Neuro-Behçet's disease: A review.

Behcet disease (BD) is a systemic vasculitis which can involve many different organ systems. Neurological involvement (NBD) occurs in 5.3% to 59% of BD patients.

Disclosing the Functional Potency of Three Oxygenated Monoterpenes in Combating Microbial Pathogenesis: From Targeting Virulence Factors to Chicken Meat Preservation.

During the last few decades, there has existed an increased interest in and considerable consumer preference towards using natural and safe compounds derived from medicinal plants as alternatives to synthetic preservatives to combat microbial pathogenicity. In this regard, the present study investigated the possible synergistic interactions of the anti-foodborne bacterial capacity of linalool (L), eucalyptol (E), and camphor (C). The antibacterial synergistic effect was determined against , , Typhimurium, and .

[Mapping the research activities on social accountability in health of an emerging international community].

We used environmental analysis to document the nature and characteristics of research on social accountability (SA) in health conducted by members of an emerging international Francophone network on SA. We developed a questionnaire focusing on research inputs, activities, and outputs, which could serve as a reference in other institutions and networks. The results provide a better understanding of SA research within the international Francophone community.

Gelatin-sodium alginate packaging film with date pits extract: An eco-friendly packaging for extending raw minced beef shelf life.

Gelatin-sodium alginate-based active packaging films were formulated by including date pits extracts (DPE), as bioactive compound, in raw minced beef meat packaging. The DPE effects at 0.37, 0.

Pathways, journeys and experiences: Integrating curricular activities related to social accountability within an undergraduate medical curriculum.

Background: Health professions education curricula are undergoing reform towards social accountability (SA), defined as an academic institution's obligation to orient its education, service and research to respond to societal needs. However, little is known about how or which educational experiences transform learners and the processes behind such action. For example, those responsible for the development and implementation of undergraduate medical education (UGME) programs can benefit from a deeper understanding of educational approaches that foster the development of competencies related to SA.

McGrath® versus Macintosh laryngoscopes on hemodynamic response to intubation in elderly patients: a randomized clinical trial.

Introduction: laryngoscopy and tracheal intubation induce catecholaminergic release. Our study aimed to evaluate the hemodynamic impact of orotracheal intubation by McGrath® compared to the Macintosh laryngoscope in the elderly.

Methods: we conducted a prospective randomized clinical trial that included elderly patients proposed for a scheduled surgery under general anesthesia with orotracheal intubation and divided into 2 groups: patients who were intubated using the McGrath® (group V) and patients who were intubated using the Macintosh direct laryngoscope (group M).

Multiobjective response and chemometric approaches to enhance the phytochemicals and biological activities of beetroot leaves: an unexploited organic waste.

Research on medicinal plants is developing each day due to inborn phytochemicals, which can encourage the progress of novel drugs. Most plant-based phytochemicals have valuable effects on well-being. Among them, beetroot leaves (BL) are known for their therapeutic properties.

The management of retroperitoneal sarcoma: The experience of a single institution and a review of the literature.

Objectives: Retroperitoneal sarcomas (RPSs) are rare mesenchymal tumors. The objective of this study was to discuss the different clinical, therapeutic and prognostic aspects of RPS in our institution.

Methods: This was a retrospective study conducted at the Department of Medical Oncology in the Habib Bourguiba University Hospital in Sfax, including 19 patients who were treated for RPSs between 1999 and 2016.

Novel Active Food Packaging Films Based on Gelatin-Sodium Alginate Containing Beetroot Peel Extract.

Currently, the exploration of natural colorants from vegetal waste has gained particular attention. Furthermore, incorporation of these natural sources into biopolymers is an encouraging environmentally friendly approach to establishing active films with biological activities for food packaging. The present study developed bioactive antioxidant films based on gelatin-sodium alginate (NaAlg) incorporated with aqueous beetroot peel extract (BPE).

In-Depth Study of Essential Oil: Towards Understanding the Antibacterial Target Mechanism and Toxicological and Pharmacological Aspects.

Questions have been raised apropos the emerging problem of microbial resistance, which may pose a great hazard to the human health. Among biosafe compounds are essential oils which captured consumer draw due to their multifunctional properties compared to chemical medication drugs. Here, we examined the chemical profile and the mechanism(s) of action of the essential oil (TVEO) against a Gram-negative bacterium Typhimurium ATTCC 10028 ( Typhimurium ATTCC 10028) and two Gram-positive bacteria ATCC 6538 ( ATCC 6538) and ATCC 19117 ( ATCC 19117).

