12,016 results match your criteria: "Maroc; Universite Abdelmalek-Essaadi[Affiliation]"

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  • Nomophobia, the fear of being without a mobile phone, is a growing psychological issue linked to increased use of technology, highlighting the need for further research.* -
  • The study focused on the Moroccan dialect version of the Nomophobia Questionnaire (NMP-Q) with 400 university students from Fez and Rabat to analyze its effectiveness.* -
  • Findings revealed a strong 20-item, four-factor model for assessing nomophobia, confirming its validity and practicality for Moroccan university students.*
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[Abdominal obstruction revealing colonic lymphoma: a case report].

Pan Afr Med J

September 2024

Service d'Hématologie et Greffe de Moelle, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Mohammed VI, Faculté de Médecine et de Pharmacie, Université Cadi Ayyad, Marrakech, Maroc.

Colonic lymphoma is a rare malignant gastrointestinal tumor that can be revealed by an exceptional and serious complication: intestinal obstruction. Treatment is based on surgery and chemotherapy. We here report a case of diffuse colonic large B-cell lymphoma revealed by occlusion and diagnosed based on the examination of surgical specimen in a 64-year-old man who was in complete remission after six courses of R-CHOP.

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[Preventing relapse of acute leukemias and myelodysplastic syndromes in post-allograft transplantation: Prophylactic and preemptive strategies (SFGM-TC)].

Bull Cancer

January 2025

CHU de Lille, institut de pharmacie, 59000 Lille, France; Université Lille, ULR 7365, GRITA - groupe de recherche sur les formes injectables et les technologies associées, 59000 Lille, France.

Disease relapse remains the first cause of mortality of hematological malignancies after allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (allo-HCT) for acute myeloid and lymphoid leukemia (AML and ALL) and for myelodysplastic syndroms (MDS). More and more patients are eligible for allo-HCT over the years and for many of them, only reduced intensity conditioning is possible, which is associated with a higher risk of relapse. Knowledge and biotechnology allow us to better identify diseases at very high risk of relapse and to measure residual disease before allo-HCT.

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Bone marrow aplasia is a rare and serious hematologic disorder. Although benign, it is a hematologic disorder whose prognosis can be poor and whose spontaneous development can be fatal. Treatment is long, difficult and costly.

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Imaging of Madura foot: Case report.

Radiol Case Rep

November 2024

Service de radiologie hôpital des spécialités, CHU Hassan II, université Sidi Mohammed Benabdellah, Fès, Maroc.

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  • The text discusses a rare chronic infection called Madura foot or mycetoma, characterized by granulomatous tissue damage that affects subcutaneous tissues and bones.
  • Early diagnosis is important and can be aided by MRI imaging, especially when the distinct "dot-in-circle" sign is present, with CT scans providing better detail than regular X-rays.
  • Identifying the specific infectious agent (either a fungus or the bacterium Actinomyces) is crucial for effective treatment, which can be complex and may lead to amputation if not diagnosed promptly.
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Management of acquired aplastic anemia (AA) in emerging countries depends on the means of prognostic stratification, treatment and logistics available. During the 13th annual harmonization workshop of the francophone Society of bone marrow transplantation and cellular therapy (SFGM-TC), a designated working group reviewed the literature in order to elaborate unified guidelines for allogeneic hematopoietic cell transplantation (Allo-HCT) in this disease. In terms of practice, the conclusions are as follows; The use of anti-tymocyte globuline (ATG) is mainly from rabbit and very little from horse.

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Pilonidal sinus disease is a frequent and recurrent pathology in young adults, with a male predominance, while malignant transformation of the pilonidal sinus is a rare complication, it occurs in 0.1% of patients, with a poor prognosis. Early surgical removal of the primary lesion remains the best treatment.

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Introduction Substance use among resident physicians is an underestimated, poorly understood, and serious problem because of its negative consequences for the health of physicians and also for the health and safety of the patients in their care. Objective To estimate the prevalence and identify factors associated with addictive behaviors among resident physicians at different university hospitals in Morocco. Method We conducted a multicenter cross-sectional descriptive and analytical study involving resident doctors from the 7 university hospital centers in Morocco.

