Publications by authors named "A Jean-Charles"
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- Tropical regions have a hot, humid climate that can lead to outbreaks of viral infections, which can range from mild symptoms to severe complications.
- Emerging viral infections are often associated with various eye conditions, particularly in individuals from or returning to endemic areas.
- Diagnosis is confirmed through advanced testing methods, while treatment mainly focuses on supportive care, with corticosteroids used for eye inflammation; most patients have a good chance of recovery, but some may suffer lasting vision issues.
Microaggressions are defined as brief communications directed at members of a stigmatized group that are received as derogatory but are unrecognized by the offender. Studies show that microaggressions are detrimental to those of all identities who endure them. Given that microaggressions can result in specific emotional, psychological, and physical challenges for underrepresented medical students from minoritized backgrounds, it is imperative that the medical education community focus efforts on reducing them and their impact through appropriate responses.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPurpose: To evaluate how the HLA genotype is associated to the polypoidal choroidal vasculopathy (PCV) in a population of patients of Afro-Caribbean descent.
Methods: Forty-seven patients were diagnosed with PCV. The number of control patients was 457.