Publications by authors named "H Kwas"
Introduction: Information on the use of tobacco and other illicit substances by young people is an essential element for the implementation of appropriate preventive measures.
Aim: To estimate the prevalence of smoking, alcohol and drug use among high school students in the city of Gabes.
Methods: Cross-sectional survey carried out in 2022 in 5 schools in the city of Gabes, southern Tunisia, by a self-administered questionnaire.
Clustered regularly interspaced short palindromic repeats (CRISPR)-Cas systems have gained attention for their revolutionary potential in tuberculosis (TB) management, providing a novel approach to both diagnostics and treatment. This technology, renowned for its ability to accurately target and modify genetic material, offers a promising solution to the limitations of current TB diagnostic methods, which often rely on time-consuming culture techniques or polymerase chain reaction (PCR)-based assays. One of the key advantages of CRISPR-Cas systems is their high specificity and sensitivity, making them well-suited for detecting , even in low-bacterial-load samples.
View Article and Find Full Text PDF[Miliary or disseminated tuberculosis : epidemiology, diagnosis and management].
Rev Med Liege
November 2024
Article Synopsis
- - Military tuberculosis (MT) is a severe and potentially life-threatening form of tuberculosis characterized by widespread infection throughout the body caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis entering the bloodstream or lymphatics.
- - Diagnosing MT is challenging because it often presents with vague symptoms and physical examination findings that can confuse even experienced doctors, while bacteriological evidence is frequently absent.
- - The prognosis for MT depends heavily on how early the disease is diagnosed and treated, emphasizing the importance of prompt medical intervention, especially in vulnerable populations like children, young adults, and those with HIV.
Background Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is a significant risk factor for cardiovascular diseases (CVD). The triglyceride-glucose index (TyGi) is a novel biomarker for insulin resistance, strongly linked to CVD. Elevated serum uric acid levels and the uric acid to high-density lipoprotein cholesterol ratio (UHR) are emerging as markers of metabolic syndrome and cardiovascular risk in T2DM.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground Acute community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) is considered the leading cause of infectious death worldwide. Air pollution and prolonged exposure to airborne contaminants have been implicated in various respiratory conditions, including asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). However, the specific impact of air pollution on pneumonia, particularly CAP, remains underexplored.
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