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View article: Sexual health indicators among young adults living with perinatally-acquired HIV in france, a gender-stratified comparison with their peers in the general population
Sexual health indicators among young adults living with perinatally-acquired HIV in france, a gender-stratified comparison with their peers in the general population Open
The COVERTE study received approval from the CPP III (n°2738). For the BS surveys, the CNIL approved each survey (n°915589).
View article: Comparative Clinical Outcomes of Nusinersen and Gene Therapy in Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 1
Comparative Clinical Outcomes of Nusinersen and Gene Therapy in Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 1 Open
Importance Therapeutic advances have transformed the prognosis of spinal muscular atrophy (SMA). Given the lifelong implications of these innovative therapies, comparative data on their efficacy are urgently required. Objective To compare …
View article: Influence of Asthma on Acute Complications of Pediatric Sickle Cell Disease: Data from French Guiana
Influence of Asthma on Acute Complications of Pediatric Sickle Cell Disease: Data from French Guiana Open
Background/Objective: Sickle cell disease (SCD) is the most common hemoglobinopathy in French Guiana, exposing children to severe complications such as acute chest syndrome (ACS) and stroke. Asthma, a frequent comorbidity, may worsen these…
View article: Adolescent pregnancy in French Guiana: double trouble for young mothers and small vulnerable newborns
Adolescent pregnancy in French Guiana: double trouble for young mothers and small vulnerable newborns Open
AP in FG is a public health concern. Comprehensive prevention and care approaches are needed given the double burden faced by young mothers and their children.
View article: Association of Asthma with Acute Vaso-Occlusive Crisis Among French Guianese Children with Sickle Cell Disease
Association of Asthma with Acute Vaso-Occlusive Crisis Among French Guianese Children with Sickle Cell Disease Open
Objectives To evaluate the impact of asthma on hospitalizations for acute vaso-occlusive pain episodes in children with sickle cell disease (SCD). Methods A multicenter nested case-control study was conducted over a period from January 1, …
View article: Managing life-threatening complications of dengue fever in two sickle cell disease patients: A case series
Managing life-threatening complications of dengue fever in two sickle cell disease patients: A case series Open
View article: Breaking barriers: Enhancing hospital support for sickle cell disease management
Breaking barriers: Enhancing hospital support for sickle cell disease management Open
Background: Sickle cell disease (SCD) management requires comprehensive care coordination and specialised resources, particularly in endemic regions. We describe the implementation and outcomes of a unique model, the Integrated Centre for …
View article: Parental Low Level of Education and Single-Parent Families as Predictors of Poor Control of Type 1 Diabetes in Children Followed in French Guiana
Parental Low Level of Education and Single-Parent Families as Predictors of Poor Control of Type 1 Diabetes in Children Followed in French Guiana Open
This study aimed to determine the prevalence of type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) in French Guiana and describe the social profiles of the patients. We conducted a multicenter cross-sectional study of children under 18 years who were diagnos…
View article: A comprehensive evaluation of cardiac amyloidosis epidemiology and diagnostics in French Guiana
A comprehensive evaluation of cardiac amyloidosis epidemiology and diagnostics in French Guiana Open
Background Cardiac amyloidosis (CA) is a potentially fatal systemic disease that has received increasing attention in recent years. However, there is no data on its epidemiology in French Guiana. This study aimed to evaluate the epidemiolo…
View article: Guidelines for the management of emergencies and critical illness in pediatric and adult patients with sickle cell disease
Guidelines for the management of emergencies and critical illness in pediatric and adult patients with sickle cell disease Open
View article: Emergency Presentations of Pediatric Sickle Cell Disease in French Guiana
Emergency Presentations of Pediatric Sickle Cell Disease in French Guiana Open
Background/Objectives: This study aimed to estimate the proportion of pediatric emergency admissions related to sickle cell disease. Methods: This is a cross-sectional study. The data were collected over a period of 9 years, from 1 January…
View article: Preeclampsia risk factors in French Guiana: a great heterogeneity among populations and geographic areas
Preeclampsia risk factors in French Guiana: a great heterogeneity among populations and geographic areas Open
In conclusion, preeclampsia is a major cause of preterm birth and morbidity in French Guiana. The great heterogeneity between populations and geographical areas requires specific blood tests such as angiogenic balance or still heavy metal …
View article: <span style="color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;">Parental Low Level of Education and Single-Parent Families as Predictors of Poor Control of Type 1 Diabetes in Children Followed in French Guiana
<span>Parental Low Level of Education and Single-Parent Families as Predictors of Poor Control of Type 1 Diabetes in Children Followed in French Guiana Open
This study aimed to determine the incidence of type 1 diabetes in French Guiana and describe the social profiles of the patients. We conducted a multicenter cross-sectional study of children under 18 years who were diagnosed with type 1 di…
View article: Asthma Is an Independent Risk Factor for Acute Chest Syndrome in Children with Sickle Cell Disease in French Guiana
Asthma Is an Independent Risk Factor for Acute Chest Syndrome in Children with Sickle Cell Disease in French Guiana Open
Background/Objectives: The overall incidence of asthma in children with sickle cell disease in French Guiana is unknown. Asthma is common in children with sickle cell disease and is associated with increased morbidity and mortality. This s…
View article: Timing of infant mortality in French Guiana: The persistence of high post neonatal mortality
Timing of infant mortality in French Guiana: The persistence of high post neonatal mortality Open
We show that post neonatal deaths in French Guiana are proportionally greater than in mainland France and they do not seem to decline, as they did in France. The relative proportions of post-neonatal mortality can thus help to identify imp…
View article: Suivi de la prise en charge scolaire et médicosociale des enfants inclus dans le registre des handicaps de l’enfant de Guyane : entre théorie et réalité
Suivi de la prise en charge scolaire et médicosociale des enfants inclus dans le registre des handicaps de l’enfant de Guyane : entre théorie et réalité Open
En France, pour bénéficier d'une prise en charge médicosociale et éducative adaptée, les enfants ayant un trouble du spectre de l'autisme doivent obtenir une orientation par la maison départementale des personnes handicapées (MDPH) et que …
View article: Clinical outcomes of COVID-19 in patients with sickle cell disease in French Guiana
Clinical outcomes of COVID-19 in patients with sickle cell disease in French Guiana Open
View article: Incidence of Pediatric Cancers in French Guiana: How Does It Compare to Global Estimates?
