Original Articles

Prevalence of Chronic Kidney Disease among Patients Attending a Specialist Diabetes Clinic in Jamaica

Issue:

Vol 64, Issue 3: June (2015)

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2014.084

Pages:

201–8

Synopsis:

This study estimated the prevalence of chronic kidney disease (CKD) among patients of the University Hospital of the West Indies diabetes clinic in Jamaica and evaluated the proportion of patients at high risk for adverse outcomes. Approximately 86% of patients had CKD and 70% were at high risk for adverse outcomes.

ABSTRACT

Objective: To estimate the prevalence of chronic kidney disease (CKD) among patients attending the University Hospital of the West Indies (UHWI) Diabetes Clinic and to determine the proportion of patients at high risk for adverse outcomes.

Received:

07 Apr, 2014

Accepted:

23 Apr, 2014

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Keywords:

Jamaica

diabetes mellitus

glomerular filtration rate

chronic kidney disease

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e-Published: 04 May, 2015

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Spatial Distribution of Epidemiological Cases of Dengue Fever in Suriname, 2001–2012

Issue:

Vol 64, Issue 4: September (2015)

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2014.118

Pages:

344–50

Synopsis:

Retrospective epidemiological data were used to characterize the frequency, incidence and severity of dengue fever and to identify clusters of disease in Suriname. The results illustrate the need to identify risk factors that influence the transmission of dengue in Suriname.

ABSTRACT

Objective: To characterize the frequency, incidence and severity of dengue fever in Suriname and to detect historic clusters of disease by integrating epidemiological data into a spatial visualization platform.

Received:

19 May, 2014

Accepted:

06 Jun, 2014

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e-Published: 01 May, 2015

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Determination of Antimicrobial Resistance and Resistant Genes in Acinetobacter Baumannii from Human Clinical Samples

Issue:

Vol 66, Issue 1: 2017

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2014.337

Pages:

56–64

Synopsis:

Detection of Acinetobacter from different samples suggests either an on-going infection or colonization of organ sources with A. baumannii. Resistance was observed in all antibiotics tested in different proportion and the organism was found to carry different resistant genes to different class of antibiotics, thus supporting multi-drug resistant characteristic of A baumannii. Multidrug resistant Acinetobacter infections are posing an increasing threat to the population in these communities. Carbapenems provide an effective option against infections caused by resistant A baumannii.

ABSTRACT

Objective: The aim of this study is to determine the prevalence, antimicrobial resistance and various resistance genes in Acinetobacter baumannii (A baumannii) from human clinical specimens at the payambaran and Baqiyatallah Hospitals in the city of Tehran, Iran, over a period of six months (September 2012 to March 2013).

Received:

21 Nov, 2014

Accepted:

06 Jan, 2015

Published:

08 Mar, 2017

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Keywords:

Acinetobacter baumanii

antimicrobial resistance

human clinical samples

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e-Published: 30 Apr, 2015

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Application of an Acellular Dermal Matrix Patch in Infant and Neonatal Abdominal Wall Reconstruction

Issue:

Vol 66, Issue 1: 2017

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2014.310

Pages:

119–23

Synopsis:

An acellular dermal matrix (ADM) biological patch was used to treat infant and neonatal giant omphalocele and other large abdominal wall defects. Large abdominal wall defects in neonates and infants can be reconstructed by ADM patches with good results.

ABSTRACT

Received:

14 Nov, 2014

Published:

08 Mar, 2017

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Keywords:

Acellular dermal matrix

large abdominal wall defect

reconstruction of the abdominal wall

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e-Published: 30 Apr, 2015

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Early Sexual Debut and Associated Factors among In-school Adolescents in Six Caribbean Countries

Issue:

Vol 64, Issue 4: September (2015)

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2014.025

Pages:

351–6

Synopsis:

There was a high prevalence of early sexual debut in adolescents in the six Caribbean countries studied. Male gender, substance use (smoking and alcohol use), having been in a physical fight in the past 12 months, sedentary behaviour, truancy and lack of parental or guardian attachment were associated with early sexual debut.

ABSTRACT

Objective: This report examines early sexual debut (< age 15 years) among 15-year old in-school adolescents in six Caribbean countries.

