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Correlation between Pokemon and MDM2 in Carcinogenesis of Lung Squamous Cell Carcinoma in Rats

DOI: 
10.7727/wimj.2016.252
Synopsis: 
This research was to investigate correlation between proto-oncogene POK erythroid myetoid ontogenic factor (Pokemon) and oncogene MDM2. We found that Pokemon and MDM2 were highly expressed in rat lungs following carcinogenesis of lung squamous cell carcinoma.

ABSTRACT

Received: 
07 Jun, 2016
Accepted: 
22 Dec, 2016
PDF Attachment: 
PDF icon fan_et_al-pokemon_and_mdm2_in_lung_squamous_cell_carcinoma.pdf
Journal Sections: 
Original Articles
Keywords: 
Lung Cancer
In situ hybridization
lung squamous cell carcinoma
MDM2
pokemon
Journal Authors: 
WY Fan
JN Jiao
K Guo
ZP Xu
JT Lin
XW Wang
JY Fan
CQ Yang
e-Published: 06 Dec, 2016

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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.

Robust Watermarking Technique Used in Medical Volume Data

DOI: 
10.7727/wimj.2016.249
Synopsis: 
Robust watermarking technique is proposed as suitable for medical volume data concerned with privacy protection, safety and management.

ABSTRACT

Received: 
07 Jun, 2016
Accepted: 
22 Aug, 2016
Journal Sections: 
Original Articles
Keywords: 
Chebyshev chaotic neural network
medical volume data
robust
watermarking
Journal Authors: 
BR Han
JB Li
L Zong
e-Published: 06 Dec, 2016

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.

Study on the Biomechanics Modeling of Human Movement

Issue: 
Vol 65, Issue 4: 2016 – Health Science
Synopsis: 
Here we present a software system, named human body model (HBM), to compute joint kinematics and kinetics for a full body model with 44 degrees of freedom, in real-time, and to estimate length changes and forces in 300 muscle elements.

ABSTRACT

Received: 
07 Jun, 2016
Accepted: 
22 Aug, 2016
Journal Sections: 
Original Articles
Keywords: 
Biomechanics
computer modeling
human movement
real-time analysis
virtual reality
Journal Authors: 
Q Zou
e-Published: 06 Dec, 2016

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The Urinary Levels of Some Essential and Toxic Metals in Type 2 Diabetic Patients and Non-diabetic Healthy Control Human Subjects

DOI: 
10.7727/wimj.2016.134
Synopsis: 
Elevated level of metals in blood is reflected in urine of the human diabetic subjects. As an increased urinary excretion of metals causes decrease in blood plasma level of that particular metal and vice versa. Toxic metals such as Pb may have a role to induce renal tubular dysfunction in diabetic patients. Subsequently, dysfunctional kidneys may become a potential source for the loss of several essential TE through urine voiding rather than their retention in blood plasma /serum in order to retain the homeostasis of blood and other tissues.

ABSTRACT

Objective: To compare the levels of some selected essential and toxic metals in type 2 diabetic (T2D) patients and non-diabetic (ND) healthy controls. Furthermore, study aims to evaluate the possible interrelationship of metals in urine of type 2 diabetic (T2D) patients and non-diabetic (ND) healthy controls.

Received: 
31 Mar, 2016
Accepted: 
29 Nov, 2016
PDF Attachment: 
PDF icon khan_et_al-derangement_of_urinary_metals_in_diabetes.pdf
Journal Sections: 
Original Articles
Keywords: 
Type 2 diabetes
urine
Essential and toxic metals
Journal Authors: 
AR Khan
FR Awan
K Akhter
M Islam
S Najam
M Zain
T Siddique
e-Published: 06 Dec, 2016

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.

The Evaluation of the Effects of Low-level Laser Therapy on Pain, Function, Muscle Strength, and Electroneuromyographic Tests in Patients with Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

DOI: 
10.7727/wimj.2016.182
Synopsis: 
The aim of this article was to evaluate the effects of Low-level laser therapy in patients with carpal tunnel syndrome. This treatment was not superior from its sham application combined standard physiotherapy programme.

ABSTRACT

Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the effects of Low-Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) in patients with carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS). In addition, the study aimed to address the gap in the literature on combined treatments by assessing the additional healing effect of LLLT when combined with physiotherapy interventions.

Received: 
22 Apr, 2014
Accepted: 
29 Nov, 2016
Journal Sections: 
Original Articles
Keywords: 
carpal tunnel syndrome
electroneuromyography
low-level laser therapy
Journal Authors: 
PD Analan
e-Published: 06 Dec, 2016

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.

MiR-520c and MiR-519d Function as Oncogenes in Oesophageal Cancer

DOI: 
10.7727/wimj.2016.284
Synopsis: 
Recent studies on miR-520c adn miR-519d have evidenced their either oncogenic or tumour suppresssing roles in different cancers. The present study being the first report on the evaluation of miR-519d expressions in ESCC.

ABSTRACT

Objectives:Esophageal cancer is a poorly characterized deadly cancer with a malignancy ratio of 2/3 among Iranian males and females, respectively. Recent studies on miR-520c and miR-519d have evidenced their either oncogenic or tumor suppressing roles in different cancers. The goal of this study was to assay the altered expressions of miR-520c and miR-519d in esophageal tumor tissues and adjacent non-tumor tissues in patients suffering from esophageal cancer.

