Acute pneumonitis secondary to subcutaneous silicone injection

Priya Gopie, Sateesh Sakhamuri, Anu Sharma, Sanjeev Solomon, Surujpal TeelucksinghClinical Medical Sciences, University of the West Indies, St Augustine, TrinidadAbstract: Following silicone injection, end organ toxicity can occur.To our knowledge Collections this report documents the first case of silicone embolization in the Caribbean and serves

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Factors Related to Abstinence from Drug Use and Seeking Help from Medical Services in Taiwanese Heroin and Methamphetamine Users

The aim of this study was to examine the factors related to abstinence from heroin and methamphetamine (MAMP) use and to seeking help from medical services in Taiwanese drug users.Atotal of 196 heroin users and 226 MAMP users were recruited in this study.Their experience of previous abstinence from drug use and the routes taken to seek help for abs

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Assessing the Link between Human Modification and Changes in Land Surface Temperature in Hainan, China Using Image Archives from Google Earth Engine

In many areas of the world, population growth and land development have increased demand for land and other natural resources.Coastal areas are particularly susceptible since they are conducive for marine transportation, energy production, aquaculture, marine tourism and other activities.Anthropogenic activities in the coastal areas have triggered

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