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Latitude Gradients and Secular Trends in Sex Ratios at Birth: Europe and North America and a Global Overview

DOI: 
10.7727/wimj.2017.093
Pages: 
Synopsis: 
The sex ratio at birth is in overall decline in Europe and North America. However, this decline has reversed in Mexico and stabilised in the United States. There was a temporary significant rise in M/F in Central Europe following Chernobyl.

ABSTRACT

Objective: In all continents, latitude gradients and secular trends have been found in the male-female ratio at birth (M/F: male births divided by total births), which is anticipated to approximate 0.515.

Methods: Annual national data for countries comprising Europe and North America for male and female live births were obtained from the World Health Organisation and analysed with contingency tables.

Received: 
11 Apr, 2017
Accepted: 
01 May, 2017
PDF Attachment: 
PDF icon grech-sex_ratios_at_birth.pdf
Journal Sections: 
Original Articles
Keywords: 
: Birth rate/*trends
Europe
Infant
Newborn
North America
Sex ratio
Journal Authors: 
V Grech
e-Published: 18 May, 2017

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Manuscripts that are Published Ahead of Print have been peer reviewed and accepted for publication by the Editorial Board of the West Indian Medical Journal. They may appear in their original format and may not be copy edited or formatted in the style guide of this Journal. While accepted manuscripts are not yet assigned a volume, issue or page numbers, they can be cited using the DOI and date of e-publication. See our Instructions for Authors on how to properly cite manuscripts at this stage. The contents of the manuscript may change before it is published in its final form. Manuscripts in this section will be removed once they have been issued to a volume and issue, but will still retain the DOI and date of e-publication.

Risk Factors for Increased Delay between HIV Diagnosis and First Specialised Consultation among HIV-infected Patients in Guadeloupe: A Retrospective Cohort Study

DOI: 
10.7727/wimj.2017.091
Pages: 
Synopsis: 
This study identified the independent associated factors with greater delays between HIV diagnosis and the first specialised consultation. Focusing on the link between the private sector and specialised healthcare may shorten delays and improve care and follow-up.

ABSTRACT

Received: 
07 Apr, 2017
Accepted: 
01 May, 2017
PDF Attachment: 
PDF icon elenga_et_al-risk_factors_for_increased_delay_between_hiv_diagnosis_and_consultation.pdf
Journal Sections: 
Original Articles
Keywords: 
Delayed access to specialized care
Guadeloupe
HIV-infected patients
predictive factors
Journal Authors: 
N Elenga
MT Georger-Sow
T Messiaen
I Lamaury
I Favre
M Nacher
G Beaucaire
e-Published: 18 May, 2017

Disclaimer

Manuscripts that are Published Ahead of Print have been peer reviewed and accepted for publication by the Editorial Board of the West Indian Medical Journal. They may appear in their original format and may not be copy edited or formatted in the style guide of this Journal. While accepted manuscripts are not yet assigned a volume, issue or page numbers, they can be cited using the DOI and date of e-publication. See our Instructions for Authors on how to properly cite manuscripts at this stage. The contents of the manuscript may change before it is published in its final form. Manuscripts in this section will be removed once they have been issued to a volume and issue, but will still retain the DOI and date of e-publication.

Effect of Using Methylphenidate on Salivary Flow Rate and Salivary Buffering Capacity in Children with Attention-deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder

Issue: 
Vol 69, Issue 6: 2021
DOI: 
10.7727/wimj.2017.085
Pages: 
416-20
Synopsis: 
We explored the effects of methylphenidate on oral health during treatment for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. Results indicate that methylphenidate consumption in children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder leads to reduced salivary buffering capacity and salivary flow rate after three months of follow-up.

