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Incidence of radiation dermatitis following interventional radiology procedures. Results of a feasibility study among French dermatologists who are members of the French Society of Dermatology
Introduction: Several cases of radiation dermatitis following interventional radiology procedures were observed—almost exclusively by dermatologists—between 1992 and 2000, with very few...
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Mycobacterium xenopi infections in France
Mycobacterium xenopi, an atypical mycobacterium, was first described in 1959 when it was isolated from skin lesions of a South African frog, Xenopus laevis; however, its pathogenicity in...
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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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Health Risk Assessment: Application to Household Waste Storage
Landfilling is currently one of the primary methods of waste management in France. The InVS and AFSSET, in collaboration with several organizations, have conducted a quantitative health...
