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Effect of Dialysis Frequency on Microinflammation in Patients with Maintenance Haemodialysis

Issue:

Vol 69, Issue 3: 2021

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2016.441

Pages:

140-3

Synopsis:

The effect of dialysis frequency on micro-inflammation in patients with maintenance haemodialysis was observed. Patients who had dialysis less than twice per week had higher rates of micro-inflammation. This was an indication that the frequency of dialysis affected maintenance haemodialysis.

ABSTRACT

Objective: To study the influence of different dialysis frequency on microinflammation for the maintenance haemodialysis patients.

Received:

11 Aug, 2016

Accepted:

07 Sep, 2016

Published:

31 Jul, 2021

PDF Attachment:

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Journal Sections:

Original Articles

Keywords:

Dialysis frequency

Haemodialysis

microinflammation state

Journal Authors:

e-Published: 16 Sep, 2016

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A Study of Quality Control Circle on the Reduction of the surgical Site Infection

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2015.346

Synopsis:

We discussed the value and significance of the quality control circle (QCC). The results showed that QCC could reduce the surgical site infection (SSI) rates, which suggests that QCC could be employed as an effective tool to improve the medical quality.

ABSTRACT

Objective: The aim of this study was to discuss the value and significance of quality control circle (QCC) in the reduction of the surgical site infection (SSI).

Methods: From January 2012 to December 2013, a total of 32 patients with surgical site infection were included in the study. Quality control circle was established to control the SSI in these patients. The tangible and intangible results of QCC were compared and analysed.

Received:

25 Jun, 2015

Accepted:

21 Sep, 2015

PDF Attachment:

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Journal Sections:

Original Articles

Keywords:

Medical quality

operation

quality control circle (QCC)

surgical site infection (SSI)

Journal Authors:

X Liu

J Wang

e-Published: 14 Mar, 2016

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Manuscripts that are Published Ahead of Print have been peer reviewed and accepted for publication by the Editorial Board of the West Indian Medical Journal. They may appear in their original format and may not be copy edited or formatted in the style guide of this Journal. While accepted manuscripts are not yet assigned a volume, issue or page numbers, they can be cited using the DOI and date of e-publication. See our Instructions for Authors on how to properly cite manuscripts at this stage. The contents of the manuscript may change before it is published in its final form. Manuscripts in this section will be removed once they have been issued to a volume and issue, but will still retain the DOI and date of e-publication.

Treating Children with Spinal Tuberculosis via Debridement with Allograft

Issue:

Vol 66, Issue 2: 2017

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2014.356

Pages:

357–60

Synopsis:

The mothers’ iliac bone was obtained to reconstruct the graft of the children’s anterior spinal column, thereby inducing new bone formation without affecting the growth and development of the children. The efficacy of debridement was definite.

ABSTRACT

Objective: This work aims to investigate the efficacy of debridement for paediatric thoracolumbar spinal tuberculosis (TB) by using the anterior approach and the allogeneic bone graft.

Received:

01 Dec, 2014

Accepted:

25 Mar, 2015

Published:

22 Sep, 2017

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Keywords:

Journal Authors:

e-Published: 10 Dec, 2015

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The Clinical Significance of DNA Ploidy Analysis in Patients with Rectal Carcinoma and Precancerous Lesion

Issue:

Vol 65, Issue 3: 2016

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2015.437

Pages:

551-6

Synopsis:

In this study, we explored the clinical significance of DNA ploidy analysis in rectal carcinoma and precancerous lesions. In conclusion, DNA ploidy analysis could be a valuable tool to evaluate the proliferation status and malignant degree of rectal carcinoma.

ABSTRACT

Objectives: In recent years, DNA ploidy analysis is regarded to migh have important values in diagnosis and prognostic judgment of malignant tumor. The aim of this study was to explore the clinical significance of DNA ploidy analysis in patients with rectal carcinoma and its precancerous lesions.

Received:

03 Aug, 2015

Accepted:

11 Sep, 2015

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e-Published: 09 Dec, 2015

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Study on the Clinicopathological Features and Prognostic Factors of Extranodal NK/T Cell Lymphoma, Nasal Type

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2015.052

Synopsis:

We conducted a retrospective analysis of the clinicopathological records of 18 extranodal NK/T cell lymphoma cases treated in Union Hospital of Fujian Medical University from May 2007 to May 2012, with follow-up of patients and univariate and multivariate analysis of the clinicopathological parameters, treatment and two-year survival rate. ENKCL lesions developed rapidly with poor prognosis. Though today we promote the comprehensive treatment of ENKCL, chemotherapy is still of great importance. Individualized treatment needs to be further studied and prognostic indicators of greater clinicopathological significance for ENKCL are worthy of further exploration.

