Original Articles

Degenerative Disc Pathology in Patients with Ankylosing Spondylitis: Its Frequency and Relation with Disease Activity

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2016.121

Synopsis:

The purpose was to determine the frequency of degenerative disc pathology in AS patients and explore its association with parameters of disease activity. We observed a high prevalence of Modic type 2 changes and bulging herniation in AS patients.

ABSTRACT

Objective: To determine the frequency of degenerative disc pathology in patients with ankylosing spondylitis (AS) and explore its association with parameters of disease activity.

Received:

21 Mar, 2016

Accepted:

16 Jun, 2016

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Keywords:

Ankylosing spondylitis

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e-Published: 21 Jul, 2016

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The Relation of Polysomnographic Parameters to Carotid and Brachial Artery Intima-media Thickness in Patients with Severe Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2016.225

Synopsis:

In the present report we investigated whether the effect of intermittent and continuous hypoxia on carotid and brachial artery intima-media thicknesses (IMTs) is similar. We showed that both intermittent and continuous hypoxia result in remarkable alterations in carotid-IMT and brachial-IMT.

ABSTRACT

Objective: To evaluate carotid (C) and brachial (BA) artery intima-media thickness (IMT) in patients with severe obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) along with factors predicting CIMT and BA-IMT increase.

Received:

12 May, 2016

Accepted:

15 Jun, 2016

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Keywords:

intima-media thickness

obstructive sleep apnea syndrome

cardiovascular risk factors

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e-Published: 21 Jul, 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.

Sources and Factors Associated with Caffeine Consumption in the Year Previous and its Modification during the First Half of Pregnancy

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2016.186

Synopsis:

The study aimed to identify caffeine sources and the relationship between socioeconomic, anthropometric and lifestyle factors and caffeine consumption during the year before pregnancy High caffeine consumption during pregnancy is associated with women using tobacco and alcohol, lower educational level, higher parity and more previous spontaneous abortions.

ABSTRACT

Objetive: To identify caffeine sources and the relationship between socioeconomic, anthropometric, obstetric and lifestyle factors and caffeine consumption during the year before pregnancy, plus its modification during the first half of pregnancy.

Received:

21 Apr, 2016

Accepted:

11 Jul, 2016

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e-Published: 21 Jul, 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.

Sociodemographic Characteristics and Lifetime Drug Use of the Jamaican Adult Prison Population

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2016.228

Synopsis:

Of the 647 inmates who participated in this study, majority reported lifetime use of alcohol (78% convicted, 80% remanded) and marijuana (75% convicted, 78% remanded) with an initiation age of 15 years in both cases. Drug use was found to be associated with stealing, robbery and recidivism.

ABSTRACT

Objective: To explore the socio-demographic profile of the Jamaican prison population.

Received:

19 May, 2016

Accepted:

30 Jun, 2016

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e-Published: 21 Jul, 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.

Children, Asthma and Emergency Rooms: A Retrospective Review of Hospital Records in Nevis, West Indies

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2016.241

Synopsis:

Asthma has replaced gastroenteritis as the most frequent diagnosis in Kittitian and Nevisian children. The purpose of this randomized chart review was to identify pediatric emergency room (ER) utilization patterns at Alexandra Hospital, WI for asthma treatment. This analysis would inform the pediatric asthma-related burden to the Alexandra Hospital ER and the Nevis health system. This study revealed a greater utilization of ER services among particular pediatric subpopulations for the treatment of asthma.

ABSTRACT

Objectives: We sought to identify pediatric emergency room (ER) utilization at Alexandra Hospital Nevis, WI for asthma.

Received:

01 Jun, 2016

Accepted:

30 Jun, 2016

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Keywords:

public health surveillance

Journal Authors:

E Jones

J Richardson

e-Published: 21 Jul, 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.

Comparative Study of Essential Oils Extracted from Biebersteinia multifida DC Using Hydro-distillation, Microwave and Solvent Extraction

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2016.245

Synopsis:

In this study, three extraction methods: hydro-distillation, solvent and microwave extractions were applied for a comparative investigation about essential oils of Biebersteinia multifida DC. The results showed the operation microwave extraction was superior in extraction time and saving energy.

