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Addiction treatments: What role do they play in controlling the tobacco epidemic?
Some treatments for tobacco dependence have scientifically proven efficacy, but this efficacy may seem limited. The most effective treatments enable at least 6 months of complete...
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Tobacco-related air pollution on outdoor patios and inside cafés and restaurants in France in 2008.
Since the smoking bans in public places in 2007 and 2008, café and restaurant patios have become more widespread and are increasingly enclosed, especially in winter. The association "Les...
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Perceptions of the effectiveness of standardized cigarette packs: A study in a French context.
Introduction - The cigarette pack is a marketing tool for the tobacco industry. To combat this phenomenon, the World Health Organization recommends the implementation of standardized...
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Box. The WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control: an international treaty to combat tobacco use.
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Impact of Changes in BCG Vaccination Practices on the Epidemiology of Tuberculosis in France in 2009
The mandatory BCG vaccination requirement was suspended in July 2007 and replaced by a recommendation to vaccinate children at risk of tuberculosis. Furthermore, the intradermal...
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Cases of tuberculosis reported in France in 2009
The data presented pertain to cases of active tuberculosis reported in France during 2009. In 2009, 5,276 cases of active tuberculosis were reported, representing 8.2 per 100,000...
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Health of children conceived through assisted reproductive technology.
It is currently estimated that 2 to 3% of children born in France were conceived through assisted reproductive technology (ART). Monitoring these children in the short and medium term...
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Editorial. What is the future of hepatitis B and C screening? Special Issue. Hepatitis B and C Screening in France: Current Status and Outlook
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Screening Practices for Viral Hepatitis by General Practitioners, France, 2009. Special Issue. Screening for Hepatitis B and C in France: Current Status and Outlook
Introduction: In France, an estimated 500,000 adults are chronically infected with viral hepatitis B or C, and nearly half of them are unaware of their serostatus. Strengthening...
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Alternative Methods to Blood Testing for the Diagnosis of Hepatitis C Virus Infection. Special Issue. Screening for Hepatitis B and C in France: Current Status and Outlook
The diagnosis of hepatitis C is based on the detection of total anti-HCV antibodies using third-generation ELISA tests, and the detection and quantification of HCV RNA using real-time...
