DNA release and uptake in an in vivo mammalian system is described for the first time, and is related to normal growth and differentiation, abnormal growth and cancer. It is proposed that there is a homeostatic exchange system of intercellular factors including genetic material (DNA/RNA) between cells and tissues, important for growth and differentiation. Disturbances of the messages or the homeostatic control of the exchange system can result in abnormal growth and cancer.

This study takes an ecological approach and uses multivariate analysis to identify factors associated with ART adherence. Findings suggest that improvements in ART adherence may be achieved by counselling, focussed attention to alcohol users and developing drugs with reduced side effects.

Propofol sedation in patients undergoing elective colonoscopy was associated with relatively quick recovery and excellent satisfaction by patients and is a suitable and safe alternative for sedation for colonoscopy in Jamaica.

The delivery of quality pharmacy services is thought to be important by virtue of its influence on patient’s satisfaction and hence better patient compliance/adherence. This study explores the relationship between patient’s satisfaction with pharmacy services and control of selected chronic diseases.

The Modified Cadenat procedure could provide satisfactory therapeutic results and avoid postoperative failure of reduction compared to the modified Dewar procedure. However, the modified Cadenat procedure does not aim to restore the anatomical coracoclavicular ligaments. We believe that anatomic restoration of both coracoclavicular ligaments could best restore the function of the acromioclavicular joint.

The relationship between serum PSA and BMI was examined in men referred to urology clinics in Jamaica. There was an inverse relationship between PSA and BMI among men with prostate cancer. Clinicians should take this relationship into account when interpreting patients’ PSA results.