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Arthralgia Accompanying Typhoid Fever in Children: Single Centre Experience

DOI: 
10.7727/wimj.2018.038
Synopsis: 
We retrospectively evaluated the records of 100 patients (46 female and 54 male) with a mean age of 8.78 ± 4.66 years (range: 5‒213 months). We determined that, in children with arthralgia accompanying typhoid fever; muscle pain and organomegaly were the most common symptoms accompanying arthralgia while knee joint and ankle were the most commonly affected joints. In treatment 3rd generation cephalosporin should be kept in mind in unresponsive patients.

ABSTRACT

Aim: To determine the general characteristics of children with arthralgia associated with typhoid fever.

Material and Method: General characteristics of the disease and laboratory of children diagnosed with typhoid fever and accompanying arthralgia were investigated from the hospital records. Arthralgia was determined regarding the patients’ personal reports.

Received: 
15 Feb, 2018
Accepted: 
30 May, 2018
PDF Attachment: 
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Journal Sections: 
Original Articles
Keywords: 
Arthralgia
children
typhoid fever
Journal Authors: 
MS Bektaş
F Aktar
S Gurel
S Gülşen
e-Published: 15 Feb, 2019

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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.

Correlation between Processus vaginalis Patency and Metachronous Inguinal Hernia in Children

DOI: 
10.7727/wimj.2016.595
Pages: 
Synopsis: 
The incidence of asymptomatic patent processus vaginalis (PPV) does not significantly decrease with age. However, age and gender play an important role in the development of MCIH from PPV.

ABSTRACT

Purpose: In the present study, we report the incidence of CPPV with unilateral inguinal hernia and future MCIH, with the aim of assisting treatment of this disease.

Methods: A total of 20 636 cases of unilateral inguinal hernia that were surgically treated between January 2002 and December 2009 were retrospectively evaluated. Statistics were performed using Pearson test or χ2 as appropriate, and p < 0.05 was considered statistically significant.

Received: 
15 Dec, 2016
Accepted: 
15 Jan, 2017
Journal Sections: 
Original Articles
Keywords: 
children
inguinal hernia
laparoscopy
metachronous hernia
patent processus vaginalis (PPV)
Journal Authors: 
Y Xue-qiang
Z Nan-nan
Y Jun
D Xu-fei
B Hong-qiang
S Xuan
e-Published: 23 Jan, 2018

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.

Brain Magnetic Resonance Imaging Findings and Distribution of the Findings According to the Age Groups in Childhood Epilepsies

Issue: 
Vol 71, Issue 1: 2024
DOI: 
10.7727/wimj.2017.175
Pages: 
63-8
Synopsis: 
This study showed that the most common pathology that caused epilepsy in children was the indication of parenchymal damage. Another common pathology is hippocampal sclerosis and cortical developmental abnormalities. MRI is a non-invasive imaging modality that that does not involve any ionizing radiation and can be used to identify pathologies that lead to epileptic attacks in childhood.

ABSTRACT

Objective: To retrospectively analyse the magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) observations and the distribution of etiological factors according to age groups in cases with MRI examinations for an epilepsy diagnosis.

Methods: The brain MRI of 606 cases from the 0–17 years age group were analysed retrospectively, and the findings were evaluated according to the age group.

Received: 
11 Sep, 2017
Accepted: 
12 Dec, 2017
Published: 
30 Mar, 2024
PDF Attachment: 
PDF icon wimj-iss1-2024_63_68.pdf
Journal Sections: 
Original Articles
Keywords: 
children
epilepsy
magnetic resonance imaging.
Journal Authors: 
SK Balık
M Öztürk
C Göya
F Ekici
e-Published: 18 Jan, 2018

A 25-year Association of Rainfall and Temperature Anomalies with Type 1 Diabetes Incidence in Caribbean Children

DOI: 
10.7727/wimj.2017.145
Synopsis: 
This study identified an epidemic increase of Type 1 diabetes cases in 2006-2007 among children in the US Virgin Islands. From 1980 to 2005, Type 1 diabetes epidemics occurred in children when above normal rainfall combined with below normal temperature.

ABSTRACT

Objective: To determine if rainfall and temperature anomalies are associated with epidemics of Type 1 diabetes among children in the US Virgin Islands.

Received: 
17 Jul, 2017
Accepted: 
12 Dec, 2017
Journal Sections: 
PUBLISHED AHEAD-OF-PRINT
Keywords: 
Caribbean
children
Climate
type 1 diabetes
US Virgin Islands
Journal Authors: 
ES Tull
HN Yarandi
e-Published: 19 Dec, 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.

A 25-year Association of Rainfall and Temperature Anomalies with Type 1 Diabetes Incidence in Caribbean Children

DOI: 
Pages: 
Synopsis: 
This study identified an epidemic increase of Type 1 diabetes cases in 2006-2007 among children in the US Virgin Islands. From 1980 to 2005, Type 1 diabetes epidemics occurred in children when above normal rainfall combined with below normal temperature.

ABSTRACT

Objective: To determine if rainfall and temperature anomalies are associated with epidemics of type 1 diabetes among children in the US Virgin Islands.

