[Pulmonary intravascular talcosis: A case report].

Introduction: Pulmonary intravascular talcosis is a rare condition occurring in intravenous drug users injecting oral medications. Talc results in a foreign-body granulomatous reaction giving a radiological haematogenic miliary appearance mimicking miliary tuberculosis. Drug users represent a population at risk for both these conditions and their distinction may be challenging.

[Evolution of pain during respiratory rehabilitation after major lung resection].

Introduction: Lung resection for cancer is the cause of significant postoperative pain. The aim of this study was to determine whether pulmonary rehabilitation could induce a resurgence of pain.

Methods: In 2014 and 2015, pulmonary rehabilitation was offered to all patients referred to our institution after lung resection for cancer.

[Impact of pulmonary rehabilitation after lung resection for cancer on patients' level of anxiety and depression].

Introduction: Pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) for patients undergoing lung resection for cancer remains controversial. We studied the effects of PR, its impact on quality of life and the level of anxiety and depression.

Methods: In 2011 and 2012, PR was offered to all patients referred to our institution after lung resection for cancer.

[Pleuro-pericarditis developed under a leflunomide therapy].

Leflunomide is an immunosuppressant drug used in rheumatoid arthritis and psoriatic arthritis. This product may cause rare but serious interstitial lung disease that appear at the beginning of treatment. This is why leflunomide should be prescribed and monitored in hospital.

[Vaccination coverage against influenza and pneumococcus for patients admitted to a pulmonary care service].

Introduction: The aim of this work was to study the vaccination coverage against influenza and pneumococcus in patients admitted to a pulmonary care department.

Methods: Between September 2010 and August 2011, we conducted a prospective observational study of patients admitted to our institution. A history of vaccination against influenza and pneumococcus was sought systematically using a standardized questionnaire.

[Malignant pleural mesothelioma after radiation treatment for Hodgkin lymphoma].

Malignant mesothelioma is a relatively uncommon malignancy. Although the pathogenesis is primarily related to asbestos, the role of ionizing radiation is more controversial. We report the case of a 41-year-old male who developed pleural mesothelioma.

[Pulmonary rehabilitation after lung resection for tumor - a feasibility study].

Introduction: To investigate the safety, feasibility and effectiveness of an inpatient pulmonary rehabilitation program (i-PR) after lung resection (LR) for cancer.

Methods: Between January 2007 and December 2009, we conducted a prospective observational study on patients admitted in our institution. An i-PR was offered to all patients.

[Diagnosis of IgG4-related systemic disease in a patient with an ocular tumor associated with lung nodules].

The IgG4-related systemic disease is a recently described entity of fibro-inflammatory systemic damage. Although initially described in some forms of pancreatitis, the disease can affect all organs. The common histological features include a lymphoplasmacytic infiltration (especially to IgG4), fibrosis and phlebitis.

[Assessing the wearing of jewellery by French healthcare professionals].

Objective: A prospective observation study was undertaken in seven medical centers, in the French region Alpes-Maritime, to assess nail hygiene of healthcare professionals and how often they wear hand jewellery.

Method: Seven hundred and six healthcare workers in seven medical centers were interviewed from March to April 2008.

Results: Among the 706 professionals, 306 (43%) were wearing one or several pieces of jewellery.