Original Articles

Results, Retrospectively Analysed, of the Current Trauma Database in Curacao, Dutch Caribbean

Issue:

Vol 66, Issue 2: 2017

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2015.397

Pages:

287–93

Synopsis:

The objective of this study is to compare incidence-trends of trauma patients. There is a higher incidence of trauma-related injuries, in Curacao compared with countries in the region. This study is a start to set up a new trauma-registry.

ABSTRACT

Background: A trauma registry plays an important role in the process of health-service improvement. The organization of trauma care in the Caribbean is limited; there is a lack of registry and distribution of patients.

Objective: The purpose was to compare incidence-trends of patients with trauma-related injuries in the Curacao trauma registry over 14 years, since Curacao is part of the Dutch Caribbean.

Received:

20 Jul, 2015

Accepted:

11 Sep, 2015

Published:

22 Sep, 2017

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Journal Sections:

Original Articles

Keywords:

incidence

results trauma registry

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e-Published: 11 Mar, 2016

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Surgical-site Infection following Cesarean Section in Haiti: Incidence and Associated Pathogens

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2015.419

Synopsis:

Efforts should be made to improve the post-discharge surveillance system to detect and treat surgical site infection after a cesarean section in Haiti where methicillin-resistant Staphyloccoccus aureus is prevalent and lost-to-follow-up rate is high.

ABSTRACT

Background: Surgical site infection (SSI) after a Cesarean section (CS) increases maternal morbidity and medical costs. No data regarding the epidemiology of SSI after CS are available in settings operated by Médecins Sans Frontières.

Objectives: To determine incidence and independent risk factors for SSI after CS, as well as pathogens associated with infections.

Received:

03 Aug, 2015

Accepted:

11 Sep, 2015

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Journal Sections:

Original Articles

Keywords:

Haiti

Cesarean section

surgical-site infection

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e-Published: 11 Mar, 2016

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An Audit of Haematology/Oncology Clinic Services at an Urban Academic Hospital in Jamaica

Issue:

Vol 65, Issue 3: 2016

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2013.329

Pages:

511-14

Synopsis:

The Haematology/oncology Clinic is a clinical training unit of the University Hospital of the West Indies, and serves patients with a wide range of disorders. In this study, the types of disorders seen were explored, and recommendations put forward for expansion of cancer care and supportive services.

ABSTRACT

Objective: To determine the range of disorders seen at the Haematology/oncology Clinic of the University Hospital of the West Indies (UHWI), and the proportion of Oncology referrals to the clinic.

Received:

09 Dec, 2013

Revised:

28 Apr, 2015

Accepted:

30 Apr, 2015

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e-Published: 11 Mar, 2016

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Presence of Human Papillomavirus and Epstein–Barr Virus in Squamous Lesions of the Tongue

Issue:

Vol 69, Issue 6: 2021

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2015.329

Pages:

391-4

Synopsis:

Twenty-three tongue biopsies were detected immunohistochemically for p16, Epstein–Barr virus (EBV) and Ki67, and real-time PCR and chromogenic in-situ hybridization for human papillomavirus (HPV). Evidence suggested that HPV infection plays a role in the pathogenesis of squamous dysplasia localized on the tongue, but not EBV infections.

ABSTRACT

Background: Several studies have suggested a possible role of human papillomavirus (HPV) and Epstein–Barr virus in the pathogenesis of oral premalignant lesions. This study aimed to investigate the correlation between squamous dysplasia of the tongue and expression of p16 and Ki67 immunohistochemically as well as HPV genotypes with real-time polymerase chain reaction (PCR).

Received:

22 Jun, 2015

Accepted:

24 Aug, 2015

Published:

10 Dec, 2021

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Anti-proliferative or Cytopathic Potential of Thapsia garganica, Citrus sinensis, Citrus limon and Vinca rosea Extracts Against Human Embryonic Kidney Carcinoma Cell Line

Issue:

Vol 69, Issue 5: 2021

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2015.325

Pages:

309-14

Synopsis:

There is a need to have alternative medicines for the treatment of cancers with no deleterious effects on body tissues. The study was carried out to find out anti-cancer potential of some plant extracts in vitro studies in the first instance.

