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  1. Article: Concentration Polarization Enabled Reactive Coating of Nanofiltration Membranes with Zwitterionic Hydrogel.

    May, Patrick / Laghmari, Soraya / Ulbricht, Mathias

    Membranes

    2021  Volume 11, Issue 3

    Abstract: In this study, the bottleneck challenge of membrane fouling is addressed via establishing a scalable concentration polarization (CP) enabled and surface-selective hydrogel coating using zwitterionic cross-linkable macromolecules as building blocks. First, ...

    Abstract In this study, the bottleneck challenge of membrane fouling is addressed via establishing a scalable concentration polarization (CP) enabled and surface-selective hydrogel coating using zwitterionic cross-linkable macromolecules as building blocks. First, a novel methacrylate-based copolymer with sulfobetain and methacrylate side groups was prepared in a simple three-step synthesis. Polymer gelation initiated by a redox initiator system (ammonium persulfate and tetramethylethylenediamine) for radical cross-linking was studied in bulk in order to identify minimum ("critical") concentrations to obtain a hydrogel. In situ reactive coating of a polyamide nanofiltration membrane was achieved via filtration of a mixture of the reactive compounds, utilizing CP to meet critical gelation conditions solely within the boundary layer. Because the feasibility was studied and demonstrated in dead-end filtration mode, the variable extent of CP was estimated in the frame of the film model, with an iterative calculation using experimental data as input. This allowed to discuss the influence of parameters such as solution composition or filtration rate on the actual polymer concentration and resulting hydrogel formation at the membrane surface. The zwitterionic hydrogel-coated membranes exhibited lower surface charge and higher flux during protein filtration, both compared to pristine membranes. Salt rejection was found to remain unchanged. Results further reveal that the hydrogel coating thickness and consequently the reduction in membrane permeance due to the coating can be tuned by variation of filtration time and polymer feed concentration, illustrating the novel modification method's promising potential for scale-up to real applications.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2021-03-09
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2614641-1
    ISSN 2077-0375
    ISSN 2077-0375
    DOI 10.3390/membranes11030187
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  2. Article ; Online: Spontaneous spinal epidural hematoma in a toddler presenting with torticollis: case report and literature review.

    Hajhouji, Farouk / Benyaich, Zakariae / Laghmari, Mehdi / Ghannane, Houssine / Ait Benali, Said

    Child's nervous system : ChNS : official journal of the International Society for Pediatric Neurosurgery

    2023  Volume 39, Issue 7, Page(s) 1935–1939

    Abstract: Introduction: Spontaneous spinal epidural hematoma (SSEH) is a rare entity, especially in toddlers and infants. The nonspecificity of its presenting symptoms in children may be a source of delayed diagnosis.: Case description: We report the case of a ...

    Abstract Introduction: Spontaneous spinal epidural hematoma (SSEH) is a rare entity, especially in toddlers and infants. The nonspecificity of its presenting symptoms in children may be a source of delayed diagnosis.
    Case description: We report the case of a 20-month-old young boy without medical history who presented with irreducible torticollis, worsened a few days later by severe tetraplegia and respiratory distress. Spinal magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) showed a posterior epidural hematoma, extending from C3 to T1 and compressing the spinal cord. An urgent decompressive surgery via an extensive laminectomy and evacuation of the clot was performed. The patient demonstrated a partial neurological recovery on follow-up.
    Conclusion: SSEH is a rare and serious condition that may compromise the functional and vital prognosis of the patient, hence the importance of prompt diagnosis and urgent treatment.
    MeSH term(s) Male ; Infant ; Humans ; Child, Preschool ; Laminectomy/methods ; Hematoma, Epidural, Spinal/complications ; Hematoma, Epidural, Spinal/diagnostic imaging ; Hematoma, Epidural, Spinal/surgery ; Torticollis/diagnostic imaging ; Torticollis/etiology ; Magnetic Resonance Imaging/adverse effects ; Spinal Cord/surgery
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-02-04
    Publishing country Germany
    Document type Review ; Case Reports ; Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 605988-0
    ISSN 1433-0350 ; 0302-2803 ; 0256-7040
    ISSN (online) 1433-0350
    ISSN 0302-2803 ; 0256-7040
    DOI 10.1007/s00381-023-05870-y
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  3. Article ; Online: Arachnoiditis Ossificans of the Lumbar Spine: A Rare Cause of Progressive Cauda Equina Syndrome.

