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Induction of Antibacterial Activity in the Blowfly Larvae by Natural Infection Model

Issue: 
Vol 66, Issue 6: 2017
DOI: 
10.7727/wimj.2014.321
Pages: 
588–92
Synopsis: 
We investigated the antibacterial activities of blowfly larvae induced by natural infection and found that infected larvae had better antibacterial capacities than sterile larvae.

ABSTRACT 

Received: 
18 Nov, 2015
Accepted: 
06 Jan, 2015
Published: 
20 Dec, 2018
PDF Attachment: 
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Journal Sections: 
Original Articles
Keywords: 
Antibacterial activity
blowfly larvae; natural infection; Staphylococcus aureus
Journal Authors: 
J Zhuang
J Li
H Wang
Y Yao
P Shan
B Jing
P Han
e-Published: 09 Dec, 2015

The Clinical Significance of DNA Ploidy Analysis in Patients with Rectal Carcinoma and Precancerous Lesion

Issue: 
Vol 65, Issue 3: 2016
DOI: 
10.7727/wimj.2015.437
Pages: 
551-6
Synopsis: 
In this study, we explored the clinical significance of DNA ploidy analysis in rectal carcinoma and precancerous lesions. In conclusion, DNA ploidy analysis could be a valuable tool to evaluate the proliferation status and malignant degree of rectal carcinoma.

ABSTRACT

Objectives: In recent years, DNA ploidy analysis is regarded to migh have important values in diagnosis and prognostic judgment of malignant tumor. The aim of this study was to explore the clinical significance of DNA ploidy analysis in patients with rectal carcinoma and its precancerous lesions.

Received: 
03 Aug, 2015
Accepted: 
11 Sep, 2015
PDF Attachment: 
PDF icon wimj_iss3_2016_551_556.pdf
Journal Sections: 
Original Articles
Keywords: 
DNA ploidy
flow cytometry
precancerous lesion
rectal carcinoma
Journal Authors: 
Y Zhang
J Xie
J Wang
D Yang
G Han
Q Fu
Y Zhang
e-Published: 09 Dec, 2015

Radiographic Anatomy and Calcaneal Width Measurements on Tangential View

Issue: 
Vol 66, Issue 2: 2017
DOI: 
10.7727/wimj.2014.357
Pages: 
197–201
Synopsis: 
Tangential calcaneal X-rays were performed on 30 patients with fractured calcaneus and 57 control individuals with normal calcaneus. Results demonstrated that tangential X-ray view of the calcaneus can be used to evaluate its radiographic anatomy and to measure its width.

ABSTRACT

Aim: To investigate the radiographic anatomical characters of the bones in the fractured calcaneus by using tangential X-rays.

Received: 
01 Dec, 2014
Revised: 
10 Jul, 2015
Accepted: 
29 Jul, 2015
Published: 
22 Sep, 2017
PDF Attachment: 
PDF icon wimj-iss2-2017_197_201.pdf
Journal Sections: 
Original Articles
Keywords: 
Anatomy
Calcaneus
Fracture
Tangential view of the calcaneus Width
X-ray
Journal Authors: 
Q Wang
Y Zhang
X Wu
Q Meng
e-Published: 08 Dec, 2015

Levers of Serum D-Dimer among Patients with Aortic Intramural Hematoma

Issue: 
Vol 65, Issue 3: 2016
DOI: 
10.7727/wimj.2014.368
Pages: 
500-04
Synopsis: 
D-dimer levels between patients with acute aortic dissection (AAD) were compared with patients acute intramural hematoma (AIH) retrospectively to determine whether there is any difference of serum D-dimer levels between patients with (AIH) and patients with AAD.

Abstract

Objective: The aim of this study wasto evaluate whether there is difference of serum D-dimer between patients with aortic intramural hematoma and patients with classic acute aortic dissection.

Received: 
03 Dec, 2014
Accepted: 
07 Jan, 2015
PDF Attachment: 
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Journal Sections: 
Original Articles
Keywords: 
Acute aortic syndrome
D-dimer
Journal Authors: 
S-N Yang
Z-Q Zhou
C-L Xiang
Q Zhang
L-J Jin
X-L Mao
e-Published: 04 Dec, 2015

Investigation of the Association of Interleukin-21 and Macroprolactine Levels with Anti-thyroid Antibodies in Patients with Hashimoto Thyroiditis

Issue: 
Vol 66, Issue 1: 2017
DOI: 
10.7727/wimj.2014.386
Pages: 
124–27
Synopsis: 
Hashimoto thyroiditis is part of the spectrum of autoimmune thyroid diseases. Our results showed that neither macroprolactin nor prolactin levels has any relationship with anti-thyroid antibodies. Interleukin-21 levels of the control group were higher than in the study group.

ABSTRACT

Received: 
04 Dec, 2014
Accepted: 
16 Feb, 2015
Published: 
08 Mar, 2017
PDF Attachment: 
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Journal Sections: 
Original Articles
Keywords: 
Anti-thyroglobulin
anti-thyroid peroxidase
hashimoto's thyroiditis
interleukin-21
Macroprolactin
Journal Authors: 
S Belli
G Ercan
T Saraç
Y Sertbas
MF Oktay
A Çelik
M Küçükyılmaz
e-Published: 04 Dec, 2015

Risk Factors for Death of Elderly Patients with Acute Obstructive Suppurative Cholangitis

Issue: 
Vol 65, Issue 2: 2016
DOI: 
10.7727/wimj.2014.345
Pages: 
316-9
Synopsis: 
Shock, endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography plus surgery, advanced age, low platelet count, presence of co-morbidities, door to treatment time > 24 hours, hypoproteinaemia and hyperbilirubinaemia were the independent risk factors for death of elderly patients with acute obstructive suppurative cholangitis.

