Publications by authors named "A Lienard"
Daptomycin (DAP) represents an interesting alternative to treat methicillin-resistant (MRSA) infections. Different mechanisms of DAP resistance have been described; however, in vivo-acquired resistance is uncharacterized. This study described the phenotypic and genotypic evolution of MRSA strains that became resistant to DAP in two unrelated patients with bacteremia under DAP treatment, in two hospitals in the South of France.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPurpose: This study reports the short- and mid-term benefits of an eight-session emotion and self-regulation group intervention ecologically boosted through daily app-based prompts. The intervention was designed for breast cancer patients in the early survivorship period meeting criteria for clinical levels of psychological symptoms.
Methods: Patients were randomly assigned to the immediate intervention arm (n = 61; intervention received immediately) or to the delayed intervention arm (n = 59; intervention received 5 months later).
Objective: Cancer-related communication is critical for parents' and children's adaptation to the disease. This randomized pilot study was conducted to test the feasibility, acceptability, and efficacy of a 4-session intervention designed to improve parents' communication.
Methods: A 4-session intervention was developed to aid parents to support their children through more open/adapted communication.
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- A study involving 88 adult gardeners in Wallonia examined the impact of high trace metals in soil on their health by analyzing urine and blood samples for lead, cadmium, and arsenic levels.
- The findings revealed moderately high blood lead levels, significantly elevated urinary arsenic concentrations, and very high cadmium levels compared to general population averages, indicating potential health risks.
- The results also suggested a common environmental source for these contaminants, with individual behaviors and gardening practices likely contributing to the high exposure levels, raising concerns about chronic kidney disease risks in this population.
The influence of hemolysis was evaluated for 26 clinical chemistry parameters on DxC 700AU (Beckman Coulter®). Ten sample pools were prepared and separated into six aliquots. These aliquots were overloaded with hemolysis in increasing amounts to reach levels equivalent to the maximum hemolysis thresholds H1 (+), H2 (++), H3 (+++) and H4 (++++).
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