    Benyaich, Zakariae / Laghmari, Mehdi / Ait Benali, Said

    World neurosurgery

    2021  Volume 148, Page(s) 116–117

    Abstract: Arachnoiditis ossificans of the spine is a rare entity defined as an ossification of the leptomeninges resulting in neurologic decline. We describe the case of a 42-year-old woman, without any obvious predisposing factor, who presented with a progressive ...

    Abstract Arachnoiditis ossificans of the spine is a rare entity defined as an ossification of the leptomeninges resulting in neurologic decline. We describe the case of a 42-year-old woman, without any obvious predisposing factor, who presented with a progressive cauda equina syndrome. The imaging findings on magnetic resonance imaging were confusing by showing an atypical intraspinal lesion extending from L1 to S1. The computed tomography scan was more specific by showing suggestive images of a huge arachnoiditis ossificans of the lumbar spine. The patient underwent a large lumbar laminectomy with an incomplete resection of the ossified arachnoid. The histologic study confirmed the bony nature of the lesion. This illustrative case highlights the importance of helical computed tomography scan with multiplanar reconstruction for the diagnosis of arachnoiditis ossificans.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2021-01-27
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2534351-8
    ISSN 1878-8769 ; 1878-8750
    ISSN (online) 1878-8769
    ISSN 1878-8750
    DOI 10.1016/j.wneu.2021.01.057
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  4. Article ; Online: Choroidal granuloma secondary to tuberculosis in an immunocompromised patient.

    Boubnan, Yousra / Lezrek, Omar / Laghmari, Mina / Cherkaoui, Ouafa

    Journal francais d'ophtalmologie

    2019  Volume 42, Issue 6, Page(s) e245–e246

    MeSH term(s) Adult ; Choroid Diseases/microbiology ; Female ; Granuloma/microbiology ; Humans ; Immunocompromised Host ; Tuberculosis/complications
    Language English
    Publishing date 2019-05-06
    Publishing country France
    Document type Case Reports ; Letter
    ZDB-ID 426662-6
    ISSN 1773-0597 ; 0181-5512
    ISSN (online) 1773-0597
    ISSN 0181-5512
    DOI 10.1016/j.jfo.2018.11.021
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  5. Article ; Online: Ruptured intraventricular tuberculous brain abscess mimicking cystic neoplasm: a case report.

    Benyaich, Zakariae / Hajhoui, Farouk / Laghmari, Mehdi / Ghannane, Houssine / Benali, Said Ait

    The Pan African medical journal

    2021  Volume 39, Page(s) 122

    Abstract: Central nervous system (CNS) tuberculosis is a potentially life-threatening condition that may manifest in different forms and simulate other pathologies. It rarely involves the ventricles and the occurrence of primary intraventricular tuberculous brain ... ...

    Abstract Central nervous system (CNS) tuberculosis is a potentially life-threatening condition that may manifest in different forms and simulate other pathologies. It rarely involves the ventricles and the occurrence of primary intraventricular tuberculous brain abscess (TBA) has exceptionally been reported. As far as we know, ruptured intraventricular TBA has not been described before. An immunocompetent 56-years-old man was admitted for sub-acute intracranial hypertension with behaviour disorders. Cranial magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) showed a cystic lesion of the third ventricle containing fluid-fluid level with biventricular hydrocephalus and debris in the occipital horns. A ruptured cystic neoplasm was first considered. The patient underwent surgery via a right transcortical transventricular approach, combining both microscope and endoscope. The puncture of the lesion brought pus and the Ziehl-Neelson (ZN) staining demonstrated acid-fast bacilli. Intraventricular tuberculous abscess is an extremely rare condition that can take an unusual radiological appearance. This observation highlights the consideration of tuberculosis within the list of differential diagnosis of intraventricular cystic lesions in immunocompetent hosts.
    MeSH term(s) Brain/diagnostic imaging ; Brain/pathology ; Brain Abscess/diagnosis ; Brain Abscess/surgery ; Brain Neoplasms/diagnosis ; Diagnosis, Differential ; Humans ; Hydrocephalus/etiology ; Magnetic Resonance Imaging ; Male ; Middle Aged ; Tuberculoma, Intracranial/diagnosis ; Tuberculoma, Intracranial/surgery
    Language English
    Publishing date 2021-06-12
    Publishing country Uganda
    Document type Case Reports
    ZDB-ID 2514347-5
    ISSN 1937-8688 ; 1937-8688
    ISSN (online) 1937-8688
    ISSN 1937-8688
    DOI 10.11604/pamj.2021.39.122.29369
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  6. Article ; Online: A rare complication of cervical disc herniation surgery: Cerebral ischemia.

