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The Relationship between Pterygium and Ocular Dominance

DOI: 
10.7727/wimj.2015.246
Synopsis: 
The dominant eyes are exposed to ultraviolet radiation much more than the other eye. Therefore, pterygium occurs more frequently in the dominant eyes.

ABSTRACT

Objective: The aim of this study is to evaluate the relation between pterygium and ocular dominance.

Received: 
19 May, 2015
Accepted: 
10 Aug, 2015
PDF Attachment: 
PDF icon helvaci_et_al-pterygium_and_ocular_dominance.pdf
Journal Sections: 
Original Articles
Keywords: 
Dolman’s method
ocular dominance
pterygium
Journal Authors: 
S Helvacı
S Cevher
e-Published: 29 Dec, 2015

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Manuscripts that are “Published at Acceptance” have been peer reviewed and accepted for publication by the Editorial Board of the West Indian Medical Journal. They may appear prior to being copy edited or formatted in the style guide of this Journal. The contents of the manuscript may change before it is published in its final form. 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. Manuscripts in this section will be removed once they have been assigned to a volume and issue, but will still retain the DOI and date of e-publication.

The Effect on Attentıon Defıcıt and Hyperactıvıty Symptoms of Treatment of Paediatric Allergıc Rhınıtıs

DOI: 
10.7727/wimj.2015.343
Synopsis: 
We evaluated the efficacy of allergic rhinitis treatment on attention deficit and hyperactivity symptoms in paediatric allergic rhinitis. We found that the combination of fluticasone furoate nasal spray and levocetirizine tablet may improve attention deficit and hyperactivity symptoms.

ABSTRACT

Objective: Allergic rhinitis (AR) may cause neurobehavioural symptoms and impair quality of life (QoL). We evaluated the efficacy of AR treatment on QoL, attention deficit and hyperactivity symptoms in paediatric allergic rhinitis.

Received: 
22 Jun, 2015
Accepted: 
21 Aug, 2015
PDF Attachment: 
PDF icon sogut_et_al-allergic_rhinitis_and_behavioral_disorder.pdf
Journal Sections: 
Original Articles
Keywords: 
attention deficit
Allergic rhinitis
hyperactivity
quality of life
symptom score
Journal Authors: 
A Söğüt
M Eres
EN Beyhun
S Kalkandelen
O Yilmaz
H Yuksel
e-Published: 28 Dec, 2015

Disclaimer

Manuscripts that are “Published at Acceptance” have been peer reviewed and accepted for publication by the Editorial Board of the West Indian Medical Journal. They may appear prior to being copy edited or formatted in the style guide of this Journal. The contents of the manuscript may change before it is published in its final form. 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. Manuscripts in this section will be removed once they have been assigned to a volume and issue, but will still retain the DOI and date of e-publication.

Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease in a Jamaican Patient Population

Issue: 
Vol 65, Issue 3: 2016
DOI: 
10.7727/wimj.2015.349
Pages: 
557-60
Synopsis: 
Prevalence of NAFLD on abdominal ultrasound was 2.4%. Increased BMI was present in 85.5%. Risk factors identified were age, obesity, diabetes, and dyslipidaemia. Hepatomegaly was present in 10.7% of patients, elevated serum AST in 21.2% of patients tested and elevated ALT in 3.7%.

ABSTRACT

Objectives: This study determined the prevalence and clinical features of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease over a 6 year period in a patient population.

Methods: Patients diagnosed with fatty liver disease by ultrasound and/or liver biopsy between June 2006 to June 2012 at the University Hospital of the West Indies, Jamaica were reviewed.

Received: 
25 Jun, 2015
Accepted: 
21 Aug, 2015
PDF Attachment: 
PDF icon wimj_iss3_2016_557_560.pdf
Journal Sections: 
Original Articles
Keywords: 
obesity
Liver
Fatty liver
Journal Authors: 
K King-Robinson
MG Lee
D Whittle
M Mills
B Hanchard
S Shah
e-Published: 28 Dec, 2015

Factors Influencing the Postgraduate Training Choices of Medical Interns and Junior Medical Officers at the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation, Guyana

Issue: 
Vol 69, Issue 2: 2021
DOI: 
10.7727/wimj.2015.341
Pages: 
69-73
Synopsis: 
The information on new medical graduates’ specialty preferences and the factors influencing their choices is vital for effective and optimal medical manpower planning. Among Guyanese new medical graduates, the established specialties of paediatrics, surgery, internal medicine, and obstetrics and gynaecology were still the main areas of interest. Greater acceptance of the less popular specialties should be encouraged.

