A5101548191- Global Public Health Policies and Epidemiology
- Climate Change and Health Impacts
- Pharmaceutical Practices and Patient Outcomes
- Health, psychology, and well-being
- Microbial Natural Products and Biosynthesis
- Antibiotic Use and Resistance
- Global Health and Epidemiology
- Pharmaceutical Economics and Policy
- Health disparities and outcomes
- Drug-Induced Adverse Reactions
- Mental Health Treatment and Access
- Retinal Imaging and Analysis
- Global Maternal and Child Health
- Chemical Synthesis and Analysis
- COVID-19 and Mental Health
- Marine Sponges and Natural Products
- Healthcare Systems and Reforms
- Global Health Care Issues
- Contact Dermatitis and Allergies
- Ophthalmology and Visual Impairment Studies
- Resilience and Mental Health
- Venezuelan Migration and Society
- Psychological Well-being and Life Satisfaction
- Phytochemical compounds biological activities
- Agriculture Sustainability and Environmental Impact
University of the West Indies
2014-2024
University of the West
2011-2023
Community Health Alliance
2021-2023
St. George's University
2022
Caribbean Health Research Council
2015
University of the West Indies System
2011-2015
Durban University of Technology
2014
University of Trinidad and Tobago
2012
Manipal Academy of Higher Education
2011
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is an urgent global health challenge and a critical threat to modern care. Quantifying its burden in the WHO Region of Americas has been elusive—despite region’s long history surveillance. This study provides comprehensive estimates AMR assess this growing threat. We estimated deaths disability-adjusted life-years (DALYs) attributable associated with for 23 bacterial pathogens 88 pathogen–drug combinations countries 2019. obtained data from mortality...
The aim of this study was to assess the knowledge, attitude and practice B.Sc. Pharmacy students about usage resistance antibiotics in Trinidad Tobago.This a cross-sectional questionnaire-based involving students. questionnaire divided into five components including Demographics data, knowledge antibiotic use, toward use resistance, self-antibiotic possible causes resistance. Data were analyzed by employing Mann-Whitney Chi-square tests using SPSS version 20.The response rate 83.07%. results...
The skin of the fruit and bark Punica granatum are used as a traditional remedy against diarrhea, dysentery, intestinal parasites. extract P. was tested for its wound healing activity in rats using an excision model. animals were divided into three groups six each. experimental group topically treated with at dose 100 mg/kg every day 15 days, while controls standard petroleum jelly mupirocin ointment, respectively. Phytochemical analysis revealed presence saponins, triterpenes, tannins,...
A natural heptacyclopeptide, stylissamide G (7), previously isolated from the Bahamian marine sponge Stylissa caribica Caribbean Sea, was synthesized via coupling of tetrapeptide l-phenylalanyl-l-prolyl-l-phenylalanyl-l-proline methyl ester with tripeptide Boc-l-leucyl-l-isoleucyl-l-proline, followed by cyclization linear heptapeptide fragment. The structure cyclooligopeptide confirmed using quantitative elemental analysis, FT-IR, ¹H NMR, 13C NMR and mass spectrometry. Results...
An N-methylated analog of a marine bacteria-derived natural proline-rich tetracyclopeptide was synthesized by coupling the deprotected dipeptide fragments Boc-l-prolyl-l-N-methylleucine-OH and l-prolyl-l-N-methylphenylalanine-OMe. A reaction accomplished utilizing N,N'-Dicyclohexylcarbodidimde (DCC) 1-Ethyl-3-(3-dimethylaminopropyl) carbodiimide (EDC·HCl) as agents Triethylamine (TEA) or N-methylmorpholine (NMM) base in presence racemization suppressing agent. This followed cyclization...
Widespread crime has become a worldwide problem so much that violence is now ranked fourth globally in its contribution to disability-adjusted life years the 10 24 age group. Homicides, surrogate marker of violent crime, have shown an upward trend almost all CARICOM countries, and homicide rates over past 3 consistently increased, though pattern varies by country. This background informed need for greater emphasis on different approach dealing with region. The governments recently hosted...
Background: The leaves of the Neurolaena lobata (Asteraceae) plant are used to control diabetes and heal wounds infections. Aim: ethanolic extract N. leaf was evaluated for its ability inflicted in rats using excision wound model. Materials Methods: Animals were divided into three groups six each. Test group animals treated topically with an (1:1 petroleum jelly, 100 mg/kg/day). Standard mupirocin respectively. Treatment given 13 days area measured on alternate days. Parameters healing...
The present investigation reports the synthesis of a phenylalanine-rich N-methylated cyclopeptide, cordyheptapeptide A (8), previously isolated from insect pathogenic fungus Cordyceps sp. BCC 1788, accomplished through coupling tetrapeptide and tripeptide fragments followed by cyclization linear heptapeptide unit. Structure elucidation newly synthesized cyclopolypeptide was performed means FT-IR, ¹H-NMR, 13C-NMR, fast atom bombardment mass spectrometry (FABMS), screened for its...
A dispensing error can be defined as an inconsistency between the drug prescribed and dispensed to a patient. These errors lead ineffective sometimes unwanted pharmaceutical outcomes. Dispensing harmful or even fatal patients.
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Objective: This study assessed the risk factors for sustaining a snake bite, prehospital measures employed, and clinical needs of patients admitted with confirmed envenomation. Methodology: Data was collected at single center, rural secondary care hospital in Trinidad Tobago. A cross-sectional method used that enrolled all consenting requiring admission following confirmation envenomation during period 2017-2019. collection involved review patient record from emergency room to establish need...
This article makes a call for attention to paid on the development of research agenda studying impact climatic events youth mental health in Caribbean. It details climate injustices that region faces and potential problem which can arise from events. interdisciplinary multi stakeholder approach dealing with this issue.
The quality of life society as a whole is to considerable extent determined by the role government. South African characterised presence wide gap between rich and poor. This exacerbated poverty, HIV/AIDS, crime, corruption exploitation. Governments attempt address these contradictions are encapsulated in various policies that detail accurate form, needs majority Africans. Whilst depict Africans, remain undelivered. void formulation policy service delivery has been most severely felt Policy...
Planetary Health is a rapidly developing field that gaining momentum and significance as the world grapples with devastating effects of infectious diseases, climate change, biodiversity loss, complex food insecurities, international competition for resources. These challenges are often attributable to financial activity made by nation states increasing disposable individual wealth. The outcomes have created perfect storm events that, if not managed properly, threatens health current future...
As climate change continues unabated, research is increasingly focused on capturing and quantifying the lesser-known psychological responses mental health implications of this humanitarian environmental crisis. There has been a particular interest in experiences young people, who are more vulnerable for range reasons, including their developmental stage, high rates conditions among population, relative lack agency to address threats. The different geographic sociocultural settings which...
The COVID-19 pandemic precipitated a swift transition to online learning in medical and health sciences. This study investigated the associations of previous experience with learning, current confidence resilient coping skills perceived stress reported by pharmacy students during emergency learning.Undergraduate (N=113, response rate = 41%) completed an online, self-report, cross-sectional survey April-June 2020. Measures included Likert items measuring prior comfort levels Brief Resilient...
To assess the impacts of chronic disease assistance program (CDAP) on economic parameters, human resource and pharmacy structure pharmaceutical care retail industry in Trinidad Tobago.A partially perceptual retrospective investigation was carried out 60 pharmacies from all regions (North East, North West, Central South) Trinidad. Questionnaires were distributed to pharmacists each indicated above. The validated questionnaires distributed, over a period approximately 2 weeks. Pharmacists...