Biomedical subjects
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The role of stem cells in a multi-tiered organization of tissue structure extends the potential of longevity in multicelled organisms. This role can be responsible for the mechanism of evolution of the stem cells themselves. The principles involved in this mechanism can aid research for the development and management of successful tissue therapies.
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A random prospective study of 640 victims (76.6% in the 15-39-year-old age group) of interpersonal violence (IPV) at the Kingston Public Hospital was conducted over three months. About 87.5% of the aggression on males and 74.5% on females was committed by males. However, there was more female/female than female/male violence. Weapons used ranged from guns to a variety of cooking wares, though knives were used most frequently (34.8%) for stabbing 48% of the victims. Head, neck and upper limb were the main sites of injury; only 13.4% of all the injured had complications, and 63% of these required hospitalization. Family members and acquaintances contributed to about 84% of the violence. Instinctive spontaneous aggression aimed at maiming the victim characterizes IPV in Jamaica. The Jamaican taxpayer bears 90-94% of the cost of managing trauma injuries. These costs should be recovered from the assailants, even in the form of blood donations and community service.