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  • Schizophrenia (SZ) may have an autoimmune aspect, as indicated by higher levels of antiphospholipid antibodies in patients compared to healthy individuals.
  • * The study analyzed serum samples from 80 drug-free SZ patients and 80 matched controls, finding significantly elevated aCL-IgM, aCL-IgA, and aβ2GPI-IgA levels in SZ patients.
  • * These findings suggest a potential autoimmune link in SZ, warranting further research into the role of these antibodies in the disease's development and their connection to antiphospholipid syndrome.
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French-Speaking Network of Pharmacogenetics (RNPGx) Recommendations for Clinical Use of Mavacamten.

Clin Pharmacol Ther

February 2025

Laboratoire de Pharmacologie et Toxicologie NeuroCardiovasculaire, UR7296, Hopitaux Universitaires de Strasbourg, Université de Strasbourg, Strasbourg, France.

Mavacamten, the first drug in the class of β-cardiac myosin modulator, is used for the treatment of patients with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. This orally administered drug demonstrates wide interpatient variability in pharmacokinetics parameters, due in part to variant CYP2C19 alleles. Individuals who are CYP2C19 poor metabolizers have increased exposure and are at increased risk of reduced cardiac hypercontractility.

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Tardive seizure after electroconvulsive therapy: Prevalence and associated factors.

Encephale

November 2024

University of Tunis El Manar, Faculty of Medicine of Tunis, Department of Psychiatry D, Razi Hospital, Manouba, Tunisia.

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  • Tardive seizures are rare, spontaneous seizures that can occur after electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), potentially leading to severe complications like status epilepticus, and the risk factors and management are not well-defined.
  • This study aimed to explore the prevalence of tardive seizures in patients undergoing ECT at Razi Hospital over seven years and to identify factors linked to this occurrence.
  • The retrospective analysis included 1,931 ECT sessions from 157 patients, revealing a 4.45% incidence of tardive seizures among patients and a prevalence rate of 0.57% for individual sessions.
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Plasma levels and diagnostic utility of VEGF, MMP-9 and TIMP-2 in the diagnosis of psoriasis forms.

Growth Factors

October 2024

Laboratory of Biochemistry, La Rabta Hospital Tunis and LR99ES11, Faculty of Medicine of Tunis, University of Tunis El Manar, Tunisia.

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  • Psoriasis is a common autoimmune skin disease, but its exact cause is still unclear; this study explores whether specific biomarkers can indicate the presence and severity of the condition.
  • The research focuses on the relationship between serum levels of VEGF, MMP-9, and TIMP-2 in 115 psoriatic patients compared to 51 controls, using ELISA methods for measurement.
  • Findings show that while VEGF has low effectiveness in distinguishing between psoriasis variants, the combination of TIMP-2 and inflammation Z-score significantly improves discriminative power, highlighting the role of inflammation and tissue damage in the disease's progression.
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Neglected knee swelling: A case report of massive synovial chondromatosis.

Int J Surg Case Rep

December 2024

University of Tunis El Manar, Faculty of Medicine of Tunis, 1007, Tunisia; Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Hospital Mongi Slim, La Marsa, Tunisia.

