Predominance of Trypanosoma rangeli infection in children from a Chagas disease endemic area in the west-shore of the Panama canal

A total of 206 serum samples from children (3-14 years old) living Toaster in the Amador County (La Chorrera District, Province of Panama) were screened by indirect immunofluorescence antibody test (IFAT) for the presence of antibodies against Trypanosoma cruzi.Positive sera were confirmed by recombinant enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) an

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From Heart Health Promotion to Chronic Disease Prevention: Contributions of the Canadian Heart Health Initiative

Background The Canadian Heart Health Initiative began in 1987 as an 18-year undertaking to address the epidemic of cardiovascular disease in Canada.There is growing recognition in Canada of the need for an integrated approach to prevention that addresses common risks for many chronic diseases.Context Research and intervention Rubber Disc activities

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