Every year, nursing has been increasingly sought after by men who are interested in the practice of care. Professionals in this team are exposed to countless harmful agents during their work, whether due to the suffering they face on a daily basis, or due...

Epistaxis is one of the most frequent ENT (ear, nose and throat) emergencies. It is usually trivial, but can be serious and life-threatening. Severity may be due to abundance or repetition. Several factors can influence the severity of epistaxis, including the patient's condition, the...

Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome (OSAS) is defined as the interruption of airflow for more than 10 seconds in individuals who have five or more episodes every hour of sleep during the night. It is the most serious occurrence of upper airway obstructive disorders which,...

Hirschsprung's disease (HD) is a rare congenital disorder defined by the absence of ganglion cells (GCs) in a segment of the digestive tract. Its diagnosis in Tunisia relies solely on histopathological study with hemathein-eosin. Currently, several studies are being carried out on biomarkers of...

Breastfeeding rates are declining due to a lack of knowledge, awareness, support from mothers and a lack of self-confidence. The objectives of our work were to assess breastfeeding women's levels of knowledge and self-efficacy, and to determine the factors associated with these, with a...

Diabetic dry eye has a very variable prevalence and its pathophysiology involves hyperglycaemia causing metabolic, neuropathic and vascular lesions. Conventional treatment with lubricants is often not enough in moderate to severe cases, which can lead to complications such as keratopathy, corneal opacities, eye perforations...

The assessment of quality of life using questionnaires and scales has been used frequently in the healthcare sector to inform patient progress and decide on the most appropriate treatment. Most of these quality of life and orthopaedic assessment tools were created in English. In...

This book presents doctoral research into semen donation in Brazil. It investigated the factors that motivate men to donate gametes anonymously and free of charge to a semen bank, with the aim of procreating infertile people who are undergoing assisted reproduction treatments. The material...

The hospitalization of frail elderly people represents a growing challenge due to population aging and the increase in comorbidities associated with this age group. Elderly people in conditions of frailty, characterized by loss of physiological reserves and greater vulnerability to stressors, present high risks...

The community health nurses are among the first responders for food safety issue among nursing students. community health nurse's role involves assessment and screening, collaborative planning for appropriate educational plans, referral to mental health providers, and education. Given that youth spend a large amount...

The creation of a daily nutritional plan that takes all factors into account will allow you to feel good about yourself, and a constant modification of your diet will find an excellent modification in the health of your kidneys. Blood tests should be taken...

Reducing maternal mortality is one of the health indicators whose main element is quality labour and birth care. The International Confederation of Midwives advocates the skills and competences needed to provide quality care throughout the pregnancy-puerperium cycle. The aim of this study was to...

Fine-needle aspiration biopsy (FNAB) is a rapid, low-cost diagnostic method with low morbidity and risks, which enables early diagnosis of breast cancer - the most common malignant neoplasm in women and the leading cause of cancer death in Brazil. This book is the result...

Acute renal failure in intensive care is an independent factor in morbidity and mortality. The prevalence of AKI in patients with hemodynamic instability in the ICU setting can be as high as 50%. The definition is based on the 2012 KDIGO criteria, which combine...

Triple-negative breast cancer represents a particular group of breast carcinomas defined immunohistochemically by the absence of hormone receptor expression and the absence of HER2 receptor overexpression. This group of tumors, which have the most unfavorable prognosis, does not currently benefit from any targeted treatment,...

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) represents a major challenge in terms of patient care, healthcare costs and quality of life. Like any chronic disease, it requires good patient adherence to the necessary care. The aim of this study was to assess the views of...

This book analyses and proposes occupational risks for mobile prehospital care (APH) professionals, with an emphasis on biosafety and biological risk. It identifies risk factors such as exposure to potentially contaminated biological material, stress situations and accidents. A survey was carried out with the...

Diabetic nephropathy is one of the most serious microvascular complications of diabetes, and has become the leading cause of CKD. Its pathophysiological mechanism is complex and intricate. The stereotypical history of diabetic nephropathy passes through various stages that are accompanied by histological lesions that...

