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Epidemiology and Factors Associated with Mortality among Haitian Children and Adolescents Treated for Cancer at a Paediatric Hospital from 2010 to 2014

DOI: 
10.7727/wimj.2018.055
Pages: 
Synopsis: 
Synopsis: This study evaluated the epidemiology of paediatric cancer and factors associated with mortality among Haitian children and adolescents. Eleven types of cancer were diagnosed and the odds of dying of cancer were more significant in patients with blood cancer, relapse or complications.

ABSTRACT

Background: Paediatric cancers represent about 1% of all diagnosed cancers around the world (1). This study aimed to describe the epidemiology and determine the factors associated with mortality of paediatric cancers managed at a Haitian paediatric hospital.

Received: 
06 Mar, 2018
Accepted: 
05 Mar, 2018
PDF Attachment: 
PDF icon lucien_and_bernard-cancer_among_haitian_children_and_adolescents.pdf
Journal Sections: 
Original Articles
Keywords: 
epidemiology
Haiti
Mortality
paediatric cancer
risk factors
Journal Authors: 
JG Lucien
JJ Bernard
e-Published: 26 Feb, 2019

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.

The Epidemiology of Paediatric Hand Injuries Treated in Emergency Departments in Foshan City, South China

Issue: 
Vol 66, Issue 6: 2017
DOI: 
10.7727/wimj.2015.252
Pages: 
702–708
Synopsis: 
A multi-centre study was conducted to investigate the epidemiology of paediatric hand injuries in Foshan City, South China. The epidemiology data enhanced our knowledge of paediatric hand injuries and facilitated the prevention and treatment. The paediatric hand injuries were treated in emergency departments in Foshan City, South China
ABSTRACT 
 
Objective: The objective of the study was to investigate the epidemiology of paediatric hand injuries treated in emergency departments (EDs) in Foshan City, as well as to supply data for the development of preventive strategies in South China and similar developing areas.
 
Received: 
20 May, 2015
Accepted: 
30 Oct, 2015
Published: 
29 Dec, 2017
PDF Attachment: 
PDF icon wimj-iss6-2017_702_708.pdf
Journal Sections: 
Original Articles
Keywords: 
emergency department
epidemiology
hand injury
paediatric
Journal Authors: 
S Huang
L Xiao
Z Wu
Y Guo
K Li
M He
Z Wang
e-Published: 28 Jan, 2019

Epidemiology of the Sickle Cell Disease in Grenada: A Comparison with Haiti, Jamaica and United States of America

Issue: 
Vol 66, Issue 4: 2017 (Special Issue on Sickle Cell Disease)
DOI: 
10.7727/wimj.2017.129
Pages: 
491–6
Synopsis: 
This study estimates the average prevalence, case-fatality rate and cause-specific mortality rate of SCD in Grenada, West Indies, and compares the epidemiology to that in the United States of America and elsewhere in the Caribbean.

ABSTRACT

Objective: Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a multifaceted, chronic disease severely affecting the quality of life of patients and their families. In addition, it is becoming a costly public health concern. In comparing the epidemiology, management and outcome of SCD in the United States of America and the Caribbean, this article aimed to promote awareness of SCD and the need for adequate treatment.

Received: 
12 Jun, 2017
Accepted: 
12 Jun, 2017
Published: 
13 Nov, 2017
PDF Attachment: 
PDF icon wimj-iss4-2017_491_496.pdf
Journal Sections: 
Original Articles
Keywords: 
Caribbean
epidemiology
Grenada
Sickle Cell Disease
United States of America
Journal Authors: 
M Nalbandian
H Kaminsky
P Baghdasaryan
D Keleny
K Nalbandyan
TO Jalonen
e-Published: 11 Jul, 2017

Trends in Inpatient versus Outpatient Lumbar Microdiscectomy in the United States of America: An Epidemiologic and Economic Analysis

Issue: 
Vol 66, Issue 3: 2017- Less Exposure Surgery (LES) Focus
DOI: 
10.7727/wimj.2017.027
Pages: 
404–8
Synopsis: 
This is a significant increase in outpatient microdiscectomy over the study period of seven years. This has been shown to be due to increase reimbursement.

ABSTRACT

Received: 
27 Jan, 2017
Accepted: 
12 May, 2017
Published: 
23 Oct, 2017
PDF Attachment: 
PDF icon wimj-iss3-2017_404_408.pdf
Journal Sections: 
Original Articles
Keywords: 
Cost reimbursement
economic analysis
epidemiology
incidence
lower back-pain
lumbar microdiscectomy
lumbar spine
national sample
Journal Authors: 
FJR Pencle
MD Brown
S Rosas
TY Law
I Onyekwelu
KR Chin
A Mesfin
e-Published: 10 Jul, 2017

Trends in Inpatient versus Outpatient Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion in the United States of America: An Epidemiologic and Economic Analysis

Issue: 
Vol 66, Issue 3: 2017- Less Exposure Surgery (LES) Focus
DOI: 
10.7727/wimj.2017.026
Pages: 
399-403
Synopsis: 
Review of national trend in outpatient anterior cervical fusion showed an increase over four years. There was no correlation to reimbursements in database sample.