Received: 
17 Jul, 2017
Accepted: 
12 Dec, 2017
Journal Sections: 
PUBLISHED AHEAD-OF-PRINT
Keywords: 
Caribbean
children
Climate
type 1 diabetes
US Virgin Islands
Journal Authors: 
ES Tull
HN Yarandi
e-Published: 14 Dec, 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.

Nutcracker and Wilkie Syndrome Association in Adolescent

DOI: 
10.7727/wimj.2017.155

ABSTRACT

Received: 
27 Jul, 2017
Accepted: 
12 Dec, 2017
Journal Sections: 
Case Reports
Keywords: 
Wilkie syndrome
Nutcracker syndrome
children
Journal Authors: 
M Öztürk
HH Emiroğlu
HI Duran
e-Published: 14 Dec, 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.

Food Insecurity Is Linked to Dietary Intake but Not Growth of Children in the Caribbean

Issue: 
Vol 69, Issue 6: 2021
DOI: 
10.7727/wimj.2016.586
Pages: 
421-6
Synopsis: 
In this cross-sectional study among 390 Caribbean children, 24% of the children lived in food insecure households. Household food insecurity was associated with lower intake of protein and zinc, and anemia among children but not growth.

ABSTRACT

Objective: To examine food insecurity and its relationship with children’s nutritional health.

Received: 
06 Dec, 2016
Accepted: 
11 Aug, 2017
Published: 
10 Dec, 2021
PDF Attachment: 
PDF icon wimj-iss6-2021_421_426.pdf
Journal Sections: 
Original Articles
Keywords: 
Caribbean
children
food security
nutritional health.
Journal Authors: 
WA Mumena
I Francis-Granderson
LE Phillip
L Johnson-Down
K Gray-Donald
e-Published: 15 Aug, 2017

2:1 Block with Wenckebach Mechanism in Children Due to Different Etiologies

DOI: 
10.7727/wimj.2016.577
Synopsis: 
Our results suggest that the clues indicating a Wenckebach mechanism in children with 2:1 atrioventricular block (2:1 AVB) can be obtained by noninvasive techniques. In children with sustained 2:1 AVB intracardiac electrophysiological study can help in the differentiation, and the prognosis seems good.

ABSTRACT

Objective: In children 2:1 Atrioventricular Block (AVB) with Wenckebach mechanism is a rare entity.

Subjects and methods: In 7 children, 2:1 Atrioventricular Block (AVB) with Wenckebach mechanism was detected. The clinical features of these children are retrospectively evaluated.

Received: 
21 Nov, 2016
Accepted: 
09 Jul, 2017
PDF Attachment: 
PDF icon laloglu_et_al-2-1_block_with_wenckebach_mechanism_in_children.pdf
Journal Sections: 
Original Articles
Keywords: 
2:1 Atrioventricular block
Bradycardia
children
wenckebach
Journal Authors: 
F Laloglu
N Ceviz
H Keskin
H Olgun
e-Published: 10 Jul, 2017

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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.

Children with Vesicoureteric Reflux in a Tertiary Level Teaching Hospital

DOI: 
10.7727/wimj.2016.508
Synopsis: 
The current study gives an insight of Vesicoureteric Reflux survical analysis. Moreover predictive factors of Vesicoureteric Reflux were also determined that would lead to kidney failure

ABSTRACT

Objective: To determine the survival analysis of children with Vesicoureteric reflux (VUR) in relation to the development of renal failure, and the associated factor in relation with high grade VUR.

Received: 
13 Oct, 2016
Accepted: 
30 Mar, 2017
PDF Attachment: 
PDF icon nzan_et_al-children_with_vesicoureteric_reflux.pdf
Journal Sections: 
Original Articles
Keywords: 
children
renal failure
survival time
vesicoureteric reflux
Journal Authors: 
N Zainal
A Rosmawati
I Mohamad Ikram
A Nasir
AH Khan
RA Aftab
e-Published: 02 May, 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.

Chronic Persistent Hypokalaemia in Children

DOI: 
10.7727/wimj.2016.494
Synopsis: 
This study evaluated the causes of chronic persistent hypokaelemia in children at the University of Jordan. The most common cause of normotensive hypokalaemic metabolic alkalosis was Bartter syndrome.The most common cause of hypokalaemic metabolic acidosis was distal renal tubular acidosis.

ABSTRACT

Objective: Chronic hypokalaemia is a cause of morbidity and mortality. The purpose of this study is to determine the aetiology of chronic hypokalaemia in children at a tertiary care hospital setting.

Methods: Retrospective medical record review of consecutive cases of persistent chronic hypokalaemia of more than three months duration.

Received: 
05 Oct, 2016
Accepted: 
30 Mar, 2017
PDF Attachment: 
PDF icon akl-chronic_hypokalaemia_in_children.pdf
Journal Sections: 
Original Articles
Keywords: 
children
chronic
hypokalemiaetiology
Jordan
Journal Authors: 
K Akl
J Albaramki
e-Published: 27 Apr, 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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