Antioxidant and Antimicrobial Activities of Aerial Part Extracts and Characterization by LC-HESI-MS of Its Acetone Extract.

The phytochemical analysis of antioxidant and antibacterial activities of aerial part extracts constitute the focus of this research. The chemical composition of an acetone extract was investigated using LC-HESI-MS, which revealed the presence of 70 compounds. The major identified components were tannin derivatives.

Essential Oil: Exploring the Antibacterial Multitarget Mechanisms, Chemcomputational Toxicity Prediction, and Safety Assessment in Zebrafish Embryos.

Nowadays, increasing interest has recently been given to the exploration of new food preservatives to avoid foodborne outbreaks or food spoilage. Likewise, new compounds that substitute the commonly used synthetic food preservatives are required to restrain the rising problem of microbial resistance. Accordingly, the present study was conducted to examine the chemical composition and the mechanism(s) of action of the essential oil (CSEO) against Typhimuriumand .

A bladder stone surrounding a foreign body: A rare case.

Intra-vesical foreign bodies can be of variable nature and etiology, their introduction can be voluntary or not. The motivations most frequently associated with the presence of foreign bodies within the bladder are of a sexual or erotic nature. Various objects have been inserted into the bladder and many patients fail to remove them themselves and are very embarrassed to seek medical advice, which is the origin of a clinical picture which is most often atypical which occurs in a patient particular terrain.

Renal cell carcinoma in children, report of a new case.

Renal cell carcinoma (RCC) is rare in children and is usually found in late children. We present a case of a 14 year-old boy who presented with right lumbar pain. CT-scan showed a tumor in the upper pole of the right kidney measuring 15 cm.

Pistachio Hull Extract as a Practical Strategy to Extend the Shelf Life of Raw Minced Beef: Chemometrics in Quality Evaluation.

The agricultural processing industry produces a notable quantity of by-products rich in bioactive compounds, which can be exploited for agri-food applications. From pistachio industrial processing, pistachio's hull is one of the major by-products. This work aimed to evaluate the potential of pistachio hull, as a potential source of natural antioxidant, to preserve the meat quality.

Isolated shwannoma of the bladder: A rare entity.

Isolated shwannoma of the urinary bladder is a very rare entity. We report a case of a shwannoma of the bladder that was diagnosed by an MRI and confirmed by histopathology after the patient underwent TURB.

A case of a giant adrenal cyst.

Giant adrenal cysts represent rare clinical entities that are usually discovered incidentally. Here, we describe a patient who presented with nonspecific upper abdominal left pain. Imaging studies revealed a huge left adrenal cyst.

RNA receptors, TLR3 and TLR7, are potentially associated with SLE clinical features.

The influence of intracellular Toll-like-receptors (TLR), recognized as nucleic acid sensors, in the immunopathogenesis of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is increasingly explored. Yet, the results of both functional and genetic studies remain conflictual. We evaluated the association between TLR3 and TLR7 genes selected variants and SLE and investigated the possible relationship with clinical and serological parameters.

Emphysematous prostatitis: A case report.

We report the case of a 48-year-old man with ischemic stroke, diabetes and chronic renal failure admitted for fever with LUTS associated with nausea and vomiting.The physical examination showed a depressible abdomen, painful prostate on digital rectal examination.A biological inflammatory syndrome with diabetic ketoacidosis.

Effects of Ephedra alata extract on the quality of minced beef meat during refrigerated storage: A chemometric approach.

The biopreservative effect of Ephedra alata aqueous extract (EAE), used at 0.156, 0.312 and 0.

A Review on Worldwide History and Story: From Fossils to Natural Products Mass Spectroscopy Characterization and Biopharmacotherapy Potential.

Growing worldwide, the genus (family Ephedraceae) had a medicinal, ecological, and economic value. The extraordinary morphological diversity suggests that was survivor of an ancient group, and its antiquity is also supported by fossil data. It has recently been suggested that appeared 8-32 million years ago, and a few megafossils document its presence in the Early Cretaceous.

Multiresponse Optimization of Pomegranate Peel Extraction by Statistical versus Artificial Intelligence: Predictive Approach for Foodborne Bacterial Pathogen Inactivation.

Pomegranate ( L.) peel is a potential source of polyphenols known for their activity against foodborne pathogen bacteria. In this study, the effects of pomegranate peel extraction time (10-60 min), agitation speed (120-180 rpm), and solvent/solid ratio (10-30) on phytochemical content and antibacterial activity were determined.