Original Articles

Plasma Cellular Hypoxia, Mitochondrial Dysfunction, Disease Risk and Prognostic Factors in Type 2 Diabetic Patients in Saudi Arabia

Issue:

Vol 67, Issue 3: 2018

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2017.117

Pages:

262-73

Synopsis:

This study investigated the level of plasma hypoxia-inducible factor (HIF)-1α and cytochrome c (CytoC) in correlation with C-reactive protein, dyslipidaemia, insulin resistance, and prognostic factors in Type 2 diabetic patients in Saudi Arabia. Reduced level of HIF-1α and non-significant increased level of CytoC correlated negatively with these prognostic factors. These results pointed to a possible pathogenetic implication for HIF-1α.

ABSTRACT

Objective: This cross-sectional study evaluated the association of plasma cytochrome c (CytoC) and hypoxia-inducible factor (HIF)-1α, as mitochondrial dysfunction and cellular hypoxia biomarkers, with disease risk factors and prognosis in Type 2 diabetic patients in Saudi Arabia.

Received:

09 Dec, 2016

Accepted:

30 Jun, 2017

Published:

19 Nov, 2018

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Journal Sections:

Original Articles

Keywords:

C-reactive protein

cytochrome c

diabetic complications

hypoxia-inducible factor-1α

Type 2 diabetes

Journal Authors:

AA Alduraywish

e-Published: 21 Aug, 2017

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Clinical Audit of Sexual Abuse Referral Forms to the Sexual Assault Follow-up and Evaluation Clinic, Nassau, The Bahamas, among Females Aged 13 to 19 Years

Issue:

Vol 67, Issue 3: 2018

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2017.131

Pages:

212-7

Synopsis:

A clinical audit of the quality of sexual abuse referral forms to the Sexual Abuse Follow-up and Evaluation Clinic between 2011 and 2015 demonstrated inadequate documentation.

ABSTRACT

Objective: To evaluate the adequacy of the documentation of referral forms for sexually abused females aged 13–19 years directed to the Sexual Assault Follow-up and Evaluation (SAFE) Clinic at the Agape Family Medicine Clinic, Nassau, The Bahamas, for interim management.

Received:

02 Feb, 2017

Accepted:

08 Aug, 2017

Published:

18 Oct, 2018

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wimj-iss3-2018_212_217.pdf

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e-Published: 15 Aug, 2017

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Tridimensional Bioprinting for Regenerative Dentistry: Systematic Review

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2017.130

Synopsis:

Bioprinting is a field of research that has received significant attention, particularly in the adoption of bioimpresion that has grown enormously, concepts in the field of regenerative medicine and tissue engineering. The aim of this work is headed in the systematic revision and comparison of different techniques.

ABSTRACT

Objective: The aim of this work is headed in the systematic revision and comparison of different techniques for the use of bioprint within the area odontology used in the last 10 years.

Received:

13 Jun, 2017

Accepted:

08 Aug, 2017

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Journal Sections:

Original Articles

Keywords:

Bioprinting

bioprinting dentistry

three-dimensional printing

Journal Authors:

A Fernández-Bobadilla

e-Published: 15 Aug, 2017

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Actual Approaches in Prevention of Early Childhood Caries

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2017.132

Pages:

Synopsis:

This study presented the actual approaches in prevention of early childhood caries and estimated the benefits of preventive dentistry applications in the highlight of current literature.

ABSTRACT

Received:

26 Jun, 2017

Accepted:

08 Aug, 2017

PDF Attachment:

mutluay_and_mutluay-primary_prevention_in_dentistry.pdf

Journal Sections:

Original Articles

Keywords:

Dental Caries

early childhood caries

Journal Authors:

e-Published: 15 Aug, 2017

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Manuscripts that are “Published at Acceptance” have been peer reviewed and accepted for publication by the Editorial Board of the West Indian Medical Journal. They may appear prior to being copy edited or formatted in the style guide of this Journal. The contents of the manuscript may change before it is published in its final form. While accepted manuscripts are not yet assigned a volume, issue, or page numbers, they can be cited using the DOI and date of e-publication. See our Instructions for Authors on how to properly cite manuscripts at this stage. Manuscripts in this section will be removed once they have been assigned to a volume and issue, but will still retain the DOI and date of e-publication.

Factors Associated with Dental Caries in Primary and Permanent Dentition in Patients Aged 2 to 12 Years who Attended a University Clinic

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2017.120

Synopsis:

Dental caries is a well-known public health problem in Mexico and worldwide. In this study, caries was prevalent in our patients, and age, family size, dental pain, and oral hygiene were variables related to this disease.

ABSTRACT

Objectives: To determine the factors associated with dental caries in the primary and permanent dentition of children attending a paediatric dentistry clinic at a public university in central Mexico.

