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PubMed1996

[Transfer of space technology to the field of medicine].

In the context of its technology transfer programme, the European Space Agency (ESA) has decided to examine in greater detail the medical applications of space technological developments. There are several sectors in which space technologies have already been successfully used in biomedical apparatuses, in Europe and in North America. The ESA has therefore set up a team designed, among other things, to promote exchanges between the space industry and the world of medicine. Encouraging results have already been obtained and the medical sector shows an increasing interest in this initiative, particularly in the fields of surgery, anaesthesia, radiology and telemedicine. The ESA therefore envisages the creation of a nonprofit association to extend the actions which it has carried out experimentally over the last two years to the whole of Europe and to all medical disciplines.

Europe↗

PubMed1993

[The contribution of the Department of Health in overseas diet and nutrition].

This article reminds the contribution of Health and Medical Services in overseas territories and other developing countries. Seconded to Health Services, Pasteur Institutes, other scientific research Organisations, and International Organisations (FAO, WHO), medical doctors and pharmacists, properly trained in nutrition, have studied under-nutrition and malnutrition, and their effects on the health of the populations and the economy of their countries. Later, in cooperation with all departments concerned, they have realised a number of applied programmes, aiming at a real improvement in the situation or even the eradication of nutritional deficiencies. However the article deals mainly with actions related to food production and distribution, from the establishment of a national food policy to agriculture planning and evaluation, including specific, applied nutrition programmes in agriculture development and supplementary feeding programmes.

Africa↗

PubMed1992

[Synergic effect of Dextran 70 at 32% and an antibiotic in the prevention of peritoneal adhesions. Experimental study in rats].

In an experimental study we evaluate the anti-adherential effect of four different solutions: physiological serum, Chloramphenicol, Dextran 70 (32%) and the association of these last two solutions. Synergic effect is shown when using an antibiotic (Chloramphenicol) with a non-bactericid solution (Dextran). Comparing our results with current literature, we are confident on the efficacity of similar association concerning other solutions than Dextran 70 (32%).

Animals↗

PubMed1992

[The contribution of overseas health and medical services in food and nutrition].

This article reminds the contribution of Health and Medical Services in overseas territories and other developing countries. Seconded to Health Services, Pasteur Institutes, other scientific research Organisations, and International Organisations (FAO, WHO), medical doctors and pharmacists, properly trained in nutrition, have studied under-nutrition and malnutrition, and their effects on the health of the populations and the economy of their countries. Later, in cooperation with all departments concerned, they have realised a number of applied programmes, aiming at a real improvement in the situation or even the eradication of nutritional deficiencies. However the article deals mainly with actions related to food production and distribution, from the establishment of a national food policy to agriculture planning and evaluation, including specific, applied nutrition programmes in agriculture development and supplementary feeding programmes.

Developing Countries↗

PubMed1977