University Tunis El Manar

This study tested two methods to prevent chronic pain after thyroid removal: a nerve block (freezing neck nerves) or a drug called ketamine. 69 adults having thyroid surgery were randomly assigned to one of the two groups. The main goal was to see which approach better reduced ne…

This study looked at 80 women who had a mastectomy (breast removal surgery) to see which method better prevents long-term pain. One group received a lidocaine injection near the spine (erector spinae plane block), while the other got lidocaine through an IV during surgery. Resear…

This study tested whether an herbal supplement could reduce fatigue in people with lupus. Fifty-nine adults with lupus and significant fatigue took either the supplement or a placebo for 8 weeks. Researchers measured changes in fatigue and disease activity using standard question…

This study examined heart function in 80 pregnant women—40 with preeclampsia and 40 healthy—to see if preeclampsia affects the heart's ability to relax and fill with blood. Researchers used ultrasound to measure heart performance. The goal was to better understand how preeclampsi…

This study looked at 120 adults with high blood pressure who were scheduled for minor abdominal surgery. On the day of surgery, doctors checked their blood pressure. If it was very high (180/110 or above) and stayed high after calming measures, the surgery was postponed. The goal…

This study looked at 87 heart failure patients aged 60 and older in Tunisia to find out how many also have cardiac amyloidosis, a condition where abnormal proteins build up in the heart. Researchers used heart imaging tests like echocardiograms and bone scans to detect the diseas…