Original Articles

Trends in Incidence and Age Distribution of Oral Cavity and Oropharyngeal Squamous Cell Carcinomas, Kingston and St Andrew, Jamaica, 1978–2007

Issue:

Vol 63, Issue 2: Mar (2014)

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2013.164

Pages:

128–33

Synopsis:

The incidence rates of tongue and tonsillar cancers have been decreasing in Jamaica but continue to predominate among older men. This is unlike data reported elsewhere, where rates have been increasing in young adults, and therefore warrants further study.

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Objective: Several countries have reported increasing incidence of oral cavity and oropharyngeal (OCOP) squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) over recent years, particularly among young men and primarily in tongue and tonsil subsites, attributed to human papillomavirus (HPV) infection. This study examines trends in incidence and age distribution of OCOP SCC in Jamaica over a 30-year period.

Received:

04 Jun, 2013

Accepted:

24 Jun, 2013

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Incidence, and Gender, Age and Ethnic Distribution of Sarcomas in the Republic of Suriname from 1980 to 2008

Issue:

Vol 63, Issue 2: Mar (2014)

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2013.071

Pages:

121–7

Synopsis:

The incidence of soft-tissue and bone sarcomas in Suriname, as well as their gender, age, and ethnic distribution, probably do not differ substantially from international patterns. However, overall sarcomas and leiomyosarcoma may have a predilection for Afro-Surinamese rather than Asian-Surinamese.

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Objective: We report on the incidence and the gender, age and ethnic distribution of sarcomas diagnosed between 1980 and 2008 in the multi-ethnic Republic of Suriname.

Received:

05 Mar, 2013

Accepted:

22 Apr, 2013

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St George's University's Medical Student Research Institute: A Novel, Virtual Programme for Medical Research Collaboration

Issue:

Vol 63, Issue 1: Jan (2014)

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2013.022

Pages:

81–7

Synopsis:

Medical student research involvement has evolved to be a core component of medical education. In 2009 the St George’s University’s Medical Student Research Institute was designed to encourage, support, facilitate and centralize medical student research.

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Objective: Medical student research involvement has evolved to be a core component of medical education and is becoming increasingly vital to success in the United States residency match. We sought to develop a research website allowing students and research faculty to collaborate and complete projects online.

Received:

18 Jan, 2013

Accepted:

14 Feb, 2013

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Medical research

residency application

web-based research programme

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Sustainability of a Curriculum-based Intervention on Dietary Behaviours and Physical Activity among Primary School Children in Trinidad and Tobago

Issue:

Vol 63, Issue 1: Jan (2014)

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2014.011

Pages:

68–77

Synopsis:

We investigated the long-term effect of a brief school-based curriculum intervention on dietary behaviours and physical activity among primary school children. The intervention was associated with significantly lower intakes of fried foods and sodas and higher knowledge scores 18 months later.

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Received:

03 Feb, 2014

Accepted:

13 Feb, 2014

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Stenotrophomonas maltophilia Pseudo-outbreak at a University Hospital Bronchoscopy Unit in Turkey

Issue:

Vol 63, Issue 1: Jan (2014)

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2013.005

Pages:

59–61

Synopsis:

S maltophilia isolates were detected in four patients undergoing bronchoscopy during a one-week period. More attention should be paid to this microorganism as it can cause epidemics in intensive care units and operating theatres where invasive procedures take place. Appropriate disinfection procedures should be done and the staff should be continuously monitored and educated.

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Received:

17 Jan, 2013

Accepted:

30 Jul, 2013

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Comparative Evaluation of Ziehl Neelsen Staining and Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices of Laboratory Personnel in Relation to Ziehl Nielsen

Issue:

Vol 63, Issue 1: Jan (2014)

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2012.247

Pages:

34–9

Synopsis:

This study sought to assess the efficiency of the modified Kinyoun cold method as a replacement for the Ziehl Nielsen (ZN) and to assess the knowledge, attitudes and practices of laboratory personnel in relation to the ZN method in Guyana.

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Objective: To describe laboratory personnel's attitude and practices toward phenol exposure during Ziehl Neelsen (ZN) acid fast staining method and to evaluate the feasibility of an alternate modified Kinyoun cold (MKC) stain.

Received:

10 Sep, 2012

Accepted:

13 Dec, 2012

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knowledge attitudes practices

cold staining method

Journal Authors:

R Kurup

K Chester

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Use of the Complete Rockall Score and the Forrest Classification to Assess Outcome in Patients with Non-variceal Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding Subject to After-hours Endoscopy: A Retrospective Cohort Study

Issue:

Vol 63, Issue 1: Jan (2014)

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2012.316

Pages:

29–33

Synopsis:

Thirty-day, one-year mortality and re-bleeding rates were 16.7%, 32.9% and 14%, respectively in patients with upper gastrointestinal bleeding proven by after-hours endoscopy. A Rockall score > 2 was associated with an increased 30-day mortality. Rockall score and Forrest classification did not otherwise reliably predict adverse events.

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Objectives: To evaluate the usefulness of Forrest classification and the complete Rockall score with customary cut-off values for assessing the risk of adverse events in patients with upper gastrointestinal bleeding (UGI-B) subject to after-hours emergency oesophao-gastro-duodenoscopy (E-EGD) with six hours after admission.

Received:

06 Dec, 2012

Accepted:

25 Mar, 2013

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Cadmium in Jamaican Bush Teas

Issue:

Vol 63, Issue 1: Jan (2014)

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2012.322

Pages:

26–8

Synopsis:

Total and hot water extractable cadmium were measured in Jamaican bush teas to determine potential dietary exposure. The level of exposure from this source was not found to be significant.

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Received:

07 Dec, 2012

Revised:

06 Jun, 2014

Accepted:

24 Jun, 2014

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Resveratrol Ameliorates Diabetes-induced Renal Damage through Regulating the Expression of TGF-B1, Collagen IV and Th17/Treg-Related Cytokines in Rats

Issue:

Vol 63, Issue 1: Jan (2014)

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2014.008

Pages:

20–5

Synopsis:

Resveratrol might ameliorate diabetes-induced renal damage though mediating the balance of Th17/Treg-related cytokines and inhibiting the expression TGF-β1 and collagen IV.

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Objectives: This study aimed at detecting the protective effects of resveratrol on diabetes-induced renal damage and on the expression of transforming growth factor-beta 1 (TGF-β1), collagen IV and Th17/Treg-related cytokines in streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats.

Received:

31 Jan, 2014

Accepted:

12 Feb, 2014

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Th17/Treg-related cytokines

Journal Authors:

Zhou Wenbin

Gao Guojun

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Dietary Potassium Intake and Renal Handling, and Their Impact on the Cardiovascular Health of Normotensive Afro-Caribbeans

Issue:

Vol 63, Issue 1: Jan (2014)

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2014.005

Pages:

13–9

Synopsis:

The aim of the study is to investigate potassium intake and renal handling and their impact on the cardiovascular health of normotensive Afro-Caribbeans by the possible modulation of the renin angiotensin aldosterone.

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Received:

31 Jan, 2014

Accepted:

12 Feb, 2014

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Afro-Caribbean

dietary