Advancing Pain Management Protocols for Intrauterine Device Insertion: Integrating Evidence-Based Strategies Into Clinical Practice.

The discomfort and anxiety associated with the intrauterine device (IUD) insertion process is a significant barrier to its adoption as a form of contraception despite its high efficacy. This study aimed to classify and identify methods for minimizing pain and anxiety in IUD implantation in women below the age of 49. A search of publications from online databases, PubMed and Google Scholar, revealed 14 articles that met the inclusion criteria.

A Comparison of the Application of Two Different Scoring Systems in a Patient With Upper Limb Necrotizing Fasciitis.

Necrotizing fasciitis (NF) is a life-threatening soft-tissue infection that requires early recognition and surgical debridement to ensure the best outcome for patients. The Laboratory Risk Indicator for Necrotizing Fasciitis (LRINEC) score and the SIARI (Site other than lower limb, Immunosuppression, Age <60 years, Renal Impairment and Inflammatory markers) score are clinical predictor tools that can aid in the timely diagnosis of NF. This case report discusses a male patient who presented with a rash on his arm that was initially thought to be cellulitis.

Review: Evaluating existing policies to address overweight and obesity in the Anglophone Caribbean: A narrative review of Barbados, Grenada, St. Lucia, and Trinidad & Tobago.

Overweight and obesity continues to be a burden to the health and well-being of Caribbean residents. The rise of childhood obesity and non-communicable diseases within the Caribbean is a major public health challenge for policymakers, educators and health professionals. These alarming rates of obesity also pose a threat to the sustainability of existing health systems particularly in small island developing states like the Caribbean.