Centre Hospitalier Universitaire De La Guadeloupe

This study tested whether two months of smell training could help people recover their sense of smell and taste after COVID-19. Forty adults who lost these senses due to COVID-19 were split into two groups: one did daily smell training, and the other did not. The goal was to see …

This study looked at whether a common yeast, Candida albicans, in the vagina might play a role in developing endometriosis, a chronic condition that can cause pain and infertility. Researchers compared 48 women with and without endometriosis to see if the yeast was more common in…

This study looked at how certain gene variants (APOL1) are linked to advanced chronic kidney disease in Afro-Caribbean adults. Researchers analyzed blood samples from 88 participants in Guadeloupe to understand the role of these genes. The goal was to gather knowledge, not to tes…

This study looked at 58 adults in Guadeloupe with pyogenic liver abscesses, a rare but serious liver infection. Researchers identified which bacteria caused the infections and tested their resistance to antibiotics. The goal was to better understand local risk factors and improve…

This study looked at 123 adults in Guadeloupe with peripheral arterial disease (PAD), a condition where leg arteries get blocked. Researchers wanted to find new risk factors, especially blood sugar levels (HbA1c), that might explain why blockages often happen lower in the leg. Th…

This study looked at how problems with small and large blood vessels relate to the severity of sickle cell disease in adults. Researchers measured blood flow and stiffness in the vessels of 49 participants. They also checked blood and oxidative stress markers. The goal was to bet…