Poitiers University Hospital

This study tested whether giving oxygen through a high-flow nasal cannula helps more people survive severe breathing failure compared to standard oxygen. Over 1,500 adults with low blood oxygen levels were randomly assigned to one of the two oxygen methods. The main goal was to s…

This study looked at 720 adults who had a minor head injury and were taking antiplatelet medication (like aspirin). Researchers checked if a blood test for a protein called S100B could accurately predict who did NOT have a serious brain injury needing surgery or hospital care. Th…

This study tested whether a blood test for a protein called PS100B can help doctors rule out a stroke in patients who have had symptoms for more than 24 hours but less than 4 days. These patients are not eligible for emergency clot-busting drugs or surgery, so a reliable blood te…

This study looked at 277 ICU patients on breathing machines to see how well chest X-rays (read by intensive care doctors) agree with CT scans (read by radiologists) for diagnosing acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). The results showed that X-rays often do not detect ARDS …

This study tested whether a negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) dressing can prevent chest scar breakdown after heart surgery better than a standard dressing. About 660 adults having planned or semi-urgent heart surgery through a breastbone incision took part. The special dres…

This study looked at whether a standard exercise and breathing program (pulmonary rehabilitation) helps people who have both COPD and pulmonary hypertension (high blood pressure in the lungs). Researchers reviewed medical records of 59 adults who completed at least three weeks of…

This study looked at how staphylococcus bacteria on the skin affect eczema (atopic dermatitis) and related viral infections like eczema herpeticum. Researchers compared skin and blood samples from 41 adults with moderate to severe eczema to healthy skin. The goal was to understan…

This study looked at how cerebrospinal fluid (the fluid around the brain and spine) moves in 15 healthy adults. Using special MRI scans, researchers measured fluid speeds at different points along the spine. The goal was to gather data to build a computer model of fluid circulati…

This study evaluated the impact of adding advanced practice nurses to a French hospital's emergency department. Researchers surveyed over 900 patients to compare satisfaction and care quality before and after the nurses were introduced. The goal was to see if these nurses could r…

This study looked at 200 adults who had back surgery more than 6 months ago but still have chronic back or leg pain. The goal was to collect detailed information to better understand this condition, called Failed Back Surgery Syndrome (FBSS). By identifying key features and patte…

This study looked at whether measuring brain activity during a breathing test can help predict if a patient on a ventilator will successfully breathe on their own. Researchers monitored 70 ICU patients as they attempted a spontaneous breathing trial, focusing on tiny brain signal…

This study used a very powerful 7 Tesla MRI to take detailed pictures of the hands of 50 people with systemic sclerosis (a rare autoimmune disease) and healthy volunteers. The goal was to better understand bone, joint, and blood vessel problems in the hands. Researchers looked fo…

This study looked at 116 adults with paroxysmal atrial fibrillation (a type of irregular heartbeat) who were scheduled for a procedure called ablation. Researchers measured baroreflex sensitivity—a non-invasive test of the body's automatic nervous system—before the procedure. The…

This study looked at whether repeated low oxygen levels, like those seen in sleep apnea, can reduce the endurance of breathing muscles. Twenty-eight healthy volunteers did a breathing test after 6 hours of normal air and after 6 hours of low oxygen air. The goal was to see if oxy…

This pilot study tested a new computer algorithm that estimates how hard patients are working to breathe while receiving high-flow nasal oxygen. The goal was to see if the method works in real patients. Twenty adults in the intensive care unit took part. If successful, this appro…