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Sight impairment registration in Trinidad: trend in causes and population coverage in comparison to the National Eye Survey of Trinidad and Tobago
BackgroundLittle was known about the population coverage and causes of sight impairment (SI) registration within the Caribbean, or the extent to...
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Cancer morbidity and mortality trends in Trinidad and Tobago (2008–2018)
PurposeCancer is a leading cause of death in the Caribbean, and the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago is no exception. Evidence suggests that cancer...
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The EQ-5D-5L valuation study for Trinidad and Tobago
PurposeThe 2016 EQ-5D-3L value set for Trinidad and Tobago (T&T) allows for the calculation of EQ-5D-5L values via the crosswalk algorithm. The 2016...
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The Trinidad and Tobago Covid-19 Domestic Violence Victimization and Perpetration Study
PurposeWhile there is available scholarship in the Global North on DV victimization and perpetration during the COVID-19 pandemic, there is a dearth...
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Qualitative Evidence on the Implementation of Cure Violence in Trinidad and Tobago
Violence is a significant social problem in many cities throughout the world. In seeking to prevent or control violence, communities have put in...
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The societal economic impact of vision impairment in adults 40 years and above: findings from the National Eye Survey of Trinidad and Tobago
BackgroundUnderstanding and mitigating the societal economic impact of vision impairment (VI) is important for achieving the Sustainable Development...
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The preconception health status of nongravid women aged 18 to 45 years in Arima, Trinidad: a cross-sectional study
BackgroundPreconception care (PCC) is the term used for activities and interventions designed to address and prevent problems related to pregnancy,...
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Are primary care consultations in Trinidad patient-centered? A cross-sectional study of patients with non-communicable diseases
BackgroundThe aim of this study was to measure the patient’s perception of patient centeredness in their consultations for non-communicable diseases...
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Beliefs and self-reported practice of footcare among persons with type II diabetes mellitus attending selected health centres in east Trinidad
BackgroundIt has been documented that nearly 600 million people worldwide are expected to have diabetes mellitus in 2035 and that approximately...
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Prevalence of CYP2C19*2 and CYP2C19*3 Allelic Variants and Clopidogrel Use in Patients with Cardiovascular Disease in Trinidad & Tobago
IntroductionTrinidad & Tobago has the highest prevalence of cardiovascular disease (CVD) in the Caribbean and clopidogrel is a ubiquitously used...
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Endovascular Revascularization and Outcomes of Critical Limb-Threatening Ischemia in Trinidad and Tobago: The EVENT Pilot Study—Challenges in a Limited-Resource, Caribbean Setting
IntroductionThis retrospective study investigated major adverse limb events (MALE) and mortality outcomes in critical limb-threatening ischemia...
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The expansion of a patient tracer programme to identify and return patients loss to follow up at a large HIV clinic in Trinidad
BackgroundPatients who default from HIV care are usually poorly adherent to antiretroviral treatment which results in suboptimal viral suppression....
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Physician related barriers towards insulin therapy at primary care centres in Trinidad: a cross-sectional study
BackgroundPhysician related factors with respect to insulin therapy can contribute to diabetes mellitus (DM) mismanagement. Patient related factors...
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Hepatic surface grooves in Trinidad and Tobago
PurposeHepatic surface grooves (HSGs) are prominent depressions on the antero-superior surface of the liver. We sought to document the prevalence of...
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Screening for depressive symptoms in cardiovascular patients at a tertiary centre in Trinidad and Tobago: investigation of correlates in the SAD CAT study
BackgroundThis study aimed to screen cardiovascular patients for depressive symptoms at a tertiary centre in Trinidad and Tobago; and to determine...
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Chili pepper extracts, capsaicin, and dihydrocapsaicin as potential anticancer agents targeting topoisomerases
DNA topoisomerases regulate conformational changes in DNA topology during normal cell growth, such as replication, transcription, recombination, and...
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The Effect of Empagliflozin on Platelet Function Profiles in Patients with Stable Coronary Artery Disease in Trinidad: The EFFECT Pilot Study
IntroductionThis prospective pharmacodynamic (PD) study aimed to assess the effect of the sodium–glucose cotransporter 2 inhibitor (SGLT2i)...
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Physical characteristics and antimicrobial properties of Apis mellifera, Frieseomelitta nigra and Melipona favosa bee honeys from apiaries in Trinidad and Tobago
BackgroundHoney is a versatile and complex substance consisting of bioactive chemicals which vary according to many bee and environmental factors....
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The Effect of Low-Dose Ticagrelor on Platelet Function Profiles in Patients With Stable Coronary Artery Disease in Trinidad: The TWIST Pilot Study
IntroductionThis prospective, pharmacodynamic study aimed to explore the potential applicability of a low-dose ticagrelor regimen in a heterogeneous...
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Correlation of RETINAL Artery Diameter with Coronary Artery Disease: The RETINA CAD Pilot Study—Are the Eyes the Windows to the Heart?
IntroductionThis study aimed to determine whether there was any correlation between coronary artery disease (CAD) and retinal artery diameter at an...
