Antibacterial Materials: Influence of the Type and Conditions of Biological Tests on the Measured Antibacterial Activity.

In recent years, the growing problem of antibiotic resistance has highlighted the need for antibacterial materials to prevent the development of infections. Different types of tests exist to certify the antibacterial properties of materials. Variations in results can occur due to the unique requirements of each test technique.

CLDN1 Sensitizes Triple-Negative Breast Cancer Cells to Chemotherapy.

Triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) is an aggressive subtype that constitutes 15-20% of breast cancer cases worldwide. Current therapies often evolve into chemoresistance and lead to treatment failure. About 77% of the TNBC lacks claudin-1 (CLDN1) expression, a major tight junction component, and this absence is correlated with poorer prognostic.

[Social or judicial alert in child abuse: Announcement guidelines and simulation in child welfare training with standardized patients].

Child abuse is a major health problem that can lead to physical and psychological issues. Its diagnosis can be difficult and sensitive. Physicians are submitted by law to inform the parents when they report to child welfare services or judicial authorities, unless otherwise in the minor's interest.

[Minors in a French custody center: Sociodemographic characteristics, global health and vulnerability factors].

Minor offenders are at risk for medico-psycho-social vulnerability, that impacts global health, schooling, professional future, and socio-familial environment; moreover, minors who are victims of violence and neglect are at greater risk of becoming offenders and minor offenders are at greater risk of suffering violence. Few data are currently available regarding global health and vulnerability factors for minors (i.e.