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  1. Article ; Online: Oculo-digital sign.

    Rym, Maamouri / Abir, Boussetta / Meriem, Ouederni / Monia, Cheour

    Journal of paediatrics and child health

    2023  Volume 59, Issue 10, Page(s) 1169–1170

    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-08-03
    Publishing country Australia
    Document type Case Reports
    ZDB-ID 1024476-1
    ISSN 1440-1754 ; 1034-4810
    ISSN (online) 1440-1754
    ISSN 1034-4810
    DOI 10.1111/jpc.16474
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  2. Article ; Online: Attitudes of ophthalmologists towards pharmaceutical promotion.

    Maamouri, Rym / Abid, Asma / Houman, Yasmine / Ouederni, Meriem / Cheour, Monia

    La Tunisie medicale

    2024  Volume 101, Issue 8-9, Page(s) 670–673

    Abstract: Introduction: The interaction between physicians and pharmaceutical industry highlighted many issues lately concerning their influence on physician's attitude and their prescribing behavior.: Aim: To evaluate the attitudes of Tunisian ophthalmologist ...

    Abstract Introduction: The interaction between physicians and pharmaceutical industry highlighted many issues lately concerning their influence on physician's attitude and their prescribing behavior.
    Aim: To evaluate the attitudes of Tunisian ophthalmologist towards pharmaceutical promotion.
    Methods: Data was collected through an auto-administered anonymous questionnaire elaborated in French that was distributed to 160 ophthalmologists (residents and specialists) working in hospitals or private practices in four Tunisian governorates (Tunis, Sousse, Monastir and Sfax).
    Results: One hundred and two valid responses were received. Twenty-nine respondents (28.43%) estimated the number of visits by pharmaceutical representatives (PR) at 11 to 20 times during the last year. Most physicians considered guides (94%), drug samples (88%), articles (86%), stationery (81%), sponsorship of overseas conferences (72%) and international trips to symposia organized by pharmaceutical industries (58%), as appropriate gifts. Over 80% of doctors agreed that promotional activities by drug companies were appropriate. Accepting sponsorship from a pharmaceutical company for a partner to attend a meeting was considered inappropriate by 79% of ophthalmologists. Eighty-eight percent of the respondents agreed that receiving gifts will increase their prescription of the company's drug. However, they perceived themselves to be less influenced than their colleagues (p=0.011). Eighty-six percent of ophthalmologists reported training about how to interact with PR to be insufficient.
    Conclusions: Despite the role of PR in supporting research, ethical issues may arise through their interactions with healthcare professionals. Training about pharmaceutical promotion and appropriate ways to deal with it are lacking in Tunisian medical schools' curricula, leaving future doctors unprepared to deal with pharmaceutical influences.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Ophthalmologists ; Physicians ; Curriculum ; Health Personnel ; Pharmaceutical Preparations
    Chemical Substances Pharmaceutical Preparations
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-03-06
    Publishing country Tunisia
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 128627-4
    ISSN 2724-7031 ; 0041-4131
    ISSN (online) 2724-7031
    ISSN 0041-4131
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  3. Article ; Online: Surgical management of lifebuoy cataract.

    Maamouri, Rym / Ouederni, Meriem / Gharbi, Zeineb / Cheour, Monia

    Indian journal of ophthalmology

    2023  Volume 71, Issue 6, Page(s) 2575–2577

    Abstract: Lifebuoy cataract is a rare form of congenital cataract with anatomical characteristics. Herein, we present a case of an otherwise healthy 42-year-old female with a long-standing history of blurred vision. Examination showed the presence of esotropia and ...

    Abstract Lifebuoy cataract is a rare form of congenital cataract with anatomical characteristics. Herein, we present a case of an otherwise healthy 42-year-old female with a long-standing history of blurred vision. Examination showed the presence of esotropia and bilateral horizontal nystagmus. Visual acuity was limited to light perception in both eyes. Slit-lamp examination showed a calcified lens capsule with the absence of lens material in the right eye and the presence of an annular cataract in the left eye, corresponding to a unilateral lifebuoy cataract. She underwent cataract surgery with intraocular lens implantation. We report the clinical findings, anterior segment optical coherence tomography (AS-OCT), and surgical management tips. We noticed that during surgery, both anterior capsulorhexis and central membrane removal were the most challenging steps due to the absence of central nucleus and the strong adherence of central membrane to the anterior hyaloid.
    MeSH term(s) Female ; Humans ; Adult ; Lens Implantation, Intraocular/methods ; Cataract Extraction ; Cataract/complications ; Cataract/diagnosis ; Cataract/congenital ; Capsulorhexis ; Lens Capsule, Crystalline/surgery
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-06-15
    Publishing country India
    Document type Case Reports ; Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 187392-1
    ISSN 1998-3689 ; 0301-4738
    ISSN (online) 1998-3689
    ISSN 0301-4738
    DOI 10.4103/IJO.IJO_284_23
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  4. Article: Posterior Microphthalmos Pigmentary Retinopathy Syndrome with Angle-Closure Glaucoma: A Case Report.

