing resilience to climate change.

Advanced applications of hydroxyapatite nanocomposite materials for heavy metals and organic pollutants removal by adsorption and photocatalytic degradation: A review.

This comprehensive review delves into the forefront of scientific exploration, focusing on hydroxyapatite-based nanocomposites (HANCs) and their transformative role in the adsorption of heavy metals (HMs) and organic pollutants (OPs). Nanoscale properties, including high surface area and porous structure, contribute to the enhanced adsorption capabilities of HANCs. The nanocomposites' reactive sites facilitate efficient contaminant interactions, resulting in improved kinetics and capacities.

Chemical composition, antioxidant properties, and antifungal activity of wild extracts against .

Introduction: , the causative agent of late blight disease, has gained notoriety for its destructive potential, leading to substantial losses in potato yields. Although conventional systemic fungicides have been shown to be effective in controlling plant pathogens, growing environmental concerns have prompted the need for more integrated disease management approaches. Hence, in this study, the effectiveness of wild extracts as biopesticides was explored in controlling and potentially mitigating its devastating impact .

Nitrogen and phosphorus recovery from hemodialysis wastewater to use as an agricultural fertilizer.

Introduction: Hemodialysis wastewater contains high concentrations of ammonia nitrogen and phosphorus. Recovery of these nutrients as soil fertilizers represents an interesting opportunity to ensure a sustainable fertilizer supply.

Methods: In this paper, a simple method for recovering phosphorous and nitrogen as crystalline struvite [MgNHPO·6HO] is presented.

Economic burden of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in Morocco: a cost of illness study.

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) carries an important economic burden worldwide. However, the cost of this disease in Morocco is not well explored. This study aimed to estimate the economic cost associated with COPD in Morocco and identify its determinants.

Setting up and assessing a therapeutic education program for asthmatic patients.

Background: Asthma is a major public health issue. It remains uncontrolled, despite the availability of effective treatments. Appropriate education programs are required to improve the situation.

Hydatid pulmonary embolism secondary to a right ventricular hydatid cyst: A case report.

Hydatid pulmonary embolism is an exceptional but serious condition. It complicates the rupture of a hydatid cyst in the venous return circulation, often of hepatic origin, or the endo-cavitary rupture of a hydatid cyst in the right heart. We report the case of a young patient with hydatid pulmonary embolism revealed by recurrent episodes of hemoptysis.

Pseudotumor pulmonary sarcoidosis: A case report.

Sarcoidosis is a benign multisystem granulomatosis of unknown etiology. The mediastino-hilar sphere is a preferred site for the disease. It can sometimes reveal a confusing pseudotumoral presentation, constituting a diagnostic trap to be considered.

Anxiety and Depression in Patients With Chronic Respiratory Diseases in the Fès-Meknès Region of Morocco.

Background Chronic respiratory diseases (CRDs) are a major public health problem in Morocco. Several studies have shown that anxiety and depression are important comorbidities of CRDs and are often associated with CRDs. This study aimed to estimate the prevalence of depression and anxiety and identify their determinants in patients with CRDs.

Study of the effect of temperature and water content on radon exhalation from phosphate using LR-115 detectors.

A study of the influence of moisture content on the radon exhalation rate from phosphate samples (with and without consideration of the back diffusion effect) was performed using the sealed cup technique. The mass exhalation rate was found to increase with an increase in moisture content, reaching a maximum value of 2.414 ± 0.