Original Articles

Neurodevelopmental Outcome of Childhood Cancer Survivors Treated at the Eric Williams Medical Sciences Complex

Issue:

Vol 63, Issue 6: Oct (2014)

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2013.268

Pages:

582–7

Synopsis:

The paediatric cancer survivors in this survey were found to have delays in their development. This group of children should have their development closely monitored. This will ensure that delays in development can be discovered early and appropriate interventions instituted.

ABSTRACT

Objective: To investigate the neurodevelopmental outcome of childhood cancer survivors treated at the Eric Williams Medical Sciences Complex (EWMSC).

Received:

08 Oct, 2013

Accepted:

24 Feb, 2014

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Trinidad and Tobago

Childhood cancer survivors

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e-Published: 04 Jul, 2014

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Antihistamine Effect of a Pure Bioactive Compound Isolated from Slug (Diplosolenodes occidentalis) Material

Issue:

Vol 63, Issue 5: Sep (2014)

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2013.269

Pages:

401–7

Synopsis:

In Jamaica, the slug, (Diplosolenodes occidentalis) is used in folklore practice to alleviate the symptoms of an asthmatic attack. A pure bioactive compound, glyceryl trilinolenate (GT) was isolated from the crude slug extract. Glyceryl trilinolenate is a non-toxic and specific H1 antagonist acting non-competitively to produce relaxation of tracheal smooth muscle. It also reduces cutaneous wheal formation and inflammation. This is the first scientific documentation of the actions of GT.

ABSTRACT

Objective: Folklore claims of the therapeutic effect of garden slug (Diplosolenodes occidentalis) extract used to relieve bronchoconstriction in asthmatic individuals were never validated scientifically. The aim of this study was to isolate the pure bioactive compound from slug extract causing this effect.

Received:

08 Oct, 2013

Accepted:

24 Feb, 2014

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H1 antagonist

garden slug

glyceryl trilinolenate

folklore practice

smooth muscle relaxation

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e-Published: 03 Jul, 2014

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Urinary Angiotensinogen as a Potential Biomarker of Intrarenal Renin-angiotensin System Activity in Chinese Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease

Issue:

Vol 63, Issue 5: Sep (2014)

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2013.279

Pages:

436–42

Synopsis:

Urinary angiotensinogen might be a potential biomarker of intrarenal angiotensin II activity in patients with chronic kidney disease.

ABSTRACT

Received:

09 Oct, 2013

Accepted:

24 Feb, 2014

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renin-angiotensin system

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e-Published: 03 Jul, 2014

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A Comparative In Vitro Study on the Antioxidant and Anti-acetylcholinesterase Properties of Aerial Parts of Strophanthus preusii Engl & Pax

Issue:

Vol 63, Issue 5: Sep (2014)

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2013.287

Pages:

408–15

Synopsis:

The leaves and root of Strophanthus preusii have proven to be potent natural antioxidants which could justify their traditional use in the management of stress-related diseases.

ABSTRACT

Objective: To evaluate and compare the antioxidant and acetylcholinesterase (AChE)-inhibitory properties of aerial parts of Strophanthus preussii (leaves, stem and root named as SPL, SPS and SPR, respectively) while catechin served as standard.

Received:

24 Oct, 2013

Accepted:

21 Jan, 2014

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Strophanthus preusii.

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OA Adaramoye

A Olajuyin

e-Published: 03 Jul, 2014

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Development and Validation of a Measure of Attitudes toward Fluffy Women

Issue:

Vol 63, Issue 6: Oct (2014)

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2013.321

Pages:

626–33

Synopsis:

A scale to assess attitudes toward fluffy women is developed and validated in a university student population in Jamaica. The scale has reasonably good concurrent validity and acceptable discriminant validity.

ABSTRACT

Background: There is an absence of research on the newly evolved term “fluffy” which describes body image and personality features among women. Research on “fluffiness” among Caribbean peoples has been limited by the lack of valid and reliable measures of the concept.

