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Serum RDW Level of COPD Patients and the Characteristics of the Exacerbation

DOI: 
10.7727.wimj/2016.367
Synopsis: 
Red blood cell distribution width (RDW) is a measure of hemogram. Nearly one third of COPD patients have increased RDW levels and exitus rates are higher in this group. It is suggested that elevated RDW might be related with increased mortality in COPD patients.

ABSTRACT

Objectives: Red blood cell distribution width (RDW) is a measure of red blood cell size heterogeneity. The aim of this study was to evaluate the relationship between the RDW level and characteristics of the COPD exacerbations.

Accepted: 
07 Sep, 2016
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e-Published: 09 Sep, 2016

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Clinical Factors Associated With Morbidity and Mortality in Patients Admitted with Sickle Cell Disease

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DOI: 
10.7727/wimj.2014.012
Pages: 
711–6
Synopsis: 
Sickle cell disease still carries a high morbidity and mortality in patients admitted to hospital. Recurrent admissions are a concern, as this impact on patient’s morbidity and quality of life.

ABSTRACT

Objective: To determine the clinical factors associated with the length of hospitalization and mortality in patients with sickle cell disease (SCD).

Accepted: 
28 Feb, 2014
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e-Published: 05 Mar, 2015

Hospitalization Trends in Adult Ocular Trauma at the University Hospital of the West Indies

Issue: 
DOI: 
10.7727/wimj.2011.180
Pages: 
605–9
Synopsis: 
Of the 252 adults who were admitted to the University Hospital of the West Indies between 2000 and 2005, 78.6% were males. The patient’s age, gender, aetiology, place of trauma, hospitalization period and surgical intervention were assessed to determine the burden of ocular disease on the population.

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e-Published: 24 Jan, 2013
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