The etiological investigation of spontaneous pneumothorax (SP) is not standardized, and the role of chest CT in this indication remains controversial. The aim of our study was to determine the etiological profile of SP and to identify the role of chest CT in determining...

This book introduces the foundations and practices of assessment in education, covering its aims, types (diagnostic, formative, summative, etc.), and its importance for student development. It details the design of assessment systems, tools (tests, projects, peer assessments), and methods for evaluating skills and knowledge....

In recent years there has been a significant increase in the number of diseases of the nose and paranasal sinuses (NNPS). According to the observations of S.Z. Piskunov and G.Z. Piskunov (2005), the number of sinusitis cases per 1000 people increased from 4.6 to...

The trigeminal nerve gives rise to three branches: ophthalmic (V1), maxillary (V2) and mandibular (V3). Trigeminal neuralgia (TN) causes pain when chewing and manipulating gums, and the dentist rather than the neurologist or neurosurgeon. Topographically it affects branches V1 4%, V2 23%, V3 15%,...

In the book the author considers methods of complex treatment of purulent necrotic complications of the lower extremities against the background of diabetes mellitus. The results of complex treatment with the inclusion of autotransfusion ultraviolet irradiated blood, ultrasonic cavitation of wounds and local use...

Extradural haematomas of the posterior cerebral fossa are rare and tend to result from direct trauma to the occipital region. The aim of our study was to describe the management of this lesion.Our retrospective study included 25 cases hospitalised in the neurosurgery department of...

Recurrent nephroblastoma tumors have a poor prognosis. They pose the problem of their etiology. In a retrospective study of 14 cases of local recurrence of nephroblastoma, we investigated factors predictive of recurrence and assessed the prognosis. The mean age of patients at the time...

Heart failure is a serious disease with high mortality. The objective of this study was to identify prognostic factors in heart failure. Method: this was a case-control study carried out over a period of 24 months (from January 2017 to December 2018). Cases are...

The monograph is devoted to the problem of using a median incision along the Wessling line for simultaneous simultaneous simultaneous performance of simultaneous surgical intervention on the organs of both halves of the scrotum (testicular appendage cyst, testicular hydrocele, testicular cyst and hydrocele, operations...

The textbook outlines all sections of modern genetics necessary for understanding human genetics and the development of hereditary diseases in children. The methodological role of genetics in modern biology is shown. The first chapters are devoted to the fundamental provisions of general genetics ....

This book discusses the benefits of complying with the national vaccination schedule in children under five years of age; where it is one of the priorities for the health sector in Mexico; taking into account the high morbidity and mortality rate due to immunopreventable...

Introduction: Le lithium est un traitement utilisé pour les troubles affectifs bipolaires et la dépression. Il est de loin le meilleur traitement pour ce trouble particulier; cependant, il reste un médicament qui est, comparé à la plupart des médicaments psychotropes, plus difficile à manipuler,...

The aim of this work is to study medical responsibility in the face of the influence of medical representatives in medical prescribing in hospitals.Method: This was a cross-sectional, descriptive and prospective study carried out in the public hospitals of Ouagadougou from January 08 to...

Occupational asthma (OA) has become the most common work-related respiratory disease.We carried out a retrospective descriptive study to investigate the prevalence of OA in southern Tunisia from 2002 to 2009, to support its diagnostic strategy, to describe the epidemiological features of affected subjects, and...

: The 2019 coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19) caused by Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome-Coronavirus 2 was responsible for high morbidity and mortality. Several prognostic factors have been identified, but the impact of smoking on this condition remains a matter of controversy.Our study concerned patients who were...

Necrotizing otitis externa is a serious and potentially fatal infection if not treated promptly and effectively. This book explores the latest advances in the diagnosis and treatment of necrotizing otitis externa, offering healthcare professionals effective strategies to improve quality of care. The book concludes...

