The comparative in vitro activity of two bacteriocins produced by Streptococcus mutans is presented. Results show that these mutacins are active against pathogens including antibiotic-resistant bacteria. Based on their activity spectra, potential applications are proposed for each bacteriocin.

Tranexamic acid safely reduced the risk of death in bleeding trauma patients in this study. On the basis of these results, tranexamic acid should be considered for use in bleeding trauma patients.

Inactivity and low levels of physical activity are predisposing factors to many chronic diseases such as heart disease which are showing an increase in prevalence in Sub-Saharan Africa. Our results indicated that 38%, of the participants engaged in low activity levels, 58.8% in moderate activity levels and 3.2% in high activity levels and that generally, adolescents are not actively involved in adequate physical activities that could safeguard their present and future health and well-being.

A survey was conducted to assess knowledge, attitude and practice about emergency contraceptives (EC) among tertiary level students in Trinidad. The general level of their knowledge about ECs was poor but their general attitude towards ECs was positive.

This study examines general hospital physicians’ utilization of consultation-liaison psychiatric services and makes inferences about the extent to which their role in the detection of psychiatric illnesses is being fulfilled.

It was possible to obtain early symptom relief in frozen shoulder with oral steroid therapy. However, sufficient care is required in explaining the method of administration and the adverse effects such as the osteonecrosis of the femoral head osteoporosis.

A systematic review of English language research on websites promoting eating disorders reveals little consensus on the websites effects. The emotive and seemingly dangerous content of these websites deserves further research and directions for this are discussed.