Original Articles

The Epidemiology of Paediatric Hand Injuries Treated in Emergency Departments in Foshan City, South China

Issue:

Vol 66, Issue 6: 2017

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2015.252

Pages:

702–708

Synopsis:

A multi-centre study was conducted to investigate the epidemiology of paediatric hand injuries in Foshan City, South China. The epidemiology data enhanced our knowledge of paediatric hand injuries and facilitated the prevention and treatment. The paediatric hand injuries were treated in emergency departments in Foshan City, South China

ABSTRACT

Objective: The objective of the study was to investigate the epidemiology of paediatric hand injuries treated in emergency departments (EDs) in Foshan City, as well as to supply data for the development of preventive strategies in South China and similar developing areas.

Received:

20 May, 2015

Accepted:

30 Oct, 2015

Published:

29 Dec, 2017

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e-Published: 28 Jan, 2019

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Severity and Outcomes in Association with Known Exposures and Susceptibilities among Afro-Caribbean Patients with Hospital-acquired Acute Kidney Injury

Issue:

Vol 68, Issue 1: 2019

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2018.154

Pages:

35-46

Synopsis:

This study demonstrates the influence of exposures and susceptibilities on the severity and outcomes of hospital-acquired acute kidney injury.

ABSTRACT

Objective: To investigate the severity and outcomes associated with known exposures and susceptibilities in Afro-Caribbean patients with hospital-acquired acute kidney injury (HA-AKI).

Methods: This was a single centre hospital-based cohort study. Acute kidney injury was diagnosed and staged by the criteria of Kidney Disease: Improving Global Outcomes.

Received:

25 Nov, 2018

Accepted:

03 Jan, 2019

Published:

07 Oct, 2019

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Keywords:

Hospital-acquired acute kidney injury

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e-Published: 16 Jan, 2019

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The Relationship between Substance Use and Depressive Symptoms among Colombian Adolescents

Issue:

Vol 67, Issue 4: 2018

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2018.143

Pages:

323-7

Synopsis:

This study explored the relationship between depressive symptoms and substance use among adolescents in Colombia. Those who were female, who had used cannabis or sedatives in their lifetime or who had a family member who used illegal substances reported more severe symptoms of depression.

                                                                                     ABSTRACT

Objective: To explore the relationship between substance use and depressive symptomatology among adolescents in Colombia.

Received:

24 Oct, 2018

Accepted:

06 Dec, 2018

Published:

31 Dec, 2018

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Keywords:

Adolescent depression

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e-Published: 20 Dec, 2018

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Paraquat-induced Thrombotic Microangiopathy: The Pathophysiology in Hyperacute Paraquat Poisoning Deaths

Issue:

Vol 67, Issue 4: 2018

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2018.141

Pages:

312-6

Synopsis:

The underlying pathophysiological mechanism of hyperacute death in paraquat suicide involves thrombotic microangiopathy.

ABSTRACT

Received:

24 Oct, 2018

Accepted:

23 Nov, 2018

Published:

27 Dec, 2018

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wimj-iss4-2018_312_316.pdf

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Keywords:

Hyperacute paraquat poisoning

thrombotic microangiopathy

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e-Published: 20 Dec, 2018

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A Descriptive Study of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease in Tertiary Care Clinics of a Caribbean Island

Issue:

Vol 67, Issue 4: 2018

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2018.125

Pages:

304-11

Synopsis:

Patients with more severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are more likely to have worse quality of life, higher BODE quartile and more exacerbations. A link, not hitherto acknowledged in West Indian patients, between COPD severity and depression is explored. The study shows for the first time a relation between the BODE index and low socio-economic status. The study recommends that all tertiary care patients with COPD should have regular vaccination, depression and six-minute walk assessment, and that health education in COPD should be aimed at those of low socio-economic status in particular.

ABSTRACT

Objective: To determine the relationship between severity of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and quality of life as well as COPD’s correlation with depressive symptoms in West Indian subjects.

