Centre Hospitalier Universitaire De Nīmes

This study tested a new automatic tool in a small, portable ultrasound device to measure how well the heart pumps blood (ejection fraction). The goal was to see if this tool gives more consistent results than the usual visual method used in emergency rooms. About 60 adults with s…

This study looked at whether leaving the gum open after removing all four wisdom teeth causes more pain than closing it with stitches. One hundred people having the surgery under general anesthesia took part. Researchers measured pain two days after surgery to see which approach …

This study looked at whether a blood test done before hip or knee replacement surgery can predict the risk of developing deep vein thrombosis (a dangerous blood clot). Researchers measured thrombin generation in 146 adults. The goal was to see if the test could identify who is at…

This study explored whether the proteins from gut bacteria differ between bladder cancer patients who respond to immunotherapy and those who do not. Researchers collected stool and blood samples from 40 patients to compare these protein profiles. The goal was to find a way to pre…

This study looked at 50 adults with septic shock to see if a special heart ultrasound called strain echocardiography can help predict outcomes. Researchers measured heart function within the first day of shock and tracked survival in the ICU. The goal was to learn more about how …

This study looked at 31 elderly people living in nursing homes who take blood thinners (vitamin K antagonists). Researchers compared a simple finger-prick test to the usual blood-draw test for measuring how thin the blood is. The goal was to see if the finger-prick test leads to …