ABSTRACT

Received: 
27 Jan, 2017
Accepted: 
12 May, 2017
Published: 
23 Oct, 2017
PDF Attachment: 
PDF icon wimj-iss3-2017_399-403.pdf
Journal Sections: 
Original Articles
Keywords: 
Anterior cervical discectomy and fusion
cervical
economic analysis
epidemiology
national sample
neck pain
Journal Authors: 
FJR Pencle
S Rosas
NT Britton
EA Hothem
KR Chin
A Simela
e-Published: 24 May, 2017

Prevalence of Mental Disorders in Martinique, French West Indies: A Community-based Epidemiological Study

Issue: 
Vol 67, Issue 4: 2018
DOI: 
10.7727/wimj.2016.216
Pages: 
317-22
Synopsis: 
In an epidemiological study done in Martinique in 2000, using the Mini International Neuropsychiatric Interview (MINI), we have found that mental disorders, in particular mood and anxiety disorders, were as frequents as in mainland France.

ABSTRACT

Received: 
10 May, 2016
Accepted: 
13 Feb, 2017
Published: 
31 Dec, 2018
PDF Attachment: 
PDF icon wimj-iss4-2018_317_322.pdf
Journal Sections: 
Original Articles
Keywords: 
epidemiology
health survey
Martinique
mental disorders
prevalence
Journal Authors: 
J Lacoste
S Merle
N Ballon
A Charles-Nicolas
G Ursulet
A Messiah
e-Published: 27 Feb, 2017

Epidemiology of Dengue in St. Lucia 2006 to 2011: An Increase in Incidence

DOI: 
10.7727/wimj.2015.509
Synopsis: 
Since 2006, the Caribbean island of St. Lucia experienced an increase in reported cases of dengue—from 16 confirmed cases in 2006 to 758 confirmed cases in 2011. We present results from the national surveillance system in St. Lucia during this period.

INTRODUCTION

Received: 
05 Oct, 2015
Accepted: 
21 Oct, 2015
PDF Attachment: 
PDF icon roess_et_al-epidemiology_of_dengue.pdf
Journal Sections: 
Original Articles
Keywords: 
epidemiology
Dengue
St. Lucia
Journal Authors: 
A Roess
N Puntambekar
R Skolnik
A Caesar
e-Published: 21 Mar, 2016

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.

The Epidemiology of Prostate Cancer in Western Jamaica: Risk Factors, Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices

Issue: 
Vol 65, Issue 1: 2016
DOI: 
10.7727/wimj.2014.183
Pages: 
60–66
Synopsis: 
This was a retrospective study with quantitative and qualitative components evaluating risk factors for prostate cancer and health-seeking behaviour of men in western Jamaica. Two hundred and four men were interviewed and twenty men took part in two focus groups.

ABSTRACT

Objectives: To investigate the epidemiology of prostate cancer (PCa) in western Jamaica and describe the health-seeking behaviour of at-risk men.

Received: 
24 Jul, 2014
Revised: 
08 Oct, 2014
Accepted: 
29 Oct, 2014
PDF Attachment: 
PDF icon wimj_iss1_2016_60_66.pdf
Journal Sections: 
Original Articles
Keywords: 
Jamaica
prostate cancer
epidemiology
Health-seeking behaviour
Journal Authors: 
SJ Dotson
MD Howard
M Aung
JA Keenan
PE Jolly
e-Published: 08 May, 2015

Exploration of the Genetic Epidemiology of Asthma: A Review, with a Focus on Prevalence in Children and Adolescents in the Caribbean

Issue: 
Vol 63, Issue 7: Dec (2014)
DOI: 
10.7727/wimj.2014.115
Pages: 
687–92
Synopsis: 
The authors address and review the literature and findings regarding the epidemiology and genetic factors involved in the pathogenesis of asthma, with an included focus on the epidemiology and prevalence of this debilitating condition in the child and adolescent Caribbean population.

ABSTRACT

Received: 
19 May, 2014
Revised: 
05 Sep, 2014
Accepted: 
05 Jun, 2014
PDF Attachment: 
PDF icon wimjdec2014_687_692.pdf
Journal Sections: 
Original Articles
Keywords: 
Caribbean
epidemiology
Adolescents
Asthma
genetic
Journal Authors: 
A Mohan
AJ Roberto
BC Whitehill
A Mohan
A Kumar
e-Published: 03 Sep, 2014

Is Criminal Violence a Non-communicable Disease? Exploring the Epidemiology of Violence in Jamaica

Issue: 
Vol 60, Issue 4 (2011) - Special Issue on WIMJ 60th Anniversary, 1951-2011
Pages: 
478–82
Synopsis: 
Using a hybridized social-ecology model, this paper argues that criminal violence in Jamaica is a form of social contagion that can only be addressed by multidisciplinary, multi-level policy initiatives.
 
ABSTRACT
 
PDF Attachment: 
PDF icon dr_mcdavid-3.qxd_.pdf
Journal Sections: 
Original Articles
Keywords: 
Jamaica
epidemiology
Criminal violence
Journal Authors: 
HA McDavid
N Cowell
A McDonald
e-Published: 03 Feb, 2014

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