    Bouaré, F / Mpando, D / Lmejjati, M / Laghmari, M / Ghannane, H / Ait Benali, S

    Neuro-Chirurgie

    2020  Volume 67, Issue 2, Page(s) 214–215

    Language English
    Publishing date 2020-06-02
    Publishing country France
    Document type Letter
    ZDB-ID 207146-0
    ISSN 1773-0619 ; 0028-3770 ; 0150-9586
    ISSN (online) 1773-0619
    ISSN 0028-3770 ; 0150-9586
    DOI 10.1016/j.neuchi.2020.04.002
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  7. Article ; Online: Cornea plana : à propos d’un cas et revue de la littérature.

    Jaja, Z / Lezrek, O / Laghmari, M / Daoudi, R

    Journal francais d'ophtalmologie

    2017  Volume 40, Issue 2, Page(s) e45–e47

    Title translation Cornea plana: Case report and review of the literature.
    MeSH term(s) Child, Preschool ; Cornea/abnormalities ; Corneal Diseases/diagnosis ; Eye Diseases, Hereditary/diagnosis ; Humans ; Male
    Language French
    Publishing date 2017-01-05
    Publishing country France
    Document type Case Reports ; Letter ; Review
    ZDB-ID 426662-6
    ISSN 1773-0597 ; 0181-5512
    ISSN (online) 1773-0597
    ISSN 0181-5512
    DOI 10.1016/j.jfo.2015.10.015
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  8. Article ; Online: Glaucome uvéitique dans la maladie de Behçet : quand tout se complique….

    Belkhadir, K / Boutimzine, N / Tachfouti, S / Laghmari, M / Amazouzi, A / Cherkaoui, O

    Journal francais d'ophtalmologie

    2020  Volume 43, Issue 7, Page(s) 635–641

    Abstract: Introduction: Behçet's disease is a systemic disease of unknown etiology. Its ocular manifestations are multiple and polymorphic, with uveitis at the top of the list. Classically, uveitis in Behçet's disease does not cause elevation of intraocular ... ...

    Title translation Uveitic glaucoma in Behçet's disease: When everything gets complicated.
    Abstract Introduction: Behçet's disease is a systemic disease of unknown etiology. Its ocular manifestations are multiple and polymorphic, with uveitis at the top of the list. Classically, uveitis in Behçet's disease does not cause elevation of intraocular pressure. However, this may be found in 10 to 20% of cases, secondary to trabeculitis, trabecular obstruction by inflammatory cells, anterior or posterior synechiae, or induced by prolonged use of corticosteroids. Its occurrence is a major complication, the management of which is especially delicate when glaucoma occurs. The purpose of this study was to study the factors predictive of glaucoma in Behçet's disease.
    Materials and methods: This is a retrospective study of all the charts of patients consecutively hospitalized for Behçet's disease over a period of 8years in the ophthalmology A department of the specialty hospital of Rabat university medical center.
    Results: Fifty patients were treated for Behçet's disease during the study period. There were 41 men (82%), and 9 women (18%). Glaucoma was diagnosed in 11 patients (22%). The mean age of this subgroup was 31years, with a gender ratio of 6 women/5 men. The glaucoma was associated with anterior synechiae in 4 cases, primary open-angle glaucoma in 5 cases, neovascular glaucoma in 1 case and seclusio pupillae in 1 case. Therapeutically, all patients were on glaucoma eye drops, and five underwent filtering surgery. Statistically, on univariate analysis, ocular hypertension was observed particularly in patients with low initial visual acuity (less than 1/10) (P=0.001), with severe posterior segment involvement, especially retinal vasculitis (29% vs. 6%, P=0.04), macular edema (40% vs. 4%, P=0.001), and optic disc edema (50% vs. 15%, P=0.02). A high number of recurrences was also associated with glaucoma (1.0 vs. 3.0, P<0.0001). On multivariate analysis, low baseline visual acuity, presence of retinal vasculitis, and high number of recurrences were independent risk factors for ocular hypertension in our patients followed for Behçet's disease.
    Conclusion: Glaucoma can complicate the management of Behçet's disease. This glaucoma will be more difficult to manage in this delicate pathological context. It requires special vigilance in patients with severe posterior segment inflammation, to institute effective management to avoid its potentially blinding complications.
    MeSH term(s) Adrenal Cortex Hormones/therapeutic use ; Adult ; Behcet Syndrome/complications ; Behcet Syndrome/drug therapy ; Behcet Syndrome/epidemiology ; Female ; Glaucoma/drug therapy ; Glaucoma/epidemiology ; Glaucoma/etiology ; Humans ; Immunosuppressive Agents/therapeutic use ; Male ; Morocco/epidemiology ; Prevalence ; Retrospective Studies ; Uveitis/drug therapy ; Uveitis/epidemiology ; Uveitis/etiology ; Vision, Ocular/drug effects ; Young Adult
    Chemical Substances Adrenal Cortex Hormones ; Immunosuppressive Agents
    Language French
    Publishing date 2020-07-01
    Publishing country France
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 426662-6
    ISSN 1773-0597 ; 0181-5512
    ISSN (online) 1773-0597
    ISSN 0181-5512
    DOI 10.1016/j.jfo.2019.12.005
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  9. Article ; Online: Chromone-isoxazole hybrids molecules: synthesis, spectroscopic, MEDT, ELF, antibacterial, ADME-Tox, molecular docking and MD simulation investigations.

