University Hospital, Angers

This study tested whether a drug called milrinone, given through an IV, can help people recover better from a dangerous complication of a brain bleed. The complication, called vasospasm, causes blood vessels in the brain to tighten and can lead to stroke or death. The trial invol…

This study tested a new scoring system called 4PEPS to help emergency doctors decide if a patient with suspected pulmonary embolism (a blood clot in the lung) really needs a CT scan or other imaging. Over 3,000 patients across 20 hospitals took part. The goal was to see if using …

This study tested whether chewing gum can speed up recovery from postoperative ileus, a temporary gut slowdown after bowel surgery. 128 adults who had colorectal or small bowel surgery and developed ileus were asked to chew gum. The goal was to see if chewing helps the gut start …

This study looks at how 53 patients who had surgery for thoracic outlet syndrome in 2016 are doing 5 years later. Researchers are using quality-of-life questionnaires to measure long-term outcomes and identify factors linked to poor results. The goal is to understand the lasting …

This study looked at 80 adults in the ICU with septic shock to see if raising their blood pressure from 65 mmHg to 85 mmHg early on could predict better kidney survival. Researchers measured kidney blood flow and tracked changes in kidney injury stages. The goal was to learn how …

This study tested a new way to set breathing machines for people with severe lung failure (ARDS). The method uses pressure measurements inside the lungs to adjust settings. Nine adults with moderate to severe ARDS took part. The goal was to see if the method is safe and works wel…

This study tested whether a device called ACCUVEIN, normally used to find veins for blood draws, can detect changes in veins when a person stands up. These changes are controlled by the autonomic nervous system, which often malfunctions in conditions like diabetes. If successful,…

This study looked at better ways to diagnose liver damage in people with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) without using a needle biopsy. Over 1,000 adults with NAFLD from eight French hospitals gave blood samples and had special liver scans. The goal was to see if these …