Excess Calcium, Magnesium and Phosphorus Deposition in the Epigastric Artery of Dialysis Patients Undergoing Renal Transplantation

Issue:

Vol 69, Issue 1: 2021

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2015.466

Pages:

44-50

Synopsis:

Vascular calcification is a real problem related to chronic kidney disease, usually estimated by imaging methods. This study provided evidence on the quantitative increase of calcium, phosphorus and magnesium in the vascular wall in long-term dialysis patients undergoing transplantation. Knowing this type of data can help us to better understand and improve the prognosis of our patients.

ABSTRACT

Objective: Vascular calcification contributes to cardiovascular disease on dialysis patients. Arterial mineral content is modified but not well defined. We aim to define what is the concentration of calcium, magnesium and phosphorus in the epigastric artery of adult dialysis patients undergoing renal transplantation.

Received:

01 Sep, 2015

Accepted:

11 Sep, 2015

Published:

30 Apr, 2021

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Original Articles

Keywords:

Dialysis

mineral metabolism

vascular calcification

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e-Published: 21 Sep, 2015

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Voices of Citizen Journalists on HIV and AIDS: Implications for the Next Generation of Researchers

Issue:

Vol 66, Issue 2: 2017

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2015.377

Pages:

305-10

Synopsis:

In this qualitative context- dependent inquiry- the researchers examined the narratives published in the two major Jamaican daily newspapers as a gauge of the responses to expert testimony on HIV and AIDS and the implications of such evidence.

ABSTRACT

Received:

06 Jul, 2015

Accepted:

10 Sep, 2015

Published:

22 Sep, 2017

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e-Published: 18 Sep, 2015

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Antidepressant-like Effect of EGb 761 in Rats with Chronic Mild Stress-induced Depressive Behaviors

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2015.087

Synopsis:

EGb 761 possesses antidepressant activity in rats exposed to CMS. Besides, it can partially reverse the alterations of IL-1β, IL-6, VEGF and HPA axis dysfunction induced by CMS in rats.

ABSTRACT

Objective: The aims were to investigate the effects of EGb 761 on depressive behaviors in rats exposed to chronic mild stress (CMS) and the possible mechanisms of the actions.

Received:

23 Feb, 2015

Accepted:

26 Mar, 2015

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Journal Sections:

Original Articles

Keywords:

Depression

Inflammation

Antidepressant-like effect

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e-Published: 18 Sep, 2015

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The Relationship between Serum IL-17 and IL-23 Levels, and Other Disease Activity Parameters in Patients with Behçet’s Disease

Issue:

Vol 69, Issue 9: 2023

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2015.248

Pages:

624-7

Synopsis:

This study focuses on Behçet’s disease, a vasculitic syndrome with unknown aetiopathogenesis including genetic factors, infections and cytokines. IL17 and IL 23 play important roles in inflammatory diseases such as psoriasis, rheumatoid arthritis, multiple sclerosis, inflammatory bowel diseases, asthma, bacterial, fungal infections, maybe Behçet’s disease.

ABSTRACT

Objective: To investigate the relationship between disease activity and the involvement of Behçet’s disease (BD) and serum levels of interleukin (IL)-17 and IL-23.

Received:

20 May, 2015

Accepted:

20 Aug, 2015

Published:

25 Jan, 2023

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e-Published: 18 Sep, 2015

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Trends of Mortality and Causes of Death among HIV-infected Persons in Guadeloupe: 1988–2009

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2015.369

Synopsis:

The causes of deaths reported in the literature were similar to those observed in our study. In contrast with metropolitan France where cancer represented the first cause of death, in Guadeloupe, AIDS-related infections were the first cause of deaths.

ABSTRACT

Received:

06 Jul, 2015

Accepted:

10 Sep, 2015

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Original Articles

Keywords:

risk factors

Guadeloupe

HIV-infected patients

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e-Published: 18 Sep, 2015

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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.

