Predictors of conversion to cesarean section in a French cohort of 236 class III (body mass index of 40 or more) obese women attempting vaginal delivery: A restrospective multicentric study.

Background: Due to the global growth of its prevalence and its impact on patient health, obesity is considered a near-epidemic condition by the World Health Organization (WHO). Its overall prevalence has now reached 17 % in France. The impact of obesity is also a concern for pregnant women, due to the risk of maternal and fetal complications.

Predictive value of a self-administered frailty screening questionnaire for the effectiveness of functional rehabilitation evaluated with the locomotor functional independence measure in a geriatric rehabilitation unit: a multicentre cohort study.

Background: Patient Reported Outcome Measures (PROMs) are questionnaires that collect health data directly from the patient, without any intervention from a third party. The aim of rehabilitation units is to restore function. Functional gain can be evaluated with classic scales, such as the locomotor subscale of the Functional Independence Measure.

Poly(lactide)-Based Materials Modified with Biomolecules: A Review.

Poly(lactic acid) (PLA) is characterized by unique features, e.g., it is environmentally friendly, biocompatible, has good thermomechanical properties, and is readily available and biodegradable.

Implementing telemedicine for the care of women with gestational diabetes mellitus in a rural hospital: an observational retrospective study.

Introduction: Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) can adversely impact pregnancy outcomes. LGA is a common complication of GDM. Telemedicine is increasingly used for the follow-up of chronic diseases.

The Efficiency of Polyester-Polysulfone Membranes, Coated with Crosslinked PVA Layers, in the Water Desalination by Pervaporation.

Composite polymer membranes were obtained using the so-called dry phase inversion and were used for desalination of diluted saline water solutions by pervaporation (PV) method. The tests used a two-layer backing, porous, ultrafiltration commercial membrane (PS20), which consisted of a supporting polyester layer and an active polysulfone layer. The active layer of PV membranes was obtained in an aqueous environment, in the presence of a surfactant, by cross-linking a 5 wt.

[Patients hospitalized in the ICU for acute coronary syndrome from 2012 to 2021: A single-center retrospective study].

Introduction: Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS) are one of the main causes of mortality in France. Patients presenting with ACS are typically hospitalized in a specialized cardiology ward. The main objective of this study was to describe, characterize and evaluate the outcome of patients hospitalized for ACS in a generalist intensive care unit (rather than a cardiac care unit).

[Faisabilité de l'exploration des fonctions exécutives des résidents d'établissement d'hébergement pour personnes âgées].

Unlabelled: Impairment of cognitive functions is the primary reason for admission to long-term care units, with executive functions playing a pivotal role in dependency and behavioral issues. These functions pose significant challenges to nursing staff in providing care. However, the assessment of executive functions in elderly individuals residing in nursing homes often relies on tests that are both time-consuming and difficult for this demographic.

Prenatal cocaine exposure and its influence on pediatric epigenetic clocks and epigenetic scores in humans.

The investigation of the effects of prenatal cocaine exposure (PCE) on offspring has been inconsistent, with few studies investigating biological outcomes in humans. We profiled genome-wide DNA methylation (DNAm) of umbilical cord blood (UCB) from newborns with (n = 35) and without (n = 47) PCE. We used DNAm data to (1) assess pediatric epigenetic clocks at birth and (2) to estimate epigenetic scores (ES) for lifetime disorders.

Risks Associated with the Presence of Polyvinyl Chloride in the Environment and Methods for Its Disposal and Utilization.

Plastics have recently become an indispensable part of everyone's daily life due to their versatility, durability, light weight, and low production costs. The increasing production and use of plastics poses great environmental problems due to their incomplete utilization, a very long period of biodegradation, and a negative impact on living organisms. Decomposing plastics lead to the formation of microplastics, which accumulate in the environment and living organisms, becoming part of the food chain.

Perceptions of general practitioners towards the services provided by advanced practice nurses: a cross-sectional survey in France.

Background: New healthcare professions are emerging due to scarce medical resources. The appearance of a new healthcare profession, advanced practice nurses (APNs), has raised questions about how general practitioners interrelate with them as primary care providers. The objective of this study was to explore the perceptions general practitioners have towards the services rendered by APNs to patients, to general practice and the role they play in the healthcare system.

Changes in lung function in adolescents with substance use disorders: an exploratory study.

Objective: To compare lung function between adolescents with and without substance use disorder (SUD).

Methods: This was an observational, cross-sectional exploratory study. The sample consisted of 16 adolescents with SUD and 24 age-matched healthy controls.

Effect of the Implementation of the French Hospital Regionalization Policy on Patient Mobility.

A new law was voted in France in 2016 to increase cooperation between public sector hospitals. Hospitals were encouraged to work under the leadership of local referral centers and to share their support functions (e.g.

Association between hospital admission either directly or via the emergency department, and readmission rates at 30 days in older adults in two rural hospitals: a retrospective cohort study.

Introduction: Older patients are frequently re-admitted to the hospital after attending the emergency department (ED). We investigated whether direct admission to the hospital was associated with a lower risk of readmission at 30 days compared to admission via the ED, in patients aged ≥ 75 years.

Methods: Retrospective multicenter cohort study from 01/01/2018 to 31/12/2019, including patients aged ≥ 75 years from two hospitals.

