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Personal and Behavioural Characteristics of Seat Belt Non-users in Slovenia

DOI: 
10.7727/wimj.2015.453
Synopsis: 
The results of our study showed that the important risk factors for seat belt non-users in the adult population in Slovenia are the social/demographic characteristics of gender, age, and education level.

ABSTRACT

 

Objective: In turn, personal and behavioural characteristics found in drivers who use seat-belts affect general traffic safety. The objective of our study was to determine the risk factors that affect seat-belt use across the observed behaviour-related groups of adult citizens of Slovenia.

Received: 
17 Aug, 2015
Accepted: 
08 Feb, 2015
PDF Attachment: 
PDF icon bilban_personal_and_behavioural_characteristics.pdf
Journal Sections: 
Original Articles
Keywords: 
Behaviour-related groups
risk factors
seat belt
traffic safety
Journal Authors: 
M Bilban
e-Published: 04 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.

A Wolf in Sheep's Clothing

DOI: 
10.7727/wimj.2015.442
Synopsis: 
We report a case of a woman admitted to our department with acute abdominal pain and fever. The surgical and histological investigation, revealed a rare coexistence that has never been mentioned in the published medical literature.

ABSTRACT

Aim: Adenocarcinoma is one of the most common malignant tumours of the small intestine complicating Crohn disease. However, the coexistence of both neoplasms with diverticulosis of small bowel in young age makes this coincidence rare and clinical diagnosis very difficult.

Received: 
17 Aug, 2015
Accepted: 
08 Sep, 2015
PDF Attachment: 
PDF icon spartalis_et_al-small_bowel_complications.pdf
Journal Sections: 
Original Articles
Keywords: 
Crohn’s disease
ileal diverticulosis
small bowel adenocarcinoma
Journal Authors: 
E Spartalis
D Moris
P Tsaparas
E-A Trigka
S Sakellariou
P Korkolopoulou
D Dimitroulis
D Mantas
e-Published: 04 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 Prevalence of Penile Abnormalities in Erzurum, Turkey

DOI: 
10.7727/wimj.2015.200
Synopsis: 
Epidemiologic studies suggest that the incidence of congenital penile anomalies (CPA) is increasing. We aimed to assess the prevalence of CPA in Erzurum, Turkey. The possible related risk factors were examined in 2040 males from nurseries and primary schools.

ABSTRACT

Received: 
20 Apr, 2015
Accepted: 
07 Sep, 2015
PDF Attachment: 
PDF icon akgun_et_al-the_prevalence_of_penile_abnormalities_in_erzurum.pdf
Journal Sections: 
Original Articles
Keywords: 
children
hypospadias
penile abnormalities
Journal Authors: 
O Akgun
H Acemoglu
HB Tanir
Z Kosan
O Calıkoglu
e-Published: 03 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.

Ovarıan Granulosa Cell Tumors: Evaluatıon of Clınıcal, Outcome and Reccurence Factors

DOI: 
10.7727/wimj.2015.354
Synopsis: 
The aim of the study was to determine the predictors for poor prognosis and to find out the effect of treatment strategies on survival functions in 37 cases of granulosa cell tumor diagnosis. Tumor differentiation is found to be a significant confounder for the disease recurrence after adjustment for the stage.

ABSTRACT

Objective: We aimed to determine the predictors for poor prognosis and to find out the effect of treatment strategies on survival functions

Methods: Thirty seven women with granulosa cell tumor were enrolled for the study between 2000 and 2013. All data was obtained from hospital prospectively collected databese.

Received: 
25 Jun, 2015
Accepted: 
07 Sep, 2015
PDF Attachment: 
PDF icon senol_et_al-granulosa_cell_tumors_of_the_ovary.pdf
Journal Sections: 
Original Articles
Keywords: 
ovary
recurrence
Outcome
Granulosa cell tumor
Journal Authors: 
T Senol
MK Eken
EI Kaygusuz
M Polat
E Özkaya
GŞ Ersoy
A Karateke
D Kerkiloglu
e-Published: 28 Jan, 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.

A Retrospective Study of the Inpatient Investigations and Management Performed in Acute Bronchiolitis in a Community Hospital

DOI: 
10.7727/wimj.2015.364
Synopsis: 
Bronchiolitis is the most common cause of hospitalization during the first twelve months of life. This study was undertaken to assess the diagnostic and management practices for bronchiolitis in a community hospital. Also, to try and determine the beginning of the respiratory syncytial (RSV) season in order to initiate palivizumab (synagis) prophylaxis in high risk patients.

 

ABSTRACT

Objective: To review the management/investigations performed in acute bronchiolitis.

Method: A retrospective study was conducted on 75 infants with clinical symptoms of bronchiolitis. Demographic and clinical data on the infants and compliance with the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) British Thoracic Society/ Scottish Intercollegiate (BTS/SIGN) Guidelines were examined.

Received: 
03 Jul, 2015
Accepted: 
29 Jul, 2015
PDF Attachment: 
PDF icon anmolsingh_et_al-bronchiolitis_management.pdf
Journal Sections: 
Original Articles
Keywords: 
American Academy of Pediatrics Guidelines
bronchiolitis
Scottish Intercollegiate Guidelines Network
Journal Authors: 
R Anmolsingh
T Nasqidashvili
K Wallace
U Ajuze
A Ratteray
A Osseyran-Foggo
S Carey
E Outerbridge
C Wilson
e-Published: 26 Jan, 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.