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Virological characterization of Hepatitis B virus infection in Morocco: A ten-years study (2014 - 2023).

Diagn Microbiol Infect Dis

December 2024

Molecular Biology Laboratory, Institut Pasteur du Maroc, Casablanca, Morocco.

In alignment with Morocco's national strategy for eliminating viral hepatitis, we aimed to characterize and update the virological profile of chronic hepatitis B patients. Demographic, serological and molecular parameters of 804 HBsAg-positive patients were retrospectively analyzed. Overall, 58.

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Report of SARS-CoV-2 JN.1 variant in Morocco.

Microbiol Resour Announc

September 2024

Virology Unit, Viral Hepatitis Laboratory, Institut Pasteur du Maroc, Casablanca, Morocco.

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  • - The study identifies the JN.1 variant of SARS-CoV-2 in Morocco through genomic sequencing.
  • - Four clinical samples were analyzed, including nasopharyngeal swabs from one female and three male patients.
  • - The Illumina COVIDSeq Test was utilized for a thorough genomic analysis of the samples.
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[Intoxications with trace metal elements: A new concept of the metal profile].

Ann Biol Clin (Paris)

August 2024

Laboratoire de Pharmacologie-Toxicologie, Faculté de Médecine et de Pharmacie, Université Mohamed V de Rabat, 10001 Rabat, Maroc.

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  • * TMEs are categorized into essential elements (like iron and zinc) necessary for bodily functions and toxic elements (like mercury and lead) that are harmful and have no physiological role, with potential for illness stemming from both categories at high concentrations.
  • * Techniques like Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS) enhance detection and quantification of TMEs in biological samples, aiding in the diagnosis and management of TME intoxications through a novel approach known as the metal profile.
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NOD1 and NOD2 genetic variants: Impact on hepatocellular carcinoma susceptibility and progression in Moroccan population.

Gene

December 2024

Virology Unit, Viral Hepatitis Laboratory, Institut Pasteur du Maroc, Casablanca, Morocco. Electronic address:

Background: Nucleotide-binding oligomerization domain 1 (NOD1) and NOD2 are involved in carcinogenic processes by recognizing bacterial cell wall components and triggering inflammation. This study explored the association between genetic variations in NOD1 and NOD2 and susceptibility to hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) and its progression in a Moroccan population.

Methods: Genotyping of NOD1 rs2075820 (C>T) and NOD2 rs718226 (A>G) was performed using the TaqMan allelic discrimination assay in 467 Moroccan individuals.

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Introduction: Undifferentiated pleomorphic sarcoma (UPS) is a very rare malignant primary cardiac tumor with a poor prognosis.

Observation: A 34-year-old woman complained of dyspnea evolving in a febrile context with altered general condition: Transthoracic echocardiography (TTE) revealed a left intra-atrial mass measuring 51/26 mm in diameter. A thoracic computed tomography (CT) revealed a mass occupying the left atrium measuring 42/28/34 mm, associated with two pulmonary metastases.

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Tenebrio Molitor breeding rejects as a high source of pure chitin and chitosan: Role of the processes, influence of the life cycle stages and comparison with Hermetia illucens.

Int J Biol Macromol

October 2024

Interdisciplinary Research Laboratory in Bioresources Environment and Materials (LIRBEM), ENS, Cadi Ayyad University, Hay Hassani, Route Essaouira, Marrakech 40000, Morocco.

This work valorizes rejects from Tenebrio Molitor TM breeding through the production of chitin and chitosan. Two processes are proposed for extracting chitin from larval exuviae and adult. The first process P1 provides chitin with high contents compared to literature data but the characterization shows the presence of impurities in the exuviae chitin responsible for the shifts in the values of the physicochemical characteristics towards those presented by γ chitin.

