Graves’ disease (GD) is a complex genetic autoimmune thyroid diseases (AITD). TSHR is considered as candidate gene in GD. IL1RN gene shown to be related to the pathogenesis of a number of autoimmune diseases. These finding prompted us to investigate the association of TSHR and IL1RN genes polymorphism with the risk and the prognosis of GD in Tunisia. A total of 249 healthy controls and 68 GD pa...

Before the COVID pandemic, solo travel was getting more and popular – especially among women travelers. Both demographic, social trends, inner motivations enhanced popularity of this type travel. The aging society single lifestyle increased demand on one hand, while other desire for self-realization, to find new ways life, escapism, thirst self-confidence drive tourists alone. In case travelers...

Sherry Turkle in her groundbreaking book ‘Alone Together’ suggests that the Internet gives an illusion of togetherness while contributing to isolation. How might this play out in social movements on the Internet? Can social media bring people together? This research in progress explores the role of social media as a way to facilitate collective political action. It discusses the preliminary fin...

Orofacial clefts, specifically cleft lip and/or cleft palate (CL/P), are among the most common congenital anomalies. CL/P vary in their location and severity and comprise 3 overarching groups: cleft lip (CL), cleft lip with cleft palate (CLP), and cleft palate alone (CP). CL/P may be associated with one of many syndromes that could further complicate a child's needs. Care of patients with CL/P ...