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.
ABSTRACT
Objective: To estimate the prevalence of high-risk sexual behaviours among Jamaican adults and evaluate associations with sociodemographic and religious factors.
In this study, we aimed to investigate endothelial functions
in primary Sjögren syndrome. Although carotid
intima-media thickness values were similar, flow mediated
dilatation of the brachial artery was disrupted in
patients with Sjögren syndrome compared to healthy
controls.
ABSTRACT
Objective: In this study, we aimed to investigate endothelial functions in primary Sjögren syndrome.
Methods: Thirty-five patients with primary Sjögren syndrome and 20 age and sex-matched healthy volunteers were recruited to the present study. Flow mediated dilatation of brachial artery and carotid intima-media thickness were measured in the study population.
There were no significant differences between the total
laparoscopic hysterectomy (TLH) and vaginal hysterectomy
(VH) groups in terms of intraoperative and
postoperative complications. However, TLH was associated
with significantly longer operative time and a
trend toward a shorter hospital stay than VH.
ABSTRACT
Objective: To compare the outcomes of total laparoscopic hysterectomy (TLH), a relatively new procedure, with vaginal hysterectomy (VH), a well-established procedure, in a university teaching hospital.
This article highlights the investigation of the antimicrobial
activity of the plant Justicia secunda, and it
seeks to promote the need for further research efforts in
the discovery of novel antimicrobial agents from
medicinal plants.
Gongronema latifolium leaves have been used to manage
diabetic symptoms and alleviate dyspepsia. The
leaves of Gongronema latifolium increase gastric acid
output and prevent gastric ulcer in diabetic rats.
ABSTRACT
Objectives: Gongronema latifolium leaves have been used in folklore medicine to manage diabetes mellitus and alleviate dyspepsia. This study aimed to provide a pharmacological basis to the medicinal use of Gongronema latifolium as an antidiabetic and antiulcerogenic agent in diabetes mellitus.
Depression is a significant medical disorder which may be comorbid with other medical illnesses. This paper serves to establish the validity of a brief measure of depression suitable for
screening clinic patients.
Limb length discrepancies in excess of 5 centimetres can be successfully treated using the llizarov method. This technique, however, is challenging for patients, their families and the surgeon.
ABSTRACT
The Ilizarov method allows the surgeon to perform extended lengthening of both congenital and acquired short limbs. The technique can be difficult, time consuming and is associated with many complications. Generally, the number of complications and failures of lengthenings increases in proportion to the length of the distraction and the severity of the preoperative problems. The rate of major complications decreases substantially as the experience of the surgeon increases.
Smoking in University students increased dramatically in Cukurova, Southern Turkey. Best friends' attitudes towards smoking and family members' smoking behaviour were important determinants of smoking. Effective smoking prevention programmes should take into account the dominant influence of peers on the onset and maintenance of smoking behaviour.
ABSTRACT
Objectives: To determine the smoking prevalence and its determinants in students at Cukurova
Serum leptin, C-reactive protein and alpha-l antitrypsin levels were determined in children with acute viral hepatitis A. However no significant difference was found between patients and controls in different clinical presentations.
As hepatocellular carcinoma progresses, T-lymphocytes, natural killer cells, B lymphocytes, Mφ and GrB-expressing cells decrease. This indicates that these cells may be important markers of prognosis.