Publications by authors named "M Damak"
In recent years, the environmental impacts of plastic production and consumption have become increasingly significant, particularly due to their petroleum-based origins and the substantial waste management challenges they pose. Currently, global plastic waste production has reached 413.8 million metric tons across 192 countries, contributing notably to greenhouse gas emissions.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFMultiple sclerosis (MS) can induce cardiac autonomic dysfunction identified by a decreased heart rate variability (HRV) which was linked to oxidative stress, vitamin D deficiency and sleep disturbance. Previous MS studies revealed the antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects of exogenous melatonin, as well as its benefits on sleep and vitamin D. We aimed to investigate the change in HRV, oxidative stress, systemic inflammation and sleep following melatonin supplementation in MS patients.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFStudying the effects of self-paced concurrent high-intensity interval training and resistance training (HIIT-RT) on respiratory function, cardiopulmonary fitness and fatigue perception in patients with multiple sclerosis (PwMS). Twenty-three PwMS were randomized into a 12-week training group (three times per week) (TG, n = 11) or a control group (CG, n = 12). Lung function (spirometry), aerobic capacity (graded cardiopulmonary-exercise-testing) and perceived fatigue (Fatigue Severity Scale (FSS)) were evaluated pre- and post-intervention.
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- Persons with multiple sclerosis (PwMS) often face issues like sleep disturbances, fatigue, and pain, which can affect their balance and walking, potentially increasing fall risk.
- This study investigated the long-term effects of chronic melatonin supplementation on PwMS, comparing a melatonin group with a placebo group over 12 weeks.
- Results showed improvements in dynamic postural stability, walking performance, sleep quality, fatigue perception, and neuropathic pain in the melatonin group, suggesting it could be beneficial for managing symptoms in PwMS.
Introduction: Ischemic Stroke in young adults is a real public health problem; it's a major cause of disability, alters quality of life and has a great socio-economic impact.
Aim: determine risk factors and specify the etiology of arterial ischemic stroke in young Tunisian adults.
Methods: In this 5 years retrospective study (2015-2020), we included all young adults (18-50 years) admitted for arterial ischemic stroke (AIS).