Centre Hospitalier Intercommunal Creteil

This study tested a bone marrow transplant from a half-matched (haploidentical) donor in 25 people aged 13 to 40 with severe sickle cell disease. The goal was to replace the faulty blood cells with healthy donor cells using a gentle chemotherapy regimen and a drug called cyclopho…

This study looked at whether taking omega-3 supplements for 6 months can improve blood flow in the retina of people with mild to moderate diabetic retinopathy, an eye complication of diabetes. 60 adults participated. The main goal was to measure changes in tiny blood vessels at t…

This study looked at whether a rapid molecular test using saliva can correctly diagnose group A strep throat in children aged 3 to 15. Researchers compared the saliva test to standard throat swab culture and PCR methods. The goal is to make strep testing faster and less uncomfort…

This study tested a new, noninvasive eye scan called OCT angiography to see how well it can track blood vessel changes in people with wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD) during treatment. 49 patients were scanned before and after receiving eye injections. The goal was to s…

This study looked at how the COVID-19 pandemic affected skin and allergy problems in healthcare workers. Researchers reviewed records from 341 health workers who visited skin clinics between 2017 and 2023. They wanted to see if more workers developed skin issues like rashes, hive…

This study looked at 158 women undergoing intrauterine insemination (IUI) to see if progesterone levels on the day of the procedure are linked to pregnancy rates. IUI is a simpler, cheaper fertility treatment than IVF, but success rates are modest. The goal was to find a way to b…

This study looked at over 400 adults with asthma to see if grass pollen allergies are more common in bakers and pastry chefs exposed to flour compared to other workers. Researchers reviewed medical records from a French hospital to find patterns that could help prevent work-relat…