    Sassi, Hela / Ammar, Khaled / Ouederni, Meriem / Cheour, Monia

    Journal of current ophthalmology

    2023  Volume 34, Issue 4, Page(s) 474–477

    Abstract: Purpose: To describe a particular form of posterior microphthalmos pigmentary retinopathy syndrome (PMPRS) with an atypical clinical presentation of pigment retinal dystrophy and an association to an inconstant complication which is angle-closure ... ...

    Abstract Purpose: To describe a particular form of posterior microphthalmos pigmentary retinopathy syndrome (PMPRS) with an atypical clinical presentation of pigment retinal dystrophy and an association to an inconstant complication which is angle-closure glaucoma (ACG).
    Methods: A 40-year-old male patient with ACG on maximal topical treatment was referred to our department for uncontrolled intraocular pressure. Best-corrected visual acuity was 2/10 in the right eye and light perception in the left eye. Intraocular pressure was 36 mmHg bilaterally. He had 360° peripheral anterior synechiae on gonioscopy. Fundus examination revealed total cupping with pale retinal lesions in both eyes and a few pigment deposits in the midperiphery of the right eye. Multimodal imaging was done.
    Results: Fundus autofluorescence revealed patchy areas of hypoautofluorescence. Optical coherence tomography (OCT) showed bilateral foveoschisis and macular folds. Anterior segment OCT showed a circumferential iridocorneal angle closure. Axial length measured with ultrasound biomicroscopy was 18.4 mm in the right eye and 18.1 in the left eye. Electroretinogram revealed attenuated scotopic responses. The patient was diagnosed with nanophthalmos-retinitis pigmentosa (RP)-foveoschisis syndrome complicated with ACG. A combined surgery with phacoemulsification - anterior vitrectomy - intraocular lens implantation and trabeculectomy was performed in both eyes with a satisfactory outcome.
    Conclusions: In its typical forms, PMPR syndrome is an association of nanophthalmos - RP - foveoschisis and optic nerve head (ONH) drusen. Incomplete phenotypes may lack ONH drusen or foveoschisis. Patients with PMPRS have to be screened for iridocorneal angle synechia and ACG.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-04-29
    Publishing country India
    Document type Case Reports
    ISSN 2452-2325
    ISSN 2452-2325
    DOI 10.4103/joco.joco_145_22
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  5. Article ; Online: A membranous nephropathy in a 5 year-old boy: and if that's not all? A nephrology quiz.

    Boussetta, Abir / Jellouli, Manel / Hajji, Meriem / Rekaya, Samia / Ouederni, Monia / Abderrahim, Ezzeddine / Gargah, Tahar

    Journal of nephrology

    2023  

    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-12-06
    Publishing country Italy
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 1093991-x
    ISSN 1724-6059 ; 1120-3625 ; 1121-8428
    ISSN (online) 1724-6059
    ISSN 1120-3625 ; 1121-8428
    DOI 10.1007/s40620-023-01821-7
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  6. Article ; Online: Multinodular scleritis in a patient with rheumatoid arthritis.

    Ouederni, Meriem / Sassi, Hela / Cheour, Monia

    Clinical rheumatology

    2021  Volume 40, Issue 10, Page(s) 4359–4360

    MeSH term(s) Arthritis, Rheumatoid/complications ; Humans ; Scleritis/complications
    Language English
    Publishing date 2021-04-16
    Publishing country Germany
    Document type Editorial
    ZDB-ID 604755-5
    ISSN 1434-9949 ; 0770-3198
    ISSN (online) 1434-9949
    ISSN 0770-3198
    DOI 10.1007/s10067-021-05736-1
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  7. Article ; Online: Swept Source OCT in monitoring uveal effusion after trabeculectomy in a nanophtalmic eye.