ABSTRACT

Objective: Biebersteinia multifida DC is from Geraniaceae family and it is used for the treatment of skeleton-muscle disorders and rehabilitating bone fractures. In this study, three extraction methods were applied for a comparative investigation about essential oils of Biebersteinia multifida DC.

Received:

06 Jun, 2016

Accepted:

30 Jun, 2016

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Biebersteinia multifida

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e-Published: 21 Jul, 2016

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Evaluation of the Antioxidant Properties, Fatty Acid Profile, Ash, Zinc, Crude Fiber and Pectin Content of Jamaican Sorrel (Hibiscus sabdariffa) and Citrus (Citrus sinensis) By-products from a Local Beverage Manufacturer

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2016.227

Synopsis:

The beverage industry produces a considerable quantity of by-products which is rich in soluble sugars, cellulose, hemicellulose, pectin and essential oils. These are generally discarded but may be of commercial value. This research was undertaken to evaluate the potential application of by-products obtained from a local sorrel and citrus juice processing plant facility.

ABSTRACT

OBJECTIVE: Sorrel (Hibiscus sabdariffa) and citrus (Citrus sinensis) is widely utilized in the local beverage industry. By-products from this industry are mainly utilized as fodder and fertilizer but may be of commercial value. Phytochemical analyses were therefore performed on extracts from by-products of this industry. Extracts were evaluated for their antioxidant activity, total phenolics, fatty acid, crude fiber, pectin, ash and zinc content.

Received:

19 May, 2016

Accepted:

30 Jun, 2016

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e-Published: 21 Jul, 2016

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Prevalence of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease Symptoms in a Jamaican Population

Issue:

Vol 70, Issue 1: 2023

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2016.167

Pages:

32-5

Synopsis:

This study showed that the prevalence of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) symptoms in Jamaican subjects within the previous year was 71.1%. Weekly symptoms were present in 18.6% with moderate or greater severity in 11.7%. The most common and bothersome symptom was heartburn. Nocturnal symptoms occurred in 17.8%. In persons with GERD symptoms, 24.2% (P= 0.000) saw a doctor and 38.6% took medication (p<0.0001).

ABSTRACT

Objective: Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is one of the most common conditions seen in general medical practice, which is associated with an impaired quality of life. This study determined the prevalence of GERD symptoms in a Jamaican population

Received:

14 Apr, 2016

Accepted:

11 Jul, 2016

Published:

29 Nov, 2023

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wimj-iss1-2023_32_35.pdf

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e-Published: 19 Jul, 2016

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Acute Lower Gastrointestinal Bleed: Review of Clinical Course and Outcome in Hospitalized Patients

Issue:

Vol 66, Issue 6: 2017

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2016.188

Pages:

679–83

Synopsis:

Acute lower GI bleed (ALGIB) in 189 hospitalized patients were reviewed. The mean age was 67 years with 55% female and 80 % of patients had comorbid illnesses. Aspirin and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory (NSAIDs) use was present in 24% and 16%, respectively. The leading causes of ALGIB were diverticular disease 56%, colorectal cancer and haemorrhoidal disease 11% each and colonic polyps 8.5%. Recurrent bleeding occurred in 3.7%; 19% of patients required emergency surgery and blood transfusion was given in 43%. The average hospitalization stay was seven days. Overall mortality was 2.6%.

ABSTRACT

Received:

25 Apr, 2016

Accepted:

11 Jul, 2016

Published:

20 Dec, 2018

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e-Published: 19 Jul, 2016

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Dysphagia Incidence after Outpatient Anterior Cervical Surgery Using Instrumentation versus No Instrumentation

Issue:

Vol 67, Issue 1: 2018

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2016.152

Pages:

39-45

Synopsis:

The medical records of patients who had undergone anterior cervical discectomy and fusion and anterior cervical discectomy were reviewed. There was no statistically significant difference in the clinical outcomes of neck disability index scores between the groups. The incidence of dysphagia was noted to be 12% in patients who had undergone anterior cervical discectomy and fusion compared to no instrumentation.

ABSTRACT

Received:

07 Apr, 2016

Accepted:

11 Jul, 2016

Published:

22 Apr, 2018

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wimj-iss1-2018_39_45.pdf

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