Publications by authors named "Delory T"

Brentuximab vedotin (BV)-bendamustine (90 or 120 mg/m2 day 1 and 2) every 28 days is an effective treatment for relapsed/refractory Hodgkin lymphoma (R/R HL) but associated to high toxicity especially for elderly patients. We conducted in St Louis Hospital, Paris, between 2015 and 2021 a retrospective single-center analysis of 44 patients with R/R HL treated with one-day BV-bendamustine (120 mg/m2) every 21 days. Sixteen percent of patients were ≥ 60 years old (yo).

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Introduction: Sleep and mood disorders are common in hemodialysis, but the effect of light therapy remains unknown in this population.

Methods: We conducted a randomized, controlled, open-label pilot trial comparing two group of either 30 minutes of light therapy three times a week, or no exposure. The primary endpoint was change in sleep quality (PSQI) after five weeks of light therapy, with change in mood (DASS-21) as a secondary endpoint.

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We show the value of real-time data generated by a computerized decision support system in primary care in strengthening pneumonia surveillance. The system showed a 66% (95% CI 64%-67%) increase in community-acquired pneumonia from 2018 to 2023 for the population of France, 1 month before a national alert was issued.

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  • A study analyzed lung cancer cases in France during the COVID-19 pandemic by comparing 2020-2021 data with pre-pandemic years (2013-2019), focusing on diagnosis and mortality rates.
  • Findings revealed a 12% decrease in newly diagnosed lung cancer cases during the first wave of the pandemic, with a continued improvement in survival rates over time, even during the pandemic.
  • The decrease in lung cancer incidences could be linked to undiagnosed patients who died due to COVID-19 or challenges in accessing healthcare, leading to excess mortality during this period.
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Background: Suboptimal use of antimicrobials is a driver of antimicrobial resistance in West Africa. Clinical decision support systems (CDSSs) can facilitate access to updated and reliable recommendations.

Objective: This study aimed to assess contextual factors that could facilitate the implementation of a CDSS for antimicrobial prescribing in West Africa and Central Africa and to identify tailored implementation strategies.

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Social insects have the highest rates of meiotic recombination among Metazoa, but there is considerable variation within the Hymenoptera. We synthesize the literature to investigate several hypotheses for these elevated recombination rates. We reexamine the long-standing Red Queen hypothesis, considering how social aspects of immunity could lead to increases in recombination.

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  • The study aimed to evaluate how well cefazolin compares to cloxacillin for treating infective endocarditis caused by methicillin-sensitive Staphylococci (MSS).
  • Data were collected from patients treated in six French hospitals between 2014 and 2020, measuring treatment failure based on a variety of outcomes like death and relapse within 90 days.
  • Results showed no significant differences in treatment effectiveness or safety between the two antibiotics, indicating that cefazolin is similarly effective as cloxacillin for MSS endocarditis.
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  • The study examines how computerised decision-support systems (CDSS) impact antibiotic prescribing practices among primary care physicians in France, focusing on their appropriate usage.
  • Data was collected from over 60,000 registered physicians on a CDSS, revealing that the median appropriateness of antibiotic prescriptions was 77.8%, with 10% of doctors scoring below 50%.
  • Key factors influencing appropriate prescribing included prior use of the CDSS, being a general practitioner, working in primary care, mentoring students, and age, suggesting that CDSS may enhance antibiotic prescribing practices.
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Background: Critically injured patients need rapid and appropriate hemostatic treatment, which requires prompt identification of trauma-induced coagulopathy (TIC) upon hospital admission. We developed and validated the performance of a clinical score based on prehospital resuscitation parameters and vital signs at hospital admission for early diagnosis of TIC.

Methods: The score was derived from a level-1 trauma center registry (training set).

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In a retrospective multicenter study of 575 patients with bloodstream infections or pneumonia due to wild-type AmpC β-lactamase-producing Enterobacterales, species with low in vitro mutation rates for AmpC derepression were associated with fewer treatment failures due to AmpC overproduction (adjusted hazard ratio, 0.5 [95% CI, .2-.

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We investigated the mortality patterns of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients in France relative to a control population, comparing year 2020 to pre-pandemic years 2017-2019. COPD patient and sex, age and residence matched control cohorts were created from the French National Health Data System. Survival was analyzed using Cox regressions and standardized rates.

