RA Wright-Pascoe

Microbial Isolates in Diabetic Foot Lesions of Hospitalized Patients at the University Hospital of the West Indies

Issue:

Vol 69, Issue 6: 2021

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2015.234

Pages:

379-84

Synopsis:

This is a retrospective analysis done on patients with diabetic foot. It looks at the isolated organisms and antibiotic susceptibilities. The results show that Gram positive organisms are most frequently isolated and the antibiotic regimes used should be effective.

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Received:

06 May, 2015

Accepted:

18 May, 2015

Published:

10 Dec, 2021

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e-Published: 18 Nov, 2015

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Prevalence of Chronic Kidney Disease among Patients Attending a Specialist Diabetes Clinic in Jamaica

Issue:

Vol 64, Issue 3: June (2015)

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2014.084

Pages:

201–8

Synopsis:

This study estimated the prevalence of chronic kidney disease (CKD) among patients of the University Hospital of the West Indies diabetes clinic in Jamaica and evaluated the proportion of patients at high risk for adverse outcomes. Approximately 86% of patients had CKD and 70% were at high risk for adverse outcomes.

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Objective: To estimate the prevalence of chronic kidney disease (CKD) among patients attending the University Hospital of the West Indies (UHWI) Diabetes Clinic and to determine the proportion of patients at high risk for adverse outcomes.

Received:

07 Apr, 2014

Accepted:

23 Apr, 2014

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Jamaica

diabetes mellitus

glomerular filtration rate

chronic kidney disease

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e-Published: 04 May, 2015

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Cardiovascular Risk Profile in Caribbean Youth with Diabetes Mellitus

Issue:

Vol 58, Issue 3 (2009)

Pages:

219–26

Synopsis:

In this study, there was a high prevalence of cardiovascular risk factors in the patients studied regardless of their diabetes type. While patients with Type 2 diabetes mellitus were more obese and had higher blood pressure readings when compared with those with Type1 diabetes, their overall glucose control was better. Differences in lipid profile were no longer significant after adjusting for BMI.

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Objective: To assess the effect of diabetes mellitus type on conventional and novel cardiovascular risk factors in patients, diagnosed with diabetes from two major referral hospitals in Jamaica, before age 25 years and with diabetes duration < 6 years.

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e-Published: 18 Sep, 2013

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Diabetic Foot Complications among Patients Attending a Specialist Diabetes Clinic in Jamaica: Prevalence and Associated Factors

Issue:

Vol 62, Issue 3: Mar (2013)

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2012.031

Pages:

216–23

Synopsis:

This study estimated the prevalence of diabetic foot complications among patients of a specialist diabetes clinic in Jamaica and evaluated factors associated with foot complications. Approximately one of every eight patients had a major foot complication (amputation, ulcer or infection). Associated factors were neuropathy, high blood pressure and longer duration of diabetes.

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Objectives: To estimate the prevalence of diabetic foot complications among patients at a specialist diabetes clinic in Jamaica and identify factors associated with foot complications.

Received:

23 Jan, 2012

Accepted:

01 Feb, 2012

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diabetic foot infections

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e-Published: 26 Jun, 2013

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Knowledge, Motivation and Barriers to Diabetes Control in Adults in Jamaica

Issue:

Vol 55, Issue 5 (2006)

Pages:

330–3

Synopsis:

This study suggested that inadequate knowledge, lack of perceived risk and lack of self-monitoring skills are barriers to glycaemic control. There is need for a collaborative team approach and the incorporation of diabetes education as an indispensable service.

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Jamaica

diabetes

Barriers to diabetes Control in Jamaica

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e-Published: 17 Jun, 2013

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Self-Care, Compliance and Glycaemic Control in Jamaican Adults with Diabetes Mellitus

Issue:

Vol 55, Issue 4 (2006)

Pages:

232–6

Synopsis:

Glycaemic control in adults with diabetes mellitus in Jamaica is related to their self-care practices Medication compliance, exercise and weight control require greater attention.

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