Caribbean

Prevalence and Risk Factors for HIV Infection in Pregnant Women in North Trinidad

Issue:

Vol 55, Issue 5 (2006)

Pages:

346–50

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Background: The prevalence of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) infection in the Caribbean is reported to be second only to sub Saharan Africa. HIV in pregnancy has become an increasingly important focus of attention in HIV research because of its role in contributing to spread of the infection. This study sought to establish the prevalence and risk factors associated with HIV infection among antenatal women in the northwest region of Trinidad.

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Trinidad

Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)

HIV Infection and Pregnancy

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GA Hutchinson

EM Jameson

e-Published: 17 Jun, 2013

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A Caribbean Perspective on Barrett’s Oesophagus

Issue:

Vol 55, Issue 3 (2006)

DOI:

148–52

Synopsis:

A 21-year retrospective analysis revealed a low prevalence of Barrett's oesophagus with two associated adenocarcinomas, in a Caribbean population of predominantly African descent.

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The Impact of the DM Surgical Training Programme on the Practice of Surgery in the English-speaking Caribbean

Issue:

Vol 55, Issue 1 (2006)

Pages:

60–1

INTRODUCTION

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Seroprevalence of Legionella pneumophila in Pneumonia Patients in Four Major Hospitals in Trinidad and Tobago

Issue:

Vol 54, Issues 6 (2005)

Pages:

375–8

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In a serological study on 123 patients with pneumonia, 39 (31.7%) and 2 (1.6%) were positive for L pneumophila IgM/G/A and IgM only respectively. Seroprevalence was not significantly (p > 0.05; χ2) affected by hospitals, gender, ethnicity and co-morbidities.

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Depression: A Major Public Health Problem Facing the Caribbean

Issue:

Vol 54, Issues 6 (2005)

Pages:

353–4

INTRODUCTION

Epidemiological studies indicate that depression is a common disorder worldwide (1, 2). Estimates of the lifetime prevalence for this disorder range from 5–17% of the population in the USA (3–4). However a MEDLINE trawl of two hundred and seventy-five publications on mental health issues in Caribbean people revealed a paucity of written material on depression in the region.

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Disaster Preparedness and Management in the Caribbean: The Need for Psychological Support

Issue:

Vol 54, Issues 3 (2005)

Pages:

165–66

Synopsis:

Disasters are usually accompanied by physical devastation, loss, economic impact and emotional turmoil. The emotional impact however is often not recognized. Within the Caribbean, much more is needed at integrating psychological services within general disaster preparedness and management.

INTRODUCTION

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Editorial

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Caribbean

Disaster Preparedness

Psychological Support

Journal Authors:

A Gordon Stair

AM Pottinger

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Research: Juggling Career Aspirations with Quality and Relevance to the Caribbean

Issue:

Vol 54, Issues 1 (2005)

Pages:

77–81

*This was the keynote address delivered at the 8th Reunion of The University of the West Indies Medical Alumni Association 2003 at Nassau, Bahamas.

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Caribbean

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N Kissoon

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Use What You Have: Biological Assistance for the Treatment of Heart Failure in the Caribbean

Issue:

Vol 54, Issues 1 (2005)

Pages:

65–9

Synopsis:

Heart transplant mechanical assist are not economically viable for the treatment of Caribbean patients with endstage heart failure. Biological cardiac assist offers the potential for an inexpensive, effective and accessible alternative therapy.

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Cardiovascular disease

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Capgras Syndrome Presenting in an Adolescent Girl in the Caribbean

Issue:

Vol 62, Issue 1: Jan (2013)

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2012.175

Pages:

95–8

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Minimally Invasive Surgery Training in the Caribbean –ASurvey of General Surgical Residents and Their Trainers

Issue:

Vol 61, Issue 7 (2012)

DOI:

Doi:10.7727/wimj.2011.202

Pages:

708–15

Synopsis:

This survey of surgeons and residents in the Caribbean demonstrates the current level of training in minimally invasive surgery (MIS) and the challenges faced in incorporating MIS into surgical training.

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