Publications by authors named "L Fekih"
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- A study assessed the efficacy and safety of a new eye drop (T2769) for dry eye patients, involving 62 participants treated for 42 days.
- The results showed a significant improvement in ocular symptoms, with a notable reduction in discomfort and a high satisfaction rate among patients.
- T2769 was well tolerated, with minimal side effects and considerable improvement in all evaluated symptoms by the end of the study.
Introduction: Anti-tumor necrosis factor α (anti-TNF α) agents are an effective treatment for a variety of inflammatory and autoimmune diseases. In ophthalmology anti-TNF α began to emerge as a possible therapy for non-infectious uveitis, paradoxically their administration may result in the onset or recurrence of inflammatory eye disease such as uveitis. We reported a case of new onset of bilateral anterior and intermediate uveitis in a patient with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) while being treated with infliximab and we performed a review of literature.
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- - Wernicke encephalopathy (WE) is a serious brain disorder caused by a lack of vitamin B1 (thiamine), with key symptoms including eye movement problems, altered mental status, and lack of coordination.
- - It is commonly seen in individuals with alcoholism or malnutrition, but its link to severe morning sickness during pregnancy (hyperemesis gravidarum) is often overlooked.
- - A case of a 24-year-old pregnant woman with hyperemesis gravidarum and vision issues led to a diagnosis of WE with optic nerve involvement, and her symptoms improved significantly following thiamine treatment, highlighting the need for prompt diagnosis and treatment.