Original Articles

Histopathological Examination of the Effects of Butane Gas on Nasal Mucosa in Rats

Issue:

Vol 71, Issue 1: 2024

DOI:

10:7727/wimj.2016.429

Pages:

42-7

Synopsis:

Butane gas is a substance that we frequently encounter in our daily life. Allergic diseases constitute very important health problems, influence domestic, educational, and social lives of individuals. Therefore, eliminating the causes that may have effect on development of allergic diseases is crucial. In this study we evaluated the potential allergic effect of the butane gas.

ABSTRACT

Background: Butane is present as propellant gas in deodorants, shaving foam tubes and air fresheners. In our study, potential allergic effects of chronic inhalation of butane on nasal mucosa of rats were evaluated.

Objective: To discover the effects of butane gas on nasal mucosa in rats and determine its potential allergic effects.

Received:

05 Aug, 2016

Accepted:

01 Sep, 2016

Published:

30 Mar, 2024

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e-Published: 05 Sep, 2016

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Periodontal Therapy and Gingival Health in Patients with Diabetes Mellitus

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2016.424

Synopsis:

Gingival epithelial cells by were evaluated by exfoliative cytology in patients with type 2 DM and periodontal disease before and peridontal therapy and noteworthy differences were found in patients with DM type 2 comparing to systemically healthy patients

ABSTRACT

Objective:Due to difficult identification of pathologic conditions of oral mucosa in diabetic patients, the aim of the study was to evaluate gingival epithelial cells by exfoliative cytology in patients with type 2 DM and periodontal disease before and after periodontal therapy.

Received:

04 Aug, 2016

Accepted:

01 Sep, 2016

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Secondary Metabolites from Streptomyces sp CSDX076 for the First Time

Issue:

Vol 67, Issue 2: 2018

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2016.423

Pages:

110-3

Synopsis:

This study investigated the secondary metabolites from the cultures of Streptomyces sp CSDX076. Consequently, four compounds were obtained from Streptomyces sp CSDX076 for the first time and identified as aurantiamide benzoate, deoxytryptoquivaline, 2-acetyl-3,5-dihydroxyl-benzene acetic acid, and 2-acetyl-3,5-dihydroxyl-benzene ester.

ABSTRACT

Objective: To investigate the secondary metabolites from the cultures of Streptomyces sp. CSDX076.

Methods: The compounds were isolated on the basis of column chromatography and RP-18 MPLC. Their structures were elucidated by 1D and 2D-NMR spectroscopic methods in combination with MS experiments.

Received:

04 Aug, 2016

Accepted:

01 Sep, 2016

Published:

25 May, 2018

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Keywords:

CSDX076

isolation and identification

secondary metabolites; Streptomyces sp

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e-Published: 05 Sep, 2016

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Cardiac Status amongst End Stage Renal Disease Patients on Maintenance Haemodialysis in Yemen: A Cross Sectional Study

Synopsis:

One hundred and five patients with end stage renal disease were assessed for cardiac status. Of 97% who had had different left ventricular abnormal echo-findings, 40% had left ventricular hypertrophy (LVH) and 38.1% left ventricular dilatation (LVD). Both LVH and LVD associated significantly with systolic hypertension and anaemia.

ABSTRACT

Objectives: To assess the cardiac status, specifically, left ventricle among end stage renal disease (ESRD) Yemeni patients and to explore factors associated with left ventricular abnormalities.

Received:

05 Aug, 2016

Accepted:

01 Sep, 2016

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An Empirical Study of Osteoporotic Vertebral Fracture Review

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2016.422

Synopsis:

Osteoporotic vertebral fractures (OVF) are the most common injuries seen in elder people. In the early textbook, Denis’s classification usually describe the North American thoracolumbar spinal injury, it did not exactly match OVF, thus it generated a communication problem between medical doctor and patients. The purpose of this study is to develop a novel classification system using empirical study approach (Taiwanese elder people) for OVF and treatment strategy.

ABSTRACT

Received:

04 Aug, 2016

Accepted:

01 Sep, 2016

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Keywords:

Common injuries

elder people

empirical medicine study

female study

osteoporotic verterbral fracture

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e-Published: 02 Sep, 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.

