Publications by authors named "S Doan"
Ocular and palpebral manifestations of mastocytosis: A prospective single-center study.
Ann Dermatol Venereol
November 2024
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Chronic Physiological Dysregulation and Changes in Depressive Symptoms: Testing Sex and Race as Vulnerability Factors.
J Racial Ethn Health Disparities
October 2024
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- - Depression affects around 5% of adults and understanding its biological factors, like allostatic load (chronic physiological stress), is crucial for improving treatment options.
- - A study with 150 young adults examined how allostatic load correlates with depressive symptoms over time and found that allostatic load can predict changes in depression levels.
- - The study revealed that the impact of allostatic load on depressive symptoms is influenced by sex, showing that this relationship is particularly significant for Black males, suggesting they face heightened mental health risks from biological stress.
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- Susac syndrome is a rare disease primarily affecting young women, characterized by occlusive microvessel issues in the brain, retina, and inner ear, and lacks established treatment protocols from randomized trials.
- The study investigated the effectiveness of glucocorticoids alone or with other immunosuppressive treatments for preventing relapses in Susac syndrome, and involves a national cohort of patients recruited in France since 2011.
- Data were collected on various health indicators and treatments over a 36-month period to determine the first relapse, involving 64 patients, and the study is registered on ClinicalTrials.gov for transparency.
Interpersonal closeness has important health benefits; however, recent work suggests that in certain contexts, closeness can come at a cost. In the current study, curvilinear relations between mother-child closeness and health (e.g.
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- Vernal keratoconjunctivitis (VKC) is a serious, chronic allergic eye condition mostly affecting children and young adults, characterized by inflammation that can impact vision if left untreated.
- The condition often does not respond well to standard treatments due to a variety of factors, including the severity of corneal damage, patient-related issues, and environmental influences.
- The authors of the review aim to refine the definition of refractory VKC, explore potential new treatments, and discuss surgical options for patients who suffer complications.