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Evaluation of the surveillance network for multidrug-resistant bacteria in healthcare facilities in France: the BMR-Raisin network in 2009.
Introduction In 2008, the French Institute for Public Health Surveillance (InVS) undertook an evaluation of the surveillance systems in which it participates, using a standardized common...
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An outbreak of multidrug-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae linked to duodenoscopies: investigation and analysis of the causes, Clermont-Ferrand University Hospital, France.
Introduction - Retrograde biliary catheterization is a procedure associated with a risk of infection. We report an outbreak caused by Klebsiella pneumoniae producing a CTX-M-15-type...
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e-SIN: a new tool for reporting healthcare-associated infections.
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Editorial. Travel-related illnesses? Re-emerging global diseases
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Health Recommendations for Travelers 2011 (for Healthcare Professionals)
Introduction to Travel-Related Illnesses Travelers, regardless of their destination and travel conditions, frequently experience health problems. The rate of travelers who fall ill...
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World No Tobacco Day, May 31, 2011 [Editorial]
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The health effects of secondhand smoke.
The health effects of secondhand smoke have recently been called into question. However, there is a substantial body of evidence supporting the existence of these effects. The main...
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Cardiovascular Benefits of Smoking Cessation: A Review.
The cardiovascular benefits of smoking cessation depend directly on the prevalence of smoking, its impact on cardiovascular mortality and morbidity, and the extent to which this risk...
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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...