ABSTRACT

Objective: To determine the specialty preferences and the reasons for those choices among medical interns and junior medical doctors at the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC), Guyana.

Methods: A cross-sectional study of recent medical graduates at GPHC using anonymous selfadministered questionnaires was used.

Received: 
22 Jun, 2015
Accepted: 
21 Aug, 2015
Published: 
22 Jun, 2021
PDF Attachment: 
PDF icon wimj-iss2-2021_69_73.pdf
Journal Sections: 
Original Articles
Keywords: 
Career choices
Guyana
medical interns
postgraduate medical education
specialty preference
Journal Authors: 
Y Hendricks
AO Amata
e-Published: 28 Dec, 2015

A Significant Association in Paediatric Emergency Department, Cerebral Sinovenous Thrombosis and Ulcerative Colitis: Review of Literature

Issue: 
Vol 69, Issue 7: 2022
DOI: 
10.7727/wimj.2015.290
Pages: 
499-508
Synopsis: 
In this study, we investigated the risk factors, clinical and laboratory findings, treatment and prognosis of cerebral sinovenous thrombosis (CSVT)—an important contributor to morbidity and mortality, associated with the progression of ulcerative colitis (UC) during childhood. The study inferred that CSVT should be considered in paediatric patients with a prior diagnosis of UC and presenting with symptoms of emesis, headache, and mood changes and particularly seizures.

ABSTRACT

 

Objective: To discuss cerebral sinovenous thrombosis (CSVT), an important mortality and morbidity factor, developing in the progression of ulcerative colitis (UC) in childhood age, in the light of the literature.

Received: 
03 Jun, 2015
Accepted: 
30 Jun, 2015
Published: 
02 May, 2022
PDF Attachment: 
PDF icon wimj-iss7-2022_499_508.pdf
Journal Sections: 
Original Articles
Keywords: 
Cerebral sinovenous thrombosis
Child
emergency department
ulcerative colitis.
Journal Authors: 
M Açıkgöz
A Guzel
K Aslan
F Korkmaz
E Yaman
C Albayrak
D Albayrak
e-Published: 18 Dec, 2015

Expression of Serum Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor and Angiopoietin Receptor Tie-2 in Essential Hypertension

Issue: 
Vol 69, Issue 7: 2022
DOI: 
10.7727/wimj.2015.357
Pages: 
464-70
Synopsis: 
In this study, we aimed to investigate the serum levels of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) and angiopoetin receptor Tie-2 in patient with essential hypertension. A total of 90 individuals were included. The data indicate that serum levels of VEGF and Tie-2 receptor may be related to the primer hypertension.

ABSTRACT

Objective: To investigate the serum levels of a vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), an angiogenic factor and a soluble angiopoietin receptor Tie-2 (sTie-2) in patients with essential hypertension.

Received: 
25 Jun, 2015
Accepted: 
29 Jul, 2015
Published: 
02 May, 2022
PDF Attachment: 
PDF icon wimj-iss7-2022_464_470.pdf
Journal Sections: 
Original Articles
Keywords: 
Angiopoietin receptor
endothelial disfunction
Hypertension
Tie-2 receptor
vascular endothelial growth factor
Journal Authors: 
AK Filiz
E Ozdemir
H Gunes
H Gunes
MB Yılmaz
e-Published: 18 Dec, 2015

An Assessment of Dietary and Physical Activity Behaviours of Adolescents in Selected Secondary Schools in Guyana

Issue: 
Vol 66, Issue 2: 2017
DOI: 
10.7727/wimj.2015.199
Pages: 
250–5
Synopsis: 
Dietary and physical activity behaviours of Guyanese adolescents’ survey revealed that only one-tenth of youth are consuming daily recommended fruit and vegetable intake. Only half of youth participate in vigorous physical activity and less than half in moderate physical activity.

ABSTRACT

Background: In Guyana, the five leading causes of death are ischaemic heart disease, cerebrovascular disease, cancer, diabetes mellitus and hypertension. Maintaining healthy eating habits and adequate daily physical activity could prevent many of these conditions.