Received:

05 Jun, 2017

Accepted:

08 Aug, 2017

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Journal Authors:

CT Hernández-Martínez

e-Published: 15 Aug, 2017

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Manuscripts that are “Published at Acceptance” have been peer reviewed and accepted for publication by the Editorial Board of the West Indian Medical Journal. They may appear prior to being copy edited or formatted in the style guide of this Journal. The contents of the manuscript may change before it is published in its final form. While accepted manuscripts are not yet assigned a volume, issue, or page numbers, they can be cited using the DOI and date of e-publication. See our Instructions for Authors on how to properly cite manuscripts at this stage. Manuscripts in this section will be removed once they have been assigned to a volume and issue, but will still retain the DOI and date of e-publication.

Food Insecurity Is Linked to Dietary Intake but Not Growth of Children in the Caribbean

Issue:

Vol 69, Issue 6: 2021

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2016.586

Pages:

421-6

Synopsis:

In this cross-sectional study among 390 Caribbean children, 24% of the children lived in food insecure households. Household food insecurity was associated with lower intake of protein and zinc, and anemia among children but not growth.

ABSTRACT

Objective: To examine food insecurity and its relationship with children’s nutritional health.

Received:

06 Dec, 2016

Accepted:

11 Aug, 2017

Published:

10 Dec, 2021

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wimj-iss6-2021_421_426.pdf

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e-Published: 15 Aug, 2017

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Blood Transfusion in the Caribbean: A Case Study of Trinidad and Tobago

DOI:

10.1111/tme.12389

Pages:

Synopsis:

Journal Sections:

Original Articles

Journal Authors:

KS Charles

e-Published: 03 Aug, 2017

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Effect Observation of Persistent Family Rehabilitation Guidance for the Elderly after Hip Re-fracture Surgery

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2017.064

Pages:

Synopsis:

Due to aging of population, number of elderly hip fracture incidence gradually increases, with an average growth rate of 1% to 3% per year, resulting in a serious impact on health of the elderly. The study was designed to explore effect of persistent family rehabilitation guidance on the elderly after hip re-fracture surgery.

ABSTRACT

Objective: To explore effect of persistent family rehabilitation guidance on the elderly after hip re-fracture surgery.

Methods: Conclude specific methods of persistent family rehabilitation guidance for elderly patients with hip re-fracture, observe patients’ hip joint function score, understanding towards rehabilitation knowledge and other indicators.

Received:

28 Feb, 2017

Accepted:

09 Jun, 2017

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Journal Sections:

Original Articles

Keywords:

Harris score

persistent family

rehabilitation guidance

Journal Authors:

e-Published: 12 Jul, 2017

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Manuscripts that are “Published at Acceptance” have been peer reviewed and accepted for publication by the Editorial Board of the West Indian Medical Journal. They may appear prior to being copy edited or formatted in the style guide of this Journal. The contents of the manuscript may change before it is published in its final form. While accepted manuscripts are not yet assigned a volume, issue, or page numbers, they can be cited using the DOI and date of e-publication. See our Instructions for Authors on how to properly cite manuscripts at this stage. Manuscripts in this section will be removed once they have been assigned to a volume and issue, but will still retain the DOI and date of e-publication.

Sonoelastographic Assessment of the Gender-related Changes of Achilles the Tendon

Issue:

Vol 69, Issue 9: 2023

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2016.501

Pages:

628-32

Synopsis:

In this study, the effect of gender on the Achilles tendon’s elastic property is not a significant covariable in the young, healthy sample. Muscle strength may play a more important role in the Achilles tendon’s injury rather than in tendon’s elasticity.

ABSTRACT

Objective: To assess the gender-related differences in the elasticity and thickness of the Achilles tendon among healthy young participants.

Methods: A total of 48 volunteers, who were healthy adults between the ages of 20 and 25 years, were included in this study. The metabolic equivalent (MET) scores, tendon thickness and shear wave velocities (SWVs) were compared between the males and females.

Received:

26 May, 2017

Accepted:

06 Oct, 2017

Published:

25 Jan, 2023

PDF Attachment:

wimj-iss9-2023_628_632.pdf

Journal Sections:

Original Articles

Keywords:

Achilles elastography

gender

Journal Authors:

E Caglar

İİ Öz

e-Published: 12 Jul, 2017

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Epidemiology of the Sickle Cell Disease in Grenada: A Comparison with Haiti, Jamaica and United States of America

Issue:

Vol 66, Issue 4: 2017 (Special Issue on Sickle Cell Disease)

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2017.129

Pages:

491–6

Synopsis:

This study estimates the average prevalence, case-fatality rate and cause-specific mortality rate of SCD in Grenada, West Indies, and compares the epidemiology to that in the United States of America and elsewhere in the Caribbean.

ABSTRACT

Objective: Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a multifaceted, chronic disease severely affecting the quality of life of patients and their families. In addition, it is becoming a costly public health concern. In comparing the epidemiology, management and outcome of SCD in the United States of America and the Caribbean, this article aimed to promote awareness of SCD and the need for adequate treatment.

Received:

12 Jun, 2017

Accepted:

12 Jun, 2017

Published:

13 Nov, 2017

PDF Attachment:

wimj-iss4-2017_491_496.pdf

Journal Sections:

Original Articles

Keywords:

Caribbean