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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Introduction. The objective of our study was to analyze the temporal trends and geographic variation in surgical procedures for cryptorchidism and hypospadias. Methods. The algorithm...

Introduction. Heart failure (HF) is a serious condition with a high mortality rate. It affects patients’ quality of life and is responsible for numerous hospitalizations. The objective...

Introduction. Burns can result in death or significant physical and psychological sequelae. Their management requires costly resources. The objective of this study was to describe the...

From 1990 to 2006, four national prevalence surveys (ENP) of healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) provided regular estimates of the incidence of HAIs in French healthcare facilities...