Received: 
29 Jul, 2015
Accepted: 
20 Apr, 2015
Published: 
22 Sep, 2017
PDF Attachment: 
PDF icon wimj-iss2-2017_250_255.pdf
Journal Sections: 
Original Articles
Keywords: 
Adolescents
childhood
diet
physical activity
nutrition
Journal Authors: 
L Stephanas
e-Published: 18 Dec, 2015

Frailty and Mortality in a Hospital from Monterrey, Mexico

DOI: 
10.7727/wimj.2015.353
Synopsis: 
This original article is on the association of the frailty syndrome and hospital mortality in elderly patients in a general hospital.

ABSTRACT

Objective: To determine the association between frailty and mortality in a Mexican hospital.

Received: 
25 Jun, 2015
Revised: 
29 Jul, 2015
PDF Attachment: 
PDF icon diaz_de_leon-gonzalez_et_al-frailty_and_hospital_mortality.pdf
Journal Sections: 
Original Articles
Keywords: 
Mortality
elderly
Mexico
Hospital
frailty
Mexicans
Journal Authors: 
E Diaz de León-González
H Gutiérrez-Hermosillo
JA Martínez-Beltran
CE Ochoa-Castro
DP Salinas-Garza
JH Medina-Chavez
R Palacios-Corona
e-Published: 18 Dec, 2015

Disclaimer

Manuscripts that are “Published at Acceptance” have been peer reviewed and accepted for publication by the Editorial Board of the West Indian Medical Journal. They may appear prior to being copy edited or formatted in the style guide of this Journal. The contents of the manuscript may change before it is published in its final form. 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. Manuscripts in this section will be removed once they have been assigned to a volume and issue, but will still retain the DOI and date of e-publication.

Ca 19-9 Could Predict both Advanced Disease and Nodal Involvement in Primary Mucinous Endometrial Cancers

DOI: 
10.7727/wimj.2015.367
Synopsis: 
Since mucinous endometrial carcinoma is a rare disease, the parameters related to the extent of the disease should be clarified. Ca-19.9 is an important marker for mucinous pathologies and should also be evaluated for mucinous endometrial cancers.

ABSTRACT

Objective: Mucinous endometrial carcinoma is a rare disease. A study to evaluate and find predictive factors of mucinous endometrial carcinoma for advanced disease and nodal involvement was performed.

Received: 
03 Jul, 2015
Accepted: 
29 Jul, 2015
PDF Attachment: 
PDF icon ilker_et_al-ca-19.9_and_mucinous_endometrial_cancer.pdf
Journal Sections: 
Original Articles
Keywords: 
Lymph node
Ca-19.9
stage mucinous endometrial cancer
Journal Authors: 
I Selcuk
S Bas
M Oz
E Ozgu
M Turker
H Yalcin
T Gungor
e-Published: 18 Dec, 2015

Disclaimer

Manuscripts that are “Published at Acceptance” have been peer reviewed and accepted for publication by the Editorial Board of the West Indian Medical Journal. They may appear prior to being copy edited or formatted in the style guide of this Journal. The contents of the manuscript may change before it is published in its final form. 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. Manuscripts in this section will be removed once they have been assigned to a volume and issue, but will still retain the DOI and date of e-publication.

The Impact of Different Thyroid Surgery Routes on the Function of Parathyroid

DOI: 
10.7727/wimj.2015.352
Synopsis: 
The incidence of thyroid cancer has increased significantly in recent years in China. There were different impacts on the function of the parathyroid by various surgery routes for the thyroid, but little is known about the contrast between these methods.

ABSTRACT

Objective: To explore the impact of three different surgery routes for thyroid cancer on the function of parathyroid.

Received: 
25 Jun, 2015
Accepted: 
29 Jul, 2015
PDF Attachment: 
PDF icon zhu_et_al-thyroid_surgery_routes_on_pth.pdf
Journal Sections: 
Original Articles
Keywords: 
Hypocalcaemia
parathyroid function
thyroid surgery routes
Journal Authors: 
G-H Zhu
X Zou
e-Published: 18 Dec, 2015

Disclaimer

Manuscripts that are “Published at Acceptance” have been peer reviewed and accepted for publication by the Editorial Board of the West Indian Medical Journal. They may appear prior to being copy edited or formatted in the style guide of this Journal. The contents of the manuscript may change before it is published in its final form. 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. Manuscripts in this section will be removed once they have been assigned to a volume and issue, but will still retain the DOI and date of e-publication.

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