    Ouederni, Meriem / Nefaa, Fehmy / Maamouri, Rym / Cheour, Monia

    La Tunisie medicale

    2022  Volume 99, Issue 10, Page(s) 961–963

    Abstract: Uveal effusion syndrome describes serous detachments of the choroid and ciliary body with exudative retinal detachment. It is a complication following glaucoma filtering surgeries such as trabeculectomy especially in nanophthalmic eyes. We report a rare ... ...

    Abstract Uveal effusion syndrome describes serous detachments of the choroid and ciliary body with exudative retinal detachment. It is a complication following glaucoma filtering surgeries such as trabeculectomy especially in nanophthalmic eyes. We report a rare case of a 42-year-old-woman, with nanophtalmos, who developed posterior serous retinal detachment and uveal effusions after trabeculectomy for chronic angle closure glaucoma. The patient was put on oral steroids with good clinical outcome. Anterior Segment OCT allowed monitoring of iridocorneal angle and anterior chamber depth, Swept Source OCT was useful for monitoring retinal reattachment and choroidal thickness.
    MeSH term(s) Adult ; Female ; Glaucoma/diagnosis ; Glaucoma/surgery ; Humans ; Retinal Detachment/diagnosis ; Retinal Detachment/etiology ; Retinal Detachment/surgery ; Trabeculectomy/adverse effects
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-03-15
    Publishing country Tunisia
    Document type Case Reports ; Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 128627-4
    ISSN 2724-7031 ; 0041-4131
    ISSN (online) 2724-7031
    ISSN 0041-4131
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  8. Article ; Online: Clinical features and predictors of osteoarticular manifestations in common variable immunodeficiency.

    Ben Khaled, Monia / Merdassi, Amani / Rekaya, Samia / Fraj, Ilhem Ben / Lamouchi, Takwa / Zaiter, Ikram / Kouki, Ridha / Bejaoui, Mohamed / Mellouli, Fethi / Ouederni, Monia

    Clinical rheumatology

    2023  Volume 42, Issue 11, Page(s) 3123–3129

    Abstract: Introduction: This study aimed to assess osteoarticular manifestations in patients with common variable immunodeficiency (CIVD) and to identify the predictive factors.: Methods: This was a retrospective and prognostic study conducted in the ... ...

    Abstract Introduction: This study aimed to assess osteoarticular manifestations in patients with common variable immunodeficiency (CIVD) and to identify the predictive factors.
    Methods: This was a retrospective and prognostic study conducted in the pediatrics: immuno-hematology and stem cell transplantation department, including patients who fit the definition of CVID. A Cox model analysis was used to identify predictive factors.
    Results: A total of 36 patients were enrolled. Osteoarticular involvement was noted in 15 patients (42%) with a cumulative incidence of 90% after a median follow-up of 25 years. Non-infectious manifestations were reported in 14 patients (39%). The cumulative risk of inflammatory or autoimmune osteoarticular etiology was 74%. Well-characterized rheumatic diseases were retained in six patients and unlabeled autoimmune or inflammatory mechanism in five cases. Bone mineral density revealed osteoporosis in six cases leading to a cumulative risk of degenerative complications of 72%. The cumulative incidence of infectious complications was 17%. In multivariate analysis, predictors of osteoarticular complications were low body weight (HR = 8.67, CI: 1.496-50.278, p = 0.01) and hepatomegaly at diagnosis (HR = 6.2, CI: 1.537-25.075, p = 0.01). Reduced CD4 cells rate < 600 cells/mm
    Conclusions: Osteoarticular manifestations have emerged as a real health problem for CVID patients. Risk increases with low body weight, hepatomegaly, chronic diarrhea, iron deficiency, and CD4 cells rate under 600 cell/mm
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Child ; Common Variable Immunodeficiency/complications ; Common Variable Immunodeficiency/diagnosis ; Common Variable Immunodeficiency/epidemiology ; Retrospective Studies ; Hepatomegaly ; Diarrhea ; Iron Deficiencies ; Body Weight ; Autoimmunity
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-07-28
    Publishing country Germany
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 604755-5
    ISSN 1434-9949 ; 0770-3198
    ISSN (online) 1434-9949
    ISSN 0770-3198
    DOI 10.1007/s10067-023-06722-5
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  9. Article: Quantitative Analysis of Microvascular Network with Optical Coherence Tomography Angiography and its Correlation with Visual Acuity in Retinal Vein Occlusion.

    Ouederni, Meriem / Khalifa, Mohamed Ben Hadj / Sassi, Hela / Nefaa, Fehmy / Ayed, Oumaima / Cheour, Monia

    Journal of current ophthalmology

    2022  Volume 33, Issue 4, Page(s) 453–460

    Abstract: Purpose: To analyze the macular microvascular network and the correlations between visual acuity and quantitative parameters using optical coherence tomography angiography (OCTA) in eyes with retinal vein occlusion (RVO).: Methods: We conducted a ... ...