Antibacterial and Antifungal Properties of Polyester, Polylactide, and Cotton Nonwovens and Fabrics, by Means of Stable Aqueous Dispersions Containing Copper Silicate and Some Metal Oxides.

Literature reviews have described the applications of silver, copper, and zinc ions and metallic particles of Cu, Ti, and Zn oxides, which have been found to be useful antimicrobial reagents for the biofunctionalization of various materials and their surfaces. For this purpose, compositions of water dispersions containing emulsions of synthetic copolymers based on acrylic and vinyl monomers, polysaccharides (hydroxyethyl cellulose and starch), and various additives with wetting and stabilizing properties were used. Many stable water dispersions of different chemical compositions containing bioactive chemical compounds (copper silicate hydrate, titanium dioxide, and zinc oxide (and other auxiliary substances)) were developed.

Prospective, observational study of the impact of finger food on the quality of nutrition evaluated by the simple evaluation of food intake (SEFI) in nursing home residents.

Introduction: Finger food is a type of meal that can be eaten without cutlery, and may, therefore, be easier to consume for patients with cognitive disorders. The objective of this study was to assess whether finger food increased the quantity of food ingested among older nursing home residents. The secondary objectives were to evaluate satisfaction after meals and costs associated with the meals.

Using the CAESARE tool in fetal heart rate analysis.

Background: To evaluate the theoretical impact of the CAESARE decision-making tool (which is based on fetal heart rate) on the rate of cesarean section deliveries and the prevention of metabolic acidosis risk.

Methods: We conducted an observational, multicenter, retrospective study of all patients from 2018 to 2020 who had a cesarean section at term due to non-reassuring fetal status (NRFS) during labor. Primary outcome criteria were the rate of cesarean section births observed retrospectively compared to the theoretical rate by the CAESARE tool.

Impact of promoting blood donation in general practice: Prospective study among blood donors in France.

Introduction: Waiting rooms in general practitioners' (GP) surgeries are a potentially useful site for spreading educational messages about health behaviors. We aimed to evaluate the impact of posters displayed in GPs' waiting rooms on the number of donors attending the blood donation drives in the Aube Department of France. The secondary objective was to identify self-reported factors that incited people to give blood among donors who did and donors who did not see the posters.

COVID-19 in patients with persistent tachypnea of infancy.

Background: Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) has raised substantial concern for patients with chronic lung diseases. The aim of this study was to evaluate the clinical characteristics and outcomes of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in children with persistent tachypnea of infancy (PTI).

Methods: Data on the history of COVID-19, including diagnosis and clinical course of the infection, were collected during the regular follow-up visits of children previously diagnosed with PTI.

[Effect of enhanced home support: a retrospective study of the « Ehpad-@-Dom » project].

Introduction: The growing needs related to the loss of autonomy of elderly people should be the opportunity to imagine alternatives to nursing homes. In this context, our study aimed to assess the effect of a reinforced home care model on the evolution of frailty in elderly people whose health conditions could have justified entering a nursing home.

Methods: A retrospective observational study focusing on the evolution of the SEGA score and other variables reflecting the frailty of people over 75 years old according to classic home care, institutionalization, or reinforced home care.

Modifications of Textile Materials with Functional Silanes, Liquid Silicone Softeners, and Silicone Rubbers-A Review.

General information concerning different kinds of chemical additives used in the textile industry has been described in this paper. The properties and applications of organofunctional silanes and polysiloxanes (silicones) for chemical and physical modifications of textile materials have been reviewed, with a focus on silicone softeners, silane, and silicones-based superhydrophobic finishes and coatings on textiles composed of silicone elastomers and rubbers. The properties of textile materials modified with silanes and silicones and their practical and potential applications, mainly in the textile industry, have been discussed.

The impact of hospital support function centralization on patient outcomes: A before-after study.

Objectives: This study aimed to evaluate the impact of centralizing hospital support functions such as administration, quality monitoring, procurement, and insurance on patient outcomes in a French regional hospital group.

Study Design: A before-after study was conducted within a medium-sized hospital in a rural region of France including 87,373 hospital stays between 2013 and 2017.

Methods: The intervention tested was the centralization of support functions: administration, quality monitoring, procurement, and insurance.

[Factors predictive of adherence to a non-pharmacological intervention in nursing home research: a substudy of the LEDEN trial].

Introduction: Few older people participate in medical research, especially in the nursing home setting. The lack of evidence in this population may limit our ability to provide evidence-based treatments. This can partly be explained by difficulties in obtaining a satisfactory adherence to research in this population, especially when the practice of a physical activity is needed.

A systematic review and meta-analysis of epigenetic clocks in schizophrenia.

Introduction: Evidence suggests that schizophrenia (SZ) is associated with accelerated biological aging. DNA methylation can be used as an indicator of biological aging by means of epigenetic clock estimates.

Objective: The aim of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to investigate the association between SZ and different epigenetic clocks.

Experience of Primary Care Physicians in the Aube Department, France, Regarding the COVID-19 Crisis.

Background: General practitioners (GPs) played a decisive role during the COVID-19 epidemic, particularly in the identification and care of patients at home. This study aimed to describe the primary care physicians' perceptions of the COVID-19 crisis and to guide future decisions regarding measures to prolong, abrogate, or improve upon methods for crisis management.

Methods: This is a cross-sectional study based on a 30-item questionnaire aiming to investigate how primary care physicians (GPs) working in the rural Aube Department experienced the COVID-19 crisis.