Original Articles

Assessing Violence and Injury Surveillance in the Caribbean

Issue:

Vol 67, Issue 4: 2018

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2016.402

Pages:

328-33

Synopsis:

A survey was undertaken to gather evidence on the frameworks and systems for surveillance of violence and injuries in 24 Caribbean countries. Each country reported some level of injury surveillance system; however, gaps were identified such that complete national data was not available. Such systems should be harmonized to produce more complete data.

ABSTRACT

Objective: To determine the status of existing violence and injury prevention (VIP) efforts and surveillance systems in the Caribbean.

Received:

01 Jul, 2016

Revised:

12 Dec, 2016

Accepted:

03 Jan, 2017

Published:

31 Dec, 2018

PDF Attachment:

wimj-iss4-2018_328_333.pdf

Journal Sections:

Keywords:

violence and injury prevention

Journal Authors:

GM Andall-Brereton

WA Mueller

e-Published: 31 Jan, 2017

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Radiation Dose Distribution for Patients Undergoing Routine Radiological Scans for Kidney Stone Diagnosis at the University Hospital of the West Indies

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2016.589

Synopsis:

Radiation dose distribution for patients undergoing routine radiological scans for kidney stone diagnosis at the University Hospital of the West Indies is a quasi-experimental study with the aim to better understand the radiation dose received by patients that undergo radiological scans for the diagnosis of kidney stone at the University Hospital of the West Indies.

ABSTRACT

Objectives: To investigate the radiation dose received by patients undergoing routine plain x-ray and computed tomography scans for kidney stone studies.

Received:

09 Dec, 2016

Accepted:

11 Jan, 2017

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e-Published: 31 Jan, 2017

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Cerebral Artery Stenosis as a Risk Factor for Post-operative Cognitive Dysfunction

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2016.539

Synopsis:

This study estimated that amongst patients 60-80 years of age who underwent elective, non-cardiac surgery, the peri-operative risk factors for post-operative cognitive decline, which occurred in up to 55.6% of the patients, include cerebral artery stenosis, operative time, and time to awakening

ABSTRACT

Objective: The reasons for post-operative cognitive decline (POCD) remain largely unknown. Therefore, we determined the effect of cerebral artery stenosis on post-operative cognitive function in the elderly.

Received:

28 Oct, 2016

Accepted:

03 Jan, 2017

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wang_et_al-cerebral_stenosis_as_a_pocd_risk_factor_1.pdf

Journal Sections:

Original Articles

Keywords:

Cerebral artery stenosis

cognitive testing

post-operative cognitive decline

transcranial Doppler ultrasound

Journal Authors:

e-Published: 31 Jan, 2017

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Impact of Rehabilitation on Pulmonary Infection Risk Factors in Patients with Acute Cerebral Infarction

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2016.530

Synopsis:

A retrospective analysis to evaluate the effect of rehabilitation on the risk of pulmonary infection in patients with acute cerebral infarction. The observation was that rehabilitation helped to reduce the risk factors of infection

ABSTRACT

Objectives: Investigate rehabilitation intervention on pulmonary infection risk factors in patients with acute cerebral infarction and provide an objective foundation for clinical treatment.

Received:

25 Oct, 2016

Revised:

03 Jan, 2017

PDF Attachment:

machado_et_al-reflection_and_atualization_in_cardiology.pdf

Journal Sections:

Original Articles

Keywords:

risk factors

Acute cerebral infarction

pulmonary infection

rehabilitation intervention

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e-Published: 30 Jan, 2017

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Value of Serum Galectin 3 in Patients with Hepatocellular Carcinoma: A Meta-Analysis

Issue:

Vol 71, Issue 1: 2024

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2016.532

Pages:

14-8

Synopsis:

Serum Galectin 3 is a promising diagnostic indicator for some carcinomas. This study estimated the serum Gal-3 in patients with hepatocelluar carcinoma and showed that the expression of serum Galectin 3 tended to be a bigger biomarker for diagnosis of Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC).

ABSTRACT

Objective: To investigate the connection of Galectin 3 with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) risk.

Methods: Publications were searched using PubMed, MEDLINE, EMBASE and the Chinese databases (including CNKI and WanFang) up to October 2015.

