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Le Centre national du costume et de la scène
Authors: Kahane Martine , Pinasa Delphine 
Published: July 2024

Depuis son ouverture, le Centre national du costume et de la scène (CNCS) enrichit régulièrement ses collections, grâce notamment à des donations de compagnies, d’artistes, de théâtres, d’autres professionnels du monde du spectacle vivant ou de particuliers. Au cœur de ses missions, la politique d’acquisition reste un des enjeux majeurs pour ce jeune établissement qui se voit proposer des offres nombreuses et souvent conséquentes. Comment sélectionner ces fonds ? Suivant quels critères ? Quels costumes conserver et pourquoi ? À partir du bilan tiré de plusieurs années d’expérience, cet article propose d’interroger les méthodes de constitution de la collection, grâce à la mise en place de processus et de modalités propres à la politique d’acquisition élaborée par le CNCS.
Restaurer les peintures murales de l’église Notre-Dame de Charly (Cher) au xixe siècle
Authors: Boisseau Claire 
Published: July 2024

Les peintures murales médiévales de l’abside de l’église Notre-Dame de Charly (Cher) furent fortement reprises entre 1854 et 1862 à l’initiative de l’abbé Lenoir, curé de Charly. Celui-ci, pour mieux restaurer le décor peint roman d’origine, qu’il considère comme une illustration linéaire du livre de l’Apocalypse, s’inspire d’autres ensembles peints médiévaux dont celui de l’abbatiale de Saint-Savin-sur-Gartempe (Vienne). C’est ainsi qu’il fait ajouter deux scènes relatives au chapitre 12 de l’Apocalypse, purement et simplement copiées sur les peintures du vestibule de Saint-Savin. Mais ces copies se révèlent en réalité très éloignées de l’original, et directement inspirées des relevés de Gérard Seguin, effectués à la demande de Prosper Mérimée pour illustrer sa Notice sur les peintures de Saint-Savin, parue en 1845. Le peintre-restaurateur de Charly, en se fiant aux relevés de Seguin, en a donc reproduit les erreurs de lecture et de compréhension. À ces erreurs s’ajoute une relecture exégétique du chapitre 12 de l’Apocalypse, relecture mariale reflétant à la fois l’évolution de la spiritualité religieuse et le rapport particulier des ecclésiastiques du xixe siècle à l’art médiéval.
Sepsis Impairs IFN-γ Production in CD8 T Cells through Changes in Local Chromatin Landscape
Authors: Cisneros-Segura J Alejandro , Rodríguez-Rodríguez Noé , Albarrán-Godínez Adrián , García-González H Benjamín , Rodríguez-Osorio Carlos A , Valdés-Ferrer Sergio Iván , Tapia-Urzúa Gustavo , Recillas-Targa Félix , Madera-Salcedo Iris K , Rosetti Florencia , Crispín José C 
Published: July 2024

Abstract
Sepsis is a complex condition of inflammatory and immune dysregulation, triggered by severe infection. In survivors, chronic inflammation and immune dysregulation linger, facilitating the emergence of infections. CD8 dysfunction contributes to immunosuppression in sepsis survivors. We devised an animal model that enabled us to identify and analyze CD8-intrinsic defects induced by sepsis. We adoptively transferred CD45.1 CD8 OT-I T cells into CD45.2 congenic mice and subjected them to cecal ligature and puncture, to induce abdominal sepsis. One month later, we isolated the transferred CD8 cells. Surface marker expression confirmed they had not been activated through the TCR. CD8 OT-I T cells isolated from septic (or sham-operated) mice were transferred to second recipients, which were challenged with OVA-expressing Listeria monocytogenes. We compared effector capacities between OT-I cells exposed to sepsis and control cells. Naive mice that received OT-I cells exposed to sepsis had higher bacterial burden and a shorter survival when challenged with OVA-expressing L. monocytogenes. OT-I cells isolated from septic mice produced less IFN-γ but had conserved activation, expansion potential, and cytotoxic function. We observed lower transcript levels of IFN-γ and of the long noncoding RNA Ifng-as1, a local regulator of the epigenetic landscape, in cells exposed to sepsis. Accordingly, local abundance of a histone modification characteristic of active promoter regions was reduced in sepsis-exposed CD8 T cells. Our results identify a mechanism through which inflammation in the context of sepsis affects CD8 T cell function intrinsically.
Acute Small-bowel Obstruction: An Appraisal of Common Etiology and Management at the Federal Medical Centre, Keffi, North-central Nigeria
Authors: Adejumo Adeyinka A. , Alegbejo-Olarinoye Mojirola I. , Akims Shattah M. , Akanbi Olusola O. 
Published: July 2024

