Laboratory findings predictive of critical illness in hospitalized COVID-19 patients in Tunisia.

Background: COVID-19 disease has spread rapidly worldwide, causing high mortality. Accessible biomarkers capable of early identification of patients at risk of severe form are needed in clinical practice. The aim of the study was to determine the biological markers that predict a critical condition.

COPD after "Tabouna" Exposure: A Distinct Phenotype in Tunisian Women?

Background: COPD due to exposure to combustible biomass is an increasingly recognized phenotype, particularly among women who use traditional ovens, known as 'Tabouna', for baking bread. This paper aims to investigate the clinical and functional characteristics of COPD in Tunisian female patients attributed to the use of 'Tabouna'.

Methods: A retrospective single-center cohort study was conducted on patients recruited from the Department of Respiratory Disease at A.