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La résonance magnétique cardiaque fœtale : un outil novateur en diagnostic prénatal
No full textLe diagnostic prénatal est essentiel pour informer les parents, organiser la prise en charge obstétricale et néonatale, et améliorer les chances de survie des nouveau-nés. Les malformations cardiaques, qui concernent environ 1% des naissances vivantes, sont les anomalies congénitales les plus fréquentes. [...
L’introduction du Sacubitril/Valsartan dans le traitement de l’insuffisance cardiaque pédiatrique
No full textLes guidelines internationales de la prise en charge de l’insuffisance cardiaque à fraction d’éjection réduite chez l’adulte recommandent l’utilisation du sacubitril/valsartan (Entresto®) comme traitement de première ligne. [...
Is fiscal countercyclicality growth enhancing? Evidence from developing countries over the period 1990–2019
No full textThe objective of this paper is to analyze the time-varying effect of improving fiscal countercyclicality on growth for a sample of 35 developing countries over the period 1990–2019. By estimating a time-varying coefficient for fiscal countercyclicality, incorporated as a variable in a panel model, we first examine how the public debt ratio and electoral motivations influence the ability to adopt countercyclical policies. Secondly, we show that greater countercyclicality positively affects economic growth and contributes to reducing the output gap, particularly during recessions, by channeling production towards its potential path. Finally, our findings are confirmed across two sub-samples, demonstrating a positive effect on growth before the 2008 crisis and a reduction in the output gap both before and after the crisis. The effect is stronger in the sub-sample characterized by high income, low debt, and strong control of corruption, suggesting that the effectiveness of countercyclical policies depends on macroeconomic and institutional factors. Countercyclical fiscal management should therefore be given greater consideration by fiscal policymakers in developing countries, both upstream and downstream
Towards a 3D Northern Red Sea multi-scale ocean model to assess land-based waterborne pollutants impact on coral reefs
No full textIn a warming world, annual coral bleaching is becoming more frequent, threatening reefs globally. While most shallow coral reefs could disappear in a +2.0°C climate, Northern Red Sea (NRS) corals may act as a thermal refuge until this century's end (Fine et al., 2013). However, these 'super-corals' are vulnerable to anthropogenic stressors, such as the NEOM mega-project. NEOM is $500B project composed of various projects (e.g. The Line, Oxagon and Sindalah) located on the Saudi Arabian shores. Such a mega-project will lead to extensive coastal development, hence increasing local stress on NRS coral reefs. Here, we developed a proof of concept of a 3D multi-scale ocean model coupled with a Lagrangian Particle Tracker (LPT) to simulate sediment dispersal from coastal development sites and assess NEOM's impact on NRS coral reefs. We show that a non-negligeable number of reefs could be exposed to turbidity-related impacts
La double métamorphose de l’environnement et de celleux qui le défendent
No full textLa communication présente la thèse développée lors de mes recherches sur les programmes environnementalistes implémentés ou soutenus par le port d'Anvers, à savoir qu'il existe une double généalogie de l'environnementalisme et de la nouvelle nature (réserves naturelles, terres de compensation,...) qui se sont développés en parallèle et en interaction l'un à l'autre, depuis les années 1950
Optimizing colistin dosing in patients undergoing continuous kidney replacement therapy: critical considerations for intensivists.
No full textLa section de législation du Conseil d'Etat est-elle encore incontournable?
No full textCe texte analyse le rôle de la section de législation du Conseil d’État à la lumière des écrits de Hugues Dumont, notamment dans sa critique du « gouvernement des juges ». La section de législation est un acteur clef du contrôle de constitutionnalité et de la conciliation entre État de droit et démocratie. Cinq enjeux contemporains structurent la réflexion proposée. Les difficultés liées aux analyses d’impact soulèvent tout d'abord des questions sur la qualité du processus législatif. Ensuite, l’utilisation de la légisprudence par les parlementaires, dans un second temps, et les juges, dans un troisième temps, et notamment en matière de droits fondamentaux, interroge la place de ce droit non contentieux. Quatrièmement, la procédure de laissez-passer, qui permet à la section de législation de ne pas rendre d’avis, teste les limites de ce contrôle préventif. Enfin, la place croissante de l’intelligence artificielle exige de nouveaux cadres juridiques. En synthèse, les deux auteurs suggèrent ainsi quelques évolutions souhaitables pour garantir le rôle de la section de législation comme médiatrice entre démocratie et État de droit, dans l’esprit des travaux de Hugues Dumont
Clinical features and antibiotic resistance in pediatric pneumococcal meningitis in Southern Vietnam, 2012–2023: A multicenter retrospective study
No full textReal-world Glycemic and Person-Reported Outcomes after Tandem Control-IQ initiation in Children with Type 1 Diabetes.
