University Tunis El Manar

This study uses a non-invasive ultrasound called transcranial Doppler (TCD) to measure blood flow in the brains of pregnant women with preeclampsia. Researchers will compare 50 women with preeclampsia to 50 healthy pregnant women to see if TCD can detect early signs of serious co…

This study tested whether an herbal supplement could reduce fatigue in people with lupus. 59 adults with lupus and significant tiredness took either the supplement or a placebo for 8 weeks. The main goal was to see if fatigue and disease activity improved. The results may offer a…

This study tested two methods to prevent chronic pain after thyroid removal: a nerve block (superficial cervical plexus block) and the drug ketamine. 69 adults having thyroid surgery were randomly assigned to one of the two approaches. The main goal was to see which method better…

This study tested two ways to prevent chronic pain after mastectomy: a nerve block (erector spinae plane block) using ropivacaine, and intravenous lidocaine. Eighty women undergoing breast surgery were split into two groups and followed for 6 months. The goal was to see which met…

This study looked at whether using concept maps—diagrams that show how ideas connect—helps third-year medical students learn and remember information better. 26 students were split into three groups: one with no concept map, one with a map made by the teacher, and one where stude…

This study looked at how often cardiac amyloidosis occurs in older Tunisian patients with a type of heart failure called HFpEF. Researchers used heart scans and imaging to find cases and identify early warning signs. The goal is to make diagnosis easier and faster for this seriou…

This completed study from Tunisia looked at 120 people with high blood pressure who were scheduled for minor abdominal surgery. Researchers checked their blood pressure on the day of surgery and noted how often it was high enough to cancel the procedure. They also measured anxiet…

This study examined how well the heart relaxes between beats in 80 pregnant women—40 with preeclampsia and 40 healthy. Researchers used ultrasound to measure heart function. The goal was to see if preeclampsia is linked to early signs of heart strain, which could help doctors cat…