Original Articles

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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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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Anthropometric measurements

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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 at Acceptance” have been peer reviewed and accepted for publication by the Editorial Board of the West Indian Medical Journal. They may appear prior to being copy edited or formatted in the style guide of this Journal. The contents of the manuscript may change before it is published in its final form. 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. Manuscripts in this section will be removed once they have been assigned 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 at Acceptance” have been peer reviewed and accepted for publication by the Editorial Board of the West Indian Medical Journal. They may appear prior to being copy edited or formatted in the style guide of this Journal. The contents of the manuscript may change before it is published in its final form. 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. Manuscripts in this section will be removed once they have been assigned 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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e-Published: 29 Mar, 2016

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Conservative Management of the Bilateral Congenital Dislocation of the Knee: A Case Report

Issue:

Vol 66, Issue 2: 2017

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2015.556

Pages:

335–9

Synopsis:

A case study of bilateral congenital dislocated knees with a review of non-operative management of congenital dislocated knees.

ABSTRACT

Objectives: To raise the awareness of colleagues and other medical professionals to this uncommon condition and to improve the knowledge of medical personnel in the conservative management of congenital dislocation of the knee.

Received:

16 Nov, 2015

Accepted:

07 Dec, 2015

Published:

22 Sep, 2017

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wimj-iss2-2017_335_339.pdf

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Bilateral

Congenital

Conservative management

dislocation of the knee

Journal Authors:

M Christmas

e-Published: 29 Mar, 2016

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Seasonal Variation by Race in the Male-to-Female Ratio at Birth in the United States

Issue:

Vol 69, Issue 2: 2021

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2015.279

Pages:

129-33

Synopsis:

Births by gender and by race for 2003–13 in the United States of America showed more male births in Asians, followed by Whites and American Indian/Alaska Native populations. Significant seasonality was present (with a peak in June) for Whites more than Blacks/African-Americans.

ABSTRACT

Objective: In humans, males’ births exceed females’ births. This ratio is conventionally referred to as M/F and is used to denote male births divided by total births. This ratio is influenced by a large number of factors and has been shown to exhibit seasonality. This study was carried out in order to ascertain whether seasonal variation in M/F exists in the United States of America and whether such variations are influenced by race.

Received:

28 May, 2015

Accepted:

30 Sep, 2015

Published:

22 Jun, 2021

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wimj-iss2-2021_129_133.pdf

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Keywords:

Birth Rate/trends