Background:
Acute small intestinal obstruction is a common surgical emergency in the sub-Saharan region. Over the decades, complicated inguinal hernias have been identified as a leading cause. However, we observed from our clinical practice that complicated inguinal hernias were not the most common etiology.

Aims and Objectives:
This study aimed to evaluate the common etiology of acute small bowel obstruction in the study center and compare our findings with that from other centers and existing literature.

Materials and Methods:
This was a retrospective, cross sectional study carried out over a period of five years (January 2017 to December 2021). This study looked at the patients presenting with acute, mechanical, small bowel obstruction that did not respond to conservative treatment in our hospital facility. Relevant information were extracted from patients’ clinical details and entered into the proforma prepared for this study.

Results:
A total of 147 patients were recruited into this study out of which 85(57.8%) were males and 62 (42.2%) were females (M:F=1.44:1). Majority (80.3%) of the patients that presented with post-operative bowel adhesion had previous appendectomy. Simple bowel obstruction was seen in 93 (63.3%) patients while strangulated obstruction and gangrenous bowel were seen in 26 (17.7%) patients and 22 (15.0%) patients respectively. Majority (47.6%) of the patients had adhesiolysis done while others had bowel resection.

Conclusion:
The common cause of acute small bowel obstruction as observed in this study is post-operative adhesions arising from previous appendectomy and laparotomies.
Symptoms and Risk Factors of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome among Schoolteachers in Al-Ahsa, Saudi Arabia: A Cross-sectional Study
Authors: Aldehailan Khawlah Salman , Alhubail Fatimah Muhanna , Almukhaimar Sara Khalid , Wutayd Haya Fayez , Alshehri Razan Ali , Almukhaimar Noof Khalid , Almuslim Nora Isa 
Published: July 2024

Context:
Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is caused by compression of the median nerve as it travels through the carpal tunnel into the wrist. It is the most common peripheral mononeuropathy and accounts for a large proportion of occupational upper extremity disorders. Teaching is an occupation associated with musculoskeletal disorders.

Aims:
This study aimed to investigate the prevalence of CTS symptoms and related risk factors among schoolteachers in Al-Ahsa.

Settings and Design:
A cross-sectional study was conducted on schoolteachers in Al-Ahsa, Saudi Arabia, during 2023.

Subjects and Methods:
We distributed the Boston Carpal Tunnel Questionnaire to the teachers’ groups through social media in the form of an online questionnaire, and we visited schools to encourage participation.

Statistical Analysis Used:
Data were analyzed using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences. P < 0.05 was considered statistically significant.

Results:
Our study included 619 schoolteachers. The syndrome symptoms were present in 71.1% of individuals, and functional disruption was present in 52.7%. The likelihood of exhibiting the symptoms is increased by being female, not participating in sports, having a chronic illness, writing for more than 4 h, and having symptoms in both hands.

Conclusions:
We found a comparatively high percentage (71.1%) of the syndrome symptoms among schoolteachers working in Al-Ahsa, Saudi Arabia, which suggests that any signs of CTS in schoolteachers should be evaluated to ensure proper diagnosis and treatment.
A Prospective Study of Contracture of the Finger and its Management in a Tertiary Care Center
Authors: Shukla Brijesh Kumar , Naithani Neeraj , Kumar Amit , Mishra Ritambhara 
Published: July 2024

Background:
When the range of motion between two finger segments, both active and passive, is restricted, finger contracture occurs. The aim of this study is to investigate the best procedure to eliminate finger contracture and the functional and esthetic results of the different surgical procedures.

