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Vol 68, Issue 2: 2019

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The Effect of Tadalafil on Renal Fibrosis Induced by Ureteral Obstruction

S Cırrık, E Benli, SN Ayyıldız, E Karagüzel, A Kaçar, T Noyan, A Ayyıldız, S Köktürk

This study was aimed to determine the possible therapeutic effects of tadalafil, a specific PDE5 inhibitor, on renal fibrosis induced by unilateral ureteral obstruction (UUO). Our results suggested that tadalafil treatment ameliorated renal fibrosis by reducing TGF-β expression and might have important clinical relevance since tadalafil is currently used clinically to treat erectile dysfunction and pulmonary hypertension.
In-vivo Assessment of Antipyretic and Anti-inflammatory Activities of Gymnosporia royleana Extract in Mice

H Khan, I Khan, NK Khalil, A Shahidullah, A Aziz, A Wajid, H Jan, IU Rahman

This research study deals with the screening of methanolic extract of Gymnosporia royleana for antipyretic and anti-inflammatory activities using reported models of brewer’s yeast induced pyrexia model and carrageenan-induced paw edema as well as xylene- induced ear edema models of mice.
Antibacterial and Antifungal Activities of Compounds Isolated from Gymnosporia royleana (Celastraceae)

H Khan, I Khan, MR Shah, A Shahidullah, NK Khalil, A Aziz, A Wajid, H Jan, IU Rahman

The research study deals with the antibacterial and antifungal activities of compounds isolated from aerial parts of Gymnosporia royleana by using selected bacterial and fungal species and employing macrodilution method for determination of MIC.
Antibacterial Activity of Glycyrrhiza Glabra Roots against Food-borne Bacterial Pathogens

N Eshghi, O Ghasemian Karyak, AA Malekirad, F Dehnamaki, S Abdi, E Shiri Malekabad, M Rezaei

This study evaluated the antibacterial activity of Glycyrrhiza glabra roots extract was evaluated against several food-borne bacterial pathogens. Results show that the aqueous extract was more effective than the others; while, among the tested bacteria, Staphylococcus aureus and Pseudomonas aeruginosa were the most sensitive and the most resistant, respectively.
Knowledge, Attitudes, Practices, Perceptions and Expectations of Clients Attending a Primary Care Based Tobacco Cessation Clinic in Trinidad

RA Khan

Among clinic attendees the most popular perceived methods for promoting tobacco cessation were joining a Tobacco Cessation clinic (n=23), followed by Quitting on your own (n=13) and seeing a Physician (n=8). Willpower (n=11) was cited as the most common method that assisted in smoking cessation.
Comparison of Computed Tomography Pulmonary Angiograms at the University Hospital of the West Indies, Jamaica with Reported Cases in Literature

W West, D Brady-West

The yield of positive CTPAs at the UHWI is among the highest in the literature. There is no significant difference between the sexes in the mean age for and the yield of positive CTPAs.
In Vivo and in Vitro Pharmacological Evaluation of Gymnosporia Royleana

H Khan, AA Shad, I Khan, A Aziz, G AlI, SM Hizbullah, I Jan

In the current investigation, we have made an effort to scientifically validate Gymnosporea royleana's traditional use in various pathological conditions such as antimicrobial, antidiabetic, antioxidant, anticancer and haemagglutination, which could be attributed to the phenolic content of the extract.
Evaluative Research on Pharmacist-managed Diabetes Care: Focus on Self-monitoring of Blood Glucose

PI Sealy, DN Ignacio, G Legall

This pharmacist evaluative research study (PHARMERS) sought to empower pharmacists to assist in the management of poorly-controlled, diabetic patients. We hoped to demonstrate that patients stand a better chance of achieving improved glycaemic control if closely monitored by a pharmacist.
Effect of Linagliptin versus Metformin on Insulin Secretion, Insulin Sensitivity and Glucose Control in Subjects with Impaired Glucose Tolerance