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  • * A case presented involved a 68-year-old man who underwent surgery to remove a large mass in his knee caused by SC, which was confirmed through histological examination.
  • * Early diagnosis and timely surgical intervention are crucial in managing SC to prevent complications, while vigilance is needed for potential malignant transformation in resistant cases.
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  • - Inflammatory fibroid polyps (IFPs) are uncommon lesions found in the stomach, making up just 0.1% of gastric polyps, and often show no symptoms.
  • - When symptoms do occur, they can include abdominal pain and gastrointestinal bleeding, particularly if the polyp becomes ulcerated.
  • - A case study is presented involving a 72-year-old woman with a 35mm IFP in the prepyloric region, which was discovered after she experienced upper gastrointestinal bleeding and epigastric pain, leading to an endoscopic resection.
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  • - The study identified the first vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus (VREfs) strain in Tunisia from an 8-year-old patient with bone marrow issues, using whole-genome sequencing (WGS) after isolating it during a hospital stay.
  • - The strain showed significant resistance levels, with minimum inhibitory concentrations of vancomycin >256 mg/L and teicoplanin at 16 mg/L, and was classified as the ST249 clone typically found in avian sources.
  • - This report highlights a novel case where an initially vancomycin-susceptible strain acquired resistance via a plasmid that carried a transposon, aided by specific genetic mechanisms related to conjugation and CRISPR interference
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  • - A case study reports a 48-year-old male smoker who developed pyopneumothorax after experiencing pneumonia caused by COVID-19, requiring oxygen support and antibiotic treatment.
  • - After initial recovery, he experienced hemoptysis, leading to a diagnosis of actinomycosis through endoscopic biopsy histopathology.
  • - The patient responded well to prolonged antibiotic therapy with amoxicillin, highlighting the need to consider pulmonary actinomycosis in patients displaying lasting respiratory symptoms post-COVID-19.
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  • - The study investigates the nutritional status of breast cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy and explores how nutrition affects the severity of chemotherapy-related digestive issues.
  • - Conducted on 107 women with an average age of 52, the study found that 41% were malnourished, 80% experienced constipation, and strong adherence to a Mediterranean diet was linked to less severe nausea and constipation.
  • - The results emphasize the importance of early nutritional intervention to enhance the tolerance and effectiveness of chemotherapy treatments in breast cancer patients.
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  • Ultramarathon running, especially 24-hour races, is becoming increasingly popular, yet there's limited knowledge about the origins of top runners and their fastest race locations.
  • A study utilizing a machine learning model analyzed over 171,000 race records and found that the majority of athletes come from the USA and Europe, with Tunisians showing the fastest average speeds.
  • The study revealed a strong connection between an athlete's country of origin and the race location, with the fastest races occurring in Israel, Romania, and other European and Asian countries; men generally ran faster than women, particularly in age groups 35-49.
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Inguinal swelling unveiling biphasic synovial sarcoma: A case report.

Int J Surg Case Rep

December 2024

University of Tunis El Manar, Faculty of Medicine of Tunis, 1007, Tunisia; Private Pathology Laboratory, Tunis, Tunisia.

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  • * A 35-year-old man was diagnosed with biphasic synovial sarcoma after imaging and biopsy confirmed a mass in his right inguinal area; he underwent successful surgery and received radiation therapy post-operation.
  • * The case emphasizes the importance of using various diagnostic tools, like MRI and CT scans, for staging the tumor and that a tailored treatment approach is crucial for managing this rare condition.
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  • Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a disabling condition affecting the brain and spinal cord, and falls pose a significant health risk for individuals with MS (PwMS).
  • A study conducted at the Military Hospital of Tunis surveyed 30 PwMS to assess the frequency and factors associated with falls, finding that 21 participants had fallen at least once.
  • Results indicated that certain clinical assessments and factors, like MS walking ability and vestibular issues, were significantly linked to the likelihood of falls, underlining the importance of using specific scales to identify individuals at risk.
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Tunis Med

November 2024

Pneumology Department, Hospital of the Internal Security Forces La Marsa, Faculty of Medicine of Tunis, University of Tunis El Manar, Tunis, Tunisia.

Introduction: Epistaxis in children is a very common reason for consultation in ENT and pediatric emergencies. Most of these epistaxis are benign, but it is their recurrence that motivates anxious parents, to consult. Allergic rhinitis is a common pathology among children in Tunisia, it seemed interesting to us to study the association between allergic rhinitis and epistaxis.

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Tunis Med

November 2024

Research Unit UR18ES01 'Obesity: aetiopathogeny, pathophysiology and treatment', Faculty of Medicine of Tunis, Tunis El Manar University, Tunis, Tunisia.

Introduction: Childhood obesity, a true international epidemic, is a multifactorial pathology including genetic and environmental factors.

Aim: Determine the prevalence and risk factors of overweight in Tunisian schoolchildren in the Bardo region, an urban department of the Tunis governorate.

Methods: Descriptive and cross-sectional study involving schoolchildren aged between 10 and 12 years old.

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  • This study explores the effectiveness of morphine versus low-dose ketamine in treating severe pain for patients in an emergency department setting.
  • A total of 120 patients were enrolled, with results showing both medications similarly reducing pain ratings, but the ketamine group had a lower average pain level at 10 minutes.
  • The findings suggest that low-dose ketamine is as effective as morphine for pain relief but may lead to more side effects.
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Tunis Med

November 2024

Department of Anaesthesia and Intensive Care, Mongi Slim Hospital. University of Tunis El Manar, Faculty of Medicine, Tunis, Tunisia.

