Abstract Background Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death in the industrialized world.Large variations in CVD mortality between countries and also between population subgroups within countries have been observed.Previous studies showed significantly lower risks in German repatriates and Jews emigrating from Russia than in the g

Abstract Background Deficiencies in the quality of diabetes and hypertension primary care and outcomes have been documented in Barbados.This study aimed to explore the knowledge, attitudes and practices, and the barriers faced by people with diabetes and hypertension in Barbados that might contribute to these deficiencies.Methods Five structured fo

The rehabilitation of a patient who has suffered the psychological trauma due to loss of an eye requires a prosthesis that will provide the optimum cosmetic and functional result.The mode of rehabilitation varies based on the type of here defect and surgical approach being adopted.A case series of prosthetic rehabilitation of three types of orbital

We have developed a novel bio-tofu, made from mixed chainsaw file soy and cow milk (MSCM), using Lactobacillus helveticus MB2-1 and Lactobacillus plantarum B1-6 incorporated with microbial transglutaminase (MTGase) as coagulant.MTGase was added to improve the textural properties and suit for cooking.However, the effect of MTGase on the digestion of

Introduction:The study of the relationship between the educational system and the political system has been one of the main concerns of sociologists in different eras (Bobba & Coviello, 2007).An important part of these studies has directly or indirectly emphasized the effective role of education in the emergence of democracy as one of the rudimenta