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Penile Cancer in Jamaicans Managed at the University Hospital of the West Indies

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Vol 60, Issue 5 (2011)

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525–30

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This study represents an analysis and comparison of the clinico-pathological features and outcomes of two sets of patients with penile cancer, managed at the University Hospital of the West Indies, Kingston, Jamaica, between the periods 1952–1958 and 1998–2008.

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Objectives: The aim of this study is to determine the prevalence and clinicopathological correlates of penile cancer as well as the clinical outcomes in a sample of Jamaicans managed at the University Hospital of the West Indies (UHWI).

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Comparative Analysis of Thyroid Carcinomas in Kingston and St Andrew, Jamaica, between Two Consecutive 15-year Periods

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Vol 60, Issue 5 (2011)

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519–24

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In Kingston and St Andrew, papillary thyroid cancer has surpassed follicular cancer to become the commonest thyroid cancer subtype, and the rank of medullary carcinoma has increased from fifth to third, in keeping with the histological profile exhibited worldwide.

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Objective: To compare the distribution of histological subtypes of thyroid cancer in Kingston and St Andrew (KSA), Jamaica, within two consecutive 15-year periods.

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The Effects of Mild Hypothermia on Coagulation and Haemodynamic Variables in Anaesthetized Rabbits

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Vol 60, Issue 5 (2011)

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513–8

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This study investigated the effect of mild hypothermia on prothrombin and partial thromboplastin time, platelet count, fibrinogen, blood pressure and heart rate in rabbits. The coagulation mechanism was not clinically affected by mild hypothermia, while haemodynamic responses were significantly suppressed.

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Objective: Hypothermia has been associated with coagulation defects. The purpose of this experimental study was to investigate the effect of mild hypothermia on clinically used coagulation tests and on haemodynamic variables.

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Renal Disease in the Caribbean The Disease of the Past, Present and Future

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Vol 61, issue 4 (2012) - Special Issue on Jamaica and Trinidad and Tobago 50 years Independence

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418–21

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This article highlights the key areas in the strategies to deal with renal disease in the Caribbean and some of the challenges faced.

Disease Continuum

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The Hypothesis of an Effective Strategy for Resistance of Hepatocellular Carcinoma to Therapy-autophagy

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Vol 60, Issue 6 (2011)

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666–8

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Autophagy

hepatocellular carcinoma

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Seroprevalence of Helicobacter pylori Infection in Adults in the Bahamas

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Vol 60, Issue 6 (2011)

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662–5

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Helicobacter pylori infection is a common chronic infection in the Caribbean. This study reports the seroprevalence of H pylori in a healthy adult population in the Bahamas

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Objectives: A number of studies have evaluated Helicobacter pylori (H pylori) infection in the Caribbean. However, to date there is no available epidemiological data on its occurrence in the Bahamas. Therefore, we determined the seroprevalence of H pylori in a healthy adult population in Nassau, Bahamas.

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Correlation of Brain Natriuretic Peptide and Microalbuminuria in Patients with Heart Failure

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Vol 60, Issue 6 (2011)

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658–61

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This present study indicated that the plasma levels of NTproBNP and MAU increased synchronously in pace with the aggravation of heart failure, and there was a positive correlation between MAU and NT-proBNP. To some extent, monitoring MAU might replace monitoring NTproBNP in patients with heart failure.

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Objective: To evaluate the changes of plasma levels of N-terminal pro-brain natriuretic pepide (NTproBNP) and microalbuminuria (MAU) in patients with heart failure and the correlation between them.

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Clinical Utility of Transoesophageal Echocardiography in Low Resource Environments: The Jamaican Experience

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Vol 60, Issue 6 (2011)

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653–7

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Transoesophageal echocardiography is a useful and safe procedure in the evaluation and management of simple and complex cardiovascular diseases. This technique can play an integral role in improving the quality of care and the management of patients with cardiovascular diseases.

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Objective: To provide the first detailed review of the indications and clinical utility of transoesophageal echocardiogram (TEE) in the Caribbean.

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Left Ventricular Posterior Wall Thickness is an Independent Risk Factor for Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation

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Vol 60, Issue 6 (2011)

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647–52

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The authors have hypothesized that left ventricular posterior wall thickness is an independent risk factor for paroxysmal atrial fibrillation. This study offers novel information therapeutically beyond that provided by traditional clinical atrial fibrillation risk factors.

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Background: Atrial fibrillation is the most common significant cardiac arrhythmia in clinical practice, but its risk factors remain to be clarified. We have hypothesized that left ventricular posterior wall thickness is an independent risk factor for paroxysmal atrial fibrillation (PAF).

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Operative Hysteroscopy in a Jamaican Cohort

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Vol 60, Issue 6 (2011)

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641–6

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The main indications for operative hysteroscopy at the Hugh Wynter Fertility Management Unit were submucosal fibroids (50%), intrauterine synechiae (26%), and removal of an intrauterine contraceptive device (11%). The procedure was successful in approximately 98% of cases.

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Objective: The objective of this study is to determine the indications, success, and complications of operative hysteroscopy performed at The University of the West Indies (UWI).

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Jamaica

Intrauterine adhesions

operative hysteroscopy

submucosal fibroids

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S Wynter