Cost-consequence analysis of diagnostic strategies for suspected community-acquired pneumonia in France and Spain.
The study evaluated clinical and health economic consequences of two diagnostic strategies, standard of care (SOC) and SOC plus MeMed BV (MMBV; a host-response test designed to discriminate between bacterial and viral infections), for suspected community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) in adults from a Fre…
Poor sleep quality and its association patterns with eating disorders, body composition and physical activity among university students in Douala-Cameroon.
Poor sleep (PS) impacts university students' life including risk of eating disorders (EDs), changes in anthropometric parameters and body composition. However, physical activity (PA) protects against PS and its consequences. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of PS and its association patt…
Commensal microbiota-coated biohybrid implants induce antibiofilm, osteogenic, and immunomodulatory responses in a human 3D immunocompetent model.
Medical devices have revolutionized patient care; however, their abiotic surfaces remain highly susceptible to bacterial biofilm formation, enabling immune evasion and antibiotic resistance. Although antibacterial coatings can mitigate bacterial colonization, many rely on antimicrobial agents that m…
The electroclinical phenotype of epilepsy following autoimmune encephalitis.
To describe the temporal and spatial dynamics of electroencephalographic (EEG) recordings in epilepsy following autoimmune encephalitis (AE) compared to temporal lobe epilepsy (TLE) without signs of inflammatory etiology. We assessed electroencephalographic properties using continuous long-term (72-…
Perception and challenges of artificial intelligence (AI) in Emergency Medicine: A multi-country study in Sub-Saharan Africa.
Emergency Departments (EDs) in Africa face significant challenges including resource scarcity, overcrowding, and limited infrastructure. Artificial intelligence (AI) presents a promising opportunity to enhance emergency care delivery in these settings. Despite growing global interest, little is know…
Everyday and healthcare discrimination and polysubstance use among U.S. adults.
Interpersonal mistreatment in everyday life and healthcare settings are social determinants of health linked to a range of outcomes. However, their associations with adult polysubstance use-particularly at the population level-remain less understood. We analyzed survey data from the All of Us Resear…
How Do Australian Health Professionals Working in a Rural Emergency Department Perceive Their Work With People With Mental Illness? An Interview Study.
Emergency departments (EDs) are often the first point of contact for individuals in mental health crisis. In rural Australia, health professionals face distinctive challenges shaped by limited resources, workforce shortages and overlapping professional and community roles. These conditions influence…
Non-suicidal self-injury and suicide attempts among individuals seeking assessment for Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes.
Individuals with Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes (EDS) and Generalized Hypermobility Spectrum Disorder (G-HSD) experience psychological distress and are at an increased risk for suicidal behaviors. The current study examined associations between factors uniquely relevant to this population and prior suicide…