ABSTRACT

Objective: Developing anti-cancer drugs from natural products is receiving increasing interest worldwide due to limitations and side effects of anti-cancer drugs. The purpose of this study was to explore the anti-proliferative or cytopathic potential of natural compounds derived from plant sources as alternatives of synthetic compounds on human embryonic kidney carcinoma (HEK) cell line.

Received:

22 Jun, 2015

Accepted:

25 Aug, 2015

Published:

12 Nov, 2021

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Journal Sections:

Original Articles

Keywords:

Anti-proliferative

cytopathic potential

human embryonic kidney carcinoma cell line

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e-Published: 10 Mar, 2016

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Mutation and Efflux System are Responsible for Ciprofloxacin Resistance in Klebsiella pneumoniae

Issue:

Vol 67, Issue 3: 2018

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2015.324

Pages:

226-8

Synopsis:

The results demonstrated that the main mechanism of ciprofloxacin resistance was via the AcrAB efflux system with a decrease of the level of minimal inhibitory concentration, but the other mechanism including mutation of gyrA and presence of quinolone resistance loci was also considerable.

ABSTRACT

Received:

23 Jun, 2015

Accepted:

24 Aug, 2015

Published:

22 Oct, 2018

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Journal Sections:

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Keywords:

Ciprofloxacin

Efflux

Klebsiella pneumoniae

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e-Published: 10 Mar, 2016

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Analysis of Water Used For Haemodialysis In Dialysis Centers, South East Nigeria – How Adequate?

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2015.464

ABSTRACT

Background: Standard water purity is one of the essential ingredients in achieving the goals of haemodialysis. However, water purity, though cardinal to the outcome of haemodialysis is probably the most neglected aspect of renal replacement therapy with haemodialysis.

Received:

01 Sep, 2015

Accepted:

11 Sep, 2015

Journal Sections:

Original Articles

Keywords:

Haemodialysis

chronic kidney disease

Journal Authors:

e-Published: 10 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.

Modifications in Sexual Behaviour during Pregnancy and Postpartum. Related Factors

Issue:

Vol 66, Issue 6: 2017

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2015.326

Pages:

622–27

Synopsis:

Sexuality progressively declines during pregnancy and postpartum in relation to factors such as age, marital status and parity, which must be considered for a comprehensive assessment of the woman.

ABSTRACT

Received:

22 Jun, 2015

Accepted:

24 Aug, 2015

Published:

20 Dec, 2018

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A Two-year Review of Admissions to the Intensive Care Unit of the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation, Guyana

Issue:

Vol 66, Issue 6: 2017

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2015.335

Pages:

628–33

Synopsis:

This review of 724 admissions to the ICU of Georgetown Public Hospital, Guyana indicated a mean age of 36 years with 56.5% being males. Most admissions (38%) were from the operating theatre and the average length of ICU stay was 5.5 days. Trauma was the most common reason for admission. The ICU mortality was 48%.

ABSTRACT

Received:

23 Jun, 2015

Accepted:

24 Aug, 2015

Published:

20 Dec, 2018

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wimj-iss6-2017_628_633.pdf

Journal Sections:

Keywords:

intensive care review

Journal Authors:

O Henry

AO Amata

e-Published: 10 Mar, 2016

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Keloids: Current Therapies in Barbados

Issue:

Vol 66, Issue 6: 2017

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2015.322

Pages:

648–55

Synopsis:

This review article explores and discusses the current literature of the various keloid treatment modalities commonly used in Barbados along with keloid management. A well-planned treatment strategy tailored to suit the individual patient’s needs by an experienced health care physician is key in achieving the best outcome.

ABSTRACT

Received:

17 Jun, 2015

Accepted:

24 Aug, 2015

PDF Attachment:

wimj-iss6-2017_648_655.pdf

Journal Sections:

Original Articles

Keywords:

treatment

wound healing