Publications by authors named "Meriam Hafsia"
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- Pulmonary embolism (PE) is a serious condition linked to blood clots, and its occurrence varies between countries, indicating a connection to environmental factors.
- In a study conducted in Sousse, Tunisia, researchers analyzed data from 142 patients with idiopathic PE over seven years, focusing on climate and air pollution.
- Results showed that PE risk decreased by 41.9% in summer, while colder temperatures and higher PM pollution levels significantly increased PE risk, suggesting that environmental factors play a crucial role in PE occurrence.
Background: Chronic pain (CP) is a real public health concern. It is a common cause of poor quality of life and workplace absenteeism. It is well studied in many medical and surgical fields.
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- The study investigates the relationship between stress levels and the severity of hand eczema (HE) in patients, highlighting inconsistencies in existing literature that call for further exploration.
- Data were collected from 109 patients at a hospital, using specific tools like the Osnabrück Hand Eczema Severity Index and the Perceived Stress Scale-10 for evaluation.
- Results showed a significant correlation between high stress levels and severe HE, with 69.7% of participants experiencing severe cases; leisure activities appeared to mitigate severity, suggesting lifestyle factors can influence HE outcomes.