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Comprehensive Oxidative Stress Profiling and Clinical Correlates in Spondyloarthritis: The Role of Glutathione Peroxidase and Modifiable Lifestyle Factors Open

R. Dhahri, I. Fenniche, Ismail Dergaa, Halil İbrahim Ceylan, Nicola Luigi Bragazzi , et al. · 2025

Background: Oxidative stress represents a key pathogenic factor in spondyloarthritis (SpA), yet its comprehensive assessment remains underutilized in routine clinical practice. Objectives: We evaluated oxidative stress biomarker profiles i…

Tuberculous symphysitis masquerading as a pelvic pseudotumoral mass: A case report Open

Khalil Amri, Dhia Eddine Bouzrara, Khaled Khelil, R. Dhahri, Rabie Ayari , et al. · 2025

Impact of Biologic Drugs on Comorbidity Outcomes in Rheumatoid Arthritis: A Systematic Review Open

S. Boussaid, R. Dhahri, S. Rahmouni, Halil İ̇brahim Ceylan, M. Hassayoun , et al. · 2025

Background: The management of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) has advanced significantly with the introduction of biologic disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (bDMARDs). Despite these therapeutic strides, RA prognosis remains profoundly affect…

ABS0963 IS PAIN IN SYMPTOMATIC INTERVERTEBRAL DISC DEGENERATION DUE TO INFLAMMATORY CYTOKINES Open

R. Dhahri, Bassem Hiba, I. Fenniche, L. Ben Ammar, A. Tezeghdenti , et al. · 2025

Serum Interleukin-8 Levels and Their Association with Anxiety and Functional Disability in Military Personnel with Chronic Low Back Pain Open

R. Dhahri, Hiba Ben Ayed, Ismail Dergaa, Halil İ̇brahim Ceylan, A. Tezeghdenti , et al. · 2025

Background/Objectives: Chronic low back pain (LBP) remains a leading cause of disability and healthcare utilization globally, with complex, multifactorial pathophysiology. Despite advances in imaging, diagnosis often remains challenging du…

Myocardial impairment in rheumatoid arthritis patients with normal left ventricular function: findings from speckle tracking echocardiography Open

R. Dhahri, M. Houaida, Ismail Dergaa, Lobna Ben Ammar, Halil İ̇brahim Ceylan , et al. · 2025

Background Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic inflammatory condition recognized for elevating cardiovascular morbidity and mortality, even in the absence of overt cardiovascular symptoms. Traditional echocardiogram frequently overlooks…

Comparison of Mesotherapy and Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) in the Management of Chronic Non-Specific Low Back Pain: A Randomized Clinical Trial. Open

Najla Mouhli, Soumaya Belghith, S. Karoui, M. Slouma, R. Dhahri , et al. · 2025

Mesotherapy and TENS are effective in treating chronic low back pain, reducing pain and improving functional and psycho-emotional scores with no significant difference between them. Mesotherapy reduces analgesic consumption more. Further s…

Atlantoaxial Subluxation Related to Axial Spondylarthritis: A Case-Based Systematic Review Open

M. Slouma, Soumaya Rezgui, Houssem Tbini, Achraf Abdennadher, Mohamed Dehmani Yedeas , et al. · 2024

Physicians need to be aware of atlantoaxial dislocation, as it could lead to spinal cord compression, vascular compression, and other serious life-threatening complications that may require surgical management.

Aquatic versus land-based exercise for knee osteoarthritis: a randomized controlled trial Open

M. Slouma, M. Abbés, L. Kharrat, R. Dhahri, R. Maaoui , et al. · 2024

Background: Whether land- or aquatic-based rehabilitation is more effective in improving knee osteoarthritis (OA) is still unclear. This study assessed the effectiveness of aquatic-based treatments in patients with knee OA.Methods: The par…

Case Report: Inflammatory orbital pseudotumor revealing Behçet's disease: an original observation Open

Sameh Sayhi, Arij Ezzouhour Yahyaoui, R. Dhahri, Nour Elhouda Guediche, B. Arfaoui , et al. · 2024

Objective To provide an original observation of Behçet’s disease, revealed by an inflammatory pseudotumor of the orbit. Methods We reported an observation of an inflammatory pseudotumor of the orbit that revealed Behçet’s disease. Results …

AB0995 ASSESSMENT OF MATRIX METALLOPROTEINASE-3 IN SPONDYLOARTHRITIS: CORRELATION WITH DISEASE ACTIVITY Open

M. Slouma, S. Bouzid, L. Kharrat, A. Tezeghdenti, E. Ghazouani , et al. · 2023

AB1053 MATRIX METALLOPROTEINASE-3: A BIOMARKER OF SPONDYLOARTHRITIS Open

M. Slouma, S. Bouzid, L. Kharrat, A. Tezeghdenti, E. Ghazouani , et al. · 2023

Background Several studies reported that matrix metalloproteinase 3 (MMP-3), an enzyme of the proteolytic system, is implicated in the pathogenesis and progression of several rheumatic diseases [1]. Objectives We aimed to compare MMP-3 ser…

A tale about an unusual cause of pygalgia in <span>non‐radiographic</span> axial spondyloarthritis Open

R. Dhahri, H. Bettaieb, M. Slouma, Yasmine Khrifech, Youssef Mallat , et al. · 2023

Schwannoma are tumors of Schwann cells of the peripheral nerve sheath. Sacral location is rarely reported especially in spondyloarthritis patients. Herein, we report a case of uncommon pygalgia in a 25‐year‐old man with history of a non‐ra…

Febrile neck pain: a tale of the crowned dens Open

Maher Slouma, Malek Dhifallah, R. Dhahri, Lamjed Msolli, L. Métoui , et al. · 2023

Assessment Tools for Pulmonary Involvement in Patients with Ankylosing Spondylitis: Is Diaphragmatic Ultrasonography Correlated to Spirometry? Open

R. Dhahri, I. Mejri, Amine Ghram, A. Dghaies, M. Slouma , et al. · 2023

The present study showed that diaphragm ultrasonography is correlated with spirometric findings in radiographic SpA patients. Further studies are required to assess its reliability, specificity, and sensitivity in this pathology.