Materials and Methods:
A total of 31 patients with soft-tissue abnormalities of the hand were included in this prospective study. They underwent either contracture removal with K-wire and skin grafts or various flap procedures in the department of plastic surgery. Complaints of stiffness and discomfort were classified into five categories: none, mild, moderate, marked, and severe. The difficulty a person had in picking up objects, grasping, writing, etc., was used to determine the degree of disability. Absenteeism from work and surgical site infections were also recorded.

Results:
The mean age was 20.25 years, with a mean age of 23.05 for men and 15.83 for women. Overall, most cases occurred in the age range of 3–10 years. For K-wire surgery with skin grafting, the typical time off work was 24 days. The average recovery time ranged from 15.2 days for skin grafts to 16.9 days for tenolysis, 28.33 days for groyne flaps, and 41 days for abdominal flaps. Of all cases, 12 (38.00%) had a fair result, 10 (31.04%) had a moderate result, and 9 (30.96%) had an excellent result.

Conclusion:
The most feasible method for treating these situations, which offers the greatest potential for a functional and cosmetic result, is contracture reduction with skin grafting.
Evaluation of Surface Roughness and Microhardness of Bulk-fill and Nanohybrid Composite after Exposure to Different Beverages at Various Time Intervals – An In vitro Study
Authors: Bengal Sachin , Badole Gautam P. , Shenoi Pratima R. , Kubde Rajesh , Shahu Shriya 
Published: July 2024

Aim:
The aim of the study was to compare the surface roughness and microhardness of bulk-fill composite and nanohybrid composite resin after exposure to three different beverages at different time intervals.

Methodology:
In this study, 60 composite discs each for bulk fill and nanohybrid, of dimensions 10 mm × 2 mm were made. Both composites were randomly divided into four subgroups, i.e., 15 samples each for artificial saliva, tea, coffee, and soft drinks which were further subdivided into five samples for three time intervals. Composite resin discs were immersed in beverages for 4 min in 24 h for 7, 15, and 30 days. All samples were evaluated for surface roughness and microhardness before and after immersion.

Results:
Both the composites showed a significant increase in surface roughness in all the beverages with maximum change in surface roughness observed in nanohybrid composite resin immersed in soft drinks. Furthermore, the microhardness of both the composites was decreased significantly in all beverages with maximum change in microhardness observed in nanohybrid composite resin immersed in soft drinks.

Conclusions:
Bulk-fill composite resin has better resistance to surface roughness and higher microhardness as compared to nanohybrid. Furthermore, acidic beverages highly affect the physical properties of both composite resins for longer periods.
Demographic Characteristics and Functional Outcome in Posterior Circulation Strokes
Authors: Shahid Rizwana 
Published: July 2024

Introduction:
The constantly increasing incidence of stroke in Saudi Arabia substantiates an urgent need to elucidate underlying risk factors and etiologies. In terms of improving outcomes, the predictors of functional outcomes need to be identified as well. As posterior circulation strokes (PCS) have not been studied in detail, the current study aimed to identify the risk factors, etiology, and predictors of outcome in PCS.

Methods:
This retrospective study included the data for 138 patients with PCS. Demographics, risk factors, clinical signs/symptoms, etiology, and outcome at discharge and 3-month follow-up were recorded. Factors associated with outcomes were identified, and the difference was ascertained using Chi-square, odds ratios, and 95% confidence intervals.

Results:
The mean participant age was 58 ± 14.8 years with 73% being males. The mean arrival time was 26.5 ± 31.6 h; with a mean National Institute of Health Stroke scale (NIHSS) score of 7.2 ± 5.6. Motor deficit and dysarthria were the most common presentations. Twenty percent of patients received intravenous recombinant tissue plasminogen activator, whereas endovascular thrombectomy was performed in 9 (6.5%). Follow-up outcome at 3 months was available in 113 (81.8%). Male sex, baseline modified Rankin scale of <2, low baseline NIHSS, and stable or improvement in baseline NIHSS during 24 h of admission were documented as predictors of a good outcome, whereas history of atrial fibrillation and prior stroke, high NIHSS at admission and worsening of symptoms during 24 h of admission, as well as bilateral body involvement were associated with poor outcome.

