From 1996 to 1998, a decline in the rates of donations testing positive for the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), hepatitis C virus (HCV), and hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) was...

HIV and HCV screening for recipients of labile blood products was recommended in France in 1996 by a ministerial circular. Conducted prior to transfusion and within the following four...

Epidemiological surveillance of candidates for autologous transfusion was established in France in 1993. The number of candidates increased steadily between 1993 and 1997 and then...

Viral genomic screening (VGS) for HIV-1 and HCV was introduced in France on July 1, 2001, with the aim of enhancing transfusion safety by reducing the residual risk posed by the...

Changes in the residual viral risk associated with labile blood products are an important indicator for assessing the impact of measures aimed at improving viral safety in blood...

In France between 2001 and 2007, treatment for type 2 diabetes became more intensive and therapeutic options improved. However, glycemic control remains inadequate. Management of...

Introduction - Studies have identified a particularly high risk of obesity among women who rely on food assistance. Following a description of body mass levels, the objective of this...

Introduction - Food insecurity is one of the factors potentially involved in the associations between poverty and obesity, particularly among women. The objective of this study was to...

Introduction - Socioeconomic characteristics are major determinants of oral health and nutritional status. The objective was to identify associations between body mass and oral health...