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Lower Extremity Amputations in Barbados: 1999 and 2009 — Has the Situation Changed?

Issue: 
Vol 66, Issue 2: 2017
DOI: 
10.7727/wimj.2016.002
Pages: 
282–6
Synopsis: 
Since the seminal publication that established Barbados as the amputation capitol of the world, there has been no follow-up to the amputation rates on the Island. Here, we show a 10-year change in the lower extremity amputation rates.

ABSTRACT

Received: 
05 Jan, 2016
Accepted: 
11 Jan, 2016
Published: 
22 Sep, 2017
PDF Attachment: 
PDF icon wimj-iss2-2017_282_286.pdf
Journal Sections: 
Original Articles
Keywords: 
Amputations
Barbados
diabetes
Journal Authors: 
BJ Sumpio
S Belgrave
R Jonnalagadda
D Mahler
A Hennis
O Jordan
BE Sumpio
e-Published: 23 Feb, 2016

Optimal Time for a Control Titration in Patients with Obstructive Sleep Apnea Treated with Non-Invasive Mechanical Ventilation

Synopsis: 
The pressure requirements for patients with obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) who use a positive airway pressure device may change over time for various reasons. We determined the optimal time for a control titration study and its associated factors in OSAS.

ABSTRACT

Objective: The pressure requirements for patients with obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) who use a positive airway pressure (PAP) device may change over time for various reasons. We determined the optimal time for a controlled titration study and its associated factors in patients with OSAS using a PAP device.

Received: 
05 Oct, 2015
Accepted: 
23 Nov, 2015
PDF Attachment: 
PDF icon uygur20et20al-pap20titration20control20in20sleep20apnea1.pdf
Journal Sections: 
Original Articles
Keywords: 
sleep apnea
Noninvasive mechanical ventilation
PAP titration
Journal Authors: 
F Uygur
H Tanriverdi
T Ornek
F Erboy
B Altinsoy
F Atalay
M Damar
M Tor
e-Published: 19 Feb, 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.

The Effect of Body Awareness Therapy on Pain, Fatigue and Health-related Quality of Life in Female Patients with Tension-type Headaches and Migraine

Issue: 
Vol 69, Issue 2: 2021
DOI: 
10.7727/wimj.2015.304
Pages: 
121-8
Synopsis: 
This study researched the effect of body awareness therapy in chronic headache patients. Results of the study showed that body awareness therapy was an effective method that could be used to improve the quality of life in patients with chronic headaches.

ABSTRACT

Objective: To examine the effect of body awareness therapy on pain, fatigue and quality of life in women with tension-type headaches (TTH) and migraine.

Received: 
16 Jun, 2015
Accepted: 
04 Jan, 2016
Published: 
22 Jun, 2021
PDF Attachment: 
PDF icon wimj-iss2-2021_121_128.pdf
Journal Sections: 
Original Articles
Keywords: 
Body awareness therapy
fatigue
health-related quality of life
migraine
quality of life
tension-type headache
Journal Authors: 
M Sertel
TT Şimşek
ET Yümin
e-Published: 19 Feb, 2016

Application of “Sandwiched T Tube” in Repairing Iatrogenic Right Accessory Hepatic Duct Injury

DOI: 
10.7727/wimj.2015.555
Synopsis: 
We summarized and presented the application of "sandwiched T tube" in repairing the iatrogenic right accessory hepatic duct injury. The application of sandwiched T tube was a simple and practical method to handle the iatrogenic right accessory hepatic duct injury.

ABSTRACT

Objective: To summarize and present the application of sandwiched T tube in repairing the iatrogenic right accessory hepatic duct injury.

Received: 
16 Nov, 2015
Accepted: 
07 Dec, 2015
PDF Attachment: 
PDF icon yi_et_al-sandwiched_t_tube_and_right_accessory_hepatic_duct_injury.pdf
Journal Sections: 
Original Articles
Keywords: 
Anastomosis
iatrogenic right accessory hepatic duct injury
sandwiched T tube
Journal Authors: 
W-M Yi
C Chen
C Peng
B Jiang
J-Z Wu
e-Published: 18 Feb, 2016

Disclaimer

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.

The Relationship between Body Composition and Renal Resistive Index in New-diagnosed Hypertensive Patients

Issue: 
Vol 66, Issue 2: 2017
DOI: 
10.7727/wimj.2015.054
Pages: 
256–61
Synopsis: 
The objective of this study was to examine the relationship between body composition and arterial stiffness documented by Doppler-derived renal resistive index (RRI). Independent factors affecting RRI were age, gender, BFP and CRP levels (all p-values were <0.05). Altered renal hemodynamic profile is involved in the long-term renal risk associated with body fat distribution.

ABSTRACT

Objective: Obesity is a major modifiable risk factor for atherosclerosis. Thus, early risk markers are needed to identify obese subjects. The objective of this study was to examine the relationship between body composition and arterial stiffness documented by Doppler-derived renal resistive index (RRI).

Received: 
28 Jan, 2015
Accepted: 
23 Nov, 2015
Published: 
22 Sep, 2017
PDF Attachment: 
PDF icon wimj-iss2-2017_256_261.pdf
Journal Sections: 
Original Articles
Keywords: 
Malaria
simvastatin
Plasmodium falciparum
Clinical response
Fever clearance
Parasite clearance
Recrudescence
Sulfadoxine-pyrimethamine
Treatment failure.
Journal Authors: 
S Karakan
B Inan
e-Published: 18 Feb, 2016

Simvastatin Enhances Clinical Response of Patients to Sulfadoxine-Pyrimethamine in Falciparum Malaria

DOI: 
10.7727/wimj.2015.061
Synopsis: 
This study was conducted to evaluate falciparum malaria patients' clinical response of simvastatin in combination with sulfadoxine-pyrimethamine. It was concluded that simvastatin is a potential candidate for combinational anti-malarial chemotherapy.

