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Updated IGRA Test Guidelines for Latent Tuberculosis in Immunocompromised Patients

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Berlin, Germany — Patients with weakened immune systems or those about to begin immunosuppressive treatments now face clearer guidance on how to assess their risk of latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI), thanks to updated recommendations from France’s Haute Autorité de Santé (HAS). The revised protocol, published in [June 2024](https://www.has-sante.fr/upload/docs/application/pdf/2024-06/avis_igra_2024.pdf) and effective immediately, expands the use of … Read more

Assurance Maladie Email Update: New Design to Fight Fraud

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The French national health insurance system, Assurance Maladie, is preparing to roll out a visual refresh of its email communications starting in April 2024. This change isn’t about aesthetics alone; it’s a proactive measure to combat the increasingly sophisticated wave of phishing scams targeting policyholders. As fraudsters become more adept at mimicking official communications, Assurance … Read more

Long-Acting HIV Prevention: Injectable Treatment Approved in France

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Paris – A new era in HIV prevention is dawning in France with the arrival of cabotegravir, an injectable long-acting preventative treatment. Approved via a government decree on February 26, 2026, this medication offers a significant advancement over existing daily oral PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis) options, particularly for individuals who struggle with adherence to a pill-based … Read more

Nantes, centre névralgique de la prothèse bionique en France

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Revolutionary Prosthetic Surgery Now ⁢More Accessible in France thanks to National Health Coverage A groundbreaking surgery offering hope⁢ to‍ amputees and‍ sufferers of phantom limb ⁤pain is becoming more widely available in France, ⁣thanks to recent changes in national health coverage. The‍ procedure, involving a highly⁢ advanced prosthetic controlled by the patient’s thoughts, previously cost … Read more