University Hospital, Limoges

This study directly compared two common procedures for removing large, flat colon polyps. It aimed to find out which method is better at preventing the polyp from growing back and which is more cost-effective for the healthcare system. 360 patients with large polyps were randomly…

This study tested whether adding the heart medication dobutamine helps control organ damage in sepsis patients who develop weakened heart function. Researchers enrolled 136 intensive care patients with septic shock and heart weakness to receive either dobutamine or placebo alongs…

This study tested whether using home automation sensors and remote health monitoring could help older adults with multiple chronic diseases live safely at home and avoid unplanned hospital visits. Researchers enrolled 536 participants aged 65+ who had recent hospital stays for co…

This study tested if using a heart ultrasound (echocardiogram) right away in the emergency room could help doctors better treat sepsis, a life-threatening infection. Researchers compared this personalized approach to the standard treatment guidelines. They wanted to see if the ul…

This study tested whether switching kidney or liver transplant patients from a twice-daily anti-rejection pill to a newer once-daily version provides the same level of drug in the body. Researchers measured drug levels in 134 patients before and after the switch to see if the onc…

This study tested a blood test to identify which specific muscle-relaxing drugs used during surgery cause allergic reactions. Researchers enrolled 129 adults who had experienced allergic reactions during previous anesthesia. The goal was to create a better diagnostic tool so doct…

This study aimed to understand how different patterns of heart function affect survival in patients with septic shock, a severe blood infection. Researchers followed 440 intensive care patients, using daily heart ultrasound scans to measure how well the heart pumps and relaxes. T…

This study aimed to understand how often patients with autoimmune diseases use alternative medicines like supplements or therapies alongside their regular doctor-prescribed treatments. Researchers surveyed 121 patients with conditions like lupus or scleroderma using an anonymous …

This study observed 400 adult patients who received a stem cell transplant to see how well different anti-CMV drugs worked in real-world hospital settings. The goal was to track how often the drugs prevented or treated CMV infections, if the virus became resistant to the medicati…

This study examined how the antifungal drug micafungin behaves in critically ill patients. Researchers measured drug levels in 60 intensive care patients with serious fungal infections to see if standard doses provide enough medication. The goal was to understand if these vulnera…

This study aimed to understand how scleroderma affects hand movement by comparing the dominant hand to the other hand in 30 patients. Researchers measured joint flexibility, skin thickness, and pain levels to see if there were differences between hands. The goal was to gather bas…

This study aimed to understand why walking becomes harder for stroke patients when they also have to think or concentrate. Researchers used a special cap to measure brain activity while 11 stroke survivors walked and performed mental tasks. The goal was to gather knowledge to hel…

This study looked at whether a simple change in how premature babies are fed could help parents spend more time with them in the hospital. Researchers compared two methods: letting parents gently push milk through a feeding tube with a syringe versus using an automatic pump. They…