Publications by authors named "O Aitbenlaassel"

Lightning strikes are infrequent but possibly deadly incidents. Their consequences on the human body vary and are still little known. Cardiac arrest is the main cause of death.

View Article and Find Full Text PDF

Eighty-five percent of burns occur in low- and middle-income countries, but reports on the cost of burn treatment in these countries are still rare. It is important for patients, their families, the government, society and insurance companies to be aware of the costs of burn treatment. Burn care in specialized burn units requires trained doctors and staff, specialist equipment, facilities, special tissue banks and specific dressings, and is thus very expensive.

View Article and Find Full Text PDF

COVID-19 pandemic is an obstacle for all health systems, especially in African countries. This paper shows how plastic surgery teams can adapt human resources and an efficient approach to provide the best care to our patients in this troubled time.

View Article and Find Full Text PDF

Unlabelled: Depression as such causes emotional and physical disturbances that affect biological functions such as sleep, appetite, decreased libido and lack of interest in sexual function. Indeed, there is a significant incidence of sexual dysfunction in depressed patients. In addition, depression and sexual dysfunction have a significant impact on the quality of life of couples which can be improved by managing these two conditions between which there seems to be a two-way causal link.

View Article and Find Full Text PDF