Cutaneous and rheumatological manifestations of reactive arthritis: A case report Open

M. Slouma, Siwar Ben Dhia, R. Dhahri, N. Litaiem, L. Métoui , et al. · 2022

Reactive arthritis is a rare form of spondyloarthropathies occurring after genital or enteric infection. It is most often self‐limited but can progress to chronic spondylarthritis. We report the case of a 30‐year‐old man who presented with…

Ultrasonography of heel entheses in axial spondyloarthritis patients: frequency and assessment of associated factors Open

M. Slouma, Maissa Abbess, L. Kharrat, C. Bellagha, L. Métoui , et al. · 2022

Acute arthritis revealing Hashimoto's thyroiditis Open

M. Slouma, T. Mehmli, Siwar Ben Dhia, L. Métoui, R. Dhahri , et al. · 2022

Rheumatic manifestations can reveal hypothyroidism, such as arthritis and nonspecific musculoskeletal symptoms. We report herein the case of an acute polyarthritis revealing Hashimoto's thyroiditis (HT). Hormone replacement therapy leads t…

Obesity, Lipid Profile and Cytokines in Spondyloarthritis Open

M. Slouma, Wided Lahmer, L. Kharrat, Khaoula Ben Ali, A. Tezeghdenti , et al. · 2022

Context: Chronic rheumatic diseases seem to be associated with a higher risk of developing cardiovascular diseases. The link between cytokines and lipid profile in spondyloarthritis is not well elucidated. Aims: We aimed to assess the rela…

Synovial hemangioma: A rare cause of chronic knee pain Open

M. Slouma, Emna Hannech, Amjed Msolli, R. Dhahri, Sami Kouki , et al. · 2022

Synovial hemangioma is a rare benign vascular tumor responsible for chronic knee pain and swelling. Given its non‐specific symptoms, synovial hemangioma is often misdiagnosed. We report a case of synovial hemangioma of bilateral knee joint…

Reactive arthritis occurring after COVID-19 infection: a narrative review Open

M. Slouma, M. Abbés, Takoua Mehmli, R. Dhahri, L. Métoui , et al. · 2022

AB1221 START BACK TOOL RISK SCORE: WHAT GUIDANCE TO GIVE IN A MILITARY LOW BACK PAIN POPULATION? Open

R. Dhahri, W. Lahmar, O. Dhrif, M. Slouma, L. Metoui , et al. · 2022

AB1223 ACTIVE MILITARY ARE AT HIGHER RISK OF CHRONICITY IN LOW BACK PAIN: A CROSS SECTIONAL COMPARATIVE STUDY Open

W. Lahmar, R. Dhahri, O. Dhrif, M. Slouma, L. Métoui , et al. · 2022

AB0791 Madrid Sonographic Enthesis Index: useful outcome in the diagnosis of axial spondyloarthritis Open

C. S. Bellagha, M. Slouma, Siwar Ben Dhia, J. Ben Katib, L. Métoui , et al. · 2022

AB1004 CONTRIBUTION OF DRY REHABILITATION VERSUS BALNEOTHERAPY IN THE CONTROL OF PAIN TRIGGERS IN GONARTHROSIS Open

R. Maaoui, M. Hfaidh, G. Wechteti, Najla Mouhli, H. Rahali , et al. · 2022

AB0860 Repercussions of tobacco on spondyloarthritis: the Iceberg effect! Open

L. Kharrat, M. Slouma, Achraf ABDENNADHER, Khalil AMRI, Youssef Mallat , et al. · 2022

AB0792 Hip involvement in spondyloarthritis: analysis of associated factors Open

Houssem Tbini, M. Slouma, S. Rahmouni, Achraf ABDENNADHER, Khalil AMRI , et al. · 2022

AB0421 ASSESSEMENT OF LIVER STIFFNESS IN RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS PATIENTS UNDER METHOTREXATE Open

W. Lahmar, M. Slouma, Gehad G. Mohamed, R. Dhahri, L. Métoui , et al. · 2022

Cutaneous and rheumatological manifestations of reactive arthritis: a case report Open

M. Slouma, Siwar Ben Dhia, R. Dhahri, N. Litaiem, L. Métoui , et al. · 2022

Reactive arthritis is a rare form of spondyloarthropathies that develops in response to a genital or intestinal infection. We report the case of a reactive arthritis with skin manifestations, occurring after a urethritis. Long term antibio…

Atlanto‐odontoid pyogenic arthritis revealing a Jugular Vein Thrombosis Open

M. Slouma, A. Dghaies, R. Dhahri, Sirine Bouzid, Riadh Battikh , et al. · 2022

Pyogenic arthritis of the atlantoaxial joint is scarce. It can lead to several complications, such as spinal cord compression and cerebral vein thrombosis. A 51‐year‐old man presented with a twenty‐day history of inflammatory neck pain. Ph…

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