DM Hernández-Corona, T González-Heredia, E Martínez-Abundis, M González-Ortiz

In impaired glucose tolerance patients, administration of linagliptin during three months decreased glucose levels at 90 and 120 minutes after a 75-g oral dextrose load and area under the curve of glucose, meanwhile metformin just decreased insulin at 0 minutes.
A Study of the Association between Diabetes Mellitus and Chronic Hepatitis B Virus Infection

M Khurshid, A Rashid, N Aslam, SS Najam, T Siddique, M Islam, M Zain, AR Khan, AA Shah, FR Awan

The present study was designed to evaluate the relationship between HBV infection and type 2 diabetes mellitus first time from Pakistan and found that HBV infection did not enhance the risk of diabetes despite the significant differences in the biochemical parameters among the study's sample.
The Effect of Hydroxyurea therapy on Adverse Clinical Events and Haematological Indices in Paediatric Patients with Sickle Cell Anaemia

K Maharaj, C Bodkyn, C Greene, S Bahadursingh

The vast majority of available evidence on the efficacy, effectiveness and safety of hydroxyurea in childhood sickle cell anaemia (SCA) is mostly from high-income countries. The conclusions drawn from this study would be useful in guiding hydroxyurea use in other less developed countries with limited resources.
Incidence of Obesity and Hypertension among Hyatt Employees in Aruba, 2012

KP Ali, AK Dosaj, NP Dyal

This analysis of the prevalence of obesity, hypertension and diabetes is a critical aspect for the health care of the Aruban population. This study is a point prevalence assessment of these factors in a small subset of the population, hotel workers at the Hyatt.
Understanding HPV Vaccine Receipt among Adolescents in Trinidad and Tobago

NN Modeste, D-A Sealy, P Dyett

This research was funded by the Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA). The purpose of this study was to gain a better understanding of HPV vaccine receipt among adolescents attending high schools in Trinidad and Tobago.

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Diminutive Incision Acromioplasty Assisted with Arthroscopy in the Treatment of Chinese Patients with Subacromial Impingement Syndrome

Z-Q Wen, J Pan, Z Chen, J-Y Du, P-C Gu, X-J Lin

The present study on 22 Chinese patients with subacromial impingement syndrome showed that a dminutive incision acromioplasty assisted with arthroscopy is a reliable approach to treat subacromial impingement syndrome.

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Vol 68, Issue 2: 2019

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The Effect of Tadalafil on Renal Fibrosis Induced by Ureteral Obstruction

In-vivo Assessment of Antipyretic and Anti-inflammatory Activities of Gymnosporia royleana Extract in Mice

Antibacterial and Antifungal Activities of Compounds Isolated from Gymnosporia royleana (Celastraceae)

Antibacterial Activity of Glycyrrhiza Glabra Roots against Food-borne Bacterial Pathogens

Knowledge, Attitudes, Practices, Perceptions and Expectations of Clients Attending a Primary Care Based Tobacco Cessation Clinic in Trinidad

Comparison of Computed Tomography Pulmonary Angiograms at the University Hospital of the West Indies, Jamaica with Reported Cases in Literature

In Vivo and in Vitro Pharmacological Evaluation of Gymnosporia Royleana

Evaluative Research on Pharmacist-managed Diabetes Care: Focus on Self-monitoring of Blood Glucose

Effect of Linagliptin versus Metformin on Insulin Secretion, Insulin Sensitivity and Glucose Control in Subjects with Impaired Glucose Tolerance

A Study of the Association between Diabetes Mellitus and Chronic Hepatitis B Virus Infection

The Effect of Hydroxyurea therapy on Adverse Clinical Events and Haematological Indices in Paediatric Patients with Sickle Cell Anaemia

Incidence of Obesity and Hypertension among Hyatt Employees in Aruba, 2012

Understanding HPV Vaccine Receipt among Adolescents in Trinidad and Tobago

Review

Diminutive Incision Acromioplasty Assisted with Arthroscopy in the Treatment of Chinese Patients with Subacromial Impingement Syndrome

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