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Psychiatric symptoms are common in neurodevelopmental movement disorders, including some types of dystonia. However, research has mainly focused on motor manifestations and underlying circuits. Myoclonus-dystonia is a rare and homogeneous neurodevelopmental condition serving as an illustrative paradigm of childhood-onset dystonias, associated with psychiatric symptoms.

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  • The study explores myoclonus dystonia caused by a variant in the SGCE gene, focusing on the microarchitectural brain abnormalities linked to this rare condition.
  • Researchers compared the brain structures of 18 MYC/DYT-SGCE patients with 24 healthy volunteers using advanced imaging techniques to assess neurite organization.
  • Results indicate that patients exhibited changes in cerebellar structure, with specific alterations correlating to the severity of dystonia, while no links were found between myoclonus severity and the microarchitectural measurements.
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  • This study investigates the non-motor aspects of myoclonus dystonia, focusing on the sense of agency, which is how individuals perceive control over their actions, and how disruptions in this sense can affect movement disorders.* -
  • The research compared 19 patients with myoclonus dystonia (stemming from a specific genetic variant) to 24 healthy participants, revealing that the patients had a significant impairment in their explicit sense of agency, while their implicit sense remained unaffected.* -
  • Neuroimaging analyses showed structural and functional abnormalities in the cerebellum and its connectivity with the pre-supplementary motor area, suggesting these brain regions play a crucial role in the altered sense of agency in patients with my
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  • Septic bursitis (SB) is a prevalent inflammatory condition, particularly linked to certain professions, and currently lacks standardized management guidelines.
  • A collaborative group of healthcare specialists developed specific recommendations for treating olecranon and prepatellar SB, using a combination of literature review and expert insights.
  • The newly established guidelines, aimed at various healthcare providers, emphasize the role of biological tests, imaging, antibiotic treatments, and address surgical options and prevention strategies.
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Background: In recent years, an increasing prevalence of obesity in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) has been observed. However, only a few studies have focused on the impact of overweight and obesity on IBD-related disability.

Aims: To identify the factors associated with obese and overweight patients with IBD, including IBD-related disability.

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COVID-19 pandemic can affect people using HIV preexposure prophylaxis (PrEP). To assess its consequences on PrEP users' sexual behaviour and welfare, we conducted a mixed-method study. A self-administered questionnaire was given to PrEP users during scheduled consultation in Tourcoing Hospital from February to May 2021.

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  • The study investigates Charcot neuroarthropathy (CN) in patients with diabetes, focusing on whether hyperglycemia decreases when an active phase of CN begins.
  • Researchers analyzed Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) levels in 103 diabetic patients before and during the active phase of CN, looking at changes over six months prior to diagnosis.
  • Results indicated a significant decline in HbA1c levels from six months to three months before diagnosis and from six months to the onset of the active phase, suggesting a relationship between reduced blood sugar levels and the onset of CN.
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The intravenous vancomycin prescription practices of French infectious disease specialists: A cross-sectional observational study.

Infect Dis Now

October 2022

Department of Internal Medicine, Beaujon Hospital, AP-HP, Clichy, France; IAME, UMR 1137, INSERM and Université Paris Cité, France. Electronic address:

Introduction: Vancomycin prescription modalities remain non-consensual. We examined and evaluated the vancomycin prescription habits of infectious disease specialists in France.

Methods: Through an anonymized online questionnaire sent to members of the French Infectious Diseases Society, detailed information on vancomycin prescription modalities was collected.

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Objective: Male hypogonadism is poorly characterized in young-to-middle-aged people with HIV (PWH). We used a reliable free testosterone assay to assess the prevalence and predictive factors for male hypogonadism in PWH on effective combined antiretroviral therapy (cART).

Design: A French cross-sectional study from January 2013 to June 2016.

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Guidelines for the management of women with severe pre-eclampsia.

Anaesth Crit Care Pain Med

October 2021

Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Aliénor d'Aquitaine Maternity Hospital, Bordeaux University Hospital, Bordeaux, France.

Objective: To provide national guidelines for the management of women with severe pre-eclampsia.

Design: A consensus committee of 26 experts was formed. A formal conflict-of-interest (COI) policy was developed at the onset of the process and enforced throughout.

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Background: Disseminated Mycobacterium marinum infections occur rarely, in immunocompromised patients. Treatment with a prolonged multi-drug regimen exposes patients to drug-drug interactions and side effects.

Case Report: We report a case of disseminated M.

