Charlan Abrams

The Antibacterial and Antifungal Effects of Cranberry Fruit (Vaccinium macrocarpon), and Its Commercial Juices against Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus, Proteus mirabilis, and Candida albicans

Rachel Anna Cecil, Deborah Cecil, Charlan Abrams, Sharick Singh & Isabel Blackman · International Journal of Pathogen Research · 2026

Background: Urinary tract infections are common bacterial infections, primarily caused by Escherichia coli, and increasing antibiotic resistance has driven interest in cranberry-derived phytochemicals as potential alternative antimicrobial agents. Aims: To evaluate the antibacter...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpr/2026/v15i3461

Demographic Characteristics Influencing Knowledge Regarding Resources Available for Prevention of Suicide among College of Medical Science Students at the University of Guyana

Obena Vanlewin, Andrew Hutson, Charlan Abrams, Cecil Boston & Deborah Cecil · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2025

Background: Suicide remains a pressing global public health issue, particularly as the second leading cause of death among 15–29-year-olds. Family structure and geographical location are hypothesized to impact awareness, knowledge, and access to suicide prevention resources, infl...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmah/2025/v23i71260

Socioeconomic and Geographic Disparities in HIV/AIDS Knowledge Among Health Science Students in Guyana, College of Medical Sciences

Andrew Hutson, Obena Vanlewin, Charlan Abrams, Bibi Ally-Charles, Latoya Harris, Davon Van-Veen, Cecil Boston, Jewel Edmondson-Carter, Deborah Cecil & Ede Tyrell · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2025

Background: HIV/AIDS remains a significant global health challenge, with disparities in awareness and beliefs persisting among healthcare professionals. Understanding how sociodemographic factors influence HIV/AIDS knowledge is crucial for developing targeted educational interven...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmah/2025/v23i51218

Community Perceptions of Traditional and Pharmaceutical Hypertension Treatments in Vryman’s Erven, Berbice, Guyana

Obena Vanlewin, Andrew Hutson, Karishma Jeeboo, Bibi Ally-Charles, Charlan Abrams & Cecil Boston · Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research · 2024

This study explores the integration of traditional and pharmaceutical remedies in managing hypertension in the rural Berbice community (Vryman’s Erven), New Amsterdam, Guyana. Expanding the use of these remedies means evaluating their effectiveness, relevance to the culture, and...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jocamr/2024/v25i12609

Evaluation of the Total Antioxidant Capacity of Three Selected Plants in Guyana

Bibi Ally-Charles, Ede Tyrell, Basil Dey, Karishma Jeeboo, Andrew Hutson, Obena Vanlewin, Charlan Abrams & Jamain Hatton · International Journal of Pathogen Research · 2024

Aims: This study aimed to evaluate the leaf extracts of three commonly used medicinal plants in Guyana, namely Brassica juncea (mustard), Struchium sparganophora (antsbush), and Psidium guajava (guava), for their total antioxidant capacity. Study Design: Experimental-based study....

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpr/2024/v13i6321