Conclusion:
The functional outcomes and the predictors of functional outcomes did not differ from the previously published literature; however, significant differences were observed in the risk factors and etiological profile in our population. These differences are of potential interest to the researchers and clinicians, as they carry important therapeutic and prognostic implications and need to be verified through large prospective studies.
A Conundrum to Decode the Proficiency of Urban Schoolteachers in Screening Learning Disabilities
Authors: Dani Akanksha , Pusdekar Yamini , Deshmukh Vishwajit 
Published: July 2024

Introduction:
It is estimated that nearly 5%–10% of Indian schoolchildren have hidden problems, with about 80%–85% of them having dyslexia. Failing to diagnose and address learning disabilities on time can lead to adverse outcomes, such as school dropouts and mental health issues. In this context, the study was designed to assess educators’ knowledge regarding LD, its detection, and provisions for its management.

Methods:
A cross-sectional study was conducted in 10 randomly selected English, Hindi, Marathi, and Urdu medium schools under Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation from June 2018 to December 2019. The study participants were primary, upper primary, and high schoolteachers whose knowledge and practices regarding LD were assessed using a validated questionnaire.

Results:
From the ten selected schools, 150 teachers were interviewed. The knowledge regarding LD was poor, with only 26.67% of the teachers expressing the inability of the child to learn in only one particular tenet of their studies as a learning disability, which was incorrect. Nearly 24.67% of the teachers expressed the correct opinion that children who had problems with two or more learning domains were found to have LD. Most of them were unaware of the provisions for children with LD. The most common factors influencing learning disability among children were the environment at home (approximately 40%), followed by health and frequent illness of a child (28.67%).

Conclusion:
LD criteria, screening, provision, and referral should have been better understood by schoolteachers. Most of their expertise came from teacher training programs. Teachers closely study their pupils and can spot even modest changes in academic performance or behavior, making them the first screening medium for learning disabilities. Therefore, teachers must be trained to recognize LD and informed about available services such as urban rehabilitation centers for children with LD.
Comparative Analysis of Multidimensional Learning Tools in Anatomy: A Randomized Control Trial
Authors: Rani Sudha , Gupta Govind Kumar , Chakraborty Ratnajeet , Kumar Tushar , Kumar Mani Kishlay , Das Anil Kumar , Shekhar Shashank 
Published: July 2024

Introduction:
Anatomy teaching has traditionally been based on dissection. However, reduced hours in total and laboratory hours in gross anatomy along with a dearth of cadavers have ensued the search for a less time-consuming tool.

Materials and Methods:
The study was conducted in the Department of Anatomy in Sheikh Bhikhari Medical College, Hazaribag. A total of 282 medical students were taught gross anatomy, using three different learning modalities: dissection (n = 95), plastic models (n = 94), and three-dimensional (3D) anatomy software (n = 93). The knowledge of the students was examined by 100 multiple-choice question (MCQ) and tag questions followed by an evaluation questionnaire.

Results:
When performance is considered, the dissection and 3D group performed better than the plastic models group in total, MCQs, and tag questions. In the evaluation questionnaire, dissection performed better than the other two modalities. Moreover, dissection and 3D software emerged as superior to the plastic models group.

Statistical Analysis:
All data were analyzed using the one-way ANOVA and t-test. Group-based analysis by ANOVA and gender-based analysis were done by Student’s t-test. A comparison of students’ perceptions was done by Kruskal–Wallis H-test.

