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The Effect of Serum Magnesium Levels and Serum Endothelin-1 Levels on Bone Mineral Density in Protein Energy Malnutrition

Issue:

Vol 61, issue 3 (2012)

Pages:

213–8

Synopsis:

This study suggests that lower magnesium levels and higher endothelin-1 levels might be important factors in changes of bone mineral density in malnutrition. We recommend that the malnourished patient, especially with hypomagnesaemia, be treated with magnesium early.

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protein-energy malnutrition

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Sociodemographic Determinants of Complicated Unsafe Abortions in a Semi-urban Nigerian Town: A Four-year Review

Issue:

Vol 61, issue 2 (2012)

Pages:

163–7

Synopsis:

Unfavourable sociodemographic factors are major determinants of the high incidence of unsafe abortion in the Niger Delta despite strict abortion laws. Concrete measures must be put in place to address these, as unsafe abortion and its complications are a major cause of maternal morbidity and mortality in this environment.

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Background: Abortions performed by persons lacking the requisite skills or in environments lacking minimal medical standards or both are considered unsafe. It is estimated that over 20 million unsafe abortions are performed annually and about 70 000 women die globally as a result, with the majority occurring in the developing world. This study aims to determine the sociodemographic factors involved in complicated unsafe abortions.

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Outcome

sociodemographic factors

unsafe abortion

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IA Ibrahim

U Onwudiegwu

e-Published: 19 Aug, 2013

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Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel Release in Jamaica – Seven Years Experience

Issue:

Vol 61, issue 2 (2012)

Pages:

158–62

Synopsis:

Carpal tunnel surgery by endoscopic release affords fast resolution of symptoms and early return to work.

ABSTRACT

Objective: To assess the patient profile and outcome of treatment, by endoscopic release, of patients with carpal tunnel syndrome.

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Carpal tunnel surgery

carpal tunnel syndrome

endoscopic carpal tunnel release

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Prevalence of Toxoplasmosis, Cytomegalovirus and Rubella IgG Antibodies in Hatay Women and Children

Issue:

Vol 61, issue 2 (2012)

Pages:

154–7

Synopsis:

Routine serological screening for toxoplasmosis, cytomegalovirus and rubella should be recommended in women of childbearing age. Seronegative subjects should be vaccinated for rubella and educated for protection from toxoplasmosis.

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Objective: Toxoplasmosis, cytomegalovirus and rubella may cause congenital infections. The aim of this study is to investigate toxoplasmosis, cytomegalovirus and rubella IgG antibodies in women and children who were admitted to the Hatay Women and Children Hospital between January 1 and December 31, 2009.

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Psychopathological Evaluation of Patients Requesting Cosmetic Rhinoplasty: A Review

Issue:

Vol 61, issue 2 (2012)

Pages:

149–53

Synopsis:

Exclusion of patients possessing serious psychopathologies from surgical cosmetic rhinoplasty operations provides better results in the long term. The lack of sufficient research in this area necessitates new and comprehensive studies.

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Objective: The goal of this review is to discuss possible underlying psychopathological situations in patients requesting surgical cosmetic rhinoplasty operation and to examine potential problems that might arise.

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Cosmetic rhinoplasty

psychiatric comorbidities

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CONTINUING MEDICAL EDUCATION

Issue:

Vol 61, issue 2 (2012)

Pages:

148

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Keywords:

galactorrhoea

Journal Authors:

W West

e-Published: 19 Aug, 2013

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A Severe Pneumonia due to Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus Clone USA 300: Implications of Vertical Transmission

Issue:

Vol 61, issue 2 (2012)

Pages:

145–7

Synopsis:

Aggressive antibiotic therapy is essential for the management of patients with methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) pneumonia and this therapeutic approach will also help to prevent the passing of the organism on to other individuals.

ABSTRACT

Staphylococcus aureus is an important pathogen in both community and healthcare associated pneumonia. We describe a case of severe pneumonia caused by the methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) clone USA 300 in a 44-year old post-partum woman and the subsequent vertical transmission of this virulent organism to her neonate.

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Pneumonia

Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus

Antibiotic therapy

vertical transmission

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To Study the Correlation between Carrier Status of Nasal Staphylococcus aureus in Patients on Haemodialysis with Hepatitis C, Hepatitis B and Their Sociodemographic Features

Issue:

Vol 61, issue 2 (2012)

Pages:

139–44

Synopsis:

In the present study, significant positivity was detected between methicillin sensitive Staphylococcus aureus (MSSA) carrier status and hepatitis C virus (HCV) in patients on haemodialysis and who have lived together with ≤ 2 family members at home.

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Aim: To study the correlation of nasal Staphylococcus aureus carrier status in patients on haemodialysis, infected by hepatitis C virus (HCV), hepatitis B virus (HBV), and their sociodemographic features.

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Haemodialysis

Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus

Staphylococcus aureus

methicillin sensitive Staphylococcusaureus

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Adequacy of Lymph Node Harvesting in Colorectal Cancer Management Improving Standards, Ensuring Quality

Issue:

Vol 61, issue 2 (2012)

Pages:

134–8

Synopsis:

The adequacy of lymph node resection at the University Hospital of the West Indies meets accepted standards for right-sided colon cancers but is less than adequate for left-sided cancers. Ensuring adequate node sampling is a dual responsibility of the reporting pathologist and attending surgeon as this has important implications for treatment, prognosis and quality of care.

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Objective: The aim of this study was to determine the adequacy of nodal sampling in resection specimens for colorectal carcinoma in a Jamaican population.

Methods: The pathology records of all patients who underwent operation for colorectal carcinoma at the University Hospital of the West Indies (UHWI) during the five-year period, 2003−2007, were reviewed. Pertinent clinical and pathologic data were obtained and analysed.

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Effect of Gabapentin on Postoperative Pain and Operation Complications A Randomized Placebo Controlled Trial

Issue:

Vol 61, issue 2 (2012)

Pages:

128–33

Synopsis:

The results of this randomized double blinded placebo controlled clinical trial showed that oral gabapentin 100 mg at night and 300 mg two hours before surgery decreased postoperative pain up to 24 hours after abdominal hysterectomy.

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Abdominal hysterectomy

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