Malignancy and Pulmonary Thromboembolism: Comparison of Symptomatic Cases with the Incidental Ones

Issue: 
Vol 69, Issue 7: 2022
DOI: 
10.7727/wimj.2015.227
Pages: 
488-93
Synopsis: 
The widespread use of computed tomography in oncology patients undergoing routine cancer staging scans resulted in increased incidental pulmonary embolism. The aim of this study was to compare the symptomatic and incidental pulmonary emboli cases in the oncologic patients sampled for this study.

 

ABSTRACT

Objective: The use of advanced techniques of computed tomography (CT) has resulted in increased incidentally detected pulmonary embolism in oncology patients undergoing routine cancer staging CT scans. The aim of this study was to compare the symptomatic and incidental pulmonary emboli cases in oncologic patients.

Received: 
04 May, 2015
Accepted: 
10 Aug, 2015
Published: 
02 May, 2022
PDF Attachment: 
PDF icon wimj-iss7-2022_488_493.pdf
Journal Sections: 
Original Articles
Keywords: 
İncidental
Malignancy
pulmonary thromboemboli
Journal Authors: 
SA Baris
T Onyilmaz
S Gumustas
HI Ada
D Cabuk
I Basyigit
H Boyaci
F Yildiz
e-Published: 26 Jan, 2016

Opinions of Turkish Forensic Medicine Specialists about Concept of Death in Turkey

Issue: 
Vol 66, Issue 1: 2017
DOI: 
10.7727/wimj.2015.359
Pages: 
111–18
Synopsis: 
This investigation was performed to determine opinions of forensic medicine specialists about death. This study revealed that they demonstrate a lower level of death anxiety. They demonstrated a moderate level of avoidance attitude, while they manifested depressive mood towards death.

 

ABSTRACT

Received: 
05 Jun, 2015
Accepted: 
12 Aug, 2015
Published: 
08 Mar, 2017
PDF Attachment: 
PDF icon wimjiss12017_111_118_0.pdf
Journal Sections: 
Original Articles
Keywords: 
Depression
Death
death anxiety
forensic medicine
forensic medicine specialist
scale
Journal Authors: 
H Dokgöz
M Yılmaz
N Türkmen
E Özer
MA Sungur
R Yılmaz
e-Published: 26 Jan, 2016

Correlation between Anaemia and Hepcidin-25 and Interleukin 6 Levels in Early Stage and Advanced Chronic Renal Disease

DOI: 
10.7727/wimj.2015.338
Synopsis: 
This manuscript examines the correlation between anaemia and hepcidin-25, interleukin (IL 6), C-reactive protein (CRP), Hs CRP, iron, other iron parameters in chronic renal disease. In patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD), there are alternative tests available that may provide a diagnosis of iron deficiency but they are not widely used in practice.

ABSTRACT

 Background: Anemia is very commonly seen complication in the patients with chronic renal disease (CRD). This is thought to result from decreased renal excretion of the hepcidin and chronic inflammatory process. Our study aimed to investigate the correlation between hemoglobin (Hb) and hepcidin levels in all stages starting from stage 2 CRD.

Received: 
23 Jun, 2015
Accepted: 
21 Aug, 2015
PDF Attachment: 
PDF icon sapmaz_et_al-anemia_hepcidin-25_and_il_6_levels_in_chronic_renal_disease.pdf
Journal Sections: 
Original Articles
Keywords: 
Anaemia
Chronic renal failure
hepcidin
Journal Authors: 
F Sapmaz
S Ünverdi
A Azak
M Duranay
Y Fidan
D Yücel
e-Published: 22 Jan, 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.

Documentation of Lipomas in the Oral Cavity of Two Institutes in Turkey

DOI: 
10.7727/wimj.2015.312
Synopsis: 
Intraoral lipoma is a very rare, benign, mesenchymal tumour which represents only 1–4% of all head and neck lipomas. Herein, we present eight cases of intraoral lipomas, emphasizing the rarity of this lesion in the oral cavity.

ABSTRACT

Objective: About 20% of lipomas are seen in the head and neck region among which oral lipomas constitute only 1-4%.Our aim was to investigate oral lipomas from two institutes in Turkey.

Study design: Pathology material including reports and slides between 2007 and 2014 were retrieved.

Received: 
16 Jun, 2015
Accepted: 
22 Jun, 2015
PDF Attachment: 
PDF icon tuncel_et_al-intraoral_lipomas.pdf
Journal Sections: 
Original Articles
Keywords: 
Benign
lipoma
oral
soft tissue
Journal Authors: 
D Tuncel
D Etit
T Basak
L Hayrullah
F Cakalagaoglu
F Kabukcuoglu
e-Published: 21 Jan, 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.

Induced Abortion – Epidemiological, Psychological and Social Aspects

DOI: 
10.7727/wimj.2015.547
Synopsis: 
The highest percentage of women who required induced abortions were in the age group between 26 and 36 years. These women are almost married, and the greatest percentage of them have a history of more than one delivery and more than two induced abortions.

ABSTRACT

Objective: Induced abortion is termination of pregnancy based on a woman's decision and performed by a gyneacologists within the gestational age limit. The aim of this study was to establish annual epidemiologic picture of induced abortions for non-medical indications at the territory of the City of Niš, Serbia.

Received: 
10 Nov, 2015
Accepted: 
16 Nov, 2015
PDF Attachment: 
PDF icon zivadinovic_et_al-induced_abortion.pdf
Journal Sections: 
Original Articles
Keywords: 
induced abortion
Ages
gestation week
live born children
matrial status
Journal Authors: 
R Živadinović
D Krtinić
A Petrić
e-Published: 18 Jan, 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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