Original Articles

Is 3D Digital Subtract Angiography Really Perfect? Enlightenment from a Case with Both False Positive and False Negative Results

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2015.141

Synopsis:

We expect to reveal the limitations of 3D digital subtract angiography with the case in this study that involves both false negative and false positive outcomes of 3D digital subtract angiography.

Abstract

Objective: The aim of this study was to report a case that underwent a craniotomy after primary pre-operative cerebrovascular and 3D digital subtract angiography (DSA) showed wrong outcomes. DSA misdiagnosis and missed diagnosis of aneurysms were found, and the subject was subsequently treated correspondingly. This case was analysed to identify 1) the cause of the false positive and false negative results in DSA, 2) the limitations of 3D DSA and 3) the experience and lessons learned.

Received:

03 Mar, 2015

Accepted:

25 Nov, 2015

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3D digital subtract angiography

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e-Published: 30 Mar, 2016

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The Effects on Offspring of Diabetes Mellitus Induced by Chemical Agents in Rats with Advanced Pregnancy

Issue:

Vol 69, Issue 1: 2021

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2015.587

Pages:

56-9

Synopsis:

Diabetes is the most important cause of perinatal mortality, and a four- to eight-fold greater malformation rate is observed among babies of diabetic mothers than among the general population. Cardiac anomalies and central nervous system anomalies are the most common anomalies observed in babies of diabetic mothers.

ABSTRACT

Background: Gestational diabetes mellitus is an increasingly frequent metabolic disorder that is important for both baby and mother. New studies on the development and treatment of the disease are required.

Objective: To investigate the effects on offspring’s survival and the biochemical values of diabetes mellitus, induced by different doses of two chemical agents among 35 rats with advanced pregnancy.

Received:

03 Dec, 2015

Accepted:

07 Dec, 2015

Published:

30 Apr, 2021

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A Study of the Association between Diabetes Mellitus and Chronic Hepatitis B Virus Infection

Issue:

Vol 68, Issue 2: 2019

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2015.236

Pages:

108–14

Synopsis:

The present study was designed to evaluate the relationship between HBV infection and type 2 diabetes mellitus first time from Pakistan and found that HBV infection did not enhance the risk of diabetes despite the significant differences in the biochemical parameters among the study's sample.

ABSTRACT

Background: Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection and diabetes mellitus are major health problems associated with significant morbidity and mortality. The published literature suggests an association of diabetes mellitus with liver disease. However, the role of HBV infection in diabetes aetiology is still controversial. The present study was conducted to explore the veracity of this enigmatic association among Pakistani subjects.

Received:

06 May, 2015

Accepted:

25 Nov, 2015

Published:

10 Dec, 2019

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e-Published: 30 Mar, 2016

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Effect of Linagliptin versus Metformin on Insulin Secretion, Insulin Sensitivity and Glucose Control in Subjects with Impaired Glucose Tolerance

Issue:

Vol 68, Issue 2: 2019

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2015.586

Pages:

149–153

Synopsis:

In impaired glucose tolerance patients, administration of linagliptin during three months decreased glucose levels at 90 and 120 minutes after a 75-g oral dextrose load and area under the curve of glucose, meanwhile metformin just decreased insulin at 0 minutes.

ABSTRACT

Aim: To evaluate the effect of linagliptin vs. metformin on insulin secretion, insulin sensitivity and glucose control in patients with impaired glucose tolerance (IGT).

Received:

03 Dec, 2015

Accepted:

07 Dec, 2015

Published:

10 Dec, 2019

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e-Published: 30 Mar, 2016

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Co-morbidities, Metabolic and Malignancy Risk Profile in Patients with Psoriasis

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2015.454

Synopsis:

Advances in the knowledge of psoriasis and comorbidities have discovered common physiopathologic mechanisms which may provide biological plausibility of associations and explain why such disorders are more frequently seen in these patients. A PubMed and Embase searches were performed for comorbidities psoriasis, limits January 1990 to December 2012.

