Alcohol Binge Drinking–Induced ST-Segment-Elevation Acute Coronary Syndrome by Steven Swarath MBBS, Nicole Maharaj MBBS, Dayna Lalchansingh MBBS, MPH, Rajeev Seecheran MBBS, MHA, Valmiki Seecheran MBBS, MSc, Abel Yoandri Leyva Quert MD, Naveen Anand Seecheran MBBS, MD, MSc, FACP, FRCP(E), FACC, FESC, FSCAI

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Leptospirosis-Induced Myocarditis and Arrhythmias by Steven Swarath MBBS, Nicole Maharaj MBBS, Rajeev Seecheran MBBS, MHA, Valmiki Seecheran MBBS, MSc, Jessica Kawall MBBS, Stanley Giddings MBBS, Naveen Anand Seecheran MBBS (MD), MSc, FACP, FRCP(E), FACC, FESC, FSCAI

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Neuropsychiatric Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: Molecules Involved in Its Imunopathogenesis, Clinical Features, and Treatment by Angel A. Justiz-Vaillant, Darren Gopaul, Sachin Soodeen, Rodolfo Arozarena-Fundora, Odette Arozarena Barbosa, Chandrashehkar Unakal, Reinand Thompson, Bijay Pandit, Srikanth Umakanthan, Patrick E. Akpaka

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The South African Flag Sign: An Electrocardiographic Flag for All Coronary Territories? by Steven Swarath MBBS, Nicole Maharaj MBBS, Andrew Hall MBBS, Jean Marie Frederick MBBS, Rajeev Seecheran MBBS, MHA, Valmiki Seecheran MBBS, MSc, Naveen Anand Seecheran MBBS (MD), MSc

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Bullous striae distensae on Fitzpatrick scale V skin by Laeshelle Basanoo, BSc, MBBS, Narendra Persad, BSc, MBBS, Akil Olliverrie, BSc, MBBS, Rajeev P. Nagassar, MBBS, DM, MHA, Salma Mohammed, MBBS, Jarred Brewster, BSc, MBBS

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Youth perspectives on mental health during COVID-19 lockdown in a Small Island Developing State: implications for emergency response by Madhuvanti M. Murphy, Cecile Pemberton, Erica Wheeler, La Donna Gulston, Odessa Kerr-Layne, Ayana John, Beverly Baksh, Gail Thomas, Caroline F. Allen

“…A qualitative study to explore the knowledge, attitudes and behaviors of young people living in Trinidad and Tobago was conducted to engage and collaborate with youth on matters affecting them during the pandemic.MethodsTen virtual focus groups were conducted with 64 participants aged 18 to 24 in 2021 when partial lockdown measures were in effect for COVID-19 prevention. …”
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A Survey on the Rationale Usage of Antimicrobial Agents in Small Animal Clinics and Farms in Trinidad and Jamaica by Muhammad Sani Ismaila, Alexandra Thomas-Rhoden, Angel Neptune, Kezia Sookram, Samantha Gopaul, Travis Padarath, Anil Persad, Karla Georges, Venkatesan Sundaram

“…Unfortunately, there are no public records of antimicrobial use (frequency or dosage) administered to animals in two major CARICOM (Caribbean Community) countries: Trinidad and Tobago, and Jamaica. Surveillance would promote amendments and discussion on a Caribbean antimicrobial-use protocol. …”
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Chronic Granulomatous Disease (CGD): Commonly Associated Pathogens, Diagnosis and Treatment by Angel A. Justiz-Vaillant, Arlene Faye-Ann Williams-Persad, Rodolfo Arozarena-Fundora, Darren Gopaul, Sachin Soodeen, Odalis Asin-Milan, Reinand Thompson, Chandrashekhar Unakal, Patrick Eberechi Akpaka

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Cystic artery pseudoaneurysm by Rampersad Robbie, MBBS, DM, Ramharacksingh Amrita, MBBS, Chan Adrian, MBBS, Sinanan Alexander, MBBS, FRCR, Sookhai Shastri, MD, FRCS, Parmanand Maharaj, MBBS, DM