ABSTRACT

Background: Doubts have been raised concerning the therapeutic efficacy of sulfadoxine-pyrimethamine due to poor clinical response necessitating the need for continuous monitoring and further advocating for the replacement of sulfadoxine-pyrimethamine with suitable alternatives. Statins are known to down regulate biosynthesis of dolichol and isoprenoid pyrophosphate, inhibiting in vitro growth of Plasmodium falciparum..

Received: 
29 Jan, 2015
Accepted: 
23 Nov, 2015
PDF Attachment: 
PDF icon nwobodo20et20al-simvastatin20enhances20clinical20response1.pdf
Journal Sections: 
Original Articles
Keywords: 
Malaria
simvastatin
Plasmodium falciparum
Clinical response
Fever clearance
Parasite clearance
Recrudescence
Sulfadoxine-pyrimethamine
Treatment failure.
Journal Authors: 
NN Nwobodo
PO Okonkwo
e-Published: 18 Feb, 2016

Disclaimer

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.

Moderating Role of Social Support on the Associations between Individual Level Factors and Depressive Symptoms in Young Adults in Guyana and Trinidad and Tobago

Issue: 
Vol 66, Issue 2: 2017
DOI: 
10.7727/wimj.2015.355
Pages: 
294–8
Synopsis: 
Family support moderated the association between individual level factors and depression in young adults in Guyana and Trinidad and Tobago. Interventions should further focus on the moderating and mediating roles of family support in addressing common mental health problems.

ABSTRACT

Objective: To determine the moderating role of different forms of support on the associations between active coping, stress, and life satisfaction and depressive symptoms.

Received: 
25 Jun, 2015
Accepted: 
25 Nov, 2015
Published: 
22 Sep, 2017
PDF Attachment: 
PDF icon wimj-iss2-2017_294_298.pdf
Journal Sections: 
Original Articles
Keywords: 
Depression
Stress
family support
Journal Authors: 
JL Roopnarine
Y Wang
A Krishnakumar
e-Published: 17 Feb, 2016

Anaemia in Urban Male Replacement Blood Donors: A Cause for Concern

DOI: 
10.7727/WIMJ.2015.309
Synopsis: 
Temporary blood donor rejections cause loss of whole blood donors and reduced blood availability for transfusion. Knowledge of rate and causes of donor deferral can guide the recruitment strategy for whole blood donors.

ABSTRACT

Objectives: To gain baseline knowledge about frequency, severity and types of anaemia among prospective urban replacement blood donors.

Received: 
16 Jun, 2015
Accepted: 
26 Nov, 2015
PDF Attachment: 
PDF icon raza-anemia20in20urban20male20replacement20blood20donors1.pdf
Journal Sections: 
Original Articles
Keywords: 
Anaemia
Blood donors
male replacement
temporary deferrals
Journal Authors: 
N Raza
e-Published: 17 Feb, 2016

Disclaimer

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.

Which Factors are Predictive for Presence of Insulin Resistance in Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis?

Issue: 
Vol 69, Issue 1: 2021
DOI: 
10.7727/wimj.2015.463
Pages: 
15-20
Synopsis: 
We investigated obesity and insulin resistance and associated factors in patients with rheumatoid arthritis. Cumulative steroid dose, the presence of obesity and disease activity were the best predictors for insulin resistance. Disease modifying anti-rheumatic drugs may help to reduce insulin resistance.

ABSTRACT

Objective: To investigate obesity and insulin resistance and associated factors in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA).

Received: 
01 Sep, 2015
Accepted: 
25 Nov, 2015
Published: 
30 Apr, 2021
PDF Attachment: 
PDF icon wimj-iss1-2021_15_20.pdf
Journal Sections: 
Original Articles
Keywords: 
insulin resistance
methotrexate
remission
Rheumatoid Arthritis
obesity
Journal Authors: 
İ Tekeoğlu
H Harman
G Gürol
D Arpacı Karakaya
İH Çiftçi
e-Published: 17 Feb, 2016

Vascular Endothelial Dysfunction Caused by Oxidative Stress is a Predictor Factor for Complications of Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome

DOI: 
10.7727/wimj.2015.383
Synopsis: 
We aimed to determine oxidative imbalance and vascular endothelial dysfunction as suspects for complications of OSAS. We found both oxidative stress and vascular endothelial dysfunction lead to early development of atherosclerosis which may cause the life-threatening complications of OSAS.

ABSTRACT

Objective: Obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) is characterized by repetitive episodes of upper airway obstruction that occur during sleep which leads to cardiovascular, neurovascular and metabolic diseases. The mechanisms of complications in these patients are unclear. In this report, we aimed to determine the cause of oxidative imbalance in patients with OSAS and to evaluate the vascular endothelial dysfunction as a suspect for complications of the disease.

Received: 
13 Jul, 2015
Accepted: 
10 Sep, 2015
Journal Sections: 
Original Articles
Keywords: 
oxidative stress
antioxidants
obstructive sleep apnea syndrome
vascular endothelial dysfunction
Journal Authors: 
K Kilic
B Aktan
MS Sakat
A Kızıltunç
O Yoruk
e-Published: 15 Feb, 2016

Disclaimer

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.

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