University Hospital, Angers

This study tested whether a medicine called milrinone, given through a vein, can help people recover better from a serious type of stroke called subarachnoid hemorrhage. After this stroke, many patients develop dangerous spasms in brain arteries that can cause further brain damag…

This study tested a new scoring system (4PEPS) to help emergency doctors decide if a patient with symptoms like chest pain or shortness of breath really needs a lung scan for a blood clot. Over 3,000 patients across 20 hospitals took part. The goal was to see if using the score c…

This study tested whether a fencing-based exercise program is practical for adults with leukemia or lymphoma who are receiving intensive treatment in a hospital. The goal was to reduce physical decline caused by long bed rest. Eighty patients were invited to take part, and resear…

This study tested whether chewing gum after abdominal surgery can help the bowels start working again sooner. 128 adults who had bowel surgery and developed a slow gut (postoperative ileus) were asked to chew gum. The goal was to see if the chewing action, which stimulates a key …

This study looked at whether patients with very low white blood cell counts (aplasia) after strong chemotherapy can safely brush their teeth instead of just using mouthwash. 76 patients in a protected hospital unit were observed to see if brushing caused bleeding or infections. T…

This study looked at a new way to set breathing machines for people with severe lung injury (ARDS). The method uses pressure measurements inside the lungs to adjust settings. Nine adults took part to see if the approach is safe and works well. The goal was to learn more, not to c…

This study aimed to find specific immune and metabolic signs in the blood of people with Long COVID. Researchers compared blood samples from 62 adults who had COVID-19 at least 12 weeks earlier, some with ongoing symptoms and some without. The goal was to better understand what c…

This study looks at how patients are doing 5 years after surgery for thoracic outlet syndrome, a condition where nerves and blood vessels are squeezed in the shoulder area. Researchers asked 53 adults who had surgery in 2016 to fill out questionnaires about their arm function and…

This study looked at how common anal incontinence (leaking stool or gas) is in women who had an anal sphincter injury during childbirth. Researchers reviewed records of 227 women who gave birth between 2005 and 2019. The goal was to find out how many women are affected and what f…

This study looked at whether children with ADHD are more likely to have false memories. Researchers used a special memory test (DRM task) with 28 children diagnosed with ADHD. The goal was to see how often they made certain memory errors compared to expected results.

This study followed 204 adults who had chest surgery to see how their pain in the weeks after surgery affected their recovery. Researchers tracked pain levels and nerve-related pain to find links with how well patients healed. The goal was to identify risk factors for incomplete …

This study tested a new ultrasound method to measure blood flow inside the shinbone of 30 healthy men. The goal was to see how bone blood vessels react to simple activities like squeezing a handgrip or having a blood pressure cuff tightened. The findings will help scientists unde…

This study looks at how living in extreme isolation for a year affects the immune system. Nine healthy volunteers will spend from November 2025 to November 2026 on the remote Kerguelen Islands. Before they leave, researchers collect blood, saliva, stool, urine, and hair samples t…

This study tested whether the ACCUVEIN, a device that projects veins onto the skin, can detect changes in vein size caused by the nervous system. Researchers had 12 healthy adults lie on a tilt table and slowly move from lying flat to standing upright. They used the device to see…

This study looked at whether a home visit by an environmental counselor could improve the quality of life for children with asthma or allergic rhinitis. About 100 children under 18 had their symptoms and medication use checked before and 6 months after the visit. The goal was to …

This study looked at 1005 people with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) to find better ways to check liver damage without using a needle biopsy. Researchers tested blood tests and special ultrasound devices to see how well they can spot serious liver scarring. The goal is…

This study looked at 80 adults in the ICU with septic shock to see if raising blood pressure from 65 mmHg to 85 mmHg improves kidney function. Researchers used ultrasound to measure kidney blood flow and tracked changes in kidney injury stages. The goal was to find out if a highe…