    Kanzouai, Youssra / Laghmari, Mustapha / Yamari, Imane / Bouzammit, Rachid / Bahsis, Lahoucine / Benali, Taoufiq / Chtita, Samir / Bakhouch, Mohamed / Akhazzane, Mohamed / El Kouali, M'hammed / Hammani, Khalil / Al Houari, Ghali

    Journal of biomolecular structure & dynamics

    2023  , Page(s) 1–15

    Abstract: A mechanistic study was performed within the molecular electron density theory at the B3LYP/6-311G (d,p) computational level to explain the regioselectivity observed. An electron localization function analysis was also performed, and the results confirm ... ...

    Abstract A mechanistic study was performed within the molecular electron density theory at the B3LYP/6-311G (d,p) computational level to explain the regioselectivity observed. An electron localization function analysis was also performed, and the results confirm the zwitterionic-type (zw-type) mechanism of the cycloaddition reactions between nitrile oxide and alkylated 4
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-10-10
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 49157-3
    ISSN 1538-0254 ; 0739-1102
    ISSN (online) 1538-0254
    ISSN 0739-1102
    DOI 10.1080/07391102.2023.2266022
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  10. Article ; Online: Penetrating head trauma: 03 rare cases and literature review.

    Fahde, Youssef / Laghmari, Mehdi / Skoumi, Mohamed

    The Pan African medical journal

    2017  Volume 28, Page(s) 305

    Abstract: Penetrating head trauma (PHT) include all open head injuries with foreign object in the brain. Although less common than closed head trauma, penetrating head trauma carry a worse prognosis. We received three unusual cases of penetrating head injuries ... ...

    Abstract Penetrating head trauma (PHT) include all open head injuries with foreign object in the brain. Although less common than closed head trauma, penetrating head trauma carry a worse prognosis. We received three unusual cases of penetrating head injuries whose prognosis was different according to clinical presentation and initial management of the patient. Treatment of penetrating head trauma aims at controlling bleeding, controlling intracranial pressure and preventing infections. Despite the efforts made by national authorities as well as the adequate management in hospitals, penetrating head injuries are still frequent with significant mortality and morbidity.
    MeSH term(s) Adolescent ; Child, Preschool ; Female ; Foreign Bodies/complications ; Head Injuries, Penetrating/therapy ; Humans ; Intracranial Hemorrhage, Traumatic/therapy ; Intracranial Pressure ; Male ; Prognosis
    Language English
    Publishing date 2017
    Publishing country Uganda
    Document type Case Reports ; Journal Article ; Review
    ZDB-ID 2514347-5
    ISSN 1937-8688 ; 1937-8688
    ISSN (online) 1937-8688
    ISSN 1937-8688
    DOI 10.11604/pamj.2017.28.305.10376
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