Production of an amylase from newly Bacillus strain: Optimization by response-surface methodology, characterization and application with a fungal lipase in bread making.

Using the statistical approaches, the optimization of amylase production by a newly Bacillus strain was achieved. Keeping the insignificant factor at lower levels and following the optimized condition (inoculum size 0.3; 19 h of incubation; 18 g L of starch; 4 g L of MgSO; and 15 g L NaCl) the amylase activity has reached 18.

Deep-active-learning approach towards accurate right ventricular segmentation using a two-level uncertainty estimation.

The Right Ventricle (RV) is currently recognised to be a significant and important prognostic factor for various pathologies. Its assessment is made possible using Magnetic Resonance Imaging (CMRI) short-axis slices. Yet, due to the challenging issues of this cavity, radiologists still perform its delineation manually, which is tedious, laborious, and time-consuming.

SARS-CoV-2 diagnosis using medical imaging techniques and artificial intelligence: A review.

Objective: SARS-CoV-2 is a worldwide health emergency with unrecognized clinical features. This paper aims to review the most recent medical imaging techniques used for the diagnosis of SARS-CoV-2 and their potential contributions to attenuate the pandemic. Recent researches, including artificial intelligence tools, will be described.

Chest CT-scan finding of asymptomatic COVID-19 pneumonia: a prospective 542 patients' single center study.

Since asymptomatic infections as "covert transmitter", and some patients can progress rapidly in the short term, it is essential to pay attention to the diagnosis and surveillance of asymptomatic patients with SARS-COV2 infection. CT scan has great value in screening and detecting patients with COVID-19 pneumonia, especially in the highly suspected or probable asymptomatic cases with negative RT-PCR for SARS-COV2. This study aimed to detect incidentally COVID-19 pneumonia on medical imaging for patients consulting for other reasons.

Temporal choroidal fissure cyst: a rare cause of temporal lobe epilepsy.

Only a few cases of temporal choroidal fissure cyst are reported. We describe a new case of an 8 years old girl who manifested complex partial seizure. The diagnosis was made by magnetic resonance imagining (MRI).

A Spatiotemporal exploration and 3D modeling of blood flow in healthy carotid artery bifurcation from two modalities: Ultrasound-Doppler and phase contrast MRI.

In the present study, we investigated the velocity profile over the carotid bifurcation in ten healthy volunteers by combining velocity measurements from two imaging modalities (PC-MRI and US-Doppler) and hemodynamic modeling in order to determine the optimal combination for the most realistic velocity estimation. The workflow includes data acquisition, velocity profile extraction at three sites (CCA, ECA and ICA), the arterial geometrical model reconstruction, a mesh generation and a rheological modeling. The results showed that US-Doppler measurements yielded higher velocity values as compared to PC-MRI (about 26% shift in CCA, 52% in ECA and 53% in ICA).

The role of imaging in the management of sinonasal mucoceles.

Mucoceles are slow-growing paranasal sinus cystic masses whose clinical presentation varies according to the affected sinus. Diagnosis is often radiological, based essentially on CT scan. The aim of this work was to study the radiologic characteristics of mucoceles on CT scan and MRI.

Case Report: Coronary artery stent infection with mycotic aneurysm secondary to tricuspid valve infective endocarditis.

Coronary artery stent infection with mycotic aneurysm is a rare life-threatening complication following coronary angioplasty, usually requiring surgical intervention. Reaching and confirming the diagnosis remains the most challenging aspect of this complication. We describe an unusual case of bare metal stent infection and coronary artery aneurysm in the setting of tricuspid valve infective endocarditis, resulting in ST elevation myocardial infarction, with a favorable outcome after primary angioplasty and antibiotic therapy.

Orbital varix: rare cause of blepharospasm.

Orbital varix (or varicose) is an exceptional pathology with poor clinical sign. The blepharospasm can be a revealing cause. The long-term risk is optic atrophy and blindness.

Strangulated obturator hernia: a case report with literature review.

Obturator hernia is rare. It occurs when part of the pelvic contents protrude through the obturator foramen. It is a diagnostic challenge in the emergency department since the signs and symptoms are non-specific.

Age estimation at death by the study of chest plate radiographs: establishing a Tunisian male score.

We aim to establish a Tunisian score for age estimation through the study of chest plate's radiographs of a Tunisian male sample. We have focused on the study of 128 chest plate radiographs of Tunisian male individuals. We have established a score of eight criteria.

Posttraumatic Uncal Herniation in a Conscious Patient.

The incidence of primary traumatic oculomotor nerve palsies in craniocerebral trauma is approximately 1.2% and is usually persistent and associated with loss of consciousness, other neurologic deficits, and skull base or orbital fractures. This case is a rare demonstration of complete left third nerve palsy from uncal herniation after trauma without any loss of consciousness.