ABSTRACT

Received: 
03 Apr, 2017
Accepted: 
01 May, 2017
Published: 
10 Dec, 2021
PDF Attachment: 
PDF icon wimj-iss6-2021_416_420.pdf
Journal Sections: 
Original Articles
Keywords: 
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
methylphenidate
salivary buffer capacity
salivary flow rate.
Journal Authors: 
IO Kalyoncu
S Kurel
I Tanboga
e-Published: 18 May, 2017

Left Ventricular Pseudoaneurysm

DOI: 
10.7727/wimj.2017.055
Pages: 
Synopsis: 
Left ventricular pseudoaneurysm is an uncommon condition, which is formed secondary to an incomplete rupture of the left ventricular wall that is contained by the pericardium or a new thrombus. The etiologies are complex, and most of them develop secondary to acute myocardial infarction and cardiac surgical procedures. Apart from the common features, some special aspects of left ventricular pseudoaneurysms have been described instantly. A better understanding of these clinical characteristics may be helpful for the proper management and improvement of the prognosis.

ABSTRACT

Objective: To comprehensively present the common features of left ventricular pseudoaneurysms (LVPAs).

Methods: The data source of this article based on a careful collection of the pertinent literature of LVPAs of recent decades.

Received: 
23 Feb, 2017
Accepted: 
31 Mar, 2017
PDF Attachment: 
PDF icon yuan-left_ventricular_pseudoaneurysm.pdf
Journal Sections: 
Original Articles
Keywords: 
Cardiac surgical procedures
differential diagnosis
left ventricular pseudoaneurysm; myocardial rupture
Journal Authors: 
S-M Yuan
e-Published: 18 May, 2017

Disclaimer

Manuscripts that are Published Ahead of Print have been peer reviewed and accepted for publication by the Editorial Board of the West Indian Medical Journal. They may appear in their original format and may not be copy edited or formatted in the style guide of this Journal. While accepted manuscripts are not yet assigned a volume, issue or page numbers, they can be cited using the DOI and date of e-publication. See our Instructions for Authors on how to properly cite manuscripts at this stage. The contents of the manuscript may change before it is published in its final form. Manuscripts in this section will be removed once they have been issued to a volume and issue, but will still retain the DOI and date of e-publication.

Aspirin Exacerbated Respiratory Disease and Nasal Polyps

DOI: 
10.7727/wimj.2017.071
Pages: 
Synopsis: 
This study estimated the prevalence of patients with AERD in the total group of patients with nasal polyps, as well as a statistically significant difference between these two groups regarding: the size of nasal polyps before and after the administration of corticosteroid therapy; the number of repetitions of required systemic corticosteroid therapy for one year, as well as decisions about patients’ need for surgical treatment after corticosteroid therapy for one year.

ABSTRACT

Objective: This study estimated the prevalence of patients with aspirin exacerbated respiratory disease (AERD) in the total group of patients with chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps (CHRwNP), as well as a statistically significant difference between these two groups.

Material and method: By analyzing 150 patients with diagnoses of CHRwNP, a subgroup of patients with intolerance to aspirin and other NSAIDs with asthma was isolated.

Received: 
03 Mar, 2017
Accepted: 
31 Mar, 2017
PDF Attachment: 
PDF icon cupic_et_al-aspirin_exacerbated_respiratory_disease.pdf
Journal Sections: 
Original Articles
Keywords: 
Aspirin exacerbated respiratory disease (AERD)
aspirin intolerance
chronicrhinosinusitis with polyps (CHRwNP)
nasal polyps
Journal Authors: 
MB Cupic
S Savovic
S Hromis
SL Komazec
M Savic
e-Published: 18 May, 2017

Disclaimer

Manuscripts that are Published Ahead of Print have been peer reviewed and accepted for publication by the Editorial Board of the West Indian Medical Journal. They may appear in their original format and may not be copy edited or formatted in the style guide of this Journal. While accepted manuscripts are not yet assigned a volume, issue or page numbers, they can be cited using the DOI and date of e-publication. See our Instructions for Authors on how to properly cite manuscripts at this stage. The contents of the manuscript may change before it is published in its final form. Manuscripts in this section will be removed once they have been issued to a volume and issue, but will still retain the DOI and date of e-publication.

Aspirin Exacerbated Respiratory Disease and Nasal Polyps

DOI: 
10.7727/wimj.2017.071
Pages: 
Synopsis: 
This study estimated the prevalence of patients with AERD in the total group of patients with nasal polyps, as well as a statistically significant difference between these two groups regarding: the size of nasal polyps before and after the administration of corticosteroid therapy; the number of repetitions of required systemic corticosteroid therapy for one year, as well as decisions about patients’ need for surgical treatment after corticosteroid therapy for one year.

