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Evaluation of a Hypertension Screening Programme in Independence, Belize

Issue: 
Vol 54, Issues 2 (2005)
Pages: 
130–34
Synopsis: 
A hypertension-screening programme in Independence, Belize, successfully directed 85.7% of hypertensive patients to appropriate medical care. Women, elderly patients and patients with a previous history of hypertension were more likely than their counterparts to seek follow-up medical care.

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Journal Sections: 
Original Articles
Keywords: 
Hypertension
Belize
Journal Authors: 
VQ Chung
K Morley
E O’Neil
N Ken
M Morley
e-Published: 05 Jun, 2013

The Oral Contraceptive Pill Effectively Permits Cycle Batching for an Intermittent In Vitro Fertilization Programme in Trinidad and Tobago

Issue: 
Vol 54, Issues 2 (2005)
Pages: 
127–29
Synopsis: 
The use of the oral contraceptive pill (OCP) to batch 74 women’s cycles in an intermittent in vitro fertilization (IVF) programme was compared with 121 cycles without the OCP. The method was effective, simple and cheap and is therefore recommended for other small IVF centres which perform intermittent, batched treatment.

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Journal Sections: 
Original Articles
Keywords: 
Trinidad and Tobago
In Vitro
Assisted reproductive technology
Oral Contraceptive Pill
Fertilization Programme
Journal Authors: 
SS Ramsewak
S Duffy
J Taylor
B Woodward
e-Published: 05 Jun, 2013

How Well does Fetal Ultrasound Predict the Date of Birth in Antigua and Barbuda?

Issue: 
Vol 54, Issues 2 (2005)
Pages: 
123–26
Synopsis: 
A retrospective analysis of fetal ultrasound prediction of date of birth shows that ultrasound is significantly better than date of birth based on menstrual history in a primarily Afro-Caribbean population.

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Journal Sections: 
Original Articles
Keywords: 
Antigua
Barbuda
Fetal Ultrasound
Prediction of the Date of Birth
Journal Authors: 
TC Martin
RL Miles
K Edwards
e-Published: 05 Jun, 2013

Estimating the Cost of Hospital Services in a Small Island State: A Case Study of the Milton Cato Memorial Hospital in St Vincent and the Grenadines

Issue: 
Vol 54, Issues 2 (2005)
Pages: 
116–22
Synopsis: 
The step-down accounting methodology is employed to estimate and compare cost components of selected services at the Milton Cato Memorial Hospital in St Vincent and the Grenadines. The levels of subsidization for inpatient services remain relatively high. Ancillary services had lower levels of subsidization and laboratory services are not subsidized.

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Journal Sections: 
Original Articles
Keywords: 
Cost of Hospital Services in a Small Island State
Journal Authors: 
AD La Foucade
E Scott
K Theodore
e-Published: 05 Jun, 2013

An Economic Evaluation of Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy for Public Hospitals in Trinidad and Tobago

Issue: 
Vol 54, Issues 2 (2005)
Pages: 
110–15
Synopsis: 
Laparoscopic cholecystectomy is compared to the Open and Minilap approaches in a cost minimization analysis for public hospitals in Trinidad and Tobago. There is a reduced recovery period for patients and this translates into savings to other sectors of the economy.

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Journal Sections: 
Original Articles
Keywords: 
Trinidad and Tobago
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy
Journal Authors: 
HH Bailey
DV Dan
e-Published: 05 Jun, 2013

In Vitro Activity of Sodium-Benzoate against Isolates of Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus

Issue: 
Vol 54, Issues 2 (2005)
Pages: 
107–9
Synopsis: 
In this study, the aim was to determine the in vitro activity of sodium benzoate against methicillinresistant staphylococcus aureus and methicillin-sensitive staphylococcus aureus clinical isolates. The minimum inhibitory concentration at which all of the methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus and methicillin-sensitive staphylococcus aureus strains were inhibited was 32 μg/ml and higher concentrations.

ABSTRACT

Background: Worldwide, methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) rates have increased dramatically during the last decades. Sodium benzoate (SB) is a chemical substance that is used for preparing food and drinks and in the treatment of some metabolic (urea cycle disorders and hepatic coma) diseases. No studies were found which focussed on the effects of SB in MRSA infections. The aim was to determine in vitro activity of sodium benzoate against MRSA clinical isolates.

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Journal Sections: 
Original Articles
Keywords: 
In Vitro
Sodium-Benzoate
Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus
Journal Authors: 
O Karabay
I Sahin
e-Published: 05 Jun, 2013

The Effect of Phytic Acid on the Levels of Blood Glucose and Some Enzymes of Carbohydrate and Lipid Metabolism

Issue: 
Vol 54, Issues 2 (2005)
Pages: 
102–6
Synopsis: 
The changes in some of the hepatic metabolic enzymes in rats fed phytic acid extract from sweet potato are geared towards compensating for the decreased glycolytic responses.

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Journal Sections: 
Original Articles
Keywords: 
Blood glucose
Enzymes
Phytic Acid
Carbohydrate
Lipid Metabolism
Journal Authors: 
LL Dilworth
FO Omoruyi
OR Simon
EY St A Morrison
HN Asemota
e-Published: 05 Jun, 2013

Changes in Some Liver Enzymes in Streptozotocin-induced Diabetic Rats fed Sapogenin Extract from Bitter Yam (Dioscorea polygonoides) or Commercial Diosgenin

Issue: 
Vol 54, Issues 2 (2005)
Pages: 
97–101
Synopsis: 
The consumption of sapogenin extract from bitter yam by diabetic rats results in changes in the metabolism of glucose with subsequent reduction in plasma glucose concentration.

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Journal Sections: 
Original Articles
Keywords: 
diabetes
Liver
Enzymes
Streptozotocin-induced Diabetic Rats
Sapogenin
Extract from Bitter Yam (Dioscorea polygonoides) or commercial diosgenin
Journal Authors: 
MA McAnuff
FO Omoruyi
EY St A Morrison
HN Asemota
e-Published: 05 Jun, 2013

A Comparison of Patients Relapsing to Addictive Drug Use with Non-relapsing Patients Following Residential Addiction Treatment in Antigua

Issue: 
Vol 54, Issues 3 (2005)
Pages: 
196–201
Synopsis: 
The status of addictive drug use in 100 persons from Antigua with addiction admitted for residential treatment was assessed at an average of 21 months following treatment. Abstinence was achieved in 46% of those entering treatment, in 51% completing treatment, in 60% in those whose families participated and in 92% of those accepting halfway house placement.

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Journal Sections: 
Original Articles
Keywords: 
Antigua
Drug Use
Non-relapsing patient
Relapse
Journal Authors: 
TC Martin
JA Josiah-Martin
J Kosakoski
K Norton
T Sinnott
e-Published: 05 Jun, 2013

The Epidemiology of Mycotic Vulvovaginitis and the use of Antifungal Agents in Suspected Mycotic Vulvovaginitis and its Implications for Clinical Practice

Issue: 
Vol 54, Issues 3 (2005)
Pages: 
192–95
Synopsis: 
Inappropriate empirical treatment of suspected mycotic vulvovaginitis predisposes to the development of antifungal resistance and the emergence of non-albicans Candida species. These findings have significant implications for clinical practice.

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Journal Sections: 
Original Articles
Keywords: 
Antifungal Agents
Mycotic Vulvovaginitis
Journal Authors: 
ST Jackson
AM Mullings
L Rainford
A Miller
e-Published: 05 Jun, 2013

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