starch/dental caries

Objective The aim of this study is to investigate the bacterial profiles in whole saliva before and after a 2-week sugar provocation with and without probiotic supplements in healthy young adults. A second aim is to study the bacterial profiles 3 weeks after the termination of the sugar stress. The

The diagnostic data will be collected in a general health chart and dental history sheet by the investigator and confirmed for eligibility criteria with main supervisor. Clinical examination through visual, palpation and percussion of offending tooth is done. Pulp sensitivity test will be done for

Eligibility and type of the study: This prospective randomized placebo-controlled double-blind study will be conducted after approval from the Institutional Ethics Committee and obtaining written informed consent from patients scheduled for elective adult sinuscopic procedures under general

The study is a randomized, controlled, double-blind, crossover trial that includes one screening visit (Visit 1; day -7) and two test visits (Visits 2 and 3; days 0 and 7) which are separated by a washout period of 4-7 days. At Visit 1 (day -7), subjects will provide informed consent and undergo

Eligibility and type of the study: This prospective randomized placebo-controlled double-blind study will be conducted after approval from the Institutional Ethics Committee and obtaining written informed consent from patients undergoing elective direct microlaryngoscopic surgeries under general

Background Nosocomial infection Nosocomial infection, especially those caused by bacteria resistant to antibiotics, is a major threat to critical care medicine. A systemic review revealed that 10-20% of patients receiving mechanical ventilation (MV) more than 48 hours will develop ventilator

This is a prospective controlled trial, conducted between January 2005 and December 2007. Three centres specialized in hepatobiliary surgery (Cochin hospital (Paris, France), BEAUJON hospital (Clichy, France) and PONTCHAILLOU Hospital (Rennes, France)) participated to this study, which has been