R Wright-Pascoe

Obstetric Outcomes of an Afro-Caribbean Cohort Following Universal Screening and Treatment of Subclinical Hypothyroidism

Issue:

Vol 65, Issue 1: 2016

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2014.275

Pages:

78–82

Synopsis:

This paper reports on obstetric outcomes of subjects, diagnosed with subclinical hypothyroidism, who were treated with l-thyroxine, and seeks to determine if these outcomes were equivalent to those of euthyroid subjects.

ABSTRACT

Objective: Restoration of euthyroidism with l-thyroxine reportedly reduces obstetric complications associated with subclinical hypothyroidism (SCH). The objective was to determine if obstetric outcomes of treated subjects were equivalent to euthyroid subjects.

Received:

15 Oct, 2014

Accepted:

31 Oct, 2014

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e-Published: 11 May, 2015

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Acute Limb Ischaemia in a Septic Patient with Diabetic Ketoacidosis

Issue:

Vol 60, issue 2 (2011)

Pages:

214–6

ABSTRACT

This is a patient with septicaemia and diabetic ketoacidosis who developed an acute ischaemic lower
limb from an arterial thrombus. The patient had decreased protein S function.

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Journal Sections:

Case Reports

Keywords:

Limb ischaemia

Diabetic Ketoacidosis

Journal Authors:

R Alfred

R Wright-Pascoe

e-Published: 17 Oct, 2013

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HIV Seroprevalence among Hospital Inpatients with Neuropsychiatric and other Central Nervous System Disorders

Issue:

Vol 59, issue 4 (2010)

Pages:

434–8

Synopsis:

This paper reports on the seroprevalence of HIV among hospital inpatients whose principal diagnosis was a neuropsychiatric or other central nervous system (CNS) disorder. The low prevalence in neuropsychiatric patients and the strong association with CNS infections are discussed.

ABSTRACT

Objective: To determine the seroprevalence of HIV among inpatients with neuropsychiatric and other central nervous system (CNS) disorders at the University Hospital of the West Indies (UHWI).

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e-Published: 07 Oct, 2013

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Prospective Evaluation and Characteristics of Patients with Suspected Primary Hyperaldosteronism

Issue:

Vol 56, Issue 3 (2007)

Pages:

258–63

Synopsis:

Biochemical and radiological investigations were performed in a series of patients suspected of having primary hyperaldosteronism. While biochemical diagnoses were effectively made, the evaluation of subtypes of primary hyperaldosteronism still presents a considerable challenge.

ABSTRACT

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Journal Sections:

Short Communication

Keywords:

Primary hyperaldosteronism

hypokalaemic hypertension

Journal Authors:

CA McKenzie

R Wright-Pascoe

MS Boyn

e-Published: 02 Jul, 2013

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Primary Cutaneous Nocardiosis: An Emerging Pathogen Associated with a Peripheral Intravenous Catheter

Issue:

Vol 55, Issue 1 (2006)

Pages:

The Editor,

Sir,

Nocardiosis is an infection caused by members of the genus Nocardia, an aerobic actinomycetaceae. These are saprophytic bacteria which are important components of soil and water. Nocardia have worldwide distribution and are not thought to be commensals of the skin.

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Letters to the Editor

Keywords:

Primary Cutaneous Nocardiosis

peripheral intravenous catheters

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e-Published: 06 Jun, 2013

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R Wright-Pascoe

Obstetric Outcomes of an Afro-Caribbean Cohort Following Universal Screening and Treatment of Subclinical Hypothyroidism

Acute Limb Ischaemia in a Septic Patient with Diabetic Ketoacidosis

HIV Seroprevalence among Hospital Inpatients with Neuropsychiatric and other Central Nervous System Disorders

Prospective Evaluation and Characteristics of Patients with Suspected Primary Hyperaldosteronism

Primary Cutaneous Nocardiosis: An Emerging Pathogen Associated with a Peripheral Intravenous Catheter

West Indian Medical Journal

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Student Services

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Online Support

West Indian Medical JournalISSN: 2309-5830

R Wright-Pascoe

Obstetric Outcomes of an Afro-Caribbean Cohort Following Universal Screening and Treatment of Subclinical Hypothyroidism

Acute Limb Ischaemia in a Septic Patient with Diabetic Ketoacidosis

HIV Seroprevalence among Hospital Inpatients with Neuropsychiatric and other Central Nervous System Disorders

Prospective Evaluation and Characteristics of Patients with Suspected Primary Hyperaldosteronism

Primary Cutaneous Nocardiosis: An Emerging Pathogen Associated with a Peripheral Intravenous Catheter

West Indian Medical Journal

West Indian Medical Journal
ISSN: 2309-5830