TS Ferguson

This paper proposes a dialysis allocation system incorporating the ethical principles of prognosis, saving the most lives, younger age prioritization and random selection weighted by waiting time. This system should result in fair and equitable access to dialysis in developing countries.

ABSTRACT

Received:

18 Oct, 2016

Accepted:

11 Jan, 2017

Published:

29 Nov, 2023

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Journal Sections:

Keywords:

low- and middle-income countries

public health ethics

Journal Authors:

TS Ferguson

e-Published: 13 Jan, 2017

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Psychopharmacological Options in the Management of Lupus Cerebritis: A Case Report

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2016.345

ABSTRACT

Received:

05 Jul, 2016

Accepted:

13 Sep, 2016

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e-Published: 15 Sep, 2016

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Relationship between Early Life Factors and Renal Function in Afro-Caribbean Young Adults: Analysis from the Jamaica 1986 Birth Cohort Study

Issue:

Vol 67, Issue 2: 2018

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2015.450

Pages:

165-72

Synopsis:

This study examines the relationship between birth weight and renal function among an Afro-Caribbean population of young adults from the 1986 Jamaica Birth Cohort. Our analyses show significant associations between low birth weight and reduced, estimated, glomerular filtration rate.

ABSTRACT

Objective: To investigate the relationship between intrauterine growth and renal function among Jamaican young adults.

Received:

17 Aug, 2015

Accepted:

08 Sep, 2015

Published:

05 Jul, 2018

PDF Attachment:

wimj-iss2-2018_165_172.pdf

Journal Sections:

Renal Forum

Keywords:

Birthweight

Caribbean

chronic kidney disease

estimated glomerular filtration rate

Journal Authors:

e-Published: 08 Sep, 2015

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A Review of Clostridium difficile Infection at the University Hospital of the West Indies, Jamaica

Issue:

Vol 64, Issue 4: September (2015)

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2014.180

Pages:

413–8

Synopsis:

Clostridium difficile infection (CDI) per total stool samples and per total admissions increased at the University Hospital of the West Indies, Jamaica. Although most cases were nosocomial, there was a greater than expected frequency of community acquired CDI. Ceftazidime was the most common antibiotic associated with CDI.

ABSTRACT

Objectives: This study examined the frequency of Clostridium difficile infection (CDI) among hospital admission and diarrhoeal stool samples over a six-year period.

Received:

24 Jul, 2014

Accepted:

11 Aug, 2014

PDF Attachment:

wimjsep2015_413_418.pdf

Journal Sections:

Review

Keywords:

diarrhoea

C difficile infection

Journal Authors:

e-Published: 04 May, 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.

ABSTRACT

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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wimjjun2015_201_208.pdf

Journal Sections:

Original Articles

Keywords:

Jamaica

diabetes mellitus

glomerular filtration rate

chronic kidney disease

Journal Authors:

e-Published: 04 May, 2015

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Rhabdomyolysis and Dengue Fever: Is This More Common Than We Think?

Issue:

Vol 64, Issue 2: March (2015)

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2014.184

Pages:

171–2

Received:

25 Jul, 2014

Accepted:

11 Aug, 2014

PDF Attachment:

wimjmar2015_171_172.pdf

Journal Sections:

Letters to the Editor

Keywords:

dengue fever

creatine phosphokinase

rhabdomyolysis

Journal Authors:

T Sargeant

TS Ferguson

e-Published: 04 May, 2015

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Ischaemic Heart Disease at the University Hospital of the West Indies: Trends in Hospital Admissions and Inpatient Mortality Rates 2005−2010

Issue:

Vol 63, Issue 5: Sep (2014)

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2013.293

Pages:

424–30

Synopsis:

Ischaemic heart disease accounted for 12.1% of medical admissions at the University Hospital of the West Indies for the years 2005–2010. Inpatient mortality rate for acute myocardial infarction was 18.9%.

Objectives: This study aimed to estimate hospital admission rates and inpatient mortality rates for ischaemic heart disease (IHD) and its subtypes at The University Hospital of the West Indies (UHWI) for the years 2005─2010, and to identify factors associated with inpatient mortality.

Received:

11 Nov, 2013

Accepted:

14 Dec, 2013

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Journal Sections:

Original Articles

Keywords:

Jamaica

Ischaemic heart disease

developing countries