Original Articles

Alterations in Gold Nanoparticle Levels Are Size Dependent, with the Smaller Ones Inducing the Most Toxic Effects and Related to the Time of Exposure of the Gold Nanoparticles

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Vol 65, Issue 1: 2016

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2014.350

Pages:

87–92

Synopsis:

Our results indicate that the smaller 10 nm gold nanoparticles (GNPs) are mostly taken up and accumulate in different rat organs, suggesting the induced toxic effects which is supported by histological investigation; while the larger 50 nm GNPs are retained in the blood of rats.

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Background: Gold nanoparticle (GNP) levels in the blood of rats in vivo have not been previously documented. This study aimed to evaluate the influence of size and exposure duration of GNPs on the gold levels in the blood of rats in vivo.

Received:

01 Dec, 2014

Accepted:

11 Dec, 2014

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Effects of Different Local Anaesthetics on Oto-acoustic Emission Tests After Spinal Anaesthesia

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Vol 65, Issue 2: 2016

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2014.240

Pages:

308-11

Synopsis:

The aim of this clinical observation study is to assess whether there is any effect of bupivacaine and levobupivacaine on transient evoked oto-acoustic emissions(TEOAE) tests following spinal anaesthesia; TEOAE tests enable us to evaluate hearing ability objectively.

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Purpose: To evaluate whether there is any effect of different local anaesthetic agents on hearing loss after spinal anaesthesia.

Received:

06 Oct, 2014

Accepted:

31 Oct, 2014

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transient evoked otoacoustic emission

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Different Doses and Routes of Administration of Methimazole Affect Thyroid Status in Methimazole-induced Hypothyroidism in Rats

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Vol 65, Issue 1: 2016

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2014.241

Pages:

93–7

Synopsis:

In the present study, we established and compared differences of the rat’s hypothyroid model induced by MMI added to drinking water or given through an intragastric tube.

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Objective: It is agreed that methimazole (MMI) can be administered to induce hypothyroidism. However, there are conflicting data about its effect on thyroid function and development in rats through different administrations. In the present study, we established and compared differences of the rat hypothyroid model induced by MMI added to drinking water or given through an intragastric tube.

Received:

06 Oct, 2014

Accepted:

31 Oct, 2014

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Evaluation of Device-associated Nosocomial Infections in a Paediatric Intensive Care Unit

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Vol 65, Issue 2: 2016

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2014.231

Pages:

295–9

Synopsis:

The present study was a surveillance study performed in an paediatric intensive care unit, which is the largest study in its area conducted in Turkey. We aimed to determine the device-associated healthcare-associated infections rates and their responsible pathogens.

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Objectives: The aim of this study was to evaluate the rate of device-associated healthcare-associated infections (DA-HAI) in a pediatric intensive care unit (PICU). In addition, the identities of the responsible microorganisms and of their antibiotic sensitivities were determined.

Received:

01 Oct, 2014

Accepted:

31 Oct, 2014

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Intensive Care Unit

surveillance

invasive device utilization

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Trona Causes Fetal Loss in Pregnant Rat via an Oestrogen-dependent Mechanism

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Vol 65, Issue 1: 2016

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2014.254

Pages:

83–6

Synopsis:

The study demonstrated that trona causes fetal loss. This could be attributed to the chemical constituents especially sodium and calcium. This effect is possibly via oestrogen-dependent mechanism. This study mainly focussed on the potentials of trona to cause fetal loss and its associated mechanism.

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Background: There is a claim in folklore medicine in Nigeria that trona (a sesquicarbonate or hydrated carbonate of sodium) causes fetal loss. However, this has not been substantiated or refuted by any scientific evidence.

Aim: This study evaluates whether or not trona causes fetal loss in pregnant female Wistar rats.

Received:

08 Oct, 2014

Accepted:

31 Oct, 2014

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Nutritional Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice among Patients with Type 2 Diabetes in Trinidad and Tobago

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Vol 65, Issue 1: 2016

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2014.287

Pages:

170–6

Synopsis:

A cohort of 122 patients was selected via quota sampling and surveyed using a structured questionnaire to assess knowledge, attitude, and practice in relation to their disease and to compare these attributes between patients receiving or not receiving nutrition counselling.

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Objectives: To assess knowledge, attitude and practice in relation to their disease among patients with Type 2 diabetes mellitus in one regional health district in Trinidad and Tobago and to compare these attributes between patients receiving/not receiving nutrition counselling.

Received:

15 Oct, 2014

Accepted:

29 Oct, 2014

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Assessment of Workplace Stigma and Discrimination among People Living with HIV/AIDS Attending Antiretroviral Clinics in Health Institutions in Enugu, Southeast Nigeria

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Vol 65, Issue 1: 2016

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2014.228

Pages:

98–105

Synopsis:

HIV/AIDS causes global morbidity and mortality and its related discrimination/stigma can affect the management of those infected. Unfortunately not much work has been done in Nigeria to ascertain the extent of discrimination/stigma occurring in the place of work.

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Received:

01 Oct, 2014

Accepted:

29 Oct, 2014

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psychological services

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Prostate Cancer Knowledge, Attitudes and Screening Practices among Men in Western Jamaica

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Vol 65, Issue 1: 2016

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2013.168

Pages:

67–77

Synopsis:

This study has identified several sociodemographic and health-seeking behavioural factors associated with prostate cancer screening among men in Jamaica. This information can be used to design interventions to increase prostate cancer screening and decrease prostate cancer morbidity and mortality.

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Background: African-Caribbean men, particularly Jamaican men, have one of the highest incidences of prostate cancer in the world. This cross-sectional study was conducted to investigate knowledge, attitudes, practices and factors associated with prostate cancer screening among men in western Jamaica.

Received:

08 May, 2014

Revised:

08 Oct, 2014

Accepted:

29 Oct, 2014

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Jamaica

prostate cancer

Prostate cancer screening

knowledge attitudes and practices

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Impact of Comprehensive Rehabilitation Therapy on Trunk Controlling Ability of Children with Cerebral Palsy

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Vol 65, Issue 1: 2016

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2014.255

Pages:

147–53

Synopsis:

The trunk control training of children with cerebral palsy (CPC) in the sitting posture is still one of the main purposes of cerebral palsy rehabilitation. The aim of this study was to observe the role of a Tecnobody balancing instrument in improving the trunk controlling ability of CPC and its efficacy in assessment in CPC.

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Objective: This study aims to investigate the impact of comprehensive treatment on the trunk controlling ability (TCA) of children with cerebral palsy (CPC).

Received:

08 Oct, 2014

Accepted:

24 Oct, 2014

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efficacy

Cerebral palsy

trunk controlling ability

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Analysis of the Clinical Characteristics of Patients with Acute Coronary Syndrome in Different States of Renal Function

Issue:

Vol 64, Issue 4: September (2015)

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2014.392

Pages:

357–61

Synopsis:

This is a retrospective analysis of the clinical data of patients with acute coronary syndrome (ACS) who had coronary angiography in order to investigate the clinical characteristics of the patients with ACS and chronic kidney disease, providing the theory support for the clinical diagnosis and treatment of these high-risk patients with ACS.

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Received:

04 Dec, 2014

Revised:

08 Mar, 2015

Accepted:

14 Apr, 2015

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