University Hospital, Limoges

This study tested if switching kidney or liver transplant patients from a twice-daily anti-rejection pill (Prograf) to a newer once-daily version (Envarsus) provides the same level of drug in the body. Researchers enrolled 134 adult patients who were stable on their medication to…

This study tested whether using home sensors and remote monitoring could help elderly people with multiple chronic health problems live safely at home. Researchers wanted to see if this technology could reduce unplanned hospital visits by catching health problems early. The study…

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 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 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 tested whether a special preparation program for children and their parents could reduce anxiety in kids aged 5 to 12 before scheduled surgery. Researchers enrolled 50 children and their parents to see if guided preparation for being together in the operating room woul…

This study aimed to understand how the antifungal drug micafungin behaves in the bodies of critically ill patients in intensive care. Researchers measured drug levels in 60 patients with serious fungal infections to see if the standard dose is sufficient or if some patients might…

This study used a special brain imaging technique to understand how stroke survivors' brains work when they walk and think at the same time. Researchers measured brain activity and walking patterns in 11 stroke patients while they performed different thinking tasks. The goal was …

This study aims to better understand how leg muscles work in people who have had a stroke. Researchers will measure muscle activity during walking in 500 stroke survivors to identify patterns that predict good or poor recovery of walking ability. The goal is to gather knowledge t…

This study aimed to understand how scleroderma affects hand function differently between a person's dominant and non-dominant hand. Researchers measured joint movement, skin tightness, and pain in 30 adults with scleroderma. The goal was to gather basic information to help improv…

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 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…