The mission of emergency medical services is to respond to unscheduled emergencies of varying severity, using resources that are limited in comparison with the diagnostic and therapeutic arsenal available within hospitals. The role of the medical dispatcher, sometimes faced with life-threatening emergencies, is crucial...

According to the World Health Organization, trachomatous trichiasis (TT) is the leading preventable cause of infectious blindness worldwide. It is the final stage in the evolution of trachoma before blindness. Badly operated, trichiasis can recur and continue its evolution towards irreversible blindness, increasing the...

Introduction: The implementation of telemedicine in Tunisia has met with little success, and very few studies have focused on the subject.Our study aims to assess the knowledge, attitudes and practice of Tunisian doctors towards telemedicine.Methods: This was a descriptive cross-sectional online study of knowledge,...

Smoking is a major public health issue worldwide. The main objective of our work was to estimate the extent of smoking (hookah and cigarettes) among university students in Tunisia. This was a descriptive online cross-sectional survey of students at Tunis El Manar University in...

Introduction: Healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) are a major public health concern worldwide, and our aim was to provide an update on HAIs and to develop an example of a protocol for an incidence survey and an approach to extra costs in hospitals. Methods: A bibliographical...

Hyponatremia is a hydroelectrolyte alteration defined as a serum sodium concentration lower than 135 mEq/L, being the most frequent electrolyte imbalance in clinical practice in patients with cirrhosis. Objective: To estimate the prevalence of hyponatremia degrees in patients with liver cirrhosis admitted to the...

Introduction: Ganglionic forms of tuberculosis often escape diagnosis by conventional tests. Our aim was to evaluate the performance of the tuberculin skin test in the diagnosis of active tuberculosis in Tunisia, using ROC curve methodology. Methodology: This was a multicenter case-control study that was...

This paper was inspired by the concerns of physicians and lawyers themselves, the other party investigated by us, since we are convinced that knowledge is the best weapon for the prevention of lawsuits against the medical corps and health teams. The spirit is obviously...

Chronic Kidney Disease is a frequent complication of Diabetes Mellitus. Its early diagnosis decreases disease progression, improves quality of life and increases life expectancy.Objective: To determine the efficacy of an educational program to prevent CKD in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus.Conclusions: The educational...

The collection of practical works is compiled in accordance with the working program for the discipline "Information technologies in medicine" for specialty: 60910200 - "Medical Business", 60910300 -Pediatric Business", 60910400 - "Medical and Preventive Business" Practical works occupy a central place in the study...

Mastering the interpretation of routine haematological and biochemical tests is an asset for every medical student in our environment.Indeed, with the advent of automated systems in our healthcare facilities, it is now possible to carry out most of these tests automatically.Despite this, the role...

Cerebrovascular disease, cerebrovascular accident or stroke, is a complex age-related disease with high mortality and long-term disability. In Cuba, it is the third leading cause of death. From January to December 2023, a quasi-experimental intervention study was conducted to assess the impact of an...

Introduction: Non-severe traumatic brain injury (TBI) is defined by a Glasgow score of 9 or higher, and is a frequent pathology in the neurosurgical setting. Objectives: The aim of this study is to describe the epidemio-clinical and prognostic aspects, the therapeutic modalities and the...

Aging is a universal phenomenon that involves changes in the organism including the oral cavity of the elderly. In order to characterize older adults with oral mucosal lesions associated with the use of removable prostheses, an observational, descriptive, cross-sectional study was carried out. Predominantly...

Introduction: Cervicalgia is a professional and sporting handicap for military personnel, particularly athletes, and a real public health problem. Methods: We conducted a descriptive cross-sectional study of 35 military athletes.Results: The mean age of the athletes was 34.2 7.7 years. The mean duration of...

Affective-respiratory paroxysm (ARP) in children is a non-epileptic paroxysmal disorder manifested by involuntary breath-holding, short-term loss of consciousness, and impaired motor activity caused by emotional or physical stimuli. The relevance of the problem is due to the high frequency of misdiagnosis of ARP as...