Publications by authors named "E Marine-Barjoan"
Introduction: Early in 2021, the SARS-CoV-2 incidence rate was higher in the East than in the West of the Alpes-Maritimes district in France. What was the impact of social deprivation, household overcrowding and population density per km on this difference in incidence rate?
Methods: Cases were defined as persons with a first SARS-CoV-2 positive test detected between 04/01/2021 and 14/02/2021. We studied the « French Deprivation index » (FDep), rate of overcrowded households and population density/km.
Introduction: Socio-demographic factors are known to influence epidemic dynamics. The town of Nice, France, displays major socio-economic inequalities, according to the National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies (INSEE), 10% of the population is considered to live below the poverty threshold, i.e.
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- A study aimed to understand the prevalence of small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) in patients with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and its correlation with the levels of hydrogen and methane measured during breath tests.
- Among 247 IBS patients, 36.4% were found to have SIBO, with those predominantly constipated showing higher methane levels and those with diarrhea showing higher hydrogen levels.
- The research concluded that while SIBO is common in IBS, it doesn’t correlate with the severity of IBS, suggesting that personal pain sensitivity may play a bigger role in IBS symptoms.
Background & Aims: HCV test and treat campaigns currently exclude pregnant women. Pregnancy offers a unique opportunity for HCV screening and to potentially initiate direct-acting antiviral treatment. We explored HCV screening and treatment strategies in two lower middle-income countries with high HCV prevalence, Egypt and Ukraine.
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