Jamaica.

Breast Cancer Receptor Profiles in Jamaica: A 6-year Analysis

Issue:

Vol 70, Issue 1: 2023

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2016.067

Pages:

13-7

Synopsis:

This is the first report of the University of the West Indies (UWI) breast cancer immunohistochemistry (IHC) receptor database in which we present the results of tests performed during the six year period following its establishment in 2002, and investigate the associations between receptor profile and patient age, tumour grade and stage.

ABSTRACT

Objective: To determine the breast cancer immunohistochemistry (IHC) receptor status for tests performed at the University of the West Indies (UWI) from January 2002 to December 2007 and to investigate for an association between receptor profile and patient age, tumour grade and stage.

Received:

15 Feb, 2016

Accepted:

20 Apr, 2016

Published:

29 Nov, 2023

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wimj-iss1-2023_13_17.pdf

Journal Sections:

Original Articles

Keywords:

Breast cancer receptors

Journal Authors:

e-Published: 27 Apr, 2016

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The Jamaica Injury Surveillance System A Profile of the Intentional and Unintentional Injuries in Jamaican Hospitals

Issue:

Vol 59, issue 1 (2010)

Pages:

7–13

Synopsis:

Injuries in Jamaica are a major public health problem. Causes of unintentional injuries were falls, lacerations and blunt injuries. Motor vehicle related injuries were in motorcars, riding motorbikes/bicycles or as pedestrians. Violence-related injuries were mostly fights with acquaintances using sharp objects to inflict injury.

ABSTRACT

Background: Injuries in Jamaica are a major public health problem as demonstrated by a hospital based computerized injury surveillance system established in 1999 that provides a risk profile for injuries.

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Journal Sections:

Original Articles

Keywords:

Injury Surveillance

Unintentional Injuries

Intentional Injuries

Motor Vehicle Related Injuries

Jamaica.

Journal Authors:

E Ward