ABSTRACT

Objective: This study estimated the prevalence of patients with aspirin exacerbated respiratory disease (AERD) in the total group of patients with chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps (CHRwNP), as well as a statistically significant difference between these two groups.

Material and method: By analyzing 150 patients with diagnoses of CHRwNP, a subgroup of patients with intolerance to aspirin and other NSAIDs with asthma was isolated.

Received: 
03 Mar, 2017
Accepted: 
31 Mar, 2017
Journal Sections: 
Original Articles
Keywords: 
Aspirin exacerbated respiratory disease (AERD)
aspirin intolerance
chronicrhinosinusitis with polyps (CHRwNP)
nasal polyps
Journal Authors: 
MB Cupic
S Savovic
S Hromis
SL Komazec
M Savic
e-Published: 18 May, 2017

Disclaimer

Manuscripts that are Published Ahead of Print have been peer reviewed and accepted for publication by the Editorial Board of the West Indian Medical Journal. They may appear in their original format and may not be copy edited or formatted in the style guide of this Journal. While accepted manuscripts are not yet assigned a volume, issue or page numbers, they can be cited using the DOI and date of e-publication. See our Instructions for Authors on how to properly cite manuscripts at this stage. The contents of the manuscript may change before it is published in its final form. Manuscripts in this section will be removed once they have been issued to a volume and issue, but will still retain the DOI and date of e-publication.

Indicators of Oral Hygiene and Preventive Dental Care as Variables Associated with the High Severity of Caries

DOI: 
10.7727/wimj.2017.072
Synopsis: 
Dental caries is a public health problem around the world. In this study, we show that the variables related to oral hygiene, both objective measurement (presence of dentobacterial plaque) and subjective measurement (self-report of tooth brushing frequency) are associated with high severity of dental caries.

ABSTRACT

Objective: To identify if the presence of dental plaque, dental brushing frequency and preventive dental care are related to the high severity of dental caries.

Received: 
03 Mar, 2017
Accepted: 
31 Mar, 2017
PDF Attachment: 
PDF icon herrera_et_al-severity_of_caries_in_school_children.pdf
Journal Sections: 
Original Articles
Keywords: 
Caries severity
Dental Caries
nicaragua
oral health
schoolchildren
Journal Authors: 
MS Herrera
CE Medina-Solís
NL Robles-Bermeo
E Lara-Carrillo
LJ Guadarrama-Quiroz
JJ Navarrete-Hernandez
JJ Villalobos-Rodelo
AP Pontigo-Loyola.
e-Published: 17 May, 2017

Disclaimer

Manuscripts that are Published Ahead of Print have been peer reviewed and accepted for publication by the Editorial Board of the West Indian Medical Journal. They may appear in their original format and may not be copy edited or formatted in the style guide of this Journal. While accepted manuscripts are not yet assigned a volume, issue or page numbers, they can be cited using the DOI and date of e-publication. See our Instructions for Authors on how to properly cite manuscripts at this stage. The contents of the manuscript may change before it is published in its final form. Manuscripts in this section will be removed once they have been issued to a volume and issue, but will still retain the DOI and date of e-publication.

Expression of Genes Encoding Kinin B1 and B2 Receptors in Pripheral Blood Mononuclear Cells (PBMC) from Patient with Slow Coronary Flow

DOI: 
10.7727/wimj.2017.006
Synopsis: 
This study investigated the gene expression of B1R and B2R in PBMC from patients with slow coronary flow (SCF). It can be concluded that B1R signaling pathway may provide a structural basis of the important role of kinins in SCF pathogenesis.

ABSTRACT

Objective: Slow coronary flow (SCF) is specified by the delayed passage of contrast in the absence of obstructive epicardial coronary disease. Its etiopathology remains unclear. Kinins are mediators of vasodilatation as well as inflammation in human body. This study aimed to investigate the gene expression of kinins B1 and B2 receptors (B1R and B2R) in peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMC) from patients with SCF.