Incidence of Pediatric Cancers in French Guiana: How Does It Compare to Global Estimates? Open
French Guiana is a French territory in South America. The exposome of persons living there is quite different from that in mainland France and the ethnic make-up of the population is also quite different. Poverty is also widespread with di…
View article: Immunovirological status in people with perinatal and adult-acquired HIV-1 infection: a multi-cohort analysis from France
Immunovirological status in people with perinatal and adult-acquired HIV-1 infection: a multi-cohort analysis from France Open
View article: Genetic Information to Share with Parents when Newborn Screening Reveals the Presence of Sickle Cell Trait
Genetic Information to Share with Parents when Newborn Screening Reveals the Presence of Sickle Cell Trait Open
The primary purpose of newborn screening for sickle cell disease is to diagnose the disease before the appearance of symptoms and to initiate early treatment. To answer the question “What genetic information needs to be communicated to par…
View article: Small for Gestational Age Newborns in French Guiana: The Importance of Health Insurance for Prevention
Small for Gestational Age Newborns in French Guiana: The Importance of Health Insurance for Prevention Open
Objectives: Small for gestational age (SGA) newborns have a higher risk of poor outcomes. French Guiana (FG) is a territory in South America with poor living conditions. The objectives of this study were to describe risk factors associated…
View article: La drépanocytose en Guyane : bilan de 30 années de dépistage néonatal (1992-2021)
La drépanocytose en Guyane : bilan de 30 années de dépistage néonatal (1992-2021) Open
Sickle cell disease in French Guiana: assessing 30 years of neonatal screening (1992-2021) Background. Sickle cell disease is one of the most common genetic diseases in France. In French Guiana, neonatal screening was introduced in 1992, a…
View article: Thirty years of HIV pregnancies in French Guiana: prevention successes and remaining obstetrical challenges
Thirty years of HIV pregnancies in French Guiana: prevention successes and remaining obstetrical challenges Open
Introduction In a context of high HIV prevalence, poor pregnancy follow-up, frequent poverty, preeclampsia, and preterm delivery, we aimed to describe the characteristics and outcomes of pregnancies among women living with HIV in French Gu…
View article: Precariousness Represents an Independent Risk Factor for Depression in Children With Sickle Cell Disease
Precariousness Represents an Independent Risk Factor for Depression in Children With Sickle Cell Disease Open
Importance: While the prevalence and impact of depression have been widely described in sickle cell disease, its relationship with precariousness has never been studied. Objective: This study aimed to describe the prevalence of depression …
View article: Infant congenital heart disease prevalence and mortality in French Guiana: a population-based study
Infant congenital heart disease prevalence and mortality in French Guiana: a population-based study Open
The authors received no financial support for the present research, authorship, and/or publication of this article.
View article: Real-world observational study on the long-term effect of L-glutamine treatment on renal parameters of adult and pediatric patients with sickle cell disease
Real-world observational study on the long-term effect of L-glutamine treatment on renal parameters of adult and pediatric patients with sickle cell disease Open
Background Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a rare genetic blood condition affecting millions worldwide. Oxidative stress is a key player in the pathogenesis of SCD and its comorbid consequences. Renal function impairment is a common complicat…
View article: [Epidemiology of Burned Inpatient Children in French Guyana].
[Epidemiology of Burned Inpatient Children in French Guyana]. Open
This descriptive observational study aims to describe the epidemiological profile of children hospitalized for burns in Guyana, a French district which does not have a burn treatment centre, and direct prevention towards the populations mo…
View article: Description and outcomes of Afro-Caribbean children treated for multisystem inflammatory syndrome in the French West Indies
Description and outcomes of Afro-Caribbean children treated for multisystem inflammatory syndrome in the French West Indies Open
View article: What’s childhood asthma in French Guiana? A cohort study based on children referred for allergology consultations at the Cayenne hospital center
What’s childhood asthma in French Guiana? A cohort study based on children referred for allergology consultations at the Cayenne hospital center Open
Background Asthma is a multifactorial chronic disease, whose most frequent etiology is allergy, especially to Blomia tropicalis . In French Guiana, the childhood prevalence of Blomia T sensitization is unkwown. The aim of this study was to…
View article: Prenatal transmission of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2, resulting in neonatal severe acute pneumonia, from an asymptomatic mother: a case report
Prenatal transmission of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2, resulting in neonatal severe acute pneumonia, from an asymptomatic mother: a case report Open
Background We report a case of prenatal coronavirus disease 2019, which evolved 6 days after birth into severe pneumonia with signs of multiple organ failure, in a mother with asymptomatic coronavirus disease 2019. Case presentation At min…