Cost-consequence analysis of diagnostic strategies for suspected community-acquired pneumonia in France and Spain.
The study evaluated clinical and health economic consequences of two diagnostic strategies, standard of care (SOC) and SOC plus MeMed BV (MMBV; a host-response test designed to discriminate between bacterial and viral infections), for suspected community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) in adults from a Fre…
Poor sleep quality and its association patterns with eating disorders, body composition and physical activity among university students in Douala-Cameroon.
Poor sleep (PS) impacts university students' life including risk of eating disorders (EDs), changes in anthropometric parameters and body composition. However, physical activity (PA) protects against PS and its consequences. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of PS and its association patt…
Commensal microbiota-coated biohybrid implants induce antibiofilm, osteogenic, and immunomodulatory responses in a human 3D immunocompetent model.
Medical devices have revolutionized patient care; however, their abiotic surfaces remain highly susceptible to bacterial biofilm formation, enabling immune evasion and antibiotic resistance. Although antibacterial coatings can mitigate bacterial colonization, many rely on antimicrobial agents that m…
Perception and challenges of artificial intelligence (AI) in Emergency Medicine: A multi-country study in Sub-Saharan Africa.
Emergency Departments (EDs) in Africa face significant challenges including resource scarcity, overcrowding, and limited infrastructure. Artificial intelligence (AI) presents a promising opportunity to enhance emergency care delivery in these settings. Despite growing global interest, little is know…
Everyday and healthcare discrimination and polysubstance use among U.S. adults.
Interpersonal mistreatment in everyday life and healthcare settings are social determinants of health linked to a range of outcomes. However, their associations with adult polysubstance use-particularly at the population level-remain less understood. We analyzed survey data from the All of Us Resear…
Non-suicidal self-injury and suicide attempts among individuals seeking assessment for Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes.
Individuals with Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes (EDS) and Generalized Hypermobility Spectrum Disorder (G-HSD) experience psychological distress and are at an increased risk for suicidal behaviors. The current study examined associations between factors uniquely relevant to this population and prior suicide…
Comparative analysis of excessive daytime sleepiness and sleep apnea symptoms in renal transplant recipients and a historical dialysis cohort.
Sleep disorders are prevalent in end-stage renal failure (ESRF) patients on dialysis. Renal transplantation may enhance the quality of sleep but comparative data are limited. The aim of our study was to assess the prevalence and factors linked to self-reported obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and exces…
Counting the Cost: Examining Out-of-Pocket Spending on Emergency Care in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.
To examine patient-reported non-disease-specific out-of-pocket costs (OOPCs) among emergency department (ED) visitors in a publicly funded health care system, including factors associated with OOPC and to explore patient experiences related to these costs. This convergent parallel mixed-method study…