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Perioperative challenges following management of spontaneous hepatic rupture in a parturient with severe pre-eclampsia – A case report by Keevan Singh, Randall Carvalho, Allan Tinne, Vishal Bahall, Lance De Barry, Steven Sankar

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The Correlation of Papanicolaou Smears and Clinical Features to Identify the Common Risk Factors for Cervical Cancer: A Retrospective and Descriptive Study from a Tertiary Care Hos... by Srikanth Umakanthan, Maryann M. Bukelo, Saudah Ghany, La Donna Gay, Tia Gilkes, Jamila Freeman, Andre Francis, Kyle Francis, Gabriel Gajadhar, Junea Fraser

“…This study identifies risk factors and clinical findings for abnormal cervical cytology and histopathology in the Trinidad and Tobago populations. Some risk factors include early age of first coitus, a high number of sexual partners, high parity, smoking, and using certain medications, such as oral contraception. …”
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A cross-sectional survey of prospective healthcare professionals' knowledge, attitudes and perceptions of medical Cannabis by Satish Jankie, Keshav Sewdass, William Smith, Candy Naraynsingh, Jenelle Johnson, Niall Farnon, Kavita Mahadeo, Shastri Motilal

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What the COVID-19 Pandemic Taught Medical Educators in the Caribbean about Online Clinical Teaching by Sandra D. Reid, Bidyadhar Sa, Stanley Giddings, Reisha Rafeek, Shala Singh, Patrick Harnarayan, Niall Farnon

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Unoccupied Aerial Systems: A Review of Regulatory and Legislative Frameworks in the Caribbean by Deanesh Ramsewak, Naimah Salimah Mohammed, Noel Sookram

“…Others, including Guyana, Trinidad and Tobago, and Jamaica, had comprehensive frameworks that were continuously being updated. …”
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An Exploratory Study of Quality of Life and Its Relationship with Academic Performance among Students in Medical and other Health Professions by Vijay Kumar Chattu, Pradeep Kumar Sahu, Neela Seedial, Gerlisa Seecharan, Amanda Seepersad, Melina Seunarine, Shivanna Sieunarine, Kahamaron Seymour, Samantha Simboo, Arissa Singh

“…The study aimed to evaluate the differences in various domains of QOL among the students of five schools (medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine, pharmacy and nursing) and an optometry unit in the Faculty of Medical Sciences, Trinidad and Tobago. Further, the study evaluated the factors (sociodemographic variables and academic performance) predictive of physical, psychological, social and environment domains of quality of life. …”
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Leveraging research, community and collaboration towards robust COVID-19 mental health response in the Caribbean by Quinta Seon, Sandeep Maharaj, Darren Dookeeram, Kareema Ali, Terence Seemungal

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Morphology of the gastrointestinal tract of cascadura fish (Hoplosternum littorale) and its pathogenic fauna by Reda Mohamed, Roxanne Charles, Leandra Ramjattan, Anesha Williams, Mariah  Wilson, Anita Phillip, Alex  Parisien, Rod Suepaul

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COVID-19 Vaccine Uptake, Acceptance, and Reasons for Vaccine Hesitancy: A Cross-Sectional Study among Pregnant Women in Trinidad, West Indies [Response To Letter] by Khan S, Sohan K, Mohammed ZCM, Bachan V

“…Augustine, Trinidad and Tobago; 2Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist, Diagnostic Mother and Baby (Private Sector) Chaguanas Trinidad and Tobago; 3Directorate of Women’s Health, Ministry of Health, Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago; 4Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, San Fernando General Hospital, South-West Regional Health Authority San Fernando Trinidad and TobagoCorrespondence: Shane Khan, 81 Chin Chin Road, Cunupia, Obstetrics and Gynaecology Unit, Department of Clinical Surgical Sciences, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of the West Indies, St. …”
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Sensitivity analysis of the unit commitment problem to guide data acquisition investments in a small island developing state: A case study by M.J. Mungal, A. Singh, C.J. Ramlal, J. Colthrust

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Corrigendum to “Miliary Tuberculosis Presenting with ARDS and Shock: A Case Report and Challenges in Current Management and Diagnosis” by Keevan Singh, Saara Hyatali, Stanley Giddings, Kevin Singh, Neal Bhagwandass

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