Exploring ultrasound and electromyography for carpal tunnel syndrome diagnosis: a comprehensive comparative study and implications for occupational medicine.

Background: To assess the contribution of ultrasound in diagnosing occupational carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS), compare it with electromyography (EMG) results, and evaluate the ultrasound characteristics of CTS patients.

Methods: A nine-month cross-sectional study (January-September 2021) involved CTS patients and a control group, utilizing a structured form for data collection. EMG was performed on the patient group ('cases') and ultrasound examinations were conducted on both groups.

A High Resolution Melting Analysis (HRM) PCR assay for the detection and identification of Old World Leishmania species.

Background: Cutaneous Leishmaniases (CL), highly endemic in Africa and Mediterranean region, are caused by different Leishmania parasite species. Accurate species identification is crucial for effective diagnosis, treatment, and control of these diseases, but traditionally relies on DNA-based methods. High Resolution Melting analysis PCR (HRM PCR) provides rapid results and precise differentiation based on nucleotide variations.

Phone-based telemonitoring of arterial hypertension versus usual care: the HOROSCOPE study.

The Horoscope trial aimed to assess the efficacy of home blood pressure (BP) telemonitoring (TLM) in controlling BP reduction in hypertensive patients compared with usual care. This is a multi-center, prospective randomized, parallel-group trial comparing TLM with usual care during a period of 6 months in patients with hypertension. We included 525 patients randomly assigned in a 1-1 ratio to telemonitoring (TLM group; n = 260) or usual care (control group; n = 265).

Genetic Insights Into Epidermolysis Bullosa: Identification of Novel Variants in Tunisian Patients.

Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB) is a group of genetic skin disorders characterized by extreme skin fragility and blistering. In North African countries, including Tunisia, complex genetic and phenotypic diversity is entangled with a scarcity of scientific research on EB. This lack of knowledge presents a distinct challenge in terms of diagnostic accuracy and patient care.

Dental trauma related to orotracheal intubation: Prospective study of 43 cases.

Purpose: Orotracheal intubation is one of the most frequently used techniques in emergency procedures and especially in anesthesia and resuscitation. Teeth may be "victims" of the orotracheal intubation. Several factors may predispose to these accidents.

Impact of Implementing Electronic Nursing Records on Quality and Safety Indicators in Care.

Electronic Health Records (EHR) have been adopted to improve the quality of care. Despite the growing use of health information technology, nursing documentation remains a challenge. In Tunisia, the implementation of the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system is gaining momentum as part of national initiatives to modernize healthcare.

Destombes-Rosai-Dorfman disease: A case series of nodular and extra nodular involvement.

Introduction And Importance: Rosai-Dorfman disease (RDD) is a rare benign histiocytic proliferative disorder characterized by painless lymph node enlargement and extranodal involvement. This disease often presents diagnostic challenges due to its variable clinical manifestations and the need for histologic confirmation.

Case Series Presentation: This case series examines five patients diagnosed with Rosai-Dorfman disease who presented with a variety of clinical manifestations.

Do Tunisian children with unilateral cleft lip and palate differ from normal individuals in dental maturity? A pilot study.

Introduction: Cleft lip and palate (CLP) is the most common congenital malformation of the head and neck. Children with CLP often exhibit dental anomalies.

Aim: To evaluate the dental age (DA) of unilateral CLP in Tunisian children.

Challenges and Implications of Military Attacks on Hospitals: A Critical Analysis of International Legal Standards and the Pursuit of Accountability.

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essential oil: Phytochemical investigation, bactericidal activity, synergistic effect with colistin, molecular docking, and dynamics analysis against Gram-negative bacteria resistant to colistin.

Due to the increasing resistance prevalence to the last line of antibiotics, such as colistin, and the rising threat of multi-drug resistant bacteria, it is crucial to find alternative therapeutic options. The current study focuses on evaluating antibacterial activities alone and in combination with colistin of essential oil (TA-EO) against colistin-resistant , , and co-harboring -1 gene. GC/MS was used to determine the chemical composition of TA-EO.

Weight perception and mental health disorders among adolescents of central-eastern Tunisia: A cross-sectional study.

Background: The physical changes that accompany the onset of puberty demand a constant restructuring of the adolescent's perception of their body and may influence adolescents' mental health.

Aim: To describe weight status perception and its association with socio-demographic characteristics (SDC) and mental health disorders among adolescents in a low and middle-income country (LMIC).

Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional study in high schools in the urban area of the governorate of Sousse, Tunisia in 2018.

A rare entity in salivary gland pathology: A case report of an epidermoid cyst in the parotid gland.

Introduction And Importance: Cystic lesions of the parotid gland are uncommon, comprising approximately 5 % of all salivary gland tumours. Among these, epidermoid cysts are particularly rare. These benign developmental cysts typically manifest in the skin of the scalp, face, and neck, but are rarely observed in the parotid gland.

Evaluation of a training programme on the management of infectious and sharp healthcare waste in Tunisia.

Introduction: The management of healthcare waste is a crucial issue for public health and the environment. To minimise risks, it is essential to ensure that the management of healthcare waste is meticulously applied. Additionally, among the evaluation methods adopted by the hospital hygiene department to monitor the degree of compliance.

In vitro Antileishmanial Activity and In Silico Molecular Modeling Studies of Novel Analogs of Dermaseptins S4 and B2.

Background: Leishmaniasis is responsible for approximately 65,000 annual deaths. Various Leishmania species are the predominant cause of visceral, cutaneous, or mucocutaneous leishmaniasis, affecting millions worldwide. The lack of a vaccine, emergence of resistance, and undesirable side effects caused by antileishmanial medications have prompted researchers to look for novel therapeutic approaches to treat this disease.

Place of telemedicine in the organization of emergency care: feasibility and benefits.

Introduction: Telemedicine encompasses all medical practices that allow patients to be remotely cared for through new information and communication technologies. This study aims to assess the remote management of patients consulting emergency services and not requiring in-hospital care during both pre-pandemic and pandemic periods of COVID-19.

Methods: This was a prospective, randomized, controlled study.

Value of Lung Ultrasound Sonography B-Lines Quantification as a Marker of Heart Failure in COPD Exacerbation.

Introduction: Identifying heart failure (HF) in acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (AECOPD) can be challenging. Lung ultrasound sonography (LUS) B-lines quantification has recently gained a large place in the diagnosis of HF, but its diagnostic performance in AECOPD remains poorly studied.

Purpose: This study aimed to assess the contribution of LUS B-lines score (LUS score) in the diagnosis of HF in AECOPD patients.

Is Tunisia ready for precision medicine? Challenges of medical genomics within a LMIC healthcare system.

As one of the key tools on the precision medicine workbench, high-throughput genetic testing has enormous promise for improving healthcare outcomes. Tunisia has made tremendous progress in acquiring and implementing the technology in the clinical context. However, current utilization does not ensure the whole range of benefits that high-throughput genomic testing provides which impedes the country's ability to move forward into the new era of precision medicine.