Received: 
16 Jun, 2016
Accepted: 
29 Nov, 2016
PDF Attachment: 
PDF icon ghasemian_et_al-mir-520c_and_mir-519d_and_esophageal_cancer.pdf
Journal Sections: 
Original Articles
Keywords: 
Oncogene
MiR-520c
MiR-519d
Esophageal cancer
Journal Authors: 
NG Dasjerdy
MS Javad
G Masoumeh
A Shahryar
M Samaie Nader
e-Published: 05 Dec, 2016

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.

Applying Radiation Safety Standards in Diagnostic Radiology in Jamaica

DOI: 
10.7727/wimj.2016.385
Synopsis: 
Thermo-luminiscent dosimeters badges are the main dosimeters employed in Jamaica with no protocol in place specifying their safe use and storage. This paper seeks to evaluate the radiation safety practices employed in Jamaican radiology centers in accordance with international standards, and offer recommendations where necessary.
ABSTRACT
 
Objectives: To assess the current status of radiological safety practices in Jamaica and recommend radiation management and safety practices in accordance with the Jamaican Nuclear Safety and Radiation Protection Act, 2015. 
 
Received: 
15 Jul, 2016
Accepted: 
05 Oct, 2016
Journal Sections: 
Original Articles
Keywords: 
Quality control
radiation safety
Dosimeter
medical physicist
radiographer
radiologist
TLD
Journal Authors: 
B Brevitt
M Voutchkov
e-Published: 03 Nov, 2016

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.

Toothbrushing Frequency and Maternal Schooling Associated with Caries in Primary Dentition in 6- and 7-year-old Children

Issue: 
Vol 69, Issue 8: 2022
DOI: 
10.7727/wimj.2016.481
Pages: 
545-9
Synopsis: 
In Mexico, dental caries is highly prevalent in primary dentition. In this study, we determine the experience, prevalence and severity of caries in primary dentition. One in two children had dental caries. Oral hygiene practices were associated with dental caries. Certain inequalities in oral health were observed.

ABSTRACT

Objective: To determine the experience, prevalence and severity of caries in primary dentition and associated factors in 6- and 7-year-old schoolchildren.

Received: 
14 Sep, 2016
Accepted: 
05 Oct, 2016
Published: 
20 Jul, 2022
PDF Attachment: 
PDF icon wimj-iss8-2022_545_549.pdf
Journal Sections: 
Original Articles
Keywords: 
Decayed
missing
and filled teeth
Dental Caries
Mexico
oral health
schoolchildren
Journal Authors: 
JF Casanova-Rosado
AA Vallejos-Sánchez
M Minaya-Sánchez
E Lara-Carrillo
NL Robles-Bermeo
R De La Rosa-Santillana
CE Medina-Solís
e-Published: 03 Nov, 2016

Pseudomonas aeruginosa Resistance to Various Commonly used Antibiotics in 27 Hospital Patients

DOI: 
10.7727/wimj.2016.450
Synopsis: 
This study observed patient wound swabs at the University Hospital in Zagreb Croatia in order to determine antibiotic resistance patterns to Pseudomonas aeruginosa in our patients. It was found that Pseudomonas aeurginosa show a high degree of resistance (>50% resistance) to antibiotics commonly used in day to day practice.

ABSTRACT

Objective: The aim of this study was to use wound swabs to determine antibiotic resistance patterns in Pseudomonas aeruginosa, which has been shown to be highly resistant to many commonly used antibiotics.

Received: 
18 Aug, 2016
Accepted: 
05 Oct, 2016
PDF Attachment: 
PDF icon veir_et_al-antibiotic_resistance_patterns_of_pseudomonas_aeruginosa.pdf
Journal Sections: 
Original Articles
Keywords: 
drug resistance
Pseudomonas aeruginosa
antimicrobial resistance
Antibiotics
Journal Authors: 
Z Veir
M Mance
H Veir
M Franić
N Beader
R Šalinović
e-Published: 02 Nov, 2016

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.

Israel Exhibits a Homogenous Male-to-Female Ratio at Birth for All Races and Religions

Issue: 
Vol 71, Issue 1: 2024
DOI: 
10.7727/wimj.2016.472
Pages: 
69-72
Synopsis: 
The proportion of male live births may fall with stress. This paper fails to find evidence of stress using the gender ratio at birth in Israel, when the country is studied by race or religion.

ABSTRACT

Objective: Male live births occur in excess of female live births and their ratio (M/F) is usually expressed as male divided by total births. The value of M/F varies, declining with stress. Israel has been shown to have a relatively stable M/F. This study was carried out in order to ascertain whether there were any racial or religious differences in M/F in Israel, and to compare with totals for Europe and North America.

Received: 
06 Sep, 2016
Accepted: 
05 Oct, 2016
Published: 
30 Mar, 2024
PDF Attachment: 
PDF icon wimj-iss1-2024_69_72.pdf
Journal Sections: 
Original Articles
Keywords: 
Birth rate trends
Infant
Israel
Newborn
politics
gender ratio
Journal Authors: 
V Grech
e-Published: 02 Nov, 2016

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