Publications by authors named "Jacques Marcotte"
Article Synopsis
- The study aimed to evaluate the impact of hormonal contraception (HC) on lung function in adolescent females with cystic fibrosis (CF) by analyzing forced expiratory volume in 1 second (FEV1), exacerbations, and antibiotic use.
- In a cohort of 127 girls aged 13-18, those who used HC for over 3 years had significantly higher FEV1 percentages compared to non-users, indicating better lung function.
- The study concluded that HC does not have harmful effects on FEV1 in CF adolescents, but further research is needed to confirm these findings.
The MTG-BT estimates the hydrolysis of triacyl-glycerols by pancreatic lipase, and appears attractive for monitoring exogenous lipase requirements in patients with exocrine pancreatic insufficiency. To assess the test's discrimination capacity and repeatability, 9 CF patients with PERT and 10 healthy children underwent the (13)C-MTG-BT twice, at a 2- to 4-week interval. The test distinguished well between patients with severe exocrine pancreatic insufficiency (SEPI) and healthy subjects.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjective: To investigate routine ultrasonography (US) as an early marker and to identify risk factors for the development of cirrhosis and portal hypertension (PHT) in cystic fibrosis (CF).
Study Design: A cohort of 106 children with CF aged 5.9+/-2.