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The Immunomodulatory Effect of Antibiotics on the Secretion of Tumour Necrosis Factor Alpha by Peripheral Blood Mononuclear Cells in Response to Stenotrophomonas maltophilia Stimulation

Issue:

Vol 55, Issue 3 (2006)

Pages:

138–41

Synopsis:

Some antibiotics, in addition to their antimicrobial effects, modify the host immune response. Cotrimoxazole unIike ciprofloxacin, ceftazidime, and piperacillintazobactam suppressed TNF alpha secretion from S maltophilia stimulated cells at therapeutic concentrations.

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IE Vickers

MF Smikle

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Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia in The Bahamas due to 21-Hydroxylase Deficiency

Issue:

Vol 55, Issue 2 (2006)

Pages:

110–12

Synopsis:

The frequency of 21-hydroxylase deficiency in The Bahamas is one of the highest in the world.

ABSTRACT

Objective: To determine the frequency of 21-hydroxylase deficiency in The Bahamas and the spectrum of this disorder.

Methods: Patients referred for evaluation of virilization, precocious puberty, ambiguous genitalia and salt wasting had blood taken for 17-hydroxyprogesterone (17-OH progesterone) which was measured by Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA).

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Bahamas

Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia

21-Hydroxylase Deficiency

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A Comparison of Open and Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy done by a Surgeon in Training

Issue:

Vol 55, Issue 2 (2006)

Pages:

103–9

Synopsis:

A comparative review of the first 52 cholecystectomies performed by surgery residents reveals that this operation is performed with acceptable complication rates, testifying to the efficacy of the training programme at the University Hospital of the West Indies. with small adjustments in hospital policies, an additional 77% of patients can enjoy the proven benefits of laparoscopic cholecystectomy.

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Surgery

Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy

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Ultrasound and White Blood Cell Counts in Suspected Acute Appendicitis

Issue:

Vol 55, Issue 2 (2006)

Pages:

100–2

Synopsis:

In this group of patients, ultrasonograplry and leucocyte counts were not adequately sensitive to be useful as discriminating diagnostic tools in patients with suspected acute appendicitis

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A Comparison of Antimicrobial Susceptibility Profile of Urinary Pathogens for the Years, 1999 and 2003

Issue:

Vol 55, Issue 2 (2006)

Pages:

95–9

Synopsis:

There were significant changes in antimicrobial susceptibility. More isolates were resistant to common antibiotics in 2003 than in 1999.

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Urinary tract infection

Journal Authors:

FA Orrett

GK Davis

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Seroprevalence of Sexually Transmitted Infections among Accepted and Deferred Blood Donors in Jamaica

Issue:

Vol 55, Issue 2 (2006)

Pages:

89–94

Synopsis:

This study confirms higher rates of sexually transmitted infections among deferred blood donors and supports the donor deferral system in Jamaica

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Blood donors

sexually transmitted infections

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The Changing Pattern of Tinea Capitis in Jamaica

Issue:

Vol 55, Issue 2 (2006)

Pages:

85–8

Synopsis:

Tinea Capitis infection may be rising in Jamaica with a preponderance of Trichophyton tonsurans infection.

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Jamaica

Tinea Capitis

Infection of the scalp

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Predictors of Poor Outcome in Neonates with Bacterial Sepsis Admitted to the University Hospital of the West Indies

Issue:

Vol 55, Issue 2 (2006)

Pages:

80–4

Synopsis:

Prematurity, very low birthweight and female gender are predictors of poor outcome in neonates with bacterial sepsis. Strategies aimed at decreasing morbidity and mortality in neonates with sepsis must include measures that will decrease the incidence of prematurity and low birthweight.

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The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at the University Hospital of the West Indies: The First Few Years’ Experience

Issue:

Vol 55, Issue 2 (2006)

Pages:

75–9

Synopsis:

The judicious use of neonatal intensive care measures in a developing country can result in a reduction of morbidity and mortality. However, in order to maximize on benefits versus cost in an atmosphere of budgetary constraint, evidence-based management policies and protocols must be developed and implemented.

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Jamaica

neonatal mortality

Neonatal Intensive Care

Journal Authors:

H Trotman

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The Roles and Responsibilities of Physicians in Pre-Hospital Emergency Medical Services: A Caribbean Perspective

Issue:

Vol 55, Issue 1 (2006)

Pages:

52–5

Synopsis:

A brief review of the internationally recognized roles and responsibilities of physicians in Pre-Hospital Emergency Medical Services, with recommendations for the Caribbean.

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The Roles and Responsibilities of Physician

Journal Authors:

AT Barnett

W Segree

A Matthews

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