Received:

30 Aug, 2018

Accepted:

24 Nov, 2018

Published:

30 Dec, 2018

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wimj-iss4-2018_304_311.pdf

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Keywords:

BODE index

chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Depression

ethnicity

quality of life

socio-economic status

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e-Published: 20 Dec, 2018

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Assessment of Viral and Atypical Bacterial Agents Using Polymerase Chain Reaction in Patients Presenting with Signs of Acute Respiratory Tract Infection

Issue:

Vol 67, Issue 4: 2018

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2018.025

Pages:

298-303

Synopsis:

This study assessed viral and atypical bacterial agents using polymerase chain reaction in patients presenting with signs of acute respiratory tract infection to our hospital. Of the 120 patients, 44 (36.6%) were found to have at least one infective agent.

ABSTRACT

Objective: To assess viral and atypical bacterial agents using polymerase chain reaction in patients presenting with signs of acute respiratory tract infection (RTI) to Erzincan Mengucek Gazi Education and Research Hospital, Turkey.

Received:

06 Mar, 2018

Accepted:

26 Jul, 2018

Published:

30 Dec, 2018

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Keywords:

Acute respiratory tract infection

atypical bacteria

polymerase chain reaction

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e-Published: 20 Dec, 2018

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Sinking Teeth into Dental Health of Older Adults in Jamaica

Issue:

Vol 67, Issue 5: 2018: Special Issue Commemorating the 70th Anniversary of The University of the West Indies

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2018.163

Pages:

480–87

Synopsis:

This paper provides statistics and insights pertaining to tooth loss, denture use and dental care utilization among older persons by age, gender, union, residence, education, chronic illness and health insurance status and reports independent predictors of dental service use and tooth loss and associated odds ratios. It is the first of its kind with findings and statistics emerging from a large nationally representative sample of 2943 persons.

Received:

30 Apr, 2018

Accepted:

01 Oct, 2018

Published:

31 Dec, 2018

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wimj-iss5-2018_480_487.pdf

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e-Published: 19 Dec, 2018

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Oral Health and Ageing: A Literature Review

Issue:

Vol 67, Issue 5: 2018: Special Issue Commemorating the 70th Anniversary of The University of the West Indies

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2018.164

Pages:

475–79

Synopsis:

Older persons present poor oral health, which affects their general health, well- being and quality of life.

Received:

28 Mar, 2018

Accepted:

01 Oct, 2018

Published:

31 Dec, 2018

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e-Published: 19 Dec, 2018

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Gender, Health and Retired Healthcare Professional Women

Issue:

Vol 67, Issue 5: 2018: Special Issue Commemorating the 70th Anniversary of The University of the West Indies

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2018.175

Pages:

471–74

Synopsis:

Gender ideologies interconnect with social, economic, and family issues that may influence the health status of women who have retired from healthcare professions. These women may be able to contribute significantly to healthcare and even their own well-being in their retirement years, if their needs are known and addressed.

Received:

02 May, 2018

Accepted:

03 Aug, 2018

Published:

31 Dec, 2018

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wimj-iss5-2018_471_474.pdf

Journal Sections:

Original Articles

Journal Authors:

JA McIntosh

e-Published: 19 Dec, 2018

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Who Cares? Sociodemographic and Health Characteristics of Carers of Older Persons in Jamaica

Issue:

Vol 67, Issue 5: 2018: Special Issue Commemorating the 70th Anniversary of The University of the West Indies

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2018.169

Pages:

465–70

Synopsis:

This paper describes the sociodemographic and health characteristics of a nationally-representative sample of caregivers to older persons in Jamaica, the context in which they provide care and challenges to caregiving.

Received:

12 Apr, 2018

Accepted:

01 Oct, 2018

Published:

31 Dec, 2018

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wimj-iss5-2018_465_470.pdf

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e-Published: 19 Dec, 2018

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