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Comparison of Dental Care Utilization Among Institutionalized Older Adults and Those Living at Home, France, 2008–2009
Objective: Ensuring equitable and high-quality access to oral health care for older adults remains a challenge. The aim of this study is to compare the use of dental services among older...
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Epidemiology of Infective Endocarditis in France
Background and Objectives. In 2002, French guidelines regarding antibiotic prophylaxis for infective endocarditis (IE) were revised, significantly narrowing its indications. The...
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Challenges in the Diagnosis and Microbiological Evaluation of Invasive Fungal Infections
The diagnosis of invasive fungal infections remains challenging despite the advent of new tools. Among biomarkers, twice-weekly screening for serum galactomannan remains valuable despite...
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Use, Environmental, and Economic Impact of Systemic Antifungals in Hospitals in France
The expansion of the range of antifungal treatments has been an undeniable advance over the past 20 years and has improved the prognosis for invasive fungal infections. Taking national...
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Candida infections in the Île-de-France region: data from the Yeast Observatory (2002–2010)
The Yeast Surveillance Network is a comprehensive, long-term system for the epidemiological and microbiological surveillance of yeast bloodstream infections in the Île-de-France region....
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Risk factors for preterm birth in Guadeloupe: results from the Timoun cohort
Introduction: Guadeloupe has a high rate of preterm birth despite access to healthcare comparable to that in mainland France. The launch of a prospective study (the Timoun cohort) in...
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Serious adverse events related to healthcare: summary of reports received by the Île-de-France Regional Health Agency over a 24-month period (January 1, 2012 – December 31, 2013)
Background: Regional Health Agencies (ARS) receive reports of adverse events related to patient care within the healthcare and medico-social services system, which are submitted to them...
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Prevalence of upper limb musculoskeletal symptoms among agricultural workers in France in 2010: results from the pilot phase of Coset-MSA
Introduction: The pilot phase of the Coset-MSA program assessed the prevalence of upper-limb musculoskeletal symptoms among agricultural workers, particularly among farm owners and farm...
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Prevalence of overweight and obesity among adults in New Caledonia: results from the 2010 Health Barometer
Objectives: To estimate the prevalence of overweight and obesity in the general population of New Caledonia aged 18 to 67 in 2010, as well as the associated sociodemographic risk...
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Mortality from cystic fibrosis: analysis of data from the French Registry, 1992–2012
Introduction: Cystic fibrosis is the most common monogenic disease that can be life-threatening from childhood onward. In France, various measures have been implemented to address this...