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A recent study conducted at the University of the South Toulon-Var in France explored the immediate effects of visual devices, such as glasses, on motion sickness symptoms and associated physiological effects. The research found that peripheral vision obstruction, either alone or combined with an artificial horizon, delayed the onset of symptoms and increased the time spent in a boat simulator before symptoms appeared. Further research is needed to understand the mechanisms behind these benefits and to evaluate their effectiveness during prolonged exposure to motion sickness-inducing stimuli. The study was supported by the French Ministry of Higher Education, Research, and Innovation and has been peer-reviewed. [Extracted from the article]

A report from the Department of Neurosurgery at Sainte Anne Military Hospital in Toulon, France, discusses the management of military patients referred for neurosurgery consultation, with a focus on spinal diseases. The study found that spinal diseases were the most common reason for referral, with most patients receiving nonsurgical management. The research highlights the importance of proactive multidisciplinary pathways for managing these conditions in the armed forces. [Extracted from the article]

A recent study conducted by researchers at the University of the South Toulon-Var in France explored the effects of a visual dynamic device on motion sickness. The device, which consists of vertical light-emitting diodes, was tested on fifteen individuals with moderate to severe motion sickness susceptibility. The study found that the device delayed symptom onset and increased the time spent in a motion sickness simulator. However, further research is needed to evaluate its effects during prolonged exposure to motion sickness-inducing stimuli. This research was supported by the French Ministere de l'Enseignement Superieur, de la Rechercher et de l'Innovation and has been peer-reviewed. [Extracted from the article]

Researchers from the Neurosurgery Department in Toulon, France have conducted a study on the use of triangular spinopelvic fixation for U-shaped sacral fractures and Tile C pelvic disruptions. The research found that while posterior open modified triangular spinopelvic fixation is effective in treating these injuries, it may not be sufficient to prevent long-term counter-nutation, which is a rotation and anteflexion deformity of the anterior pelvis under load-bearing conditions. The study concludes that complementary anterior pelvic fixation is necessary to prevent such deformations, which can lead to pelvic asymmetry and gait imbalance. This research has been peer-reviewed and published in the Neurosurgical Review journal. [Extracted from the article]

A new research study from the Neurosurgery Department in Toulon, France, explores a simplified patient installation technique for neurosurgical approaches to lesions in the occipital lobes and posterior fossa. The study highlights the drawbacks of traditional patient positions and introduces the supine modified park bench/lateral decubitus position as a more advantageous alternative. The researchers emphasize the benefits of this position, such as reduced adverse events and complications, and encourage its wider adoption in the neurosurgical community. The study has been peer-reviewed and provides a technical note on the simplified patient installation technique. [Extracted from the article]

A report from the University of Toulon in France discusses the findings of a study on chronic disease prevention in children. The study focuses on the impact of sedentary behavior on the development of chronic diseases and aims to develop a multi-level intervention to reduce sedentary behavior in French primary school children aged 8-10 years. The study involves a participatory approach, with representatives from various levels of the social environment, and will evaluate the effectiveness of the intervention through measures such as sedentary time, physical activity levels, and quality of life. The research may be of interest to schools and public health officers seeking innovative sedentary prevention programs. [Extracted from the article]

A recent study conducted by the Department of Neurosurgery in France examined the experience of French military surgeons performing emergency cranial surgeries without the support of a neurosurgeon. The study found that while these general surgeons were able to perform a variety of procedures, such as debridement and craniectomies, the 30-day survival rate was 52%. The researchers concluded that the use of live telemedicine neurosurgical support would be beneficial in these situations. This research provides valuable insights into the challenges and potential solutions for managing craniocerebral injuries in military settings. [Extracted from the article]

A report from researchers at the Division of Internal Medicine in Toulon, France highlights the limitations of the interferon gamma release assay (IGRA) in detecting latent tuberculosis (TB) prior to biological treatments for inflammatory rheumatism. The case study involves a 50-year-old woman who tested negative for TB using IGRA before starting adalimumab treatment for presumed axial spondyloarthritis. However, her symptoms worsened and further investigations revealed disseminated TB with multiple bone locations. The researchers emphasize the importance of a comprehensive risk assessment before initiating biological treatment and caution against blindly trusting the IGRA test. They suggest that extended treatment may be necessary after exposure to anti-TNF-alpha. [Extracted from the article]

A recent report from the Neurosurgery Department in Toulon, France discusses the management of frontal penetrating craniocerebral injury with depressed skull fracture. This type of injury is a rare but urgent neurosurgical emergency, often caused by traffic accidents or stone throwing. The researchers describe their surgical approach, which involves debridement of the wound, operating on the depressed skull fracture, and performing cranioplasty using either native bone fragments or a tailored titanium plate. The study concludes that this approach is effective and reproducible for treating this type of injury. [Extracted from the article]

As military neurosurgeons, we perform a simplified technique using a linear skin incision and a small craniotomy bone flap in order to ease perioperative tolerance. Keywords: Toulon; France; Europe; Bone Research; Central Nervous System Diseases and Conditions; Craniotomy; Health and Medicine; Subdural Hematoma; Surgery; Surgical Procedures EN Toulon France Europe Bone Research Central Nervous System Diseases and Conditions Craniotomy Health and Medicine Subdural Hematoma Surgery Surgical Procedures 281 281 1 10/24/23 20231023 NES 231023 2023 OCT 23 (NewsRx) -- By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at Cardiovascular Week -- Investigators publish new report on Central Nervous System Diseases and Conditions - Subdural Hematoma. [Extracted from the article]

Keywords: Toulon; France; Europe; Health and Medicine; Kurtosis EN Toulon France Europe Health and Medicine Kurtosis 6203 6203 1 04/10/23 20230414 NES 230414 2023 APR 14 (NewsRx) -- By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at Health & Medicine Week -- Current study results on Kurtosis have been published. Our skewness and kurtosis coefficients show clear influences of the wind speed, with a steady decrease of the former and the alongwind kurtosis coefficient being maximal at moderate wind speeds, features that CM could not point out due to the limitations of their measurements. [Extracted from the article]