University of Monastir

The pharmacogenetic of cyclosporine in Tunisian renal transplantation

Introduction Our study is the first study, in Tunisia, to investigate the effect of SNPs in CYP3A5, CYP3A4, ABCB1, and POR genes on the response to cyclosporine (CsA).Methods In a retrospective study, a total of 78 renal transplant patients receiving CsA and mycophenolate mofetil...

The Impact of Educational Interventions on Clinical Documentation Using Pretest–Posttest CRABEL Scores: A Single Group Quasi-Experimental Study among Dental Interns

Abstract Clinical documentation is essential for patient safety, legal protection, and continuity of care. Nevertheless, record-keeping skills are usually overlooked by most undergraduate dental programs. This study investigated the outcomes of a structured educational interventi...

Integrative taxonomy reveals multiple Mediterranean invasions by Indo-Pacific Dorvillea (Annelida, Dorvilleidae)

Abstract Biological invasions are a major driver of global biodiversity loss, with the Mediterranean Sea among the most heavily invaded marine regions. However, identification and monitoring of Non-Indigenous Species (NIS) are hindered by taxonomic uncertainty and cryptic diversi...

Theoretical Analysis of Androstenone Adsorption on Chimpanzee and Gorilla Olfactory Receptors (G‐Protein): Statistical Physics Modeling, Molecular Docking Simulation, and Thermodynamic Investigation

ABSTRACT An advanced theory based on statistical physics was applied to microscopically investigate androstenone adsorption and its relationship with olfactory perception in chimpanzees and gorillas. For this purpose, dose–response curves of androstenone on olfactory receptors of...

Anxiety and depression among home-quarantined COVID-19 patients: findings from a North African population

The psychological impact of COVID-19 has been widely reported. Although quarantine limited viral spread, it was associated with increased mental health problems. The aim of our study was to estimate the prevalence of anxiety and depression during the COVID-19 quarantine in Monast...

Influence of atomic vacancies on the electronic and mechanical properties of two-dimensional <mml:math xmlns:mml="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML"> <mml:msub> <mml:mi>AsBiSe</mml:mi> <mml:mn>3</mml:mn> </mml:msub> </mml:math> monolayers

Using first-principles calculations and ab initio molecular dynamics, we investigate the formation of atomic vacancies in the monolayer ${\mathrm{AsBiSe}}_{3}$ and its consecutive effect on electronic and mechanical properties. The calculated formation energies reveal that Se vac...

One in seven has severe pain: a point-prevalence study of hospitalised patients across Africa

ABSTRACT: Acute pain in hospitalised patients is common, yet African data are scarce. We conducted a prospective point-prevalence study of hospitalised adult patients across Africa to determine acute pain prevalence and severity and investigate associations of pain with critical...

Case Report: Giant Malignant Phyllodes Tumor of the Breast: Immediate Reconstruction with a Pedicled Latissimus Dorsi Myocutaneous Flap Following Total Mastectomy—A Case Report and Review of Reconstructive Considerations

<ns5:p>Phyllodes tumor of the breast is a rare fibroepithelial tumor, constituting less than 1% of all breast neoplasms. These tumors are characterized by rapid stromal growth and can reach significant sizes, particularly in malignant cases, necessitating aggressive surgical mana...

Raw Clay-AssistedFenton Removal of Dark Blue ReactiveDye: Experimental Assessment Supported by DFT Insights

Abstract This study examines the removal of the azo dye dark blue (DB) using natural raw clay as an iron-bearing material in a clay-based Fenton system. Characterization of the natural mineral via XRD, FTIR, and SEM/EDX confirmed a quartz-rich structure containing native iron. Th...

Microbiota Dynamics and Listeria monocytogenes Inhibition in Vacuum-Packed Brown Bear Meat Treated with β-Cyclodextrin-Encapsulated Essential Oil

Abstract This study evaluated the microbiological quality and microbiota dynamics of brown bear ( Ursus arctos ) meat treated with β-cyclodextrin inclusion complexes of Origanum vulgare essential oil (OVEO/β-CD) and Illicium verum essential oil (IVEO/β-CD) during 21 days of refri...