ABSTRACT

Introduction: To identify the risk factors for death of elderly patients with acute obstructive suppurative cholangitis (AOSC).

Received: 
01 Dec, 2014
Accepted: 
11 Dec, 2014
PDF Attachment: 
PDF icon wimj_iss2_2016_316-19.pdf
Journal Sections: 
Original Articles
Keywords: 
risk factors
Death
elderly patients
Acute obstructive suppurative cholangitis
Journal Authors: 
C-L Ma
L-P Wang
S Qiao
X-F Wang
X Zhang
R-J Sun
J-G Liu
Y-C Li
e-Published: 01 Dec, 2015

The Risk Factors of Chronic Kidney Disease among Nursing Home Residents

Issue: 
Vol 65, Issue 2: 2016
DOI: 
10.7727/wimj.2014.249
Pages: 
267–70
Synopsis: 
Metabolic syndrome may be a main contributant to the aetiology of chronic kidney disease (CKD) among nursing home residents. Monitoring body mass index (BMI) and waist circumference is a simple but effective way to suspect presence of CKD.

ABSTRACT

Introduction: The prevalence of end-stage renal disease in Taiwan is the highest in the world; hemodialysis accounts about 7% of the expenditure of the National Health Insurance. Nursing home residents with chronic kidney disease (CKD) have not been identified yet in Taiwan, along with associated risk factors. The objective of this study is to investigate the risk factors of CKD in long-term care facilities in Taiwan and those significantly associated with the presence of CKD.

Received: 
07 Oct, 2014
Accepted: 
31 Oct, 2014
PDF Attachment: 
PDF icon wimj_iss2_2016_267-70.pdf
Journal Sections: 
Original Articles
Keywords: 
elderly
chronic kidney disease
nursing home
Journal Authors: 
L-H Chen
C-F Mu
C-Y Hsu
e-Published: 01 Dec, 2015

Study on the Clinicopathological Features and Prognostic Factors of Extranodal NK/T Cell Lymphoma, Nasal Type

DOI: 
10.7727/wimj.2015.052
Synopsis: 
We conducted a retrospective analysis of the clinicopathological records of 18 extranodal NK/T cell lymphoma cases treated in Union Hospital of Fujian Medical University from May 2007 to May 2012, with follow-up of patients and univariate and multivariate analysis of the clinicopathological parameters, treatment and two-year survival rate. ENKCL lesions developed rapidly with poor prognosis. Though today we promote the comprehensive treatment of ENKCL, chemotherapy is still of great importance. Individualized treatment needs to be further studied and prognostic indicators of greater clinicopathological significance for ENKCL are worthy of further exploration.

ABSTRACT

Aim: The study is to analyze the clinicopathological features of extranodal NK/T cell lymphoma, nasal type (ENKCL) and its treatment and efficacy, to provide a scientific basis for individualized treatment.

Received: 
28 Jan, 2015
Accepted: 
04 Jun, 2015
PDF Attachment: 
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Journal Sections: 
Original Articles
Keywords: 
diagnosis
treatment
prognosis
extranodal NK/T cell lymphoma
nasal type
Journal Authors: 
S Yang
T Jiang
J Dong
Q Xu
Z Pan
J Wang
Q Chen
e-Published: 25 Nov, 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.

Meta-analysis of the Personality Traits of Abused Children in China

DOI: 
10.7727/wimj.2015.135
Synopsis: 
We need to pay attention to whether child abuse influences individual personality in China. This study aims to provide evidence for this issue through a meta-analysis of the relevant research literature about child abuse and personality.

Abstract

Received: 
03 Mar, 2015
Accepted: 
04 Jun, 2015
PDF Attachment: 
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Journal Sections: 
Original Articles
Keywords: 
Child abuse
personality
meta-analysis
Trait
Eysenck personality questionnaire
Journal Authors: 
S Yang
A Du
Y Zhang
L Shen
e-Published: 25 Nov, 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.

Flow Mediated Vasodilation and some Biomarkers of Endothelial Activation in Pre-hypertensive Objects

DOI: 
10.7727/wimj.2015.033
Synopsis: 
The goal of the study is to assess endothelial activation by FMD and ADMA, sICAM and sVCAM levels in pre-Hypertensive objects. Compared to intima-media thickness, these data are going to be evaluated as an eventual predicators of pre-hypertensive objects. Compared to intima-media thickness, these data were to be evaluated as eventual predicators of pre-hypertension.

ABSTRACT

Received: 
26 Jan, 2015
Accepted: 
04 Jun, 2015
PDF Attachment: 
PDF icon nikolov20et20al-endothelial20markers20in20pre-hypertension1.pdf
Journal Sections: 
Original Articles
Keywords: 
Endothelial dysfunction
flow mediated dilation
pre-hypertension
intima-media thickness
ADMA
sMCAM-1.
sICAM-1.
sVCAM -1.
Journal Authors: 
P Nikolov
J Nikolova
M Orbecova
T Deneva
L Vladimirova
P Atanasova
P Hrischev
E Georgieva
F Nikolov
e-Published: 24 Nov, 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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