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Relationship between Helicobacter pylori Infection and Gastrointestinal Symptoms in Children

DOI: 
10.7727/wimj.2016.418
Synopsis: 
In this study, nearly half of the children who had gastrointestinal symptoms had Helicobacter pylori infection and nearly half of the infected children were resistant to the eradication treatment. Not only a successful eradication, but also attempting to eradicate Helicobacter pylori was effective in reducing of symptoms.

ABSTRACT

Objective: We aimed to examine the relationship between Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infection and gastrointestinal symptoms, and the efficacy of eradication treatment.

Received: 
28 Jul, 2016
Revised: 
29 Nov, 2016
Accepted: 
03 Jan, 2017
PDF Attachment: 
PDF icon tuna-kirsaclioglu_et_al-helicobacter_pylori_and_dyspepsia_in_children_0.pdf
Journal Sections: 
Original Articles
Keywords: 
children
helicobacter pylori
dyspepsia
teatment
Journal Authors: 
C Tuna-Kirsaclioglu
B Cuhaci-Cakir
ZG Altun
M Kizilgun
e-Published: 31 Jan, 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.

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: 
PDF icon wimj-iss4-2018_328_333.pdf
Journal Sections: 
Original Articles
Keywords: 
Caribbean
registry
surveillance
violence and injury prevention
Journal Authors: 
GM Andall-Brereton
WA Mueller
e-Published: 31 Jan, 2017

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
PDF Attachment: 
PDF icon walker_et_al-radiation_dose_and_kidney_stone.pdf
Journal Sections: 
Original Articles
Keywords: 
Computed tomography
kidney stone
radiation dose
x-ray scan
Journal Authors: 
DC Walker
WD Aiken
S Shah
MK Voutchkov
L-GM Burnett
A Gordon
CA McKenzie
e-Published: 31 Jan, 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.

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
PDF Attachment: 
PDF icon 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: 
M Wang
L Zhang
Y Zhen
FL Gao
JD Ke
GN Ding
P Dong
FX Hong
M Tian
e-Published: 31 Jan, 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.

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: 
PDF icon machado_et_al-reflection_and_atualization_in_cardiology.pdf
Journal Sections: 
Original Articles
Keywords: 
risk factors
Acute cerebral infarction
pulmonary infection
rehabilitation intervention
Journal Authors: 
Y Wu
L Han
X Mao
X Huang
e-Published: 30 Jan, 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.

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: 
PDF icon wimj-iss1-2024_14_18.pdf
Journal Sections: 
Original Articles
Keywords: 
hepatocellular carcinoma
meta-analysis
serum Galectin 3
Journal Authors: 
L Zhang
X-J Chen
D He
T-Y Zhou
e-Published: 30 Jan, 2017

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
PDF Attachment: 
PDF icon mondragon-bernal_et_al-medical_syrup_and_bond_strength_of_resins.pdf
Journal Sections: 
Original Articles
Keywords: 
Enamel
shear bond strength
pediatric syrup
Composite resins
erosion
Journal Authors: 
MP Mondragon-Bernal
RJ Scougall-Vilchis
R Contreras-Bulnes
U Velazquez-Enriquez
LE Rodriguez-Vilchis
e-Published: 30 Jan, 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.

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
PDF Attachment: 
PDF icon isacoff_et_al-rijv_ultrasound_in_the_respiratory_cycle.pdf
Journal Sections: 
Original Articles
Keywords: 
ultrasonography
respiratory
Jugular
m-mode
Journal Authors: 
AM Isacoff
DJ McLario
KP Cross
AR O'Hagan
BJ Holland
DJ Lorenz
MD Stevenson
e-Published: 27 Jan, 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.

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: 
PDF icon matsota_et_al-volume_replacement_and_inflammatory_response_to_surgery_1.pdf
Journal Sections: 
Original Articles
Keywords: 
Cytokines
fluid therapy
hydroxyethyl starch derivatives
isotonic solutions
metalloproteinases
Journal Authors: 
P Matsota
V Skaftourou
A Palgimezi
C Kaliouli-Antonopoulou
H Pappa
N Georgogiannis
G Kostopanagiotou
e-Published: 26 Jan, 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.

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
PDF Attachment: 
PDF icon getrouw_et_al-ethnic_variations_in_breastfeeding_in_suriname.pdf
Journal Sections: 
Original Articles
Keywords: 
Suriname
Breastfeeding
ethnic differences
Journal Authors: 
AE Getrouw
AD Hindori-Mohangoo
W Zijlmans
DRA Mans
e-Published: 26 Jan, 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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