Original Articles

Comparative Evaluation of Dyslipaedemia in Obese and Diabetic Patients in Rural and Urban Areas in Lahore, Pakistan

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2015.327

Synopsis:

The present study indicated that combined obesity and diabetes were the major cause of dyslipaedemia and coronary artery disease (CAD) followed by obesity and diabetes. Moreover, the risk of dyslipaedemia and CAD in the urban population, was not significantly different from the rural population.

ABSTRACT

Objective: Obesity and diabetes mellitus are interconnected conditions that share a number of pathophysiological mechanisms such as dyslipidemia leading to cardiovascular complications. The present study was conducted to determine the individual and combined effect of diabetes mellitus and obesity on dyslipidemia and ultimately on silent coronary artery disease (CAD).

Received:

22 Jun, 2015

Accepted:

25 Aug, 2015

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Keywords:

obesity

diabetes mellitus

coronary artery disease

exercise tolerance test

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e-Published: 16 Mar, 2016

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Occult Chronic Functional Constipation: An Overlooked Cause of Reversible Hydronephrosis in Childhood

Issue:

Vol 69, Issue 6: 2021

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2015.429

Pages:

399-402

Synopsis:

The present study showed that hydronephrosis may be secondary to occult constipation. The hydronephrosis was resolved after the treatment with laxatives. Prompt diagnosis is instrumental to avoid unnecessary investigations and procedures.

ABSTRACT

Objective: To find out if there was any relationship between occult chronic functional constipation and transient hydronephrosis.

Received:

03 Aug, 2015

Accepted:

11 Sep, 2015

Published:

10 Dec, 2021

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Investigation of Paraoxanase Enzyme Polymorphism in Patients with Alopecia Areata

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2015.491

Synopsis:

We investigated the relationship between alopecia areata (AA) and polymorphisms of paraoxanase 1 (PON1). Although the frequency of PON 55 L allel was higher in the patient group than control, there was no relation between the AA and both PON1 M/L55 and R/Q192 polymorphism.

ABSTRACT

Objective: In this study, we investigated the relationship between AA and genetic polymorphisms of PON1 R192Q and PON1 L55M.

Methods: One hundred and nineteen patients with AA and 104 healthy controls were included in this study. The changes in aminoacid squencies on codon 55 and 192 were analysed by the polymerase chain reaction and restriction enzymes.

Received:

07 Sep, 2015

Accepted:

30 Sep, 2015

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The Place of Atopy in the Aetiology of Acute Appendicitis in Children

DOI:

10.7725/wimj.2015.005

Synopsis:

The etiology of appendicitis is multifactorial, although it is affected by several precursor factors. While there are several known factors in acute appendicitis, the cause cannot be identified in some cases. The purpose of this study was to investigate whether allergic diseases cause a disposition to appendicitis

ABSTRACT

Objective: Appendicitis, the most common cause of abdominal pain requiring surgery in children, refers to inflammation of the vermiform appendix. The etiology of appendicitis is multifactorial, although it is affected by several precursor factors. The purpose of this study was to investigate whether allergic diseases cause a disposition to appendicitis.

Received:

20 Jan, 2015

Accepted:

30 Jun, 2015

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Thyroid Hormone Levels in Chronic Schizophrenic Patients: Association with Psychopathology

Issue:

Vol 65, Issue 2: 2016

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2015.186

Pages:

312-5

Synopsis:

The aim of this study was to investigate the changes in thyroid hormone levels in patients with chronic schizophrenia. The level of FT4 in the schizophrenia group statistically significant was lower than the control group.

ABSTRACT

Objectives: Thyroid disorders are highly prevalent in patients with schizophrenia. Changes in the levels of thyroid hormones cause the occurrence of psychiatric disorders and affect the response to treatment. The aim of this study was to investigate the changes in thyroid hormone levels in patients with chronic schizophrenia, and to demonstrate any association between psychiatric symptoms with hormones.

Received:

15 Apr, 2015

Accepted:

30 Jun, 2015

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Phototherapy Induces an Improvement in Clinical and Biochemical Scores in Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis

Issue:

Vol 69, Issue 1: 2021

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2015.490

Pages:

21-5

Synopsis:

Rheumatoid arthritis is a common autoimmune disease for which there is no known cure. Within a range of 425–650 nm and 11.33 J/cm2, phototherapy can induce an improvement in clinical and laboratorial variables in patients with rheumatoid arthritis.

