Presse Med
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AN EMERGING PATHOGEN: Escherichia coli O157:H7 became an important pathogen starting in the early 1980s. It has caused epidemics and sporadic cases of often bloody diarrhea which may progress to severe hemolytic and uremic syndromes or thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura.
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PROGRESSIVE DEFORMATION DURING ADULTHOOD: Though not commonly recognized, lumbar and thoracoscoliosis can progress during adulthood. This slow, insidious evolution concerns not only the anatomic configuration of the spinal curatures (three dimensional angular deformation) but also spinal function (development or aggravation of spinal or radicular pain and/or impaired equilibrium). This fact emphasizes the importance of regular prolonged surveillance of all patients with spinal deformations.
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RENEWED INTEREST: There are at least three reasons for revisiting subacute combined degeneration.
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HIGH PREVALENCE: Over the last 15 years, there has been a 2-fold rise in the prevalence of early prematurity (birth before 33 weeks gestation) and very early prematurity (birth between 22 and 28 weeks gestation). More than 7000 infants weighing between 500 g and 1500 g are born alive each year. ⋯ Nevertheless, maternal risks and the fact that these early and very early premature infants account for less than 1% of all births and yet include 50% of all neonatal deaths and 50% of all sequelae. A multidisciplinary approach is crucial for women with a high risk of delivery before 27 weeks gestation.