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Epidemiology of Infectious Spondylodiscitis in France: Data from the Medical Information Systems Program (PMSI), 2002–2003
Objectives: Infectious spondylodiscitis is a rare condition treated in a hospital setting. To estimate its incidence in France, we used the 2002–2003 Medical Information Systems Program...
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Childhood Cancers and Environmental Factors - Period: February 2006 to May 2006 - Childhood Leukemia and a Potential Link to Pollution Sources in France
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Comparative evaluation of a latex agglutination test, two ELISA tests, and a Western blot test for the serological diagnosis of human trichinellosis
Serology plays an important role in the diagnosis of trichinellosis because the clinical signs (fever and muscle pain) of this disease are nonspecific. Many techniques have been studied,...
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Research on serious adverse events related to healthcare. A reporting requirement for all healthcare professionals
The Act of March 4, 2002, supplemented by other laws and regulations, established the principle of mandatory reporting of serious healthcare-related incidents. The implementation of such...
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The Oscour Network: Public Health Surveillance Based on Emergency Services
In August 2003, a heat wave with exceptional health consequences struck France. This health crisis led to massive strain on the emergency care system and a sharp rise in mortality. The...
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Exposure to workplace hazards and physical strain
Exposure to various substances in the workplace can lead to physical and mental health problems. It is therefore important to understand the frequency and distribution of these exposures...
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Infectious Encephalitis: Data and Limitations of the PMSI for Epidemiological Studies, Metropolitan France, 2000–2002
Many bacterial and viral agents can cause encephalitis, but an etiological diagnosis is rarely established. The PMSI is the only ongoing source of information on these conditions. We...
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Epidemiological surveillance of work-related upper limb overuse disorders
Objective - The aim of this study is to provide an overview of epidemiological surveillance systems for upper limb overuse disorders, highlighting their relevance for occupational...
