The University of the West Indies, Mona

crandon_the_prevalence_of_seatbelt_use.pdf

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327–9

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An observational cross-sectional study of seatbelt utilization conducted in Kingston, Jamaica, showed 81.2% utilization by private motor vehicle drivers and 74.0%, by front seat passengers. This was significantly improved compared to 21.1% and 13.6% respectively in 1996, before the introduction of legislation in 1999 (p < 0.001). Females were significantly more likely than males to wear seat belts, both when driving (92.5% vs 77.3%; p < 0.001) and as front seat passengers (79.9% vs 66.3%; p < 0 001).

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Seat Belt Use in Kingston

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Jamaica

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e-Published: 17 Jun, 2013

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The Accuracy of Joint Line Tenderness in the Diagnosis of Meniscal Tears

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rose_the_accuracy_of_joint_line_tenderness.pdf

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323–6

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The accuracy of joint line tenderness in the diagnosis of meniscal tears was evaluated. Arthroscopy was performed in each case to establish the diagnosis.

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Knee injury

Joint Line Tenderness

Meniscal Tears

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REC Rose

e-Published: 17 Jun, 2013

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Treatment of Morgagni Hernias by Transabdominal Approach

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sonmez_treatment_of_morgagni_hernias.pdf

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Surgical approach - thoracal or abdominal – to Morgagni hernias is controversial. In the authors' experience, the abdominal approach was successful. Its advantages are, feasibility in reducing intra-abdominal organs, ability to operate on bilateral hernias, no chest tube placement and little or no pulmonary complications.

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Background: Recently, the thoracic approach has been suggested in the surgical treatment of Morgagni hernias with some reported advantages over abdominal surgery. This manuscript reports the authors’ experience with childhood Morgagni hernias repaired via laparotomy.

Subjects and Methods: Records of five cases of Morgagni hernias were evaluated with respect to age, presentation, operative data, complications, and outcome.

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Morgagni hernias in Children

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paediatrics

Morgagni hernias

transabdominal approach

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e-Published: 17 Jun, 2013

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Endorectal Ultrasonography in Rectal Cancer: A Preliminary Barbadian Experience

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zbar_endorectal_ultrasonography_in_rectal_cancer.pdf

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313–8

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The clinical utilization of endorectal ultrasound has shown high accuracy for the preoperative definition of tumour and nodal stage in low rectal cancer. In Barbados, preliminary experience supports this view and has been used to select those patients best treated with preoperative radiotherapy and down staging chemoradiation.

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endorectal ultrasound

rectal cancer

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AP Zbar

e-Published: 17 Jun, 2013

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Blood Pressure and its Correlates in Tobagonian Adolescents

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nichols_blood_pressure_and_its_correlates.pdf

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305–12

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In this study, the authors examined the age-specific patterns and correlates of blood pressure among Tobagonian adolescents attending secondary school. The findings suggest that the higher levels of elevated blood pressure observed were primarily due to excess weight and adiposity.

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Objective: To determine age-specific patterns and correlates of blood pressure (BP) in Tobagonian adolescents.

Methods: Blood pressure, weight and heights were measured using standardized procedures. Age-height and gender-specific BP levels were established and compared with those established for adolescents in the United States of America, the United Kingdom and Jamaica.

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blood pressure

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S Nichols

F Cadogan

e-Published: 17 Jun, 2013

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A Review of Medicinal Plant Research at the University of the West Indies, Jamaica, 1948–2001

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mitchell_a_review_of_medicinal_plant_research.pdf

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243–69

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Medicinal plant research at The University of the West Indies, Mona (1948-2001), resulting in the award of 53 graduate degrees, has identified 334 plant species as medicinal; 193 of these were tested, and crude extracts from 80 of these were bioactive. This included 23% of the endemics; 44 plants had identified natural products of which 29 were bioactive.

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Medicinal Plant Research

Jamaican Medicinal Plant

Natural product research

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SA Mitchell

MH Ahmad

e-Published: 12 Jun, 2013

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Gender Differences in Coping with Infertility among Couples Undergoing Counselling for In Vitro Fertilization Treatment

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pottinger_gender_differences_in_coping.pdf

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237–41

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Strategies used to cope with the stress of infertility were compared between men and women undergoing in vitro fertilization treatment at The University of the West Indies, Jamaica. Gender differences in coping were used to help explain reported gender differences in psychological distress.

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Gender Differences

Infertility

In Vitro Fertilization

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e-Published: 10 Jun, 2013

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Self-Care, Compliance and Glycaemic Control in Jamaican Adults with Diabetes Mellitus

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duff_self-care_compliance_and_glycaemic_control.pdf

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232–6

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Glycaemic control in adults with diabetes mellitus in Jamaica is related to their self-care practices Medication compliance, exercise and weight control require greater attention.

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Bile Duct Injuries in the Laparoscopic Era: The University Hospital of the West Indies Experience

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plummer_bile_duct_injuries_in_the_laparoscopic_era.pdf

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228–31

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A review of all the cases of bile duct injuries seen at the University Hospital of the West Indies since the introduction of laparoscopic cholecystectomy reveals that 60% of all cases resulted from open cholecystectomy and Roux en Y hepaticojejunostomy was the most common surgery offered for major bile duct injury.

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Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy

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the University Hospital of the West Indies

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e-Published: 10 Jun, 2013

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The Prevalence of Marijuana Smoking in Young Adults with Sickle Cell Disease: A Longitudinal Study

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