Centre Hospitalier Universitaire De La Guadeloupe

This study tested whether two months of smell training can help people who lost their sense of smell or taste due to COVID-19. Forty adults were split into two groups: one did smell training, the other did not. Researchers measured changes using smell tests and daily diaries to s…

This completed study looked at 58 adults in Guadeloupe with pyogenic liver abscesses, a serious bacterial infection of the liver. Researchers identified the bacteria responsible and tested their antibiotic resistance. The goal was to understand local causes and improve treatment,…

This study looked at whether a common vaginal yeast, Candida albicans, plays a role in endometriosis. Researchers compared 48 women with and without endometriosis to see if yeast overgrowth was more common in those with the disease. The goal was to better understand what causes e…

This study looked at whether certain gene variants (APOL1) are linked to advanced chronic kidney disease (stage 4) in Afro-Caribbean adults living in Guadeloupe. Researchers analyzed blood samples from 88 participants to find how common these gene variants are. The goal was to be…

This study measured blood vessel function in 49 adults with sickle cell disease to see how it relates to disease severity. Researchers used laser and pulse wave tests to check small and large blood vessels. The goal was to better understand the disease, not to test a new treatmen…

This completed study looked for new risk factors that might lead to peripheral arterial disease (PAD), especially in the lower leg arteries. Researchers studied 123 adults in Guadeloupe, measuring things like HbA1c (a blood sugar marker) and other novel factors. The goal was to b…