Publications by authors named "Vasco Honsel"
Enterococcal pyogenic liver abscesses: high risk of treatment failure and mortality.
Eur J Clin Microbiol Infect Dis
February 2023
Article Synopsis
- Enterococci are the most common gram-positive bacteria found in pyogenic liver abscesses (PLA), seen in 19% of cases studied from a French university hospital between 2010 and 2019.
- The study found that PLA involving Enterococcus spp. were more frequently linked to biliary causes and post-surgical infections compared to those without the bacteria.
- Additionally, the presence of Enterococcus spp. was associated with increased risks of 3-month mortality and primary treatment failure, especially in cases with portal vein thrombosis.
Article Synopsis
- - The study aims to evaluate long-term symptoms and quality of life in COVID-19 patients over 100 days post-hospitalization.
- - A total of 120 patients were surveyed, revealing common ongoing issues like fatigue (55%), dyspnea (42%), and memory loss (34%), with no significant differences between those treated in regular wards versus ICUs.
- - The quality of life for both groups showed notable impairments, particularly in mobility and mental health, suggesting that many COVID-19 survivors experience lingering effects that warrant further research with larger sample sizes.
Article Synopsis
- The study aimed to identify predictive factors for unfavorable outcomes in COVID-19 patients hospitalized in Paris, focusing on factors leading to the need for artificial ventilation or death.
- Researchers analyzed data from 279 COVID-19 patients, finding 31.5% experienced unfavorable outcomes, with key risk factors including age, weight, respiratory rate, fever, and specific blood markers.
- A nomogram was developed to predict the probability of adverse outcomes within 14 days, providing a useful tool for early detection and improving clinical care for at-risk patients.
Article Synopsis
- - The CURB-65 score is used to predict mortality in community-acquired pneumonia, but its relevance for COVID-19 patients' outpatient treatment decisions is uncertain.
- - A study analyzed 279 hospitalized COVID-19 patients, revealing that CURB-65 scores indicated varying levels of risk for poor outcomes, with 31.5% experiencing severe complications like mechanical ventilation or death.
- - Findings suggest that CURB-65 is not a reliable tool for determining which COVID-19 patients can be treated at home, as even those categorized as low risk still faced significant dangers.
Article Synopsis
- Sickle cell disease (SCD) prevalence in Europe has risen due to longer life expectancy of patients and migration from Africa.
- A study compared the health profiles of adult SCD patients from Sub-Saharan Africa who migrated to France with those born in France.
- Findings showed that patients born in Africa were older and had fewer severe complications, possibly due to factors affecting survival in childhood prior to migration.