Centre Hospitalier Intercommunal Creteil

This study looked at whether taking omega-3 supplements for 6 months can improve blood flow in the eyes of people with mild to moderate diabetic retinopathy, a common diabetes complication. Researchers measured tiny blood vessels in the retina using a special camera. The goal was…

This phase 2 trial tested a bone marrow transplant from a half-matched (haploidentical) donor in 25 people with severe sickle cell disease. The goal was to see if a less intense conditioning regimen and a drug called cyclophosphamide could prevent graft-versus-host disease while …

This study tested whether a rapid molecular test using saliva can accurately diagnose strep throat in children aged 3-15. Researchers compared the saliva test to standard throat swab methods in 800 children visiting primary care. If accurate, this could replace uncomfortable thro…

This study tested whether osteopathic manual therapy (a hands-on treatment) could reduce symptoms of alcohol withdrawal in hospitalized adults. 26 patients were enrolled and their withdrawal symptoms were measured using standard questionnaires. The goal was to see if adding osteo…

This study looks at whether chronic lung inflammation from bronchiectasis raises the risk of heart disease and accelerates aging. Researchers will measure heart function, artery stiffness, bone density, muscle mass, and blood markers in 110 adults aged 40 to 80 with confirmed bro…

This study examined whether a marker of cellular aging called p16Ink4a is linked to bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD), a serious lung disease in premature babies. Researchers measured p16 levels in blood from 80 newborns and children, comparing those with and without BPD. The goal…

This study followed 67 children with sickle cell disease who had a high risk of stroke. Researchers compared those who received a bone marrow transplant to those who got standard care, checking brain scans and thinking skills 9-10 years later. The goal was to see which approach b…

This study examined 403 adults to see if grass pollen allergies are more common in workers exposed to flour, like bakers and pastry chefs, compared to other professions. Researchers analyzed past medical records to understand what factors influence asthma symptoms in these worker…

This study examined how the COVID-19 pandemic impacted skin allergy visits among healthcare workers. Researchers analyzed records from 341 healthcare workers who visited skin clinics before and after the pandemic. The goal was to understand if increased use of masks, gloves, and …

This study looked at 158 women having intrauterine insemination (IUI) to see if progesterone levels on the day of insemination are linked to pregnancy rates. IUI is a simpler, cheaper fertility treatment than IVF, but success rates are low. Researchers measured progesterone and o…

This study tested a new, non-invasive eye scan called OCT angiography to see if it can better detect changes in abnormal blood vessels in people with wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD) who are being treated with Eylea. Researchers followed 49 patients to compare the new s…