Centre Hospitalier Universitaire De La Réunion

This study looked at whether PET scans can detect endometriosis lesions before surgery, compared to standard MRI and ultrasound. Fifteen women with symptomatic endometriosis scheduled for surgery received a PET scan. The goal was to see if PET could match surgery in finding all l…

This study tested whether listening to music through a special app (Music Care) could help reduce pain during wound stitching in the emergency room. 171 adults with wounds that needed stitches took part. The main goal was to see if music therapy lowered the worst pain felt during…

This study looked at whether adding heart rate variability biofeedback (a technique to help control your heart rate) to regular physical activity could improve quality of life in people who finished treatment for blood cancer. 80 adults in remission took part. The main goal was t…

This study looked at whether teaching family caregivers of elderly people self-hypnosis could help lower their daily stress. Fourteen caregivers who felt stressed and helped an older relative at home took part. They learned self-hypnosis and practiced it daily to see if it was a …

This study interviewed 28 parents in Reunion Island who had a child with Down Syndrome to understand why they chose not to have a medical termination of pregnancy. Researchers wanted to learn about the cultural, family, and social reasons behind this decision. The goal is to bett…

This study tested a new version of a common memory test (MMSE) that was adapted for elderly people in Reunion Island who cannot read or write. The goal was to see if the adapted test (MMS-Run) gives similar results to the standard test. 61 hospitalized older adults took both test…

This study examined how often patients in Reunion Island start dialysis as an emergency and what factors contribute to this. Researchers collected data from 233 adults beginning dialysis in local centers. The goal was to identify social and medical reasons behind emergency starts…

This study looked at 188 children (ages 0-18) with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) in Reunion Island to better describe the condition. Researchers also took blood and cheek swabs from a smaller group to search for tiny genetic markers (microRNAs) that could help diagnose …

This study checks on 152 people who had Chikungunya during a 2005-2006 outbreak in Reunion Island. Researchers want to see what types of joint problems they still have 15 years later and how many have recovered. The goal is to better understand the long-term effects of the virus …

This study looked at whether running an ultratrail (a very long race) increases the risk of getting sick afterward. Researchers compared 471 runners with their companions who did not run. They tracked symptoms like colds, sore throats, and fever for three weeks after the race to …

This study looked at 55 adults having beating-heart bypass surgery to see if a less invasive device (pulse wave analysis) can accurately measure how the heart responds to extra fluids, compared to the standard ultrasound method. The goal was to find a simpler way to guide fluid t…