ABSTRACT

Objective: Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a common autoimmune disease for which there is no known cure. Ultraviolet light can induce immunosuppressive effects. Our main objective was to ascertain whether a complementary treatment with phototherapy would improve changes in functional scales in patients with RA.

Methods: Seven women with RA were enrolled for this study and submitted to phototherapy sessions with a 425–650 nm lamp.

Received:

07 Sep, 2015

Accepted:

30 Sep, 2015

Published:

30 Apr, 2021

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Protective Effect of Wolfberry Extract on Acetic Acid-induced Colitis in Rats

Issue:

Vol 69, Issue 5: 2021

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2015.444

Pages:

356-61

Synopsis:

Wolf berry extract has certain anti-ageing, neuroprotective, anti-fatigue/endurance-increasing, and anti-oxidant biological effects with antitumour activity and cytoprotection. The protective effect of Wolf berry against acetic-acid-induced colitis in rats and Wolf berry extract effectiveness were investigated in this study.

ABSTRACT

Objective: To investigate the protective effect of wolfberry (WB) against acetic acid-induced colitis in rats.

Received:

17 Aug, 2015

Accepted:

28 Sep, 2015

Published:

12 Nov, 2021

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Prospective Survey of Lower Urinary Tract Symptom and the Commonest Risk Factor among Urological Patients in Nigeria

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2015.434

Synopsis:

Lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) is a conglomeration of symptoms characterizing the process of evacuating urine from the bladder. Apart from age, other risk factors commonly associated with an increased risk of LUTS are obesity, smoking, alcohol consumption and elevated blood pressure. The highest prevalence of LUTS was at the 7th decade of life and alcohol consumption was the commonest risk factor in south west, Nigeria. Majority of the patients presented with moderate to severe symptoms.

ABSTRACT

Objective: To determine the age-specific prevalence, severity of LUTS and the commonest risk factor among Nigerian patients.

Received:

03 Aug, 2015

Accepted:

25 Nov, 2015

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Keywords:

Alcohol

Age

lower urinary tract symptom

Journal Authors:

PA Temi

e-Published: 15 Mar, 2016

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Predictive Utility of Anthropometric Based Cut-offs in Assessing Excess Adiposity among Preschool Children in a Multiethnic Population

Issue:

Vol 69, Issue 2: 2021

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2015.485

Pages:

114-20

Synopsis:

We evaluated the diagnostic performance of various recommended anthropometric-based cut-offs in identifying excess adiposity in a multi-ethnic, pre-school population. Our results suggested that diagnostic performance was associated with gender and the cut-offs used, but was not associated with ethnicity.

ABSTRACT

Objective: Screening for childhood obesity is a necessary step in developing appropriate and effective interventions. We evaluated the diagnostic performance of various recommended international anthropometric cut-offs based on body mass index (BMI), waist circumference (WC), waist-to-height ratio (WHtR), triceps skinfold (TSF), and mid-upper arm circumference (MUAC) in predicting excess adiposity (body fat ≥ 25%) in a random sample of Trinidadian preschoolers.

Received:

07 Sep, 2015

Accepted:

30 Sep, 2015

Published:

22 Jun, 2021

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Evaluative Research on Pharmacist-managed Diabetes Care: Focus on Self-monitoring of Blood Glucose

Issue:

Vol 68, Issue 2: 2019

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2015.529

Pages:

101–107

Synopsis:

This pharmacist evaluative research study (PHARMERS) sought to empower pharmacists to assist in the management of poorly-controlled, diabetic patients. We hoped to demonstrate that patients stand a better chance of achieving improved glycaemic control if closely monitored by a pharmacist.

Abstract

Objective: Pharmacists have not demonstrated the ability to manage chronic diseases such as Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, which is an ongoing problem in Trinidad and Tobago. The primary objective was to demonstrate that pharmacists can assist patients to achieve at least a 1% decrease in glycosylated haemoglobin (HbA1c ).

Received:

02 Nov, 2015

Accepted:

17 Nov, 2015

Published:

10 Dec, 2019

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Keywords:

diabetes mellitus