Received:

04 Feb, 2014

Accepted:

28 Feb, 2014

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Keywords:

health risk behaviour

sexual debut

Journal Authors:

K Peltzer

S Pengpid

e-Published: 30 Apr, 2015

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Investigation by the Method of INNO-LiPA of Primary Resistance to Lamivudine in Patients with Chronic Hepatitis B Who Have Not Used Antiviral Therapy

Issue:

Vol 65, Issue 1: 2016

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2014.291

Pages:

111–5

Synopsis:

Lamivudine, an effective oral antiviral agent, inhibits the replication of hepatitis B virus by blocking reverse transcriptase enzyme. Administering lamivudine is an effective and convenient method of early treatment.

ABSTRACT

Received:

15 Oct, 2014

Accepted:

29 Oct, 2014

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e-Published: 30 Apr, 2015

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Investigation of the Blood Glucose Lowering Potential of the Jamaican Momordica charantia (Cerasee) Fruit in Sprague-Dawley Rats

Issue:

Vol 64, Issue 4: September (2015)

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2014.093

Pages:

315–9

Synopsis:

The blood glucose lowering potential of aqueous fruit extracts of the Jamaican plant species (Momordica charantia) was investigated in Sprague-Dawley rats. The extract showed no hypoglycaemic or antidiabetic activity. However, there was improvement in glucose tolerance of glucose-primed normoglycaemic rats during oral glucose tolerance test.

ABSTRACT

Received:

08 Apr, 2014

Accepted:

23 Apr, 2014

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e-Published: 29 Apr, 2015

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Estimated Burden of Serious Fungal Infections in Jamaica by Literature Review and Modelling

Issue:

Vol 64, Issue 3: June (2015)

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2014.204

Pages:

245–9

Synopsis:

It is estimated that over 57 600 people in Jamaica probably suffer from serious fungal infections each year, most related to allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis and severe asthma with fungal sensitization, recurrent vulvovaginal candidiasis and AIDS-related opportunistic infections. Endemicity of histoplasmosis is established.

ABSTRACT

Received:

27 Aug, 2014

Accepted:

20 Oct, 2014

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Keywords:

Jamaica

Estimates

serious fungal infection

Journal Authors:

HC Gugnani

DW Denning

e-Published: 28 Apr, 2015

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Nutritional Knowledge and Practices, Lifestyle Characteristics and Anthropometric Status of Turks and Caicos Islands Elementary School Children

Issue:

Vol 64, Issue 1: Jan (2015) - Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) Special Issue

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2015.111

Pages:

29–36

Synopsis:

Assessment of nutritional status and knowledge of 297 elementary school children in Turks and Caicos Islands revealed that most (70%) knew non-communicable diseases were related to diet and obesity. However, levels of physical activity and fruit and vegetable consumption were low, while overweight/obesity level was high (41%).

ABSTRACT

Objectives: To assess nutritional status, knowledge, practices and lifestyle characteristics of Turks and Caicos Islands (TCI) primary school children.

Subjects and Methods: Sociodemographic, nutrition knowledge and lifestyle information were collected via an interviewer-assisted questionnaire from grade 5 to 6 participants in a cross-sectional survey; anthropometrics were collected by trained interviewers.

Received:

25 Feb, 2015

Accepted:

18 Mar, 2015

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e-Published: 28 Apr, 2015

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What Is in the Caribbean Baby? Assessing Prenatal Exposures and Potential Health Outcomes to Environmental Contaminants in 10 Caribbean Countries

Issue:

Vol 64, Issue 1: Jan (2015) - Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) Special Issue

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2015.112

Pages:

23–8

Synopsis:

Caribbean fetuses are being exposed to various environmental chemicals known to have adverse health and developmental effects. The impacts of such exposures need to be thoroughly evaluated in order to minimize such adverse exposures in the future.

ABSTRACT

Objectives: To assess prenatal exposures and potential health outcomes to environmental toxicants such as persistent organic pollutants (POPs), commonly used pesticides, and two heavy metals – mercury (Hg) and lead (Pb) – in 10 Caribbean countries.

Received:

25 Feb, 2015

Accepted:

18 Mar, 2015

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Keywords:

pregnancy

Environmental exposures

persistent organic pollutants

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e-Published: 28 Apr, 2015

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