Received: 
06 Jan, 2017
Accepted: 
12 May, 2017
PDF Attachment: 
PDF icon nemati_et_al-gene_expression_of_kinin_receptors_in_pbmc_from_scf_patients.pdf
Journal Sections: 
Original Articles
Keywords: 
Kinin receptors
peripheral blood mononuclear cell
slow coronary flow
Journal Authors: 
M Nemati
Y Rasmi
MH Khadem-Ansari
MH Seyed-Mohammadzad
M Bagheri
S Faramarz-Gaznagh
A Shirpoor
E Saboory
e-Published: 17 May, 2017

Disclaimer

Manuscripts that are Published Ahead of Print have been peer reviewed and accepted for publication by the Editorial Board of the West Indian Medical Journal. They may appear in their original format and may not be copy edited or formatted in the style guide of this Journal. While accepted manuscripts are not yet assigned a volume, issue or page numbers, they can be cited using the DOI and date of e-publication. See our Instructions for Authors on how to properly cite manuscripts at this stage. The contents of the manuscript may change before it is published in its final form. Manuscripts in this section will be removed once they have been issued to a volume and issue, but will still retain the DOI and date of e-publication.

Effect of Intracanal Irrigants on the Push-out Bond Strength of Three Root Canal Fillings to Primary Teeth

DOI: 
10.7727/wimj.2017.053
Pages: 
Synopsis: 
This investigation evaluated the push-out bond strength of three root canal filling materials after application of two intracanal irrigants. A combination of zinc-oxide and eugenol and sodium hypochlorite showed the highest bond strength to root dentin of primary teeth.

ABSTRACT

Received: 
17 Feb, 2017
Accepted: 
12 May, 2017
PDF Attachment: 
PDF icon abdelmegid_et_al-intracanal_irrigants_on_the_push-out_bond_strength.pdf
Journal Sections: 
Original Articles
Keywords: 
MTA
primary teeth
push-out bond strength
root canal irrigation
Journal Authors: 
F Abdelmegid
F Salama
S Altamimi
Z Alqobisy
O Alshammari
e-Published: 17 May, 2017

Disclaimer

Manuscripts that are Published Ahead of Print have been peer reviewed and accepted for publication by the Editorial Board of the West Indian Medical Journal. They may appear in their original format and may not be copy edited or formatted in the style guide of this Journal. While accepted manuscripts are not yet assigned a volume, issue or page numbers, they can be cited using the DOI and date of e-publication. See our Instructions for Authors on how to properly cite manuscripts at this stage. The contents of the manuscript may change before it is published in its final form. Manuscripts in this section will be removed once they have been issued to a volume and issue, but will still retain the DOI and date of e-publication.

Clinical Analysis of Neonatal Food Protein Induced Enterocolitis Syndrome in 137 Newborn Infants

DOI: 
10.7727/wimj.2016.491
Synopsis: 
This study examined the potential causative factors, clinical features and prognosis of FPIES in newborns by doing a retrospective analysis on 137 infants in China. They observed a year over year increase in the number of cases of FPIES mainly among term infants delivered by caesarean and receiving mixed feeding.

ABSTRACT

Objective: To explore the clinical characters, diagnosis, therapy and prognosis of neonatal food protein induced enterocolitis syndrome (NFPIES) to provide a reference for diagnosis and treatment.

Received: 
29 Sep, 2016
Accepted: 
30 Mar, 2017
PDF Attachment: 
PDF icon tian_et_al-factors_influencing_fpies_in_infants.pdf
Journal Sections: 
Original Articles
Keywords: 
allergy
enterocolitis syndrome
neonatal food protein induction
newborn infants
Journal Authors: 
J Tian
X Liu
PE Rahman
W Xu
L Peng
C Yan
e-Published: 08 May, 2017

Disclaimer

Manuscripts that are Published Ahead of Print have been peer reviewed and accepted for publication by the Editorial Board of the West Indian Medical Journal. They may appear in their original format and may not be copy edited or formatted in the style guide of this Journal. While accepted manuscripts are not yet assigned a volume, issue or page numbers, they can be cited using the DOI and date of e-publication. See our Instructions for Authors on how to properly cite manuscripts at this stage. The contents of the manuscript may change before it is published in its final form. Manuscripts in this section will be removed once they have been issued to a volume and issue, but will still retain the DOI and date of e-publication.

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