Epidemiological survey in a day care center following toddler sudden death due to human metapneumovirus infection.

We report the sudden death of a 33-month-old child owing to acute respiratory distress syndrome due to human metapneumovirus (hMPV) infection. Of 30 children attending the same day care centre, 26% and 59% had hMPV and multiple infections, respectively; three of six children with pneumonia had a diagnosis of hMPV. hMPV infection is common in childhood viral co-infections but it can cause sudden death.

Clinical dose effect and functional consequences of R92Q in two families presenting with a TRAPS/PFAPA-like phenotype.

Background: TNF receptor-associated syndrome (TRAPS) is a dominantly inherited autoinflammatory condition caused by mutations in the gene. The mechanism underlying the variable expressivity of the common variant R92Q (rs4149584; c.362G>A; p.

[impact of therapeutic education on lifestyles: perception of patients and their relatives].

Background: Therapeutic patient education, which advocates a change of behaviour, may affect the patient's and the patient's family's lifestyles. The aim of this survey was to describe the perception of heart failure patients and their families concerning the impact of TPE on their lifestyles.

Methods: A national self-administered questionnaire survey b was performed from january to May 2013 with patients and their relatives.

Perception of therapeutic patient education in heart failure by healthcare providers.

Background: Care provider support for therapeutic patient education (TPE), its results and relationships with patients are factors in the setting up and sustainability of this practice.

Aim: With a view to understanding the factors determining TPE care provider participation and favouring its development, the aim of this study was to describe the perception healthcare providers have of TPE in heart failure.

Methods: A national survey by self-administered questionnaire was performed in 2013 in 61 Observatoire de l'INsuffisance cardiaque (ODIN; Heart Failure Observatory) centres participating in the I-CARE programme.

[Photography in plastic surgery: practices, uses and legislation].

Introduction: Photography in plastic surgery is omnipresent. Through its various uses, it may present both ethical and forensic risks. The objective of this study is to analyze the use of medical photography by the plastic surgeon, the perception of this use by the patient, and consequence of such use.