    Abstract Purpose: To analyze the macular microvascular network and the correlations between visual acuity and quantitative parameters using optical coherence tomography angiography (OCTA) in eyes with retinal vein occlusion (RVO).
    Methods: We conducted a prospective cross-sectional study including patients with unilateral RVO. We performed 4.5 mm × 4.5 mm macular OCTA angiograms for assessment of quantitative parameters in both superficial and deep capillary plexuses (SCP, DCP). Area of foveal avascular zone (FAZ), vascular density (VD), skeleton density (SD), fractal dimension (FD), vessel diameter index (VDI), and lacunarity (LAC) were analyzed.
    Results: Seventy eyes of 35 patients were enrolled. As compared to fellow eyes, OCTA analysis in eyes with RVO showed larger FAZ, lower VD, lower SD, lower FD, higher VDI, and increased LAC in both plexuses (All
    Conclusions: OCTA provides quantitative parameters to analyze retinal microvasculature in eyes with RVO. These OCTA biomarkers could be used to predict the impact of macular ischemia and capillary dropout on visual acuity in RVO.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-01-06
    Publishing country India
    Document type Journal Article
    ISSN 2452-2325
    ISSN 2452-2325
    DOI 10.4103/joco.joco_163_21
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  10. Article ; Online: Incidence and risk factors for osteonecrosis of the femoral head in five hundred and ten sickle cell disease paediatric patients.

    Ouederni, Monia / Rouag, Hatem / Ben Fraj, Ilhem / Rekaya, Samia / Kouki, Ridha / Lamouchi, Takwa / Zaiter, Ikram / Mellouli, Fethi / Bejaoui, Mohamed / Ben Khaled, Monia

    International orthopaedics

    2023  Volume 47, Issue 12, Page(s) 2941–2952

    Abstract: Purpose: Osteonecrosis of the femoral head (ONFH) is a degenerative and progressive disorder that mainly affects people with sickle cell disease (SCD). Herein, we aimed to search for a better understanding of markers that can act as risk factors for ... ...

    Abstract Purpose: Osteonecrosis of the femoral head (ONFH) is a degenerative and progressive disorder that mainly affects people with sickle cell disease (SCD). Herein, we aimed to search for a better understanding of markers that can act as risk factors for ONFH in patients with SCD.
    Methods: We conducted a retrospective study including 510 SCD patients followed over 23 years. Patients were divided into the ONFH group and the no-ONHF control group. Univariate and multivariate logistic regression analyses were performed to identify risk factors.
    Results: Among 510 SCD patients, 41(8%) were diagnosed with ONFH at a mean age of 167 months ± 64 (72-288). The cumulative incidence of ONHF increased from 2.3% at ten years to 18.3% at 20 years of age. The radiological grade 3 ONHF was predominant. No significant differences in sex, age at diagnosis of SCD, and Hb genotype were found between groups. The patient age and the time since diagnosis of SCD were statistically higher in patients with ONHF in univariate and multivariate analysis. ONHF was also associated with higher creatinine level (p = 0.001) lower LDH level (p = 0.006), and higher number of vaso-occlusive crisis (VOC)/patient/year (p < 0.001). The cumulative incidence of ONHF in patients having more than 3 VOC/year was significantly higher (43% versus 18.9% at 20 years, p < 0.001). In addition, infections, gallstones, growth delay, delayed initiation of hydroxyurea, and a higher transfusion rate were significantly associated with ONFH.
    Conclusion: These findings confirm that ONFH is closely related to the age, severity, and duration of SCD. Better management of this disease prevents acute and chronic complications, and early screening of the ONFH as soon as the first signs of the severity of the disease are detected provides a better functional prognosis.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Child ; Retrospective Studies ; Incidence ; Femur Head ; Volatile Organic Compounds ; Anemia, Sickle Cell/complications ; Anemia, Sickle Cell/epidemiology ; Femur Head Necrosis/etiology ; Femur Head Necrosis/complications ; Risk Factors
    Chemical Substances Volatile Organic Compounds
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-07-15
    Publishing country Germany
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 80384-4
    ISSN 1432-5195 ; 0341-2695
    ISSN (online) 1432-5195
    ISSN 0341-2695
    DOI 10.1007/s00264-023-05886-8
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