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  • The primary cause of congenital hearing loss is mostly genetic, with the GJB2 gene being crucial across different ethnicities.
  • A study involving Sanger sequencing analyzed GJB2 in 17 deaf children from 13 families in Ivory Coast, discovering pathogenic variants in one family with two deaf children.
  • The identified variants included a known nonsense substitution and a new 7-base pair duplication, marking the first report of GJB2 involvement in congenital hearing loss within an Ivorian family.
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Clustered regularly interspaced short palindromic repeats (CRISPR) has revolutionized the field of genome editing. To circumvent the permanent modifications made by traditional CRISPR techniques and facilitate the study of both essential and nonessential genes, CRISPR interference (CRISPRi) was developed. This gene-silencing technique employs a deactivated Cas effector protein and a guide RNA to block transcription initiation or elongation.

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  • Syndromic hearing loss (SHL) is a condition involving hearing impairment and other health issues, with over 400 known syndromes, making early diagnosis crucial for managing associated risks.
  • This study analyzed the genetic causes of hearing loss in three Moroccan patients using whole exome sequencing, discovering specific mutations linked to Perrault syndrome and D-bifunctional protein deficiency.
  • The findings emphasize the power of whole exome sequencing and bioinformatics in identifying harmful genetic mutations and understanding their impacts on protein function.
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Intravenous thrombolysis is the standard treatment for acute ischemic stroke. We here report the cases of thrombolysis alert in the private sector in Morocco We conducted a prospective study of all patients with neurological deficit of sudden onset occurred within the first 12 hours admitted to the Emergency Department of the Al Badie international private clinic from January 2022 to September 2023. Epidemiological, clinical and etiological characteristics as well as data on outpatient and inpatient delays were collected.

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[Primary laryngeal lymphoma: a case report].

Pan Afr Med J

July 2024

Université Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah, Faculté de Médecine et de Pharmacie de Fès, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire HASSAN II, Fès, Service Oto-Rhino-Laryngologie et Chirurgie Cervico-Faciale, Fès, Maroc.

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  • Primary laryngeal lymphoma is a rare type of cancer, making up less than 1% of laryngeal cancers and its treatment varies based on the disease's stage and severity.
  • A case study describes a 64-year-old woman with dysphagia (difficulty swallowing) and a feeling of something stuck in her throat, which led to the discovery of a tumor diagnosed as diffuse large B-cell lymphoma after laryngoscopy and biopsies.
  • The patient underwent chemotherapy followed by radiotherapy and showed significant improvement after 2 years, highlighting the need for tailored diagnostic and treatment strategies due to the rarity and diverse symptoms of this cancer.
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[Characteristics and needs of patients requiring nephrology care: A review of the literature].

Soins

July 2024

Laboratoire d'épidémiologie et de recherche en sciences de la santé, faculté de médecine, de pharmacie et de médecine dentaire de Fès, Université Sidi Mohammed Ben Abdellah, BP 1893-Km 2.200 Route Sidi Harazem, Fès 30070, Maroc; Service de néphrologie, centre hospitalo-universitaire Hassan II, BP 1835 Atlas, Fès, avenue Hassan II, Fes 30050, Maroc.

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a public health problem. However, the management of patients with CKD is confined to the diagnosis of the disease and its conventional treatment by dialysis or renal transplantation. The aim of this article is to describe the specific characteristics of patients suffering from kidney disease and to determine their needs according to the stage of their renal disease.

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[Phytoplankton population dynamics along the Casablanca - El Jadida Atlantic coast].

Biol Aujourdhui

July 2024

E.R. Algologie, Laboratoire de Biotechnologie Végétale, Ecologie et Valorisation des Ecosystèmes, Faculté des Sciences, Université Chouaïb Doukkali, El Jadida, Maroc.

Our taxonomic study from March 2014 to November 2015 along the atlantic coast between Casablanca and El Jadida revealed that phytoplanktonic structure is mainly represented by Diatoms (Bacillariophyceae), Dinoflagellates (Dinophyceae), Silicoflagellates (Dictyophyceae) and Euglenophyceae with a clear dominance of Diatoms and Dinoflagellates. A total of 101 taxa of planktonic algae have been identified revealing a relatively diversified taxocenosis. In terms of respective diversity, the Diatoms are represented by 62 taxa (61.

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