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This paper describes the aetiology and outcome of febrile patients at the emergency department of a general hospital in Curaçao. A high prevalence of bacterial infections and mortality were observed.

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Objective: The aetiology of febrile diseases in tropical countries often remains poorly characterized. We aim to describe the aetiology and outcome of febrile illnesses at the Emergency Department (ED) in Curaçao.

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The Development of Anaesthetic Services in Jamaica

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Vol 61, issue 1 (2012)

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73–5

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Formal training in the administration of anaesthesia was instituted on the recognition that dedicated physicians/ nurses offered a better morbidity/mortality profile to patients. Much progress has been made since the turn of the 20th century, in keeping with international standards.

“No nation, no race can face the future with confidence unless it knows what it is capable of. This is the function of history”. Charles Finch III.

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Role of Routine Chest Radiographs in the Evaluation of Patients with Stable Blunt Chest Trauma – A Prospective Analysis

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Vol 61, issue 1 (2012)

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64–72

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The study sought to assess the test performance characteristics of clinical judgement in the evaluation of stable blunt chest trauma patients compared with chest radiography in the determination of significant intra-thoracic injury. The study revealed that physicians in the local emergency department may be over-utilizing chest radiographs for patients who had stable blunt chest trauma.

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Objective: The study sought to assess the test performance characteristics of clinical judgement in the evaluation of stable blunt chest trauma patients compared with chest radiography (CXR) in the determination of significant intra-thoracic injury.

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Routine chest radiograph

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An Assessment of Knowledge, Attitudes and Behaviour Regarding the Human Papillomavirus

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Vol 61, issue 1 (2012)

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58–63

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The rate of cervical cancer as well as poor screening practices led to the study which was conducted on the St George’s University campus in Grenada. The results showed lack of knowledge about the relationship between human papillomavirus, cervical cancer and the associated risk factors.

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Objectives: This report is based on a study conducted in February 2010 that assessed the knowledge and attitudes toward cervical cancer and human papillomavirus (HPV) in Grenada which has a high incidence of cervical cancer.

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Fetal Central Nervous System Magnetic Resonance Imaging at the University Hospital of the West Indies, Jamaica

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Vol 61, issue 1 (2012)

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49–57

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Fetal magnetic resonance imaging improved prenatal diagnosis, was a valuable contributor to patient counselling and led to changes in perinatal management.

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Drug Prescribing for Hypertension at Primary Healthcare Facilities in Trinidad

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Vol 61, issue 1 (2012)

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43–8

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A cross-sectional survey at primary healthcare centres in Trinidad among hypertensive patients showed an attempt to follow prescribing guidelines. Angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors were most commonly prescribed, but thiazide diuretics were underutilized.

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Objective: To describe the drug prescribing pattern for hypertension at primary healthcare facilities throughout Trinidad.

Methods: A descriptive, cross-sectional survey was conducted at 22 primary healthcare facilities across Trinidad using a de novo, pilot-tested questionnaire during June to August 2006.

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Hypertension

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Antihypertensive drugs

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Epidemiology of Neonatal Jaundice at the University Hospital of the West Indies

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Vol 61, issue 1 (2012)

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37–42

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To reduce morbidity associated with neonatal jaundice at the University Hospital of the West Indies, there should be increased screening for G6PD deficiency and current systems in place for follow-up and monitoring of infants discharged from hospital prior to 72 hours must be expanded and strengthened.

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Objective: To describe the epidemiology of neonatal jaundice at the University Hospital of the West Indies (UHWI).

Methods: A retrospective review of all neonates at the UHWI with clinically significant jaundice between January 1, 2006 and June 30, 2007 was performed. Demographic, clinical and laboratory data were collected. Descriptive analyses were performed.

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Parent Perceptions of Paediatric Oncology Services at the Eric Williams Medical Sciences Complex, Trinidad and Tobago

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Vol 61, issue 1 (2012)

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32–6

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Medical needs of patients were perceived to be well met, but there was need to address psychosocial, physical and educational needs of parents.

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Objective: To assess the perceptions of parents of children with cancer and to determine level of satisfaction with the paediatric oncology services at the Eric Williams Medical Sciences Complex (EWMSC).

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Mediterranean Fever Gene Mutations in Greek Patients with Behcet’s Disease

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Vol 61, issue 1 (2012)

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28–31

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Pyrin gene mutations in Greek patients with Behçet’s disease are not more common than the general population.

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Objective: It is known that clinical similarities between Behcet’s disease and Familial Mediterranean Fever have led to the hypothesis of a common pathogenesis. Familial Mediterranean Fever is caused by MEFV gene mutations coding for pyrin. Therefore, we examined whether these pyrin mutations are also associated with Behcet’s disease.

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