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Colorectal Cancer: Guidelines to Management

Issue:

Vol 68 (Suppl. 2) 2019: Guidelines for Selected Surgical Diseases

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2018.195

Pages:

27–38

ABSTRACT

Colon cancer is the third leading cause of cancer deaths in Jamaica. Unique features may exist in this predominantly black population that impact management. Additionally, there is rationalization of some resources that may impose restrictions on the widespread applicability of some international guidelines. We have developed here guidelines that are consistent with the best available evidence and which are appropriate to use in our local context.

Received:

02 Oct, 2018

Accepted:

09 Dec, 2018

Published:

18 Jul, 2019

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e-Published: 25 Mar, 2019

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Accuracy of Magnetic Resonance Arthrography in Detecting Rotator Cuff Tears

Issue:

Vol 67, Issue 2: 2018

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2017.154

Pages:

143-7

Synopsis:

Rotator cuff tears are a common cause of shoulder pain and are responsible for substantial loss of productivity and health-related costs. This study evaluated the authors’ experience with magnetic resonance arthrography and proposed diagnostic algorithms.

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Received:

27 Jul, 2017

Accepted:

12 Dec, 2017

Published:

14 Jun, 2018

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Magnetic resonance arthrography

rotator cuff injury

rotator cuff tears in women

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e-Published: 14 Dec, 2017

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Radiation Dose Distribution for Patients Undergoing Routine Radiological Scans for Kidney Stone Diagnosis at the University Hospital of the West Indies

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2016.589

Synopsis:

Radiation dose distribution for patients undergoing routine radiological scans for kidney stone diagnosis at the University Hospital of the West Indies is a quasi-experimental study with the aim to better understand the radiation dose received by patients that undergo radiological scans for the diagnosis of kidney stone at the University Hospital of the West Indies.

ABSTRACT

Objectives: To investigate the radiation dose received by patients undergoing routine plain x-ray and computed tomography scans for kidney stone studies.

Received:

09 Dec, 2016

Accepted:

11 Jan, 2017

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e-Published: 31 Jan, 2017

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Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease in a Jamaican Patient Population

Issue:

Vol 65, Issue 3: 2016

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2015.349

Pages:

557-60

Synopsis:

Prevalence of NAFLD on abdominal ultrasound was 2.4%. Increased BMI was present in 85.5%. Risk factors identified were age, obesity, diabetes, and dyslipidaemia. Hepatomegaly was present in 10.7% of patients, elevated serum AST in 21.2% of patients tested and elevated ALT in 3.7%.

ABSTRACT

Objectives: This study determined the prevalence and clinical features of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease over a 6 year period in a patient population.

Methods: Patients diagnosed with fatty liver disease by ultrasound and/or liver biopsy between June 2006 to June 2012 at the University Hospital of the West Indies, Jamaica were reviewed.

Received:

25 Jun, 2015

Accepted:

21 Aug, 2015

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e-Published: 28 Dec, 2015

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Delays in Presentations of Stroke Patients at the University Hospital of the West Indies

Issue:

Vol 58, issue 4 (2009)

Pages:

341–6

Synopsis:

Early diagnosis of patients with stroke is paramount in order to achieve benefits from thrombolytic therapy. Public education, improved access to pre-hospital care and healthcare personnel along with prompt neuroimaging are some means by which care can be improved.

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