The Effects of Lung Ischaemia/Reperfusion on TRPM Gene Expression

Issue:

Vol 69, Issue 5: 2021

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2016.334

Pages:

326-31

Synopsis:

The study investigated the contribution of these genes in lung ischemia/reperfusion injury and evaluate histopathology of tissues. The major histopathological tissue damage was observed in ischemia performed groups and expression of transient receptor potential melastatin (TRPM) channels was found to be obviously down-regulated. The results indicate that TRPM family of cation channels may have significant roles in the lung ischemia/reperfusion injury.

ABSTRACT

Objective: Transient receptor potential melastatin (TRPM) are integral membrane proteins that have broad range of cellular functions. Roles of TRPM2, TRPM3, TRPM4 and TRPM7 among these channels are very important, and their roles in lung ischaemia/reperfusion injury have not been evaluated yet. The aim of this study is to investigate the contribution of these genes in lung ischaemia/reperfusion injury and evaluate histopathology of tissues.

Received:

01 Jul, 2016

Accepted:

01 Sep, 2016

Published:

12 Nov, 2021

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Keywords:

Lung ischaemia reperfusion

transient receptor potential channels

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e-Published: 02 Sep, 2016

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Knowledge and Attitudes Towards Fluid Hydration of Athletes by Jamaican Track and Field High-school Coaches

Issue:

Vol 69, Issue 4: 2021

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2016.222

Pages:

185-90

Synopsis:

Fluid hydration contributes to the success of track and field athletes. Inadequate hydration can lead to underperformance, disability, and rarely death. High-school athletes rely on coaches for advice relating to training and nutrition; coaches should be equipped with adequate nutritional knowledge.

ABSTRACT

Objective: To determine whether or not Jamaican coaches’ knowledge and practices of fluid replacement are on par with that of the National Athletic Association’s and the American College of Sports Medicine Standards.

Received:

06 May, 2016

Accepted:

01 Sep, 2016

Published:

15 Oct, 2021

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Uncovering the Needs of Underserved Areas in Arequipa, Peru: Community Perspectives

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2016.066

Synopsis:

This paper seeks to outline current needs that exists in underserved communities in Arequipa, Peru. Through community perspectives, needs for these communities will be better understood, allowing organizations to meet said needs, ultimately creating an overall better quality of life.

ABSTRACT

Objective: The purpose of this study is to obtain community perspectives in Arequipa, Peru to better understand and address their specific needs.

Received:

15 Feb, 2016

Accepted:

20 Apr, 2016

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e-Published: 01 Sep, 2016

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Patent Ductus Arteriosus with Persistent Pulmonary Artery Hypertension after Transcatheter Closure

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2016.220

Synopsis:

After occlusion of PDA with PAH, PAH can be persistent in some patients. We conducted this study to observe the change of pulmonary artery systolic pressure (PASP) of patients with persistent pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) after patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) occlusion. Results showed that some patients with borderline hemodynamic data with PDA and PAH can deteriorate or keep sustained PAH after PDA closure. The treatment of permanent closure to these patients must be cautious.

ABSTRACT

Objectives: To observe the change of pulmonary artery systolic pressure (PASP) of patients with persistent pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) after patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) occlusion.

Received:

12 May, 2016

Revised:

24 Aug, 2016

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Keywords:

follow-up

patent ductus arteriosus (PDA)

pulmonary artery hypertension

transcatheter closure (TCC)

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e-Published: 30 Aug, 2016

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Protective Mechanism of A20 Protein Overexpression in Acute Myocardial Infarction Rats

Issue:

Vol 66, Issue 6: 2017

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2016.328

Pages:

690–96

Synopsis:

In this study, the acute myocardial infarction (AMI) model was established after injecting A20 plasmid into the rats, the protective effect of the myocardial cells was observed after myocardial injury, and the mechanism of its action was investigated.

ABSTRACT

Received:

30 Jun, 2016

Accepted:

24 Aug, 2016

Published:

20 Dec, 2018

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wimj-iss6-2017_690_696.pdf

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