Hopital Universitaire Hedi Chaker

Electroclinical and genetic profiling of Tunisian families with malformations of cortical development: report of novel DENND5A mutation, functional DYNC1H/DCX variants and structural correlates

Malformations of cortical development (MCD) are neurodevelopmental disorders arising from disrupted neuronal proliferation and migration during embryogenesis and represent a major cause of epilepsy and developmental impairment. Although numerous genes have been implicated, varian...

Knowledge, Practice, and Socio‐Behavioral Determinants of Physical Activity Among Tunisian Medical Students: A Cross‐Sectional Study

ABSTRACT Background and Aims Physical inactivity has become a critical public health issue worldwide, contributing to numerous chronic diseases. As future healthcare providers, medical students' understanding and practice of physical activity are essential both for their personal...

Electronic cigarette use in Tunisian adolescents: patterns, adverse effects, and associated factors: a cross-sectional study

Tobacco use remains a major public health concern, with adolescents being a vulnerable group. Electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) have become increasingly popular worldwide, including in Tunisia, yet data on their prevalence and usage patterns are scarce. Our study aimed to dete...