Centre Hospitalier Intercommunal De Toulon La Seyne Sur Mer

This study tested a new care plan for people hospitalized with acute heart failure. Instead of a standard hospital stay, some patients were sent home after a short stay (up to 4 days) with continued medical and nursing care at home for about 10 days. The goal was to see if this a…

This study looked at whether using a leg vein ultrasound can improve how doctors diagnose a repeat pulmonary embolism (a blood clot in the lung). About 115 adults with symptoms of a possible recurrence were enrolled. The goal was to see if adding the ultrasound to standard tests …

This study tested a new way to screen for heart failure in people aged 65 and older during regular checkups with their general doctor. Researchers used a simple questionnaire, a blood test, and a heart ultrasound to find undiagnosed cases. The goal was to see if this approach cou…

This study tested a new way to safely rule out a second deep vein thrombosis (DVT) in the same leg. Doctors used a special ultrasound (color Doppler) and a D-Dimer blood test to decide if a clot was new or old. 466 adults with a past DVT and new symptoms were followed for 3 month…

This study tested whether sound therapy relaxation sessions could reduce pain in women aged 30 to 60 with fibromyalgia. Forty women took part, and researchers measured pain levels and quality of life before and after sessions. The goal was to see if this gentle, non-drug approach…

This study tested whether sodium oxybate works better than midazolam for providing comfort sedation to people in the final days of life. Researchers enrolled 22 patients in a palliative care unit who were suffering despite standard treatments. The goal was to see which drug more …

This study tested whether a special nerve block called PENG-block can better control pain for people with hip fractures in the emergency department. 36 adults with hip fractures and significant pain were randomly assigned to get the nerve block plus usual care or usual care alone…

This study tested whether listening to a 30-minute selection of baroque music could reduce anxiety in 18 adults with major depressive disorder and anxiety symptoms. Participants listened to pieces chosen to represent a journey from tension to calm. The main goal was to see if anx…

This study looked at what happens to the lungs right after a breathing tube is removed in 34 adults who had planned surgery. Using a special non-invasive monitor, researchers measured changes in lung air volume and how air spreads in the lungs. The goal was to better understand t…

This study looked at a new way of managing chronic heart failure using nurse-led consultations. The goal was to see if these visits help patients get the right medications and reduce hospital stays. Researchers reviewed the records of 137 adults who had these nurse appointments i…

This study looked at how doing a mental task (like counting backwards) affects balance in people with chronic lung disease (COPD). 36 adults (COPD patients and healthy volunteers) had their balance measured while standing still and while thinking. The goal was to see if the extra…

This study looked at how emergency medical services treated 296 drowning patients in France before they got to the hospital. Researchers wanted to understand what breathing support and other care was given, since there are no official guidelines for this situation. The goal is to…

This study measured how often hospitalized patients with cirrhosis experience pain. Researchers surveyed 30 adults at one French hospital, asking about pain presence, location, and intensity. The goal was to fill a gap in knowledge, since no French studies had looked at this befo…

This study looked at 310 frail adults aged 75+ who were hospitalized for medical problems. Researchers compared those admitted directly to a ward versus those who came through the emergency department. The goal was to see which path led to fewer re-hospitalizations or deaths with…

This study tested a new approach to protect the airway after robotic surgery for throat cancer. Instead of doing a full tracheostomy (cutting a hole in the windpipe) on everyone, surgeons only exposed the windpipe during surgery and waited to see if a tracheostomy was really need…

This study tested whether ultrasound can better confirm if a deep vein blood clot has returned. Researchers followed 18 patients with a history of clots to see if early ultrasound signs of recurrence were accurate. The goal is to reduce false alarms and avoid unnecessary blood-th…

This study looked at whether a special blood management plan could lower the number of blood transfusions needed when women have heavy bleeding after childbirth. The plan included checking for anemia, giving iron, and controlling bleeding during delivery. Researchers compared 397…

This study tested a standard procedure to identify seriously brain-injured patients who are likely to progress to brain death within 48 hours. Researchers followed 83 patients in intensive care whose families agreed to withdraw life support. The goal was to improve the organ dona…

This study looked at a temporary side effect called dissociation—feeling disconnected from your thoughts, body, or surroundings—that can happen when taking esketamine for depression. Researchers interviewed 15 people who had this experience to better understand what it feels like…

This study looked at how much injectable drug is prepared but never used in operating rooms across France. Over 3,700 patients were observed during a 24-hour period. The goal was to measure waste and find ways to reduce it, helping the environment and saving resources.

This study looked at 265 severely injured adults in southern France to see if getting them to a trauma center within one hour (the 'golden hour') improved their chances of survival. Researchers checked survival at 24 hours and 28 days. The goal was to find out if following recomm…

This study looked at how much intravenous (IV) medicine is thrown away in French intensive care units (ICUs). Researchers measured the amount of prepared but unused drugs in syringes and IV bags. The goal was to understand the scale of waste and find ways to reduce it, helping bo…

This completed study looked at 283 women who had planned cesarean sections under spinal anesthesia, all following an Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) protocol. Researchers called participants at 3 and 6 months after surgery to ask about any ongoing scar pain and how it affe…

This study looked at how well people with COPD can control the force of their knee muscles. Researchers compared 36 participants (COPD patients and healthy volunteers) while they performed precise muscle tasks. The goal was to understand if COPD causes problems with fine muscle c…

This study reviewed medical records of 104 adults in the ICU with severe pneumonia caused by three common bacteria. Researchers wanted to see if a high dose of amoxicillin/clavulanic acid (a standard antibiotic) could work as well as stronger antibiotics. The goal is to find effe…