Unlabelled: Introduction-Aim: Clinical reasoning in situations of uncertainty is a skill to be acquired from initial training. The aim of this study was to evaluate the clinical reasoning ability in a context of uncertainty of health science students using the Script Concordance Test (SCT).

Methods: This was a cross-sectional and descriptive study which included students in the third year of the National License in Anesthesia-Resuscitation, with their consent, and a panel of experts made up of ten members.

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Evaluation of learning abilities after role-playing method: Comparing outcomes of Active and Observer.

Tunis Med

November 2024

Epidemiology Department, Charles Nicolle Hospital, Faculty of Medicine of Tunis, University of Tunis El Manar, Tunis, Tunisia.

Introduction: During a role-play simulation session, despite supporting observer learning, educators disagree about whether the learning outcomes of observers are like those of active participants.

Aim: Evaluation of the degree of knowledge acquisition by these two types of learners during the same role-play session.

Methods: We carried out a quasi-experimental pre-post intervention study to identify the learning outcomes among learners serving in observer (group 1) and active (group 2) roles during a role-play simulation session.

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Tunis Med

November 2024

Occupational Medicine Department, Abderrahmane Mami Hospital, Ariana. Faculty of Medicine of Tunis, University of Tunis El Manar, Tunis, Tunisia.

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Pearl millet (PM) ( L.) contains a wide variety of bioactive compounds, such as polyphenols, mostly flavonoids and phenolic acids. In the present study, we investigated the effects of PM activity against hydrogen peroxide (HO)-induced behavior impairment and oxidative damage in rats.

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Decoding the pathological and genomic profile of epithelial ovarian cancer.

Sci Rep

November 2024

Laboratory of Predictive Oncology, Centre de Recherche en Cancérologie de Marseille, CRCM, Inserm UMR1068, CNRS UMR7258, Institut Paoli-Calmettes, Aix Marseille Université U105, Marseille, France.

Ovarian cancer (OC) is one of the most common cancers in women, with a high mortality rate. Most of published studies have been focused on Caucasian populations, with the need to explore biological features and clinical outcomes of patients from other ethnicities. We described clinical outcome (progression-free survival and overall survival) and biomarkers associated with survival in a cohort of patients with OC from Tunisia.

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  • * The Indigo-Local intervention includes workshops for stakeholders, a training program for community health workers, community engagement activities, and a media campaign, all focused on raising awareness and reducing stigma.
  • * The effectiveness of this intervention is being evaluated using a mixed-methods approach, which includes measuring stigma outcomes, assessing mental health service use, and qualitative evaluation of its impact in different LMICs such as China, Ethiopia, India, Nepal, and Tunisia.
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The current study focuses on the effect of extract on the probiotic properties of lactic acid bacteria isolated from camel milk in the region of El Oued (Algeria). Chromatographic analysis by HPLC was carried out to detect the most important compounds extracted from the plant. The total phenolic and flavonoid contents were determined using the colorimetric procedures Folin-Ciocalteu and aluminum chloride.

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This study explores the barriers encountered by participants in applying knowledge gained from a massive open online course (MOOC) on implementation research (IR), particularly among learners in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). Despite the rising demand for quality IR training, access remains limited in LMICs. The IR MOOC, created by the Special Program for Research and Training in Tropical Diseases, seeks to bridge this gap by providing free online IR training.

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Single-stage surgical management of simultaneous pulmonary and splenic hydatidosis: A rare case report.

Int J Surg Case Rep

December 2024

Department of Cardiac and Thoracic Surgery, The Military Hospital of Instruction of Tunis, Faculty of Medicine of Tunis, University of Tunis El Manar, Tunisia.

Introduction: hydatid disease, caused by Echinococcus granulosus, primarily affects the liver and lungs, with splenic involvement being exceedingly rare, occurring in only 0.5 % of cases. This case report highlights a 17-year-old male presenting with a complicated hydatid cyst in the lung, along with an incidental splenic cyst, emphasizing the importance of single-stage surgery in treating multi-organ hydatid disease.

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