University Hospital, Brest

This study tested a personalized approach to giving fluids to people with septic shock, a life-threatening condition where organs start to fail. Instead of a one-size-fits-all method, doctors used a 'mini-fluid challenge' to tailor fluid amounts to each patient's needs. The goal …

This study looked at two different exercise methods for people with severe COPD: using electrical stimulation to activate leg muscles versus pedaling a stationary bike. Both were part of a 3-4 week hospital rehab program. The goal was to see which approach better improves leg str…

This study looked at 750 people hospitalized for a COPD flare-up to find out how many also had a pulmonary embolism (a blood clot in the lung). Doctors used a standard set of tests, including a blood test and special scans, to check for clots. Participants were followed for 3 mon…

This study looked at whether special "rocker" shoes (curved soles) cause balance problems in people with type 2 diabetes and nerve damage in their feet. 25 adults aged 18-75 who could walk without help took part. Researchers measured how much their body swayed while standing stil…

This study looked at how the blood thinner rivaroxaban behaves in people with severe obesity and in those who had weight-loss surgery (gastric bypass or sleeve gastrectomy). Sixty-seven participants took rivaroxaban for 8 days, and researchers measured drug levels and clotting ef…

This study looked at 200 women who have had at least one child to see how a full versus empty bladder changes the angle of the uterus. Researchers used ultrasound to measure the uterus before and after urination. The goal is to find ways to make IUD insertion less painful and eas…