INTRODUCTION

Received:

17 Aug, 2015

Accepted:

25 Nov, 2015

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GA Cañadas-De la Fuente

R Fernandez-Castillo

e-Published: 30 Mar, 2016

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The Anthropometric Measurements and Percentile Curves of Children Aged 0–5 Years in Eastern Turkey

Issue:

Vol 69, Issue 4: 2021

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2015.575

Pages:

191-5

Synopsis:

The study set the basis for assessing the growth, development and nutrition in pre-school children in eastern Turkey and it can be used as a reference study in monitoring growth and development.

ABSTRACT

Objective: To determine the growth reference value of children in our province and to compare these values with current values of the USA and other local values of our country.

Received:

24 Nov, 2015

Accepted:

07 Dec, 2015

Published:

15 Oct, 2021

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Keywords:

Anthropometric measurements

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e-Published: 29 Mar, 2016

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Role of TMPRSS2-ERG Fusions in Prostate Cancer: Significance of Assessment in Jamaican Men

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2015.574

Synopsis:

The role of the TMPRSS2-ERG fusion transcript in promoting prostate cancer progression and aggressiveness is discussed. The relevance of assessing the status of the transcript in Jamaican men with prostate cancer is also explored.

ABSTRACT

Received:

24 Nov, 2015

Accepted:

07 Dec, 2015

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Keywords:

prostate cancer

Castration resistant

TMPRSS2-ERG fusion protein

Journal Authors:

A Levy

e-Published: 29 Mar, 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.

Evaluation of Garlic-Lemon Therapy on Clinical and Angiographic Outcomes in Patients with High-risk Acute Coronary Syndrome

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2015.572

Synopsis:

We evaluated the effects of garlic-lemon therapy on atherosclerosis, wherein combination therapy provided only symptomatic benefits. Although no angiographic regression was observed in atherosclerotic plaques, it was found to be associated with a decrease in the need for early revascularization.

ABSTRACT

Objective: Several natural supplementations have been investigated over centuries for a wide variety of ailments. There is limited information available on the effect and safety of these natural supplementations on patients with high risk coronary artery disease. We aim to evaluate the results of garlic and lemon therapy via clinical and angiographic outcomes in patients with ST-elevation myocardial infarction.

Received:

24 Nov, 2015

Accepted:

07 Dec, 2015

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Keywords:

Acute coronary syndrome

garlic-lemon therapy

natural supplementation

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e-Published: 29 Mar, 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.

Perceived Confidence to Interpret Diagnostic Imaging: The Bahamian Physiotherapists’ Perspective

Issue:

Vol 69, Issue 5: 2021

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2015.570

Pages:

268-72

Synopsis:

The study examined the Bahamian physiotherapists’ perception of the usefulness of radiological imaging in physiotherapy practice and to evaluate their perceived level of confidence to use such imaging in the management of their patients.

ABSTRACT

Objective: This study explored Bahamian physiotherapists’ perception of the usefulness of radiologic imaging in physiotherapy practice and evaluated their self-reported level of confidence in viewing and interpreting these images. The associations among their academic qualifications, sector of practice and confidence were also examined.

Received:

24 Nov, 2015

Accepted:

07 Dec, 2015

Published:

10 Nov, 2021

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Mediastinal Thymolipoma: An Evaluation of the Clinical and Radiological Features and the Surgical Outcomes in 11 Cases

Issue:

Vol 69, Issue 4: 2021

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2015.559

Pages:

212-5

Synopsis:

Thymolipoma is a rare, benign tumour of the mediastinum. Many patients are asymptomatic. The tumour is sometimes associated with parathymic disorders such as myasthenia gravis. Surgical resection is the treatment of choice in the patients with thymolipoma. Complete surgical resection is the cure in most patients.

ABSTRACT

Background: Thymolipoma is a rare benign tumour of the mediastinum, accounting for 2%–9% of all thymic tumours. Although many case reports have been published in the literature, few studies have analysed the clinical and radiological features and the surgical outcomes of this tumour.

Objective: To evaluate the clinical and radiological features and the surgical outcomes of the patients with thymolipoma.

Received:

16 Nov, 2015

Accepted:

07 Dec, 2015

Published:

15 Oct, 2021

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