ADDRESSING THE CHALLENGE OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS ELEMENTS IN THE REDUCTION OF HYPERTENSION, DIABETES AND CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE IN THE CARIBBEAN

Addressing the Challenge of Potentially Hazardous Elements in the Reduction of Hypertension, Diabetes and Chronic Kidney Disease in the Caribbean

Background.Environmental surveys have characterized trace elements such as lead (Pb), cadmium (Cd) and arsenic (As) as potential risk factors Accessories for non-communicable diseases.There have been few studies conducted in the Caribbean region to explore, define or clarify such findings locally.Furthermore, local pollution control efforts are oft

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The role of the autonomic nervous system in Tourette Syndrome

Tourette Syndrome (TS) is a neurodevelopmental disorder, consisting of multiple involuntary movements (motor tics) and one or more vocal (phonic) tics.It affects up to one percent of children worldwide, of whom about one third continue to experience symptoms into adulthood.The central neural mechanisms of tic generation are not clearly understood,

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