Centre Hospitalier Intercommunal Creteil

This study tested a bone marrow transplant procedure for people with severe sickle cell disease who don't have a perfectly matched donor. The approach uses a half-matched family donor and a milder chemotherapy regimen to reduce side effects. Researchers aimed to cure the disease …

This study tested whether taking a daily omega-3 supplement could help treat early diabetic retinopathy, a common eye complication of diabetes. Researchers gave 60 adults with mild to moderate eye changes either omega-3 pills or a placebo for six months. They used a special eye s…

This study tested whether a new, rapid saliva test could accurately diagnose strep throat in children. Researchers compared the saliva test results to the standard throat swab tests in 800 children aged 3-15 who visited their doctor with a sore throat. The goal was to see if a si…

This study looked at how the COVID-19 pandemic affected skin problems in healthcare workers. Researchers analyzed medical records from 341 healthcare workers who visited skin specialists between 2017 and 2023. The goal was to understand if increased use of masks, gloves, and hand…

This study aimed to see if a woman's progesterone level on the day of a fertility treatment called intrauterine insemination (IUI) is linked to her chances of getting pregnant. Researchers observed 158 women undergoing IUI to collect this data. The goal was to gather knowledge th…

This study looked at whether people with a grass pollen allergy (like hay fever) are more likely to develop asthma if they work with flour, such as bakers and pastry chefs. Researchers analyzed medical records from over 400 adults with asthma who visited a specialized clinic over…

This study tested a new, non-invasive eye scan called OCT angiography to see if it could better monitor patients with wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD) who were receiving standard treatment. Researchers enrolled 49 patients to see if this scan could detect subtle changes…