Application of Two-Stage Hybrid Coronary Revascularization in Multivessel Coronary Artery Disease

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2015.425

Synopsis:

Two-stage HCR is a safe, effective and minimally invasive method to treat multivessell CAD

ABSTRACT

Objective: The aim of this study was to explore the efficacy of percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) with minimally invasive direct coronary artery bypass grafting (MIDCABG) in the treatment for multivessel coronary artery disease (CAD).

Received:

03 Aug, 2015

Accepted:

11 Sep, 2015

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Journal Sections:

Original Articles

Keywords:

Drug-eluting stent

hybrid coronary

minimally invasive direct coronary artery bypass grafting

percutaneous coronary intervention

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e-Published: 18 Sep, 2015

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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.

Treatment of Parapelvic Cyst by Internal Drainage Technology Using Ureteroscope and Holmium Laser

Issue:

Vol 64, Issue 3: June (2015)

DOI:

10.7727/wimjopen.2014.220

Pages:

230–5

Synopsis:

We explored the efficacy and safety of surgical approaches with holmium laser ureteroscopic internal drainage in the treatment of parapelvic cyst. In 28 cases of operation, 27 cases were successful. Our study shows that the treatment of parapelvic cyst by internal drainage operation using holmium laser and ureteroscopy had very good result with few complications.

ABSTRACT

Background: The aim of parapelvic cyst treatment is to have complete drainage of cyst fluid and prevent its further compression of the kidney and collective system. This study explores the efficacy and safety of surgical approaches with holmium laser ureteroscopic internal drainage in the treatment of parapelvic cyst.

Received:

28 Apr, 2014

Accepted:

17 Sep, 2014

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e-Published: 14 Sep, 2015

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Application of Modified Glomerular Filtration Rate Estimation Equations in Chinese Diabetic Patients with Chronic Kidney Diseases

Issue:

Vol 64, Issue 3: June (2015)

DOI:

10.7727/wimjopen.2014.273

Pages:

209–12

Synopsis:

The Ruijin equation is more applicable in Chinese diabetic and chronic kidney diseases patients than the Cockcroft-Gault and Modification of Diet in Renal Disease formulae.

ABSTRACT

Objective: To evaluate the applicability of modified formulae based on plasma creatinine levels in Chinese diabetic patients with chronic kidney diseases (CKD).

Received:

15 Oct, 2014

Accepted:

31 Oct, 2014

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Journal Sections:

Original Articles

Keywords:

diabetes

glomerular filtration rate

Chronic kidney diseases

Journal Authors:

H Chang

SD YE

e-Published: 14 Sep, 2015

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Incidental Cancer in Benign Thyroid Disease: An Experience at the University Hospital of the West Indies

Issue:

Vol 66, Issue 2: 2017

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2015.167

Pages:

329–34

Synopsis:

The prevalence of cancer in multinodular goitre in Jamaica is lower than other prevalences seen worldwide of incidental thyroid cancer. It is seen more commonly in the middle aged females and are most commonly of the papillary type.

ABSTRACT

Received:

20 Mar, 2015

Accepted:

26 Mar, 2015

Published:

22 Sep, 2017

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Journal Sections:

Original Articles

Keywords:

incidental thyroid cancer

Journal Authors:

e-Published: 08 Sep, 2015

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Acute Complicated Sinusitis: Ten Years Experience from the University Hospital of the West Indies

Issue:

Vol 66, Issue 2: 2017

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2015.156

Pages:

318–23

Synopsis:

Acute sinusitis has been associated with complications and has been seen most frequently in the adolescent male population. The most common complication is orbital. Surgical techniques have evolved from open sinus approaches to endoscopic approaches. Surgical treatment is indicated for those patients who fail medical management and should consist of an endoscopic approach which may be combined with open approaches if indicated.

ABSTRACT

Objective: Complicated sinusitis is rare. It might not be identified early and might expose the patient to an unfavourable outcome. There is a paucity of data regarding this condition in the Caribbean. This study was undertaken to describe the clinical characteristics and treatment outcomes of patients admitted with this condition.

Received:

19 Mar, 2015

Accepted:

25 Mar, 2015

Published:

22 Sep, 2017

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wimj-iss2-2017_318_323.pdf

Journal Sections:

Original Articles

Keywords:

Acute sinusitis