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During the pandemic period, health care systems were substantially reorganized for managing COVID-19 cases. Corresponding consequences on persons with chronic diseases remain insufficiently documented. This observational cohort study investigated the direct and indirect impact of the pandemic period on the survival of kidney transplant recipients (KTR).

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In primary care, urinary tract infections (UTIs) account for the majority of antibiotic prescriptions. Comments from microbiologists on interpreting the antimicrobial susceptibility testing (AST) profile for urinalysis were made to improve the prescription of antibiotics. We aimed to explore the added value of these comments on the quality of antibiotic prescribing by a superior double-blind digital randomized case-vignette trial among French general practitioners (GPs).

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Background: The optimal treatment regimen for infections caused by wild-type AmpC β-lactamase-producing Enterobacterales remains controversial. This study compared the outcomes of bloodstream infections (BSI) and pneumonia according to the type of definitive antibiotic therapy: third-generation cephalosporin (3GC), piperacillin ± tazobactam, cefepime or carbapenem.

Methods: All cases of BSI and pneumonia caused by wild-type AmpC β-lactamase-producing Enterobacterales over 2 years in eight university hospitals were reviewed.

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Transmission of SARS-CoV-2 in nursing homes is poorly documented. Using surveillance data of 228 European private nursing homes, we estimated weekly SARS-CoV-2 incidences among 21,467 residents and 14,371 staff members, compared to that in the general population, between August 3, 2020, and February 20, 2021. We studied the outcomes of "episodes of introduction" where one case was first detected and computed attack rates, reproduction ratio (), and dispersion parameter ().

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Maternal effects are an important source of phenotypic variance, whereby females influence offspring developmental trajectory beyond direct genetic contributions, often in response to changing environmental conditions. However, relatively little is known about the mechanisms by which maternal experience is translated into molecular signals that shape offspring development. One such signal may be maternal RNA transcripts (mRNAs and miRNAs) deposited into maturing oocytes.

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  • A significant drop in hospitalizations for acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (AECOPD) was noted in France during the first two years of the COVID-19 pandemic, with monthly admissions decreasing from 8,899 to 6,032.
  • The study found that in-hospital mortality for AECOPD increased from 6.2% to 7.6%, indicating worse outcomes for patients hospitalized during the pandemic.
  • The data suggest that only a small percentage of AECOPD hospital stays were linked to COVID-19, but those with COVID-19 had nearly three times the mortality rate compared to those without it.
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Objectives: To estimate the intra -and inter-rater consistency of radiologist and neurologist working in pairs attributing DWI-ASPECTS (Diffusion Alberta Stroke Program Early CT Score) in patients with acute middle cerebral artery ischemic stroke referred for mechanical thrombectomy, intravenous thrombolysis or bridging therapy.

Methods: Five neurologists and 5 radiologists working in pairs and in hour period scored independently and in two reading sessions anonymized DWI-ASPECTS of 80 patients presenting with acute anterior ischaemic stroke in our center. We measured agreement between pairs using intraclass correlation coefficients (ICCs).

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Background: Hospital-based surveillance of antimicrobial resistance may be irrelevant as a guide to antimicrobial use for urinary tract infections (UTIs) in primary care.

Objectives: To highlight the value of online computerized decision support systems (CDSS) in providing information on the surveillance of antimicrobial resistance in community-acquired UTIs.

Methods: We collected the susceptibility profile for key antibiotics by type of UTI involving Escherichia coli from 2017 to 2020, using queries for UTI (Q-UTI) submitted to a French CDSS.

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  • A survey of 74 nursing homes in the French Alps from March to May 2020 analyzed the spread of COVID-19 among residents and staff during the pandemic.
  • Out of 5,891 residents, the COVID-19 incidence was 8.2%, with 22 facilities reporting outbreaks of at least three cases, while 4,652 staff had a 6.3% incidence rate.
  • A strong correlation was found between staff and resident COVID-19 cases, indicating that staff were likely a major source of transmission, regardless of the homes' characteristics or mitigation efforts.
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  • The study assessed SARS-CoV-2 seroprevalence among 3,454 healthcare workers after the pandemic's first wave, revealing a 5.0% infection rate with higher prevalence in professionals under 30 and paramedical students.
  • Factors increasing infection included inadequate protective equipment during patient contact, performing aerosol-generating tasks, and exposure to infected colleagues or family members.
  • Findings suggest the importance of consistent access to personal protective equipment, hygiene training for younger healthcare workers, and boosting vaccination coverage to manage infection rates effectively.
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