Is serious research possible in the Caribbean?
Ethn Dis
; 1(4): 368-78, 1991.
Artigo
em Inglês
| MedCarib
| ID: med-9581
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JM3.1
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ABSTRACT
This essay describes the rich tradition of research in the English-speaking Caribbean and the possibilities for meaningful colloboration between Caribbean researchers and scientists from developed countries. Significant contributions includes work related to the human T-lymphotropic virus (HTLV-I), Jamaican vomiting sickness, veno-occlusive disease of the liver, J-type diabetes, and the role of skin sepsis and streptococcal infection in the etiology of glomerulonephritis. In the fields of malnutrition, human metabolism, child development, and sickle cell anemia, the Caribbean has been at the forefront of medical research internationally. Many characteristics of the Caribbean population including the disease profile, offer advantages and unique opportunities for significant research, despite difficulties related to the "brain drain" and weaknesses of the infrastructure. (Au)
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Base de dados:
MedCarib
Assunto principal:
Pesquisa
/
Cooperação Internacional
Aspecto:
Aspectos éticos
Limite:
Humanos
País/Região como assunto:
Caribe
Idioma:
Inglês
Revista:
Ethn Dis
Ano de publicação:
1991
Tipo de documento:
Artigo