Tree nuts demand analysis using the LA-AIDS model: A case of the Indian economy paradox.

India is one of the world's largest producers of tree nuts, yet it paradoxically remains a net importer of these commodities. This study aims to analyze the demand for imported tree nuts in India, motivated by the need to understand the factors contributing to this imbalance. The primary objective is to calculate income elasticities and own- and cross-price elasticities for five categories of imported tree nuts using the linear approximate almost ideal demand system model.

MANAGEMENT OF THYROTOXICOSIS AMONG GENERAL PRACTITIONERS IN TRINIDAD COMPARED WITH 2016 AMERICAN THYROID ASSOCIATION GUIDELINES FOR HYPERTHYROIDISM.

A previous Trinidadian survey highlighted the investigative and therapeutic approaches selected by general practitioners (GPs) in managing thyrotoxicosis. The main objective of this study was to compare practice with existing guidelines. In this cross-sectional study a pretested de novo questionnaire was self-administered to GPs throughout Trinidad.

The antiendotoxin agent taurolidine potentially reduces ischemia/reperfusion injury through its metabolite taurine.

Background: Cardiopulmonary bypass results in ischemia/reperfusion (I/R)-induced endotoxemia. We conducted a prospective randomized trial to investigate the effect of taurolidine, an antiendotoxin agent with antioxidant and membrane-stabilizing properties, on patients undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG).

Methods: A total of 60 patients undergoing CABG were randomized into 4 groups.

Laparoscopic procedures in adults with ventriculoperitoneal shunts.

Until recently, the presence of a ventriculoperitoneal shunt (VPS) was considered an absolute contraindication to laparoscopy. In some cases, intraabdominal insufflation causes a rapid, sustained increase in intracranial pressure (ICP). Such intracranial hypertension may result in hindbrain herniation.