Publications by authors named "M Caillat"
Purpose: Obesity is a clear risk factor for hypertension. Blood pressure (BP) measurement in obese patients may be biased by cuff size and upper arm shape which may affect the accuracy of measurements. This study aimed to assess the accuracy of the OptiBP smartphone application for three different body mass index (BMI) categories (normal, overweight and obese).
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- Fisheries bycatch is a major threat to marine mammals globally, but assessing its impact is tough due to limited data on fishing practices and marine mammal populations, especially in small-scale fisheries.
- A new tool called Bycatch Risk Assessment (ByRA) has been developed using geographic information systems to evaluate bycatch risks for marine mammals, specifically in Malaysia and Vietnam.
- ByRA combines existing data with expert knowledge to visualize bycatch risks and help fisheries managers identify patterns between fishing gear and marine mammals, aiming to promote sustainable fishing practices.
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- - The study examined the prevalence of venous thromboembolism (VTE) in critically ill COVID-19 patients by conducting lower limb ultrasound screenings in an ICU setting.
- - Out of 25 enrolled patients, 32% were found to have VTE, with 24% presenting symptomatic deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and 20% having pulmonary embolism.
- - Conclusions suggest that early screening for DVT in the first week of ICU admission could improve patient care, as most VTE cases occurred prior to the scheduled screening.