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  • The study looked at how factors like age, gender, and where someone is born affect HIV care in France, which has free healthcare.
  • They found that men and women spent a lot of time on treatment, but young men born outside of France had the toughest time keeping their virus levels low.
  • Even in a system with free care, there are still differences in how well patients do, so doctors need to help specific groups more.
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  • The study aimed to investigate the risk of microaspiration in critically ill patients with COPD who are on invasive mechanical ventilation.
  • The analysis included 515 patients, revealing no significant difference in microaspiration rates between those with COPD and those without.
  • The findings suggest that having COPD does not increase the risk of abundant microaspiration in these patients, nor does it impact other clinical outcomes like ICU stay or mortality.
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We reviewed all fully published clinical trials assessing anti-angiogenic agents in sarcoma patients (last issue, January 13, 2020). Anti-angiogenic macromolecules (e.g.

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Therapeutic Index for Local Infections score validity: a retrospective European analysis.

J Wound Care

December 2020

Department of Community Nursing, Preventive Medicine, Public Health and History of Science, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Alicante, Alicante, Spain.

Objective: A score to identify local wound infections was developed by a panel of experts from seven European countries. The Therapeutic Index for Local Infections (TILI) score was designed for health professionals who are not specialised in wound care. This study was carried out to test the validity of the TILI score in everyday practice.

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Objective: Local wound infections are a major challenge for patients and health professionals. Various diagnostic and therapeutic options are available. However, a generally accepted standard is still lacking in Europe.

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Defining and Assessing the Reproducibility of Crohn's Disease Endoscopic Lesions: A Delphi-like Method from the GETAID.

J Crohns Colitis

June 2021

Centre de Recherche Epidémiologie et Statistiques, Equipe ECSTRRA, Université de Paris, Hôpital Saint-Louis, Paris, France.

Background And Aims: Defining and assessing the reproducibility of Crohn's disease [CD] endoscopic lesions is essential in assessing endoscopic healing.

Methods: Twelve endoscopic CD experts from the GETAID defined aphthoid erosions [AE], superficial ulcerations [SU], deep ulcerations [DU], stenosis, and fistulas according to a Delphi-like method. Thirty different GETAID physicians declared if they found acceptable each definition.

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Background: Patients' experience with healthcare professionals could influence their clinical outcomes.

Aims: To assess inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) patients' experience with their disease, their treatment and their relationship with their physician.

Methods: A one-week cross-sectional study was conducted in 42 IBD centres.

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We have presented a practical guide developed by a working group of experts in infectious diseases and hematology to summarize the different recommendations issued by the different international groups on antifungal agents used for hematology patients. In addition, a working group of experts in the domains of nephrology, hepatology, and drug interactions have reported their different recommendations when administering antifungal agents, including dose adjustments, monitoring, and management of their side effects. This guide will enable prescribers to have a document available that will allow for better and optimal use of antifungal agents for hematology patients with consideration of the toxicity and interactions adjusted to each indication.

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Our knowledge of COVID-19 is changing and evolving rapidly, with novel insights and recommendations, almost on a daily basis. It behooves the medical community to provide updated information on a regular basis, on best practice to facilitate optimal care of infected patients and on appropriate advice for the general population. This is particularly important in the case of patients with chronic conditions, such as inflammatory bowel disease [IBD].

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Background: Anxiety is common in hospitalized patients and can worsen pain or lead to unsuccessful pain relief.

Aims: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the usefulness of measuring anxiety with a visual analog scale (VAS) in the hospitalized patient experiencing pain.

Design: We conducted a multiple-center cross-sectional study.

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Issues have been raised concerning clinical relevance of HIV-1 proviral DNA genotypic resistance test (DNA GRT). To assess impact of DNA GRT on choice of antiretroviral therapy (ART) and subsequent virological outcome, we retrospectively reviewed decision-making and viral load (VL) evolution following DNA GRT performed in our center between January 2012 and December 2017, except those prescribed within the framework of a clinical trial. A total of 304 DNA GRTs were included, 185 (62%) performed in a context of virological success.

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Self-defining Memories in Normal Aging.

Curr Aging Sci

August 2020

Geriatrics Unit, Tourcoing Hospital Center, Tourcoing, France.

Background: Self-defining memories refer to events that are vivid, effectively intense, and include enduring concerns about oneself.

Objective: We investigated the relationship between the production of these memories in normal aging and the ability to integrate new information into existing knowledge in memory (i.e.

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