No full textThis multicenter prospective observational cohort study assessed real-world changes in glycemic and person-reported outcomes one-year after Control-IQ initiation in children and adolescents with type 1 diabetes. Between October 2021 and December 2022, all children 6-18 years who started Control-IQ at 13 Belgian centers were consecutively recruited. Data were collected at start of Control-IQ and after 4, 8 and 12 months. Person-reported outcomes were evaluated through questionnaires (Diabetes Quality of Life for Youth [DQOLY], Hypoglycemia Fear Survey [HFS], HAPPI-D). Data are reported as mean ± SD or least-squares mean (95% CI). A total of 114 children were included, with a mean age of 12.0 ± 3.2 years and of whom 61.4% were girls. Time in range (3.9-10.0 mmol/L) increased from start (51.6% [47.6-55.5]) to 12 months (64.4% [61.2-67.5]) (p<0.001). After 12 months, HbA1c decreased from 62 mmol/mol (60-65) (7.8% [7.6-8.1]) to 54 mmol/mol (52-56) (7.1% [6.9-7.3]) and time <3.9 mmol/L from 3.9% (3.1-4.8) to 2.7% (1.9-3.5) (all p<0.001). Children scored better on DQOLY satisfaction (70.4 [67.8-73.0] vs 74.0 points [71.3-76.6]) and DQOLY impact (54.6 [50.9-58.3] vs 51.3 points [47.4-55.1]), and parents on HAPPI-D (22.5 [21.1-23.9] vs 19.6 points [18.2-21.0]) and HFS worry (25.0 [21.6-28.4] vs 20.3 points [17.0-23.5] (all p<0.001). Children missed fewer days of school (287 vs 30 days/100 person-years, p=0.001) and parents missed less days of work (247 vs 47 days/100 person-years, p<0.001). One-year use of Control-IQ was associated with improved glycemic management, more diabetes-related quality of life and fewer school/work absences
Population exposure and vulnerability to mining-Induced geo-hydrological hazards in the Eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo
No full textMining activities in Eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) have significantly reshaped the region’s socio-environmental systems, causing land cover and land use changes that disrupt ecosystems, heighten geo-hydrological hazards, and endanger local livelihoods. The region’s mountainous terrain, coupled with socio-economic vulnerability, further amplifies risks, leaving populations highly exposed to mining-induced environmental changes. This research, as part of the EDITOR project, aims to evaluate the spatiotemporal dynamics of population exposure and social vulnerability to mining-related geo-hydrological hazards and resource degradation. Key objectives include evaluating the extent and drivers of land cover and land use changes using remote sensing and geographic information systems. It will further explore the impact of these changes on geo-hydrological hazards such as landslides and flooding, as well as the degradation of essential resources like water, forests, and agricultural land. The study will identify areas with high population exposure to such hazards and analyze socio-economic factors that exacerbate community vulnerability while examining local coping strategies. Using a mixed-methods approach, which combines remote sensing, geographic information systems, field surveys, and socio-economic analyses. The study will map the extent and drivers of mining-induced land use changes, assess their environmental impacts, and analyze social vulnerability factors such as demographic patterns, economic conditions, and community resilience. A vulnerability index, tailored to the South Kivu context, will be developed to identify high-risk communities and understand how socio-environmental factors shape vulnerability. Expected outcomes include a comprehensive understanding of the interplay between mining activities, land degradation, and community vulnerability. Recommendations for sustainable land management, hazard mitigation, and responsible mining practices will be provided to guide policy interventions and enhance resilience. This study contributes to bridging knowledge gaps about mining’s socio-environmental consequences in Eastern DRC, offering actionable insights to promote sustainable practices and protect vulnerable populations. The poster will be a presentation of the study research design