Publications by authors named "Roussel A"

Children and adolescents who are being treated or have been treated for acute leukemia have a secondary immunodeficiency linked to chemotherapy, resulting in an increased risk of infections. Some of which can be prevented by vaccination but its effectiveness is not optimal during chemotherapy. Upon cessation of chemotherapy, the time required for immune reconstitution varies from three months to more than a year, depending on lymphocyte subpopulations, the patient's age, and the intensity of the treatment received.

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Metal toxicity in marine ecosystems is a growing issue owing to terrestrial runoff and anthropogenic pollution. cf. , a newly isolated dinoflagellate from New Caledonia, was cultivated in photobioreactors operating continuously with high concentrations of nickel (1.

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Osseous metastases are common in cancer patients, and pain is one of the most frequent associated symptoms. The management of cancer-related pain is still problematic worldwide with 40 to 50% of patients still being undertreated. A significant proportion of cancer patients will require discontinuation of traditional analgesic treatments such as opioids due to unsuccessful pain relief or severe unmanageable toxicity and may, therefore, benefit from alternative treatments.

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Understanding how organics degrade under galactic cosmic rays (GCRs) is critical as we search for traces of ancient life on Mars. Even if the planet harbored life early in its history, its surface rocks have been exposed to ionizing radiation for about four billion years, potentially destroying the vast majority of biosignatures. In this study, we investigated for the first time the impact of simulated GCRs (using gamma rays) on several types of lipid biosignatures (including hopane C, sterane C, alkanes, and fatty acids [FAs]) in both the presence and absence of salts (NaCl, KCl, and MgCl).

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  • The study examines lung transplantation (LT) outcomes in patients aged 65 and older compared to younger recipients, emphasizing that age shouldn't be a strict barrier for the procedure.
  • Researchers conducted a retrospective analysis of patients who underwent LT at Bichat Hospital, tracking 90-day mortality and other long-term health markers.
  • Results showed that while elderly patients had better short-term lung function post-transplant, their overall survival rates and mortality within the first year were similar to those of younger patients.
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Background: Size matching between donors and recipients is a major issue in lung transplantation (LTx), especially in patients with restrictive lung disease (RLD). This study aims to evaluate computed tomography (CT) as an additional method for defining the total lung capacity (TLC) in patients with end-stage interstitial disease awaiting LTx.

Methods: Clinical data and CT scans from patients who underwent a first LTx from January 2014 to July 2018 in Bichat Hospital, Paris, were prospectively included in a database.

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Mars has been exposed to ionizing radiation for several billion years, and as part of the search for life on the Red Planet, it is crucial to understand the impact of radiation on biosignature preservation. Several NASA and ESA missions are looking for evidence of ancient life in samples collected at depths shallow enough that they have been impacted by galactic cosmic rays (GCRs). In this study, we exposed a diverse set of Mars analog samples to 0.

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Influenza viruses transcribe and replicate their genome in the nucleus of the infected cells, two functions that are supported by the viral RNA-dependent RNA-polymerase (FluPol). FluPol displays structural flexibility related to distinct functional states, from an inactive form to conformations competent for replication and transcription. FluPol machinery is constituted by a structurally-invariant core comprising the PB1 subunit stabilized with PA and PB2 domains, whereas the PA endonuclease and PB2 C-domains can pack in different configurations around the core.

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Whole lung torsion following bilateral lung transplant is a rare complication. This case report describes the diagnostic difficulties and consequences in a 59 year old patient. This study also includes a brief description of other cases in the literature.

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  • The study analyzes the effects of lung transplant allocation policies in the USA and France, focusing on urgent lung transplants and their impact on patient outcomes.
  • Using data from 2007 to 2017, the research found that urgent lung transplants had a higher risk of death, with survival rates significantly better in the US compared to France.
  • The conclusion suggests that while urgent lung transplants are risky in both countries, the US score-based allocation system leads to better post-transplant survival rates, indicating a complex interplay of factors influencing outcomes.
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The type IX secretion system (T9SS) is a large multi-protein transenvelope complex distributed into the Bacteroidetes phylum and responsible for the secretion of proteins involved in pathogenesis, carbohydrate utilization or gliding motility. In Porphyromonas gingivalis, the two-component system PorY sensor and response regulator PorX participate to T9SS gene regulation. Here, we present the crystal structure of PorX, the Flavobacterium johnsoniae PorX homolog.

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Robotic-assisted thoracic surgery (RATS) is an effective treatment of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) but the effects of its implementation in university hospital networks has not been described. We analyzed the early clinical outcomes, estimated costs, and revenues associated with three robotic systems implemented in the Paris Public Hospital network. A retrospective study included patients who underwent RATS for NSCLC in 2019 and 2020.

