Learning of medical English and academic curricular reform in medicine.

Background: English is indispensable in the field of science and especially in medicine: it is the predominant language of publications and medical bibliographic databases. In addition, the training of competent physicians and the foundation of a socially responsible faculty of medicine and in order to comply with the international standards stipulated by the accreditation and certification of faculties of medicine, the Faculty of Medicine of Sousse- Tunisia initiated a curriculum revision leading to the setting up of a working group to reform the "Medical English" system.

Aim: To identify the deficiencies of the academic learning of medical English following a rigorous analysis of the specificities of the teaching, to make the diagnosis of the current situation and to propose the required recommendations.

What could be the reasons of late diagnosis of breast cancer in Tunisia?

Introduction: Breast cancer is often diagnosed at a late stage in Tunisia with long delay in time to consultation and to diagnosis. The aim of the study was to identify explanatory factors to delayed diagnosis.

Methods: A case control analytical was performed from January 2013 to December 2014 in the department of Medical Oncology in FarhatHachedUniveristy Hospital.

Retroperitoneal follicular dendritic cell sarcoma in a young woman: Diagnosis and treatment challenges.

Introduction: Follicular dendritic cell sarcoma (FDCS) is an uncommon tumor that usually arises in lymph nodes, especially in the cervical, mediastinal, or axillary areas, but rarely in extranodal sites. Few cases have been reported in English literature so far. The scarcity may be partially due to under-recognition of this entity.

[Study of sexuality among Tunisian women in remission from non-metastatic breast cancer, about 100 women].

The prognosis of breast cancer has significantly improved during the last years due to progress of the treatment options. It is a public health problem because of its frequency, severity, physical and psychological consequences. Quality of life appears increasingly as fundamental criteria in the assessment of treatment outcomes.