Original Articles

Outcome of HIV-infected Pregnant Women and Their Offspring in Barbados: A Five-year Study

Issue:

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

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2015.109

Pages:

49–53

Synopsis:

One hundred and forty-three HIV-infected pregnant women treated with highly active antiretroviral therapy for prevention of mother-to-child transmission during a five-year period and their offspring were studied retrospectively. Two mothers died during the period of study and no infant was infected. The study revealed a good outcome and compliance for follow-up.

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Objective: To describe the outcome of HIV-infected pregnant women and their offspring during a five-year period.

Received:

25 Feb, 2015

Accepted:

18 Mar, 2015

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Knowledge and Perceptions of HPV and the HPV Vaccine among Pre-adolescent Girls and Their Guardians in Georgetown, Guyana

Issue:

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

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2015.113

Pages:

43–8

Synopsis:

As the Ministry of Health in Guyana seeks to introduce human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination, this study highlights the disparity between perceived knowledge and the correct knowledge of the stakeholders: the girls and their guardians. It also examines ways of overcoming this dilemma.

ABSTRACT

Objectives: To examine the knowledge and perceptions of 11-year old girls and their guardians toward the human papillomavirus (HPV), HPV (mandatory) vaccination and cervical cancer and to determine their main sources of health information.

Received:

28 Feb, 2015

Accepted:

18 Mar, 2015

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The Prevalence of Elevated Blood Pressure in Adolescents in Nassau, The Bahamas

Issue:

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

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2015.114

Pages:

17–22

Synopsis:

The estimated prevalence of elevated blood pressure in Bahamian adolescents is relatively high. The prevalence of 8.9% is comparable to those in the region. Researchers advise yearly screening in reducing the cardiovascular disease risk profile.

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Objective: To determine the prevalence of elevated blood pressure (EBP) in Bahamian adolescents.

Received:

25 Feb, 2015

Accepted:

18 Mar, 2015

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Epidemiological Trend and Clinical Observations among Children and Adults with Dengue in Barbados

Issue:

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

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2015.110

Pages:

37–42

Synopsis:

The epidemiological characteristics and clinical manifestations of confirmed dengue cases over a ten-year period in Barbados were evaluated. The mean annual incidence rate of dengue was 1.36/1000 population and the overall case fatality rate was 0.35%. The largest number of cases was seen in the 11 to 16-year age group. Dengue is characterized by less severe cases and lower mortality rate

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Objectives: To describe the epidemiological characteristics and the clinical manifestations of the confirmed dengue cases over a ten-year period in Barbados, one of the English-speaking Caribbean countries.

Received:

25 Feb, 2015

Accepted:

18 Mar, 2015

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The Quality and Completeness of 2008 Perinatal and Under-five Mortality Data from Vital Registration, Jamaica

Issue:

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

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2015.115

Pages:

3–16

Synopsis:

Registration of stillbirths (69%) and under-five deaths (79%) improved from 1998–2008. Stillbirth certificates lacked cause of death information and neonatal deaths due to prematurity and birth asphyxia were often misclassified. Stillbirth, infant and under-five mortality rates were 15, 20 and 22/1000, respectively.

ABSTRACT

Objective: To evaluate the completeness and timeliness of registration of stillbirths and under-five deaths and the validity of the certification and coding process.

Received:

25 Feb, 2015

Accepted:

18 Mar, 2015

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Ultrasonographic Measurement of the Achilles and Supraspinatus Tendon Thicknesses in Patients with Chronic Lead Exposure

Issue:

Vol 64, Issue 4: September (2015)

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2014.086

Pages:

384–7

Synopsis:

Preliminary results imply that subjects with occupational lead exposure have smaller Achilles tendons than healthy subjects. Chronic lead exposure may affect the tendons due to reduction of collagen synthesis.

ABSTRACT

Objective: The study aimed to assess tendon thickness in patients with chronic occupational lead exposure by using ultrasonography.

Received:

07 Apr, 2014

Accepted:

23 Apr, 2014

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Priapism in Homozygous Sickle Cell Disease: A 40-year Study of the Natural History

Issue:

Vol 64, Issue 3: June (2015)

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2014.119

Pages:

175–80

Synopsis:

The authors report on the incidence, pattern, natural history and outcome of priapism in 162 male patients with homozygous sickle cell (SS) disease who have been followed from birth for periods up to 40 years.

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Objectives: To describe the incidence, pattern, and outcome of priapism in homozygous sickle cell (SS) disease.

Methods: Regular review, for periods up to 40 years was done, of all 162 males with SS disease detected during the screening of 100 000 consecutive non-operative deliveries at the main government maternity hospital in Kingston, Jamaica, between June 1973 and December 1981.

Received:

19 May, 2014

Revised:

05 Jun, 2014

Accepted:

05 Jun, 2014

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Should Delayed Cholecystectomy Following Acute Calculous Cholecystitis Be Discouraged in a Resource-restricted Setting?

Issue:

Vol 64, Issue 4: September (2015)

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2014.006

Pages:

388–92

Synopsis:

Even in a resource-restricted setting, delayed cholecystectomy following acute calculous cholecystitis results in delays in definitive management with ensuing complications during the waiting period. Early cholecystectomy should be encouraged.

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Background: Early cholecystectomy for acute calculous cholecystitis (ACC) reduces hospital stay and complications during the waiting period. The purpose of this study is to establish the patterns of management of ACC at the University Hospital of the West Indies (UHWI) and to evaluate the advantages of early versus delayed cholecystectomy.

Received:

31 Jan, 2014

Accepted:

02 Apr, 2014

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Effect of L-ornithine L-aspartate on Liver Injury Due to Acute Ethyl Alcohol Intoxication in Rats

Issue:

Vol 64, Issue 3: June (2015)

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2014.325

Pages:

189–94

Synopsis:

Acute ethyl alcohol intoxication and related acute alcoholic hepatitis pose serious problems to emergency departments. Reactive oxygen radicals play an important role in ethyl alcohol-induced hepatotoxicity. L-ornithine L-aspartate significantly reduced hepatic injury and decreased oxidative stress causing liver injury.

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Objective: Ethyl alcohol is a substance that is widely used worldwide and known to exert toxic effects on liver. In this study, we aimed to examine the effect of L-ornithine L-aspartate (LOLA) on the toxicity of a single dose of ethyl alcohol in rats.

Received:

19 Nov, 2014

Accepted:

25 Mar, 2015

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Ethyl alcohol

total oxidant status

oxidative stress index

L-ornithine L-aspartate

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Analysing Biological Rhythms in Fibromyalgia Syndrome

Issue:

Vol 64, Issue 3: June (2015)

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2014.366

Pages:

241–4

Synopsis:

We evaluated biological rhythm disorders (sleep, functional activities, social participation, eating patterns) in patients with fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS). This study shows an important relationship between rhythm disorders and FMS, so a multidisciplinary approach is needed to treat these patients.

ABSTRACT

Aim: This study evaluated biological rhythm disorders in patients with fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS).

Received:

03 Dec, 2014

Accepted:

02 Mar, 2015

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Depression