Received:

27 Oct, 2016

Revised:

03 Jan, 2017

Published:

30 Mar, 2024

PDF Attachment:

wimj-iss1-2024_14_18.pdf

Journal Sections:

Original Articles

Keywords:

hepatocellular carcinoma

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e-Published: 30 Jan, 2017

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Influence of Paediatric Syrup on the Shear bond Strength of Composite Resins

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2016.534

Synopsis:

This manuscript aims to describe how pediatric syrup can affect tooth enamel, increase the risk for dental erosion, compromising the integrity of restorative materials, such as composite resins. There is information that the adhesion of dental adhesives to eroded dentin is compromised as compared to regular dentin; nevertheless, the behavior of these materials on enamel surface under erosive conditions are limited. This information is interesting for odontopediatric, parents and patients to know the risk by using some drugs for longer period of applications

ABSTRACT

Objective: Observe the effect of pediatric medications on surface bovine enameland analized shear bond strengths (SBS) of composite resins.

Received:

27 Oct, 2016

Revised:

03 Jan, 2017

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e-Published: 30 Jan, 2017

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Right Internal Jugular Ultrasound Measurements during the Respiratory Cycle in Children

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2016.540

Synopsis:

Point of care ultrasound could be useful as a non-invasive objective measure of throughout the respiratory cycle. The right internal jugular vein diameter can be reliably measured during the respiratory cycle; measures are larger with head turned 45 degrees leftward.

ABSTRACT

Background: Point of care ultrasound could be useful as a non-invasive objective measure of throughout the respiratory cycle.

Objective: To determine the reliability of measurements of the right internal jugular vein (RIJV).

Received:

28 Oct, 2016

Accepted:

03 Jan, 2017

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isacoff_et_al-rijv_ultrasound_in_the_respiratory_cycle.pdf

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e-Published: 27 Jan, 2017

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Perioperative Volume Replacement with Hydroxyethyl Starch 130/0.4 vs Ringer’s Lactate in Abdominal Surgery: A Comparative Study of their Effect on Cytokines and Matrix Metalloproteinases

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2016.538

Synopsis:

This study investigated the effect of volume replacement with hydroxyethyl starch (HES) or Ringer's Lactate (RL) on cytokines and matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) after abdominal surgery. HES volume replacement presented a lower increase of IL-8 and MMP-9 after major abdominal surgery.

ABSTRACT

Received:

28 Oct, 2016

Accepted:

03 Jan, 2017

PDF Attachment:

matsota_et_al-volume_replacement_and_inflammatory_response_to_surgery_1.pdf

Journal Sections:

Original Articles

Keywords:

Cytokines

fluid therapy

hydroxyethyl starch derivatives

Journal Authors:

C Kaliouli-Antonopoulou

H Pappa

N Georgogiannis

G Kostopanagiotou

e-Published: 26 Jan, 2017

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Ethnic Differences in Breastfeeding Initiation and Duration among Mothers Attending Primary Healthcare Clinics in Paramaribo, Suriname

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2016.557

Synopsis:

This cross sectional study among mothers attending health clinics in Paramaribo, Suriname, demonstrated considerable differences in breastfeeding initiation and duration by maternal ethnicity. Other maternal and child factors did not account for observed differences.

ABSTRACT

Objective: To determine the association between maternal ethnicity and breastfeeding initiation (child ever fed breastmilk) and duration (child breastfed for at least 6 months) in Suriname.

Received:

09 Nov, 2016

Accepted:

11 Jan, 2017

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e-Published: 26 Jan, 2017

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Availability and use of Contraceptive Implants in Jamaica: Results of a Medical Record Review and Provider Survey in Six Health Centers

Issue:

Vol 67, Issue 2: 2018

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2016.554

Pages:

114-21

Synopsis:

Sub-dermal implants have few insertion complications and side-effects and are effective, but they are underutilized in Jamaica. Enhanced provider training and import in Jamaica may increase availability and utilization among women, leading to a long-term reduction in unintended pregnancy rates.

ABSTRACT

Objective: The prevalence of sub-dermal contraceptive implant use in Jamaica is low despite growing international acceptance of long-acting reversible contraception (LARC). We assessed the availability, effectiveness, side-effects and utilization of sub-dermal contraceptive implants, and described characteristics of users over a one-year period.

Received:

08 Nov, 2016

Accepted:

11 Jan, 2017

Published:

02 Jun, 2018

PDF Attachment:

wimj-iss2-2018_114_121.pdf

Journal Sections:

Original Articles

Keywords:

Jamaica