Carbon monoxide poisoning is one of the common causes of poisoning in patients. However, few studies have focused on the pediatric group. We performed this study in order to clarify the clinical characteristics of pediatric patients with Carbon monoxidepoisoning. Methods: We retr...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpr/2020/v4i130140
MOG antibody–associated disease (MOGAD) is an emerging autoimmune demyelinating disorder of the central nervous system, distinct from multiple sclerosis and neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD), and most commonly presenting with optic neuritis. We report the case of a 2...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrrop/2026/v9i1155
We present two cases of barosinusitis with distinct clinical presentations: a 33-year-old flight mechanic developing acute visual blurring from maxillary-ethmoidal-frontal sinusitis and a 30-year-old flight attendant with recurrent maxillary sinus pain exacerbated by allergic rhi...
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Research Article10.9734/ijmpcr/2025/v18i2418
Aims: Management of cardiac disease in aeromedical expertise can be challenging for asymptomatic crew members, especially during the first aeromedical examination, myocardial bridging is a good example. Presentation of Case: A 24-year-old student pilot candidate shows repolarizat...
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Research Article10.9734/ijmpcr/2024/v17i4396
Narcolepsy is a rare chronic neurological hypersomnia, differentiated into two independent nosological entities: Type 1 and type 2 narcolepsy. Through clinical observation, the authors recall the diagnostic criteria of narcolepsy and the role of the aeronautical physician in the...
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Research Article10.9734/jammr/2022/v34i244905
Meryem Zerrik, Houda Echchachoui, Zakaria Iloughmane, Mouna El Ghazi, Fahd Bennani Smires, Mohamed El khalifa, Choukri El’mhadi, Laila Benaissa & Mohamed Chemsi·Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research·2022
Background: Hepatic tuberculosis (TB) is a rare entity, poorly described in the literature. It presents with nonspecific clinical manifestation and imaging findings mimicking other liver disease making diagnosis challenge. We report a case of isolated hepatic tuberculosis in asym...
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Research Article10.9734/jammr/2022/v34i234847
Zakaria Iloughmane, Fahd Bennani Smires, Mouna El Ghazi, Meryem Zerrik, Maktit Safaa, Fatima Zohra Tlemcani, Landing Souané, ZERROUK RACHID, Houda Echchachoui & Mohamed Chemsi·Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research·2026
Background : In-flight medical emergencies (IMEs) represent a critical intersection of clinical medicine, public health, and aviation logistics, occurring within a uniquely challenging environment characterized by physiological stress, limited resources, and confined spaces. Thes...
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Research Article10.9734/jocamr/2026/v27i1736
With increasing life expectancy and the desire to maintain an active social life, the number of older adults (>65 years) undertaking long-haul air travel is steadily growing. This mode of transportation exposes this population, often burdened with comorbidities, to a hypobaric...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2026/v47i31728
Zakaria Iloughmane, Fahd Bennani Smires, Mouna El Ghazi, Meryem Zerrik, Khadidiatou Faye, Maktit Safaa, Fatima Zohra Tlemcani, Landing Souané, ZERROUK RACHID, Houda Echchachoui & Mohamed Chemsi·Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research·2025
Global tourism has rebounded robustly following the COVID-19 pandemic, with over 1.1 billion international arrivals recorded in the first three quarters of 2025. This resurgence highlights the critical importance of travel medicine in preventing significant morbidity among travel...
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Research Article10.9734/jocamr/2025/v26i12729
Zakaria Iloughmane, Fahd Bennani Smires, Mouna El Ghazi, El Khalifa Sidi Mohamed, Meryem Zerrik, Khadidiatou Faye, Maktit Safaa, Fatima Zohra Tlemcani, Landing Souané, Houda Echchachoui & Mohamed Chemsi·Asian Journal of Medical Principles and Clinical Practice·2025
Primary spontaneous pneumothorax is a thoracic disorder, characterised by an abnormal collection of air in the pleural space, occurring in the absence of underlying lung disease. In aviation medicine, it is a particular pathology that influences flight crew member's fitness to fl...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmpcp/2025/v8i1273
Aims: This study examines the epidemiological characteristics and analyzes the modes of discovery and positive diagnosis of myocardial bridge (MB) in aircrew, as well as the fitness-related decisions. Study Design: The study is carried out at the Aeromedical Expertise Center at...
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Research Article10.9734/ajcr/2025/v8i1317
Essential thrombocythemia (ET) is a myeloproliferative neoplasm that may present asymptomatically with isolated thrombocytosis. This often contributes to delayed diagnosis, particularly in the presence of potential secondary causes such as iron deficiency anemia. We report the ca...
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Research Article10.9734/ahrj/2025/v8i3206
The aim of this study was to determine the epidemiological and clinical characteristics of Congenital Heart Disease (CHD) in aircrews. Another aim was to inform decision-making based on clinical risk, aircraft type and aeronautical function. This retrospective cross-sectional stu...
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Research Article10.9734/ajcr/2025/v8i1261
El Khalifa Sidi Mohamed, Karima Ouardi, Fehd Bennani Smires, Zakeria Iloughmane, Mouna El Ghazi, Meryem Zerrik, Khadidiatou Faye, Maktit Safaa, Fatima Zohra Tlemcani, Landing Souané, Houda Echchachoui & Mohamed Chemsi·International Journal of Medical and Pharmaceutical Case Reports·2025
Otosclerosis is a hereditary disorder characterized by abnormal bone remodeling in the otic capsule, leading to progressive conductive hearing impairment. This condition presents significant challenges for pilots and aircrew. The flight environment, with its inherent noise, press...
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Research Article10.9734/ijmpcr/2025/v18i2415