Received:

09 Dec, 2013

Accepted:

22 Apr, 2014

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e-Published: 02 Jul, 2014

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Cervical Smears at Public Health Centres in Eastern Trinidad: Coverage and Follow-up, 2009–2010

Issue:

Vol 63, Issue 6: Oct (2014)

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2013.295

Pages:

575–81

Synopsis:

The cervical screening services in the Eastern Regional Health Authority in Trinidad and Tobago did not provide adequate coverage to the target population or adequate follow-up care for women with abnormal smears in 2009 and 2010.

ABSTRACT

Background: The objective was to examine the cervical screening programme at selected health centres in the Eastern Regional Health Authority (ERHA), Trinidad and Tobago, specifically regarding Pap smear coverage, frequency distribution of abnormal smears and the adequacy of follow-up of abnormal smears, according to the Caribbean Frameworks for Developing National Screening and Clinical Guidelines for Cervical Cancer Prevention and Control.

Received:

11 Nov, 2013

Accepted:

26 Nov, 2013

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Pap smear

Abnormal smears

cervical screening coverage

cervical screening guidelines

cervical smear

Eastern Regional Health Authority

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e-Published: 26 Jun, 2014

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Monitoring of International Diabetes Federation-recommended Clinical Diabetes Indicators in a Public Health Centre in Southwest Trinidad

Issue:

Vol 63, Issue 6: Oct (2014)

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2014.026

Pages:

566–70

Synopsis:

A medical record audit was conducted within a public regional health centre to quantify availability of diabetes clinical indicators and to provide rates of disease control according to regional guidelines. Reporting patterns are improving but remain a limitation for patient management.

ABSTRACT

Objectives: To examine availability of International Diabetes Federation (IDF)-recommended diabetes indicators in the medical charts of patients in active care at a public health centre in southwest Trinidad and Tobago, and to determine clinical status of the patient population according to Caribbean Health Research Council/Pan American Health Organization (CHRC/PAHO) guidelines for disease control.

Received:

04 Feb, 2014

Accepted:

24 Feb, 2014

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e-Published: 20 Jun, 2014

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Evaluation of Water Sanitation Health Education Programme: Working with the Knowledge of the Basic Sanitation Services in a Developing Community in Rural Haiti after the 2010 Earthquake

Issue:

Vol 63, Issue 6: Oct (2014)

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2013.258

Pages:

616–9

Synopsis:

After a two-year intervention programme, residents of a rural community in Haiti had an adequate knowledge of the new sanitation system, especially those who had access to the system, those 40–49 years old and those with households of less than seven members.

ABSTRACT

Objective: The aim of this study is to measure the knowledge regarding the new sanitation water system being implemented in Dessources, a rural community in the municipality of Croix-des-Bouquets in Haiti after a two-year intervention programme.

Received:

18 Sep, 2013

Accepted:

12 Dec, 2013

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e-Published: 20 Jun, 2014

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A Radiographic Correlation between Renal and Pulp Stones

Issue:

Vol 63, Issue 6: Oct (2014)

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2013.077

Pages:

620–5

Synopsis:

No correlation was found between the presence of pulp stones and kidney stones in the investigated group. The presence of pulp stones does not seem to be correlated with that of kidney stones.

ABSTRACT

Aim: The purpose of this study was to determine the correlation between pulp stones and renal stones. This study also aimed to report associations between the presence of pulp stone and gender, age, tooth type, dental arches and sides.

Received:

06 Mar, 2013

Accepted:

22 Apr, 2013

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e-Published: 17 Jun, 2014

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Stress, Burnout and Coping among Emergency Physicians at a Major Hospital in Kingston, Jamaica

Issue:

Vol 63, Issue 3: Emergency Medicine (2014)

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2013.330

Pages:

262–6

Synopsis:

Emergency physicians at a major hospital in Kingston, Jamaica, scored high on stress and components of burnout. Interventions aimed at reducing the occupational contributors to stress and improving levels of coping will reduce the risk of burnout and enhance their psychological well-being.

ABSTRACT

Objectives: The study examined the prevalence of stress, burnout, and coping, and the relationship between these variables among emergency physicians at a teaching hospital in Kingston, Jamaica.

Methods: Thirty out of 41 physicians in the Emergency Department completed the Maslach Burnout Inventory, Perceived Stress Scale, Ways of Coping Questionnaire, and a background questionnaire. Descriptive statistical analyses were conducted.

Received:

09 Dec, 2013

Accepted:

29 May, 2014

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