ABSTRACT

Aim: The study is to analyze the clinicopathological features of extranodal NK/T cell lymphoma, nasal type (ENKCL) and its treatment and efficacy, to provide a scientific basis for individualized treatment.

Received:

28 Jan, 2015

Accepted:

04 Jun, 2015

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Journal Sections:

Keywords:

extranodal NK/T cell lymphoma

Journal Authors:

e-Published: 25 Nov, 2015

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Manuscripts that are Published Ahead of Print have been peer reviewed and accepted for publication by the Editorial Board of the West Indian Medical Journal. They may appear in their original format and may not be copy edited or formatted in the style guide of this Journal. While accepted manuscripts are not yet assigned a volume, issue or page numbers, they can be cited using the DOI and date of e-publication. See our Instructions for Authors on how to properly cite manuscripts at this stage. The contents of the manuscript may change before it is published in its final form. Manuscripts in this section will be removed once they have been issued to a volume and issue, but will still retain the DOI and date of e-publication.

Efficacy of Endobronchial Ultrasound-guided Transbronchial Needle Aspiration in the Diagnosis of Thoracic Sarcoidosis

Issue:

Vol 66, Issue 1: 2017

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2014.341

Pages:

72–7

Synopsis:

We evaluated retrospective data of 35 patients who received endobronchial ultrasound-guided transbronchial needle aspiration (EBUS-TBNA) and found that EBUS-TBNA was a safe and effective procedure for the diagnosis of stage I and II thoracic sarcoidosis.

ABSTRACT

Received:

21 Nov, 2014

Revised:

09 Oct, 2015

Accepted:

16 Oct, 2015

Published:

08 Mar, 2017

PDF Attachment:

wimjiss12017_72_77.pdf

Journal Sections:

Original Articles

Keywords:

diagnosis

Sarcoidosis

endobronchial ultrasound

thoracic sarcoidosis

transbronchial needle aspiration

Journal Authors:

e-Published: 02 Nov, 2015

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Correlation of Left Ventricular Diastolic Function and Left Ventricular Geometry in Patients with Obstructive Sleep Apnoea Syndrome

Issue:

Vol 64, Issue 2: March (2015)

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2014.054

Pages:

92–8

Synopsis:

Obstructive sleep apnoea syndrome is an independent risk factor of morbidity and mortality in cardiovascular diseases. In this study, there was significant correlation between the left ventricular diastolic dysfunction and changes in cardiac geometry in patients with obstructive sleep apnoea syndrome.

ABSTRACT

Background: The aim of this study is to evaluate the correlation of the left ventricular diastolic function and the left ventricular geometry in patients with obstructive sleep apnoea syndrome (OSAS) by echocardiography.

Received:

06 Mar, 2014

Accepted:

01 Apr, 2014

PDF Attachment:

wimjmar2015_92_98.pdf

Journal Sections:

Original Articles

Keywords:

Ultrasound

Left ventricular remodelling

obstructive sleep apnoea syndrome

Journal Authors:

e-Published: 03 Feb, 2015

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Effects of General-epidural Anaesthesia on the Haemodynamics in Patients with Myasthenia Gravis

Issue:

Vol 64, Issue 2: March (2015)

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2013.054

Pages:

99–103

Synopsis:

General-epidural anaesthesia can stabilize perioperative haemodynamics, reduce the consumption of general anaesthesia and simultaneously shorten extubation time, indicating that it is a feasible and ideal anaesthetic method at present.

ABSTRACT

Objective: The current study aims to explore the effects of general-epidural anaesthesia (GEA) on the perioperative haemodynamics in patients with myasthenia gravis (MG), as well as their extubation time.

Received:

04 Mar, 2013

Revised:

07 Apr, 2014

Accepted:

04 Jul, 2014

PDF Attachment:

wimjmar2015_99_103.pdf

Journal Sections:

Original Articles

Keywords:

myasthenia gravis