Publications by authors named "M Abassi"

Background: Fasting and time-restricted eating (TRE) are popular practices that have health benefits, but may also carry a risk of harm. Little is known about the impact of TRE during pregnancy on the long-term health of offspring beyond the immediate post-natal period.

Methods: We conducted a systematic review and narrative synthesis of research on the health impact of time-restricted eating (TRE) during pregnancy and its potential long-term effects on offspring.

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Purpose: To compare patient-reported outcomes between acute ligamentous ankle injuries 1) without anterior syndesmosis involvement and 2) with anterior syndesmosis involvement (without clinical instability).

Study Design: Prospective cohort study.

Methods: Between September 2016 and December 2020 all athletes (≥18) with an acute ankle injury presenting within 7 days post-injury were screened for eligibility.

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Preserving water and soil resources ranks among the top priorities outlined in the national water strategy. Indeed, the integrated management of water resources in vulnerable territories, particularly in Morocco, requires a deep knowledge of the hydrological functioning and use of water resources in these regions. The diverse hydroclimatic and morphological features within the Ouljet Es Soltane watershed, which is a sub-basin of the extensive Oued Sebou watershed, present significant challenges in managing its water and soil resources.

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Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) protein levels exhibit high variability in HIV-associated cryptococcal meningitis; however, its clinical implications remain unclear. We analyzed data from 890 adults with HIV-associated cryptococcal meningitis randomized into two clinical trials in Uganda between 2015 and 2021. CSF protein was grouped into < 100 mg/dl (72%, n = 641) and ≥ 100 mg/dl (28%, n = 249).

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Article Synopsis
  • Mortality rates for adults with HIV-associated cryptococcal meningitis are high, between 24% and 40%, and the study explores mid-upper arm circumference (MUAC) as a modifiable risk factor for mortality.
  • In a study of 433 Ugandan adults, those with a MUAC of 22 cm or less had significantly higher mortality rates, with 62% dying by the 18-week mark, indicating a strong correlation between nutritional state and survival.
  • The findings suggest that MUAC can serve as an easy, bedside indicator to identify high-risk patients and pave the way for potential nutritional interventions to improve outcomes.
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