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Predicting 24-hour Urinary Sodium Excretion in Afro-Caribbean Barbadians by Comparing Urine Sodium Excretion over Different Durations versus Spot Collection

Issue:

Vol 62, Issue 3: Mar (2013)

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2012.240

Pages:

181–5

Synopsis:

This article highlights the investigation of appropriate means of predicting 24-hour urinary sodium excretion in Afro-Caribbeans in Barbados by assessing the correlation of urinary sodium excretion between actual and measured sodium excretion in a 24-hour urine collection, 12-hour (am and pm) and spot (am and pm) urine collections.

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Received:

24 Aug, 2012

Accepted:

27 Feb, 2013

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In vitro and In vivo Anti-cancer Effects of Tillandsia recurvata (Ball Moss) from Jamaica

Issue:

Vol 62, Issue 3: Mar (2013)

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2013.091

Pages:

177–80

Synopsis:

The anti-cancer activity of Tillandsia recurvata was evaluated. The crude extract demonstrated anti-proliferation activity, killing > 50% of the cells at a concentration of 2.5 μg/ml. Kaposi sarcoma tumours were inhibited by 75% compared to control in vivo (p < 0.05).

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Objective: Tillandsia recurvata, also commonly known as Ball Moss, is endemic to Jamaica and some parts of the Caribbean and South America. The plant, despite being reported to be used in folk medicine, had not previously been evaluated for its anti-cancer potential. The aim of this study was to evaluate the anti-cancer activity of Ball Moss.

Received:

10 Apr, 2013

Accepted:

23 Apr, 2013

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Prevalence of Overweight and Obesity among Children Six to Ten Years of Age in the North-East Health Region of Jamaica

Issue:

Vol 62, Issue 3: Mar (2013)

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2012.157

Pages:

171–6

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The prevalence of overweight and obesity among primary school children in Jamaica is 10.6% and 7.1%, respectively, with girls having higher rates than boys. Children who attend private and urban-public schools have higher rates than children who attend rural-public schools.

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Objective: To estimate the prevalence and correlates of overweight and obesity among children six to ten years old in the North-East Health Region (NEHR) of Jamaica.

Received:

02 May, 2012

Accepted:

29 Oct, 2012

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Keratinophilic Fungi Recovered from Feathers of Different Species of Birds in St Kitts and Nevis

Issue:

Vol 61, Issue 9 (2012)

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2012.104

Pages:

912–5

Synopsis:

A study of keratinophilic fungi of feathers of 94 birds belonging to 12 species yielded 59 isolates of Chrysosporium (mainly C indicum, C tropicum), nine of Sepedonium spp and four isolates of the geophilic dermatophyte, Microsporum gypseum.

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Objective: The aim of the present study was to investigate the occurrence of keratinophilic fungi including dermatophytes on feathers of domestic and wild birds in the islands of St Kitts and Nevis.

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Evaluation and Management of Hypertension in the Elderly

Issue:

Vol 61, Issue 9 (2012)

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2012.063

Pages:

907–11

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Screening for elevated blood pressure in the elderly is recommended, since the prevalence of hypertension increases with age, and can reduce the incidence of morbidity and mortality. A careful and individualized approach is needed when treating hypertension in the elderly, taking into account the presence of co-morbid diseases, drug interaction, side effects, lifestyle and functional state.

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Ultrasound Detected Asymptomatic Cholelithiasis: An Age-based Protocol for Management

Issue:

Vol 61, Issue 9 (2012)

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2012.130

Pages:

903–6

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Patients with cholelithiasis were reviewed with ultrasound for acute and chronic cholecystitis. Patients 60 years and younger were more likely to have cholecystitis than older patients.

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Objective: This study was undertaken to examine the correlation between age and gender and the presence of ultrasound findings of acute or chronic cholecystitis in adult patients with cholelithiasis.

Method: The demographic data of all patients diagnosed with cholelithiasis and cholecystitis on ultrasound between January 1, 2002 and December 31, 2006 were reviewed and statistically analysed.

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Validation of the Jamaican Maternal Sexual Role Modelling Questionnaire

Issue:

Vol 61, Issue 9 (2012)

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2011.198

Pages:

897–902

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This paper describes the development and psychometric analysis of a culture-specific measure of maternal sexual role modelling that was developed by the authors for use with urban Jamaican female adolescents. Further research is needed to assess the reliability and validity of the instrument with other populations.

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Jamaica

Adolescent sexual risk

instrument development

sexual role modelling

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Alcohol Use and Associated Factors among Adolescent Students in Thailand

Issue:

Vol 61, Issue 9 (2012)

Pages:

890–6

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The prevalence of alcohol misuse among adolescents in Thailand was 14.8%. Efforts to prevent and control alcohol misuse may need to address a cluster of risk behaviours including cigarette smoking.

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Objective: Alcohol misuse is a relevant public health issue in Thailand. The assessment of the prevalence of alcohol use among adolescents may guide policies and programmes aimed at reducing alcohol use among this age group.

Method: Using data from the Thailand Global School-based Student Health Survey (GSHS) 2008, we assessed the prevalence of alcohol use and the associated factors among adolescents (n = 2758).

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Nephropathy Following Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in Tunisian Population

Issue:

Vol 61, Issue 9 (2012)

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2012.053

Pages:

881–9

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This paper sought to determine the prevalence of nephropathy in Type 2 diabetic patients in Tunisia. Clinical and biochemical factors as well as chronic complications of the disease were determined in comparison to healthy subjects. Regular monitoring of Type 2 diabetic patients may help prevent or delay the onset of nephropathy.

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Objective: The purpose was to compare the characteristics of Tunisians with Type 2 diabetes mellitus (Type 2 DM) and nephropathy with those without nephropathy. This study assessed whether or not phenotypic characteristics can predict nephropathy development in Type 2 DM. The prevalence of nephropathy in Tunisian Type 2 DM patients, and their relationship with clinical and biochemical factors as well as chronic complications of the disease were determined.

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Glomerular filtration rate (GFR)

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Prevalence of High-risk Sexual Behaviour in Jamaican Adults and Its Relationship to Sociodemographic and Religious Factors: Findings from the Jamaica Health and Lifestyle Survey 2007−2008

Issue:

Vol 61, Issue 9 (2012)

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2012.026

Pages:

873–80

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A third of Jamaicans report sexual practices that increase their risk of HIV infection. High-risk sexual behaviour was more common among men and younger persons, but was not infrequent among older persons. Being married, active religious practice and weekly attendance at religious meetings were associated with lower odds of high risk sexual behaviour.

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Objective: To estimate the prevalence of high-risk sexual behaviours among Jamaican adults and evaluate associations with sociodemographic and religious factors.

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high-risk behaviour/characteristics

religious practice

sexual practices

social factors