Original Articles

Risk factors for delinquency were evaluated in a teenage population in Trinidad and were found to include low academic achievement, living environment and family arrests. Self-esteem, punishment and family structure were not associated with delinquency in this population.

ABSTRACT

Objective: Various risk factors for juvenile delinquency have been identified but the extent to which they are applicable in Trinidad and Tobago has not been investigated. We conducted a case-control study comparing risk factors in delinquent and non-delinquent boys.

Received:

27 Aug, 2014

Accepted:

09 Sep, 2014

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e-Published: 14 Jan, 2016

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Labour Pain Management with Water Immersion

Issue:

Vol 67, Issue 1: 2018

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2015.407

Pages:

46-51

Synopsis:

Pain in childbirth and its control is one of the main concerns of health workers. Immersion in water during labour seemed a useful, economical and safe method for the management of pain in childbirth.

ABSTRACT

Objective: To determine the effect of water immersion on labour and delivery and on the health of the mother and the newborn.

Received:

20 Jul, 2015

Accepted:

11 Sep, 2015

Published:

20 Apr, 2018

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non-pharmacological analgesic measures

pain

pregnancy

Journal Authors:

JM Martínez-Galiano

e-Published: 14 Jan, 2016

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Expression of WNT10A Gene in Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma

Issue:

Vol 65, Issue 3: 2016

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2014.347

Pages:

480-85

Synopsis:

Oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) constitutes the most frequent malignant tumour of the oral cavity. Considering the significant roles the Wnt family plays in physiological and pathological events, this study aims to investigate WNT10A Gene expression in OSCC.

ABSTRACT

Objective: Oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) constitutes the most frequent malignant tumour of the oral cavity. Considering the significant roles the Wnt family plays in physiological and pathological events, this study aims to investigate WNT10A gene expression in OSCC.

Received:

01 Dec, 2014

Accepted:

11 Dec, 2014

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Keywords:

Oral cancer

Signal Transduction

Squamous cells carcinoma

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e-Published: 14 Jan, 2016

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The Effect of Bovine Serum Albumin and Dimercaptosuccinic Acid Coated Iron Oxide Nanoparticles on Liver and Renal Function in Mice

Issue:

Vol 65, Issue 3: 2016

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2014.035

Pages:

474-79

ABSTRACT

Objective: To evaluate the effect of Fe₃O₄ nanoparticles coating by biocompatible compound on their toxicity and also comparison by uncoated nanoparticles.

Received:

05 Feb, 2014

Accepted:

12 May, 2014

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Keywords:

BSA

DMSA

Iron oxide nanoparticle

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e-Published: 14 Jan, 2016

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Clinical and Hematological Manifestations of Typhoid Fever in Children in Eastern Turkey

Issue:

Vol 65, Issue 1: 2016

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2014.354

Pages:

154–7

Synopsis:

Typhoid fever is a common and widely distributed food-borne disease that is a global major public health problem. This study was undertaken in order to determine the clinical and haematological presentation of typhoid fever in children.

ABSTRACT

Objective: Typhoid fever can involve various organs, leading to a wide range of presentations: from uncomplicated to complicated typhoid fever. The haematological changes are common in typhoid fever and include anaemia, leucopaenia, thrombocytopaenia and bleeding diathesis. This study was undertaken in order to determine the clinical and haematological presentation of typhoid fever in children.

Received:

01 Dec, 2014

Accepted:

11 Dec, 2014

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e-Published: 12 Jan, 2016

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The Value of Carina Angle Measurement for the Diagnosis of Patent Ductus Arteriosus

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2015.317

Synopsis:

The probability of the appearance of a widened carina angle on X rays is increased by the presence of patent ductus arteriosus.

ABSTRACT

Objectives: We aimed to assess whether the widened carina angle displayed on X-ray supports the presumptive presence of patent ductus arteriosus.

Received:

17 Jun, 2015

Accepted:

25 Nov, 2015

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Keywords:

Patent Ductus Arteriosus

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e-Published: 08 Jan, 2016

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Risk Factors of Low Back Pain in Adults Attending a Tertiary Hospital in Uyo, Nigeria

Issue:

Vol 66, Issue 1: 2017

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2014.300

Pages:

95–9

Synopsis:

Low back pain is a common musculoskeletal disorder. The study was aimed at identifying socio-demographic and lifestyle risk factors for low back pain in adults attending the General Outpatient Clinic of the University of Uyo Teaching Hospital, Uyo Nigeria. An active age-group, low educational status, being married, rural residence, alcohol consumption, cigarette smoking and a high BMI were associated with low back pain.

ABSTRACT

Background: Low back pain is a common musculoskeletal disorder. However, there is very little information about low back pain in developing Countries. This study aimed at identifying sociodemographic and lifestyle risk factors for low back pain in adults attending the General Out-patient Clinic of the University of Uyo Teaching Hospital, Uyo, Nigeria.

Received:

16 Oct, 2014

Accepted:

26 Mar, 2015

Published:

08 Mar, 2017

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e-Published: 06 Jan, 2016

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Anthropometric Parameters: Obesity and Metabolic Risks for Non-communicable Diseases among Adolescent Swimmers

Issue:

Vol 67, Issue 1: 2018

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2015.259

Pages:

31-8

Synopsis:

A cohort of 220 swimmers in Trinidad and Tobago was selected via quota sampling and measured using anthropometric indices to assess obesity and metabolic risks for non-communicable diseases among adolescent swimmers.

ABSTRACT

Objective: To assess obesity and metabolic risks for non-communicable diseases among adolescent swimmers.

Methods: A cohort of 220 swimmers was selected at their respective swimming clubs via quota sampling and measured using various anthropometric parameters, which were then compared with standard cut-off points for the various age groups.

Received:

21 May, 2015

Accepted:

10 Aug, 2015

Published:

20 Apr, 2018

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e-Published: 29 Dec, 2015

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The Effect of Interleukin 23 Levels on Clinical and Laboratory Parameters of Patients with Ankylosing Spondylitis

Issue:

Vol 69, Issue 4: 2021

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2015.241

Pages:

222-6

Synopsis:

Ankylosing spondylitis is a progressive disease that should be monitored routinely throughout a patient’s life. IL-23 should be used as a clinical marker, and the findings can be strengthened by the combined information obtained from Ankylosing Spondylitis activity indexes analyses.

ABSTRACT

Objective: In the present study, we aimed to investigate the relationship between interleukin 23 (IL-23) and the clinical and laboratory parameters in patients with ankylosing spondylitis (AS). Ankylosing spondylitis causes structural and functional inability, particularly in the axial skeleton, and results in the inflammatory lower back pain. At the same time, we aimed to investigate the relationship between IL-23 levels and disease related variables in patients with AS.

Received:

18 May, 2015

Accepted:

12 Aug, 2015

Published:

15 Oct, 2021

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Keywords:

Ankylosing spondylitis