Original Articles

The authors evaluated the prevalence of selected sexually transmitted diseases among brothel based sexworkers. Estimated rates of C trachomatis/N gonorrhoeae and HPV cannot be neglected. Further studies are necessary to determine the real status of sexually transmitted diseases in this population.

ABSTRACT

Background: The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of selected sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) and the level of knowledge and attitudes regarding HIV/AIDS among Turkish brothel based sex-workers (SWs).

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Turkey

Sexually transmitted diseases

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Interstitial Cells of Cajal and Intestinal Function in Trinidadian Children

Issue:

Vol 57, Issue 4 (2008)

Pages:

393–7

Synopsis:

This is a study comparing the density of the Interstitial cell of Cajal in the bowel wall of children with Hirschsprung’s disease and anorectal anomalies with that of normal controls

ABSTRACT

Objective: This study was carried out to compare the density of the interstitial cells of Cajal (ICCs) in the bowel wall of children with Hirschsprung’s disease (HD), anorectal malformations (ARM) and normal controls in Trinidad and Tobago.

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Keywords:

Trinidad

Interstitial Cells of Cajal

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A Comparative Study of the Quality and Availability of Health Information used to Facilitate Cost Burden Analysis of Diabetes and Hypertensionin the Caribbean

Issue:

Vol 57, Issue 4 (2008)

Pages:

383–92

Synopsis:

This report critiques the quality and availability of health information used to facilitate cost burden analysis of diabetes and hypertension in the Caribbean

ABSTRACT

Objective: Non-communicable Diseases (NCDs) are leading threats to health and well-being in the Caribbean. A study was undertaken in the latter part of 2005 to compute the economic burden of diabetes mellitus and hypertension within the Caribbean Community and Common Market (CARICOM). This report critiques the quality and availability of health information which can be used to facilitate cost burden analysis of diabetes mellitus and hypertension.

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Original Articles

Keywords:

Hypertension

diabetes

Cost Burden Analysis of Diabetes and Hypertension

Journal Authors:

C Cunningham-Myrie

M Reid

TE Forrester

e-Published: 23 Jul, 2013

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Prevalence, Risk Factors and Clinical Features Associated with Intestinal Parasitic Infections in Children from San Juan y Martínez, Pinar del Río, Cuba

Issue:

Vol 57, Issue 4 (2008)

Pages:

377–82

Synopsis:

Abdominal pain had a high sensitivity for prediction of intestinal parasitic infections in children in this study.

ABSTRACT

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Original Articles

Keywords:

Cuba

Intestinal Parasitic Infection

Journal Authors:

AA Escobedo

R Cañete

FA Núñez

e-Published: 23 Jul, 2013

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Dengue Infection in Patients Presenting with Neurological Manifestations in a Dengue Endemic Population

Issue:

Vol 57, Issue 4 (2008)

Pages:

373–6

Synopsis:

Results from this study support the need to include dengue in the differential diagnosis of patients presenting with suspected viral central nervous system infections.

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Routine Laboratory Investigations in Infants and Children Presenting with Fever and Seizures at the University Hospital of the West Indies

Issue:

Vol 57, Issue 4 (2008)

Pages:

369–72

Synopsis:

Fifty-nine children, aged 6 months to eight years, who presented with fever and seizures were reviewed. There was no laboratory abnormalities significantly associated with a bacterial infection. Routine laboratory investigations in children with seizures and fever were of limited usefulness.

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Keywords:

the University Hospital of the West Indies

Fever and Seizures in infants

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Factors Affecting Completion of a 28-day inpatient Substance Abuse Treatment Programme at The University Hospital of the West Indies

Issue:

Vol 57, Issue 4 (2008)

Pages:

364–8

Synopsis:

Factors affecting treatment completion were studied in 224 patients in the Substance Abuse Unit of the University Hospital of the West Indies. Of the 23% of patients who failed to complete their treatment, those with cocaine dependence primarily were significantly more likely to fail than those with primarily alcohol dependence.

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Journal Sections:

Original Articles

Keywords:

the University Hospital of the West Indies

Substance Abuse Treatment

Journal Authors:

L Barnaby

RC Gibson

e-Published: 23 Jul, 2013

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