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Dinoflagellates are important primary producers known to form Harmful Algae Blooms (HABs). In water, nutrient availability, pH, salinity and anthropogenic contamination constitute chemical stressors for them. The emergence of OMICs approaches propelled our understanding of dinoflagellates' responses to stressors.

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Background: The interest in MR-only workflows is growing with the introduction of artificial intelligence in the synthetic CT generators converting MR images into CT images. The aim of this study was to evaluate several commercially available sCT generators for two anatomical localizations.

Methods: Four sCT generators were evaluated: one based on the bulk density method and three based on deep learning methods.

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  • Factors driving freshwater salinization syndrome (FSS) include inputs of salt ions, erosion rates, hydrologic cycles, rising water temperatures, and ecosystem recovery potential.
  • These factors operate in distinct stages that lead to failures in critical ecosystem functions, such as providing clean drinking water, supporting agriculture, and maintaining biodiversity.
  • Future research should focus on diagnosing, predicting, and addressing FSS using the identified state factors and their stages.
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  • - The study investigates the risk factors and incidence of prolonged mechanical ventilation (PMV) after lung transplantation (LT) in patients at Bichat Claude Bernard Hospital from 2016 to 2020, finding that 28% required PMV for an average of 34 days.
  • - Significant independent risk factors for PMV include higher body mass index (BMI), diabetes in the recipient, ECMO support during surgery, and receiving more than 5 red blood cell transfusions.
  • - One-year survival rates show a concerning increase in mortality for patients on PMV (44%) compared to those without it (15%), highlighting the need to consider preoperative risk factors like BMI and diabetes in recipient selection.
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  • - The study investigates the effectiveness and safety of bronchial artery embolization (BAE) for treating hemoptysis in cystic fibrosis (CF) patients, highlighting that recurrence rates are higher compared to other causes of hemoptysis.
  • - Out of 31 patients treated, there were 48 BAEs performed resulting in a median recurrence-free survival of 3.9 years, with specific vascular factors identified as predictors for recurrence, particularly the percentage of unembolized vascular areas in the lung.
  • - The findings suggest that unilateral BAE may be adequate for CF patients experiencing hemoptysis, and improving targeting of the arteries supplying the affected lung could enhance BAE’s effectiveness.
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Background: Percutaneous vertebroplasty (PVP) is an effective measure for painful metastases or impending pathological fractures of the spine with cement leakages being the most frequent complication. Posterior extrusion of cement into the spinal canal may result in neurological symptoms and deficits.

Purpose: To compare the occurrence of intraspinal canal cement leakage between vertebrae with posterior wall disruption and vertebrae without posterior wall disruption.

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  • * Traditional desensitization methods for these patients often have limitations, making it difficult to find suitable donors.
  • * The presented case is the first successful use of imlifidase for a highly sensitized lung transplant candidate, leading to a successful bilateral lung transplant.
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The type VI secretion system (T6SS) delivers enzymatic effectors into target cells to destroy them. Cells of the same strain protect themselves against effectors with immunity proteins that specifically inhibit effectors. Here, we report the identification and characterization of a Tle3 phospholipase effector and its cognate immunity protein Tli3-an outer membrane lipoprotein from adherent-invasive (AIEC).

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Objective: This study aimed to report outcomes of patients with symptomatic acute isolated mesenteric artery dissection (IMAD) treated within a French intestinal stroke centre (ISC).

Methods: All patients with symptomatic IMAD referred to the ISC from January 2016 to January 2020 were included prospectively. Patients with aortic dissection and asymptomatic IMAD were not included.

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The binding of the SARS-CoV-2 spike to angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 (ACE2) promotes virus entry into the cell. Targeting this interaction represents a promising strategy to generate antivirals. By screening a phage-display library of biosynthetic protein sequences build on a rigid alpha-helicoidal HEAT-like scaffold (named αReps), we selected candidates recognizing the spike receptor binding domain (RBD).

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  • Hemoptysis is uncommon in lung transplant recipients (LTR), but the study examines the use of trans-arterial embolization (TAE) as a treatment option for this issue between 2005 and 2020.
  • Out of 787 lung transplant patients, 15 underwent TAE for hemoptysis, primarily within the first year after surgery, with most cases linked to severe airway injury.
  • The study concludes that bronchial arteriography should be regularly recommended for LTR experiencing hemoptysis, as bleeding commonly stems from ischemic bronchial anastomoses, which can show improvement after TAE.
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Hepatitis E virus (HEV) is a major cause of acute viral hepatitis in humans globally. Considered for a long while a public health issue only in developing countries, the HEV infection is now a global public health concern. Most human infections are caused by the HEV genotypes 1, 2, 3 and 4 (HEV-1 to HEV-4).

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