Conclusion:
Dissection remains a favorite with students and accomplishes a significantly higher attainment of knowledge. Plastic models are less effective but are a valuable tool in preparation for cadaveric laboratories.
Study of Body Composition by Biphotonic X-ray Absorptiometry in a Moroccan Female Population, an Indicator of Obesity?
Authors: Toufik Hamza , Majjad Abderrahim , Ghassem Mohammed Ahmed , Djossou H. J. , Sadni Siham , Achemlal L. , Bezza Ahmed , El Maghraoui Abdellah 
Published: July 2024

Introduction:
Our purpose was to study the body composition in a healthy female Moroccan adult group, and to help physicians to evaluate nutritional status.

Materials and Methods:
Five hundred and nineteen healthy women aged from 20 to 80 years were included in the study. Bone mineral density at the hip and lumbar spine and the body composition parameters were measured by dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry: fat mass (FM), fat-free mass (FFM), and percentage (%) of body fat. The FFM index (FFMI) and the FM index (FMI) were calculated. We analyzed the population by age and body mass index (BMI) defined groups.

Results:
The mean age of the population was 53.14 ± 13.69 years with an average BMI of 29.30 ± 5.04 kg/m2. Means of FM and FFM were 33.93 ± 9.18 kg and 36.91 ± 5 kg, respectively, with FM and FFMI of 13.65 ± 3.66 kg/m2 and 14.85 ± 1.91 kg/m2, respectively. The % FM, FFM, and their corresponding indices increased with age; a statistically significant difference was observed between the 20 and 39 age categories and the two other categories. The BMI category analysis showed that FFMI and FMI increased in obese women with a statistically significant difference between the four groups. Age and BMI were correlated significantly with the different parameters.

Conclusion:
This is the first Moroccan study to present body composition indexes in healthy Moroccan female adults. These reference values may be useful for the clinical evaluation of body composition and nutritional status.
Promoting and creating feel-good positive experience among voluntary blood donors: An eight-step guide
Authors: Mittal Siddharth , Muthukumaravel P. J. , Tripathi Parmatma Prasad , Gupta Anubhav , Mandal Saptarshi , Sharma Suresh K , Chandra Tulika 
Published: July 2024

Abstract:
The safest way to meet our nation’s blood needs is through regular, repeat, voluntary, nonremunerated donors, as recommended by the National Blood Transfusion Council. While several innovative methods are needed to draw in and keep these willing blood donors, optimization of the fundamental donation procedures can guarantee a positive and pleasant experience for them and improve donor retention. To provide a steady and secure blood supply, we emphasize on eight step-by-step guidelines in this article to address the positive blood donation experience and assure donor comfort and safety.
Knowledge, Attitude, and Perceived Barriers of Arteriovenous Fistula among Chronic Kidney Disease Patients Attending a Tertiary Care Center
Authors: Deepthi Vasanth , Anil R , Avinash Prabhu 
Published: July 2024

Abstract

Introduction:
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) affects 11% of the adult population worldwide. Hemodialysis (HD) therapy can be through either arteriovenous fistula (AVF), arteriovenous graft, or central venous catheter. Although AVF has better outcomes, many factors are responsible for its underutilization.

Materials and Methods:
A cross-sectional study was conducted in a tertiary care hospital among all adult patients diagnosed with CKD registered in the nephrology outpatient department for 3 months. The patients were subjected to a structured questionnaire. The questionnaire consisted of four parts, namely sociodemographic details, patients’ knowledge regarding AVF, attitude toward AVF, and perceived barriers toward the procedure. Data were analyzed using SPSS V-21. Demographic and knowledge data were summarized by calculating means and standard deviation. Attitudes and perceived barriers were analyzed as categorical variables. Association between categorical variables was done using the Chi-square test.

Results:
The mean age of the study participants was 52.24 (±15.47) years. The major cause of end-stage renal disease was hypertension (35.3%). Adequate knowledge was found to be among 79.8% of patients; which was significantly associated with patients who had dialysis session >150 times and who underwent AVF. 65.5% of patients would recommend AVF to others who are undergoing HD. Fear of needles (18%) was found as a major barrier to undergoing AVF.

Conclusion:
A systematic health education regarding the advantages of AVF over other VA methods can be done before initiating HD which can reduce the perceived barriers. This will aid in increasing the acceptance of AVF procedure among CKD patients.