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Anxiety in Late Life: The Experience of Jamaican Urban Community Dwelling Older Adults

Issue: 
Vol 67, Issue 5: 2018: Special Issue Commemorating the 70th Anniversary of The University of the West Indies
DOI: 
10.7727/wimj.2018.168
Pages: 
498–503
Synopsis: 
This study examined Jamaican community dwelling older adults’ levels of anxiety and sought to identify predictors of such anxiety. Levels of anxiety was found to be low. Predictor variables were identified to be loneliness, gender and education.
Received: 
29 Mar, 2018
Accepted: 
10 Oct, 2018
Published: 
31 Dec, 2018
PDF Attachment: 
PDF icon wimj-iss5-2018_498_503.pdf
Journal Sections: 
Review
Journal Authors: 
SKP Williams
W Palmer
e-Published: 08 Jan, 2019

Medical Radiation: Status and Availability in The Bahamas

Issue: 
Vol 67, Issue 5: 2018: Special Issue Commemorating the 70th Anniversary of The University of the West Indies
DOI: 
10.7727/wimj.2018.179
Pages: 
493–97
Synopsis: 
This study was used to provide an understanding of where The Bahamas stands, regarding staffing, equipment and quality assurance. Approximately, 62% of the examined clinics were located in New Providence, with 84% of said clinics belonging to the private sector.

ABSTRACT 

Received: 
18 May, 2018
Accepted: 
03 Aug, 2018
Published: 
21 Dec, 2018
PDF Attachment: 
PDF icon wimj-iss5-2018_493_497.pdf
Journal Sections: 
Review
Keywords: 
Medical Radiation
health service needs and demands
The Bahamas
staffing
quality assurance
Journal Authors: 
J Isaacs
M Voutchkov
B Brevitt
e-Published: 21 Dec, 2018

Surgery in the Elderly, Counting the Cost and Rising to the Challenge: A review

Issue: 
Vol 67, Issue 5: 2018: Special Issue Commemorating the 70th Anniversary of The University of the West Indies
DOI: 
10.7727/wimj.2018.186
Pages: 
488–92
Synopsis: 
A short review on the perioperative management and the challenges faced by the elderly patient undergoing surgery in a Caribbean setting.
Received: 
10 Apr, 2018
Accepted: 
03 Aug, 2018
Published: 
31 Dec, 2018
PDF Attachment: 
PDF icon wimj-iss5-2018_488_492.pdf
Journal Sections: 
Review
Journal Authors: 
K Singh
S Hariharan
e-Published: 19 Dec, 2018

The Cannabinoids as Therapeutic Agents in the Management of Pain

Issue: 
Vol 66, Issue 5: 2017 (Special Issue on Cannabis)
DOI: 
10.7727/wimj.2017.192
Pages: 
576-80
Synopsis: 
This paper explored the suitability of naturally occurring and synthetic cannabinoids for pain management. The antinociceptive mechanisms identified for cannabinoids, relative to currently available analgesics, are promising in several cases, more so for chronic than for acute pain, where the potential remains hopeful but as yet unrealized.

ABSTRACT

Objective: This review focussed on the role of the endocannabinoid system in relation to pain transmission and modulation. Various facets of both naturally occurring and synthetic cannabinoids (CBs) were explored in an effort to ascertain their suitability in the treatment and management of pain.

Received: 
18 Sep, 2017
Accepted: 
23 Oct, 2017
Published: 
29 Dec, 2017
PDF Attachment: 
PDF icon wimj-iss5-2017_576_580.pdf
Journal Sections: 
Review
Keywords: 
cannabinoids
Marijuana
pain
pain management
Journal Authors: 
CD McGaw
e-Published: 26 Oct, 2017

Blood Transfusion in the Caribbean: A Case Study of Trinidad and Tobago

Issue: 
Vol 66, Issue 4: 2017 (Special Issue on Sickle Cell Disease)
DOI: 
10.7727/wimj.2017.174
Pages: 
478–85
Synopsis: 
This article uses the case of Trinidad and Tobago to examine the history and current state of blood transfusion services in the Caribbean and to present early results of an initiative for improving blood safety and adequacy in the region.

ABSTRACT

Received: 
26 May, 2017
Accepted: 
02 Jul, 2017
Published: 
13 Nov, 2017
PDF Attachment: 
PDF icon wimj-iss4-2017_478_485.pdf
Journal Sections: 
Review
Keywords: 
Blood transfusion
Caribbean
replacement
Trinidad and Tobago
voluntary
Journal Authors: 
KS Charles
e-Published: 04 Aug, 2017

Perioperative Management of Paediatric Patients with Sickle Cell Disease

Issue: 
Vol 66, Issue 4: 2017 (Special Issue on Sickle Cell Disease)
DOI: 
10.7727/wimj.2017.135
Pages: 
469–77
Synopsis: 
Perioperative care of children with sickle cell disease is associated with adverse outcomes. In concert with haematology consultants, surgeons, anaesthesiologists and intensivists, there are optimized perioperative outcomes with meticulous preoperative preparation, intra-operative management and postoperative care.

ABSTRACT

Received: 
26 Jun, 2017
Accepted: 
03 Jul, 2017
Published: 
13 Nov, 2017
PDF Attachment: 
PDF icon wimj-iss4-2017_469_477.pdf
Journal Sections: 
Review
Keywords: 
Paediatric patients
perioperative management
Sickle Cell Disease
Journal Authors: 
KJ Sullivan
J Dayan
M Reichenbach
M Irwin
A Pitkin
C Gauger
SR Goodwin
N Kissoon
e-Published: 03 Jul, 2017

Effects of Melatonin Suplementation in Human Pathologie: A Systematic Review

DOI: 
10.7727/wimj.2016.500
Synopsis: 
Melatonin is a hormone primarily produced in the pineal gland. Its most important functions are the regulation of circadian sleep-wake cycle, anti-inflammatory and antioxidant. Therefore, it use as a dietary supplement could have implications for clinical practice.

ABSTRACT

Objectives: to analyse the main effects of melatonin dietary supplementation in different pathologies.

Method: systematic review related to the use of melatonin as a dietary supplement and its effects on PubMed, CINAHL, Scopus, ProQuest Health and Medical Complete, Scielo and Dialnet databases.

Received: 
06 Oct, 2016
Accepted: 
11 Jan, 2017
PDF Attachment: 
PDF icon marmol_peis_et_al-melatonin_suplementation_in_human.pdf
Journal Sections: 
Review
Keywords: 
melatonin
systematic review
Dietary supplements
Pathology
Journal Authors: 
E Mármol Peis
GA Cañadas-De la Fuente
JL Gómez-Urquiza
R Fernandez-Castillo
F Ocaña Peinado
R Guisado Barrilao
IM Guisado Requena
e-Published: 01 Feb, 2017

Disclaimer

Manuscripts that are Published Ahead of Print have been peer reviewed and accepted for publication by the Editorial Board of the West Indian Medical Journal. They may appear in their original format and may not be copy edited or formatted in the style guide of this Journal. While accepted manuscripts are not yet assigned a volume, issue or page numbers, they can be cited using the DOI and date of e-publication. See our Instructions for Authors on how to properly cite manuscripts at this stage. The contents of the manuscript may change before it is published in its final form. Manuscripts in this section will be removed once they have been issued to a volume and issue, but will still retain the DOI and date of e-publication.

Computer-assisted Diagnosis of Cancer on Medical Images: A Survey

DOI: 
10.7727/wimj.2016.122
Synopsis: 
This paper has surveyed the different types of cancers which includes brain tumour, breast cancer and thyroid tumour on medical images. The medical images are analyzed for cancer, with the help of various powerful classification techniques. In this paper, the parameters such as sensitivity, specificity and accuracy are considered for the evaluation of various classification techniques.

 ABSTRACT

Objective: To evaluate the cancer classification techniques based on sensitivity, specificity and accuracy.

Method: The survey has been done on cancers which include brain tumor, breast cancer and thyroid tumor using medical images.

Received: 
21 Mar, 2016
Accepted: 
03 Jan, 2017
PDF Attachment: 
PDF icon rajesh_and_viji-diagnosis_of_cancer_on_medical_images.pdf
Journal Sections: 
Review
Keywords: 
diagnosis
Brain tumour
classifiers
mammograms neural
network
support vector
Journal Authors: 
D Hevin Rajesh
KS Angel Viji
e-Published: 31 Jan, 2017

Disclaimer

Manuscripts that are Published Ahead of Print have been peer reviewed and accepted for publication by the Editorial Board of the West Indian Medical Journal. They may appear in their original format and may not be copy edited or formatted in the style guide of this Journal. While accepted manuscripts are not yet assigned a volume, issue or page numbers, they can be cited using the DOI and date of e-publication. See our Instructions for Authors on how to properly cite manuscripts at this stage. The contents of the manuscript may change before it is published in its final form. Manuscripts in this section will be removed once they have been issued to a volume and issue, but will still retain the DOI and date of e-publication.

Reflection and Updates: Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation – Guidelines 2015 – Contribution to Nursing

Issue: 
Vol 68, Issue 1: 2019
DOI: 
10.7727/wimj.2016.524
Pages: 
59-63
Synopsis: 
This is a synthesis of the new guidelines on the care of cardiac arrest, with key updates based on the best scientific evidence, to facilitate better-quality cardiopulmonary resuscitation among health professionals.

ABSTRACT

The occurrence of cardiac arrest is a stressful and critical event. Despite technological advances in the training of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) techniques, mortality remains high, and patients survive up to discharge with high levels of neurological complications. The European Resuscitation Council guidelines and the American Heart Association as of 2015 hold the best recommendations in performing CPR.

Received: 
24 Oct, 2016
Accepted: 
03 Jan, 2017
Published: 
08 Oct, 2019
PDF Attachment: 
PDF icon wimj-iss1-2019_59_63.pdf
Journal Sections: 
Review
Keywords: 
Cardiac arrest
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
Emergencies
Journal Authors: 
RC Machado
RSL Moreira
CLF Albuquerque
SA Oliveira
e-Published: 31 Jan, 2017

Allocation of Places for Patients to Receive Dialysis in Low and Middle Income Countries: An Ethical Framework for Distributive Justice

DOI: 
10.7727/wimj.2016.517
Synopsis: 
This paper proposes a dialysis allocation system incorporating the ethical principles of prognosis, saving the most lives, younger age prioritization and random selection weighted by waiting time. This system should result in fair and equitable access to dialysis in developing countries.

ABSTRACT

Received: 
18 Oct, 2016
Accepted: 
11 Jan, 2017
PDF Attachment: 
PDF icon ferguson-allocation_of_patients_to_receive_dialysis_in_low_and_middle_income_countries.pdf
Journal Sections: 
Review
Keywords: 
Dialysis
distributive justice
equity
low and middle income countries
public health ethics
Journal Authors: 
TS Ferguson
e-Published: 13 Jan, 2017

Disclaimer

Manuscripts that are Published Ahead of Print have been peer reviewed and accepted for publication by the Editorial Board of the West Indian Medical Journal. They may appear in their original format and may not be copy edited or formatted in the style guide of this Journal. While accepted manuscripts are not yet assigned a volume, issue or page numbers, they can be cited using the DOI and date of e-publication. See our Instructions for Authors on how to properly cite manuscripts at this stage. The contents of the manuscript may change before it is published in its final form. Manuscripts in this section will be removed once they have been issued to a volume and issue, but will still retain the DOI and date of e-publication.

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