Publications by authors named "S Benchekroun"

Evans syndrome (ES) is a rare syndrome characterised by the association of autoimmune idiopathic hemolytic anemia (AIHA) with immune thrombocytopenia (ITP) and, less commonly, autoimmune neutropenia (AIN). ES may be primary or secondary to some aetiology, including, exceptionally, tuberculosis. We describe a case of association between pulmonary and medullary tuberculosis and Evans syndrome with an effective response to antitubercular treatment and corticosteroids.

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To explore an alternative strategy to chemotherapy to combat oral cancer, natural products and their derivates constitute one promising approach. In the last previous study, we have demonstrated the potential anti-tumor properties of anethole; an aromatic compound abundantly present in nature that serves as a major active ingredient found in plants like anise and fennel. In the current study, we aimed to investigate how this molecule inhibits oral cancer cell proliferation and induces apoptosis.

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Introduction: The adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) in the workplace is changing the way organizations function, and profoundly affecting employees. These organizational changes raise crucial questions about the employee's future and well-being. Our study aims to explore the intersection between artificial intelligence and employee well-being through a bibliometric review and a contextual analysis.

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Introduction And Importance: Ocular involvement in lichen planus is highly uncommon, primarily affecting the eyelids, conjunctiva, and less frequently, the cornea. Peripheral ulcerative keratitis (PUK), a rare subtype form of corneal lichen planus, has been reported only once in the literature.

Case Presentation: The authors report details of a 34-year-old man with confirmed cutaneous lichen planus who developed severe PUK, a rare ocular manifestation of lichen planus.

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Article Synopsis
  • Persistent fetal vasculature (PFV) is a congenital eye disorder caused by the failure to properly absorb the hyaloid system and often appears unilaterally in three forms: anterior, posterior, and mixed.
  • A seven-year-old patient was referred for bilateral papilledema and showed excellent visual acuity, but fundus examination revealed signs of pseudopapilledema and a distinct band near the optic disc.
  • Ocular ultrasound and optical coherence tomography (OCT) confirmed a diagnosis of bilateral posterior PFV, indicating a case of papillary traction syndrome.
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