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Characteristics of the measles outbreak that began in France in 2008: summary of mandatory reports for cases occurring through April 30, 2011
While in 2006 and 2007, the number of reported annual cases—fewer than 50—might have suggested that France was in the pre-elimination phase for measles, a significant resurgence of the...
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Surgery for cryptorchidism and hypospadias in boys under 7 years of age in France (1998–2008).
Introduction - Cryptorchidism and hypospadias are congenital malformations of the male urogenital tract. An increase in their incidence has been reported, and a link to exposure to...
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The Relationship Between Occupational Exposure, Fertility Abnormalities, and Reproductive System Disorders: A Review of Recent Literature.
A literature review was conducted of studies published since January 2000 examining the relationship between occupational exposure in men and women and the occurrence of fertility...
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A Study of Hospital Morbidity Related to Alcoholic Liver Disease Based on Data from the Medical Information Systems Program (PMSI), France 2008
Introduction. Few data are available on the health consequences associated with alcohol consumption. Among these consequences, alcohol-related liver diseases are the most common. The...
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Surveillance of multidrug-resistant bacteria in healthcare facilities in France. BMR-Raisin Network. 2010 Results
Controlling the spread of multidrug-resistant bacteria (MDRB) in healthcare facilities has been a priority of the National Program for the Control of Healthcare-Associated Infections...
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Using the Information Systems Medicalization Program (PMSI) to Assess the Public Health Burden of Chronic Hepatitis B and C in France
Introduction. Chronic hepatitis B and C (CHB and CHC) have a significant impact on morbidity and mortality. While the at-risk groups are known, the burden of these diseases is more...
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Use of data from the Program for the Medicalization of Information Systems (PMSI) to monitor diabetes complications in France. Between 2007
Introduction. This study aims to assess the quality of diabetes diagnosis identification during hospital stays related to diabetes complications by cross-referencing the PMSI database...
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Hospitalizations for stroke in France: trends in rates between 2002 and 2008
Introduction. This study examines trends in hospitalization rates for stroke between 2002 and 2008 and variations by sex and age group. Methods. Data were extracted from the national...
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Hospital morbidity associated with Alzheimer's disease and related conditions based on data from the Program for the Medicalization of Information Systems (PMSI), France 2007
Introduction. In 2001, it was estimated that 24.3 million people worldwide had Alzheimer’s disease (AD) or related disorders, with 60% of them living in developed countries. The only...
