The University of the West Indies, Mona

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The Evolution of Emergency Medicine

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e-Published: 18 Jul, 2013

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White Blood Cell Counts in Healthy Jamaican Adults

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urquhart_white_blood_cell_count_in_health_jamaican_adults.pdf

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146–151

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The normal range of white blood cell count in Jamaican and Afro-Caribbean adults is lower that that for Caucasian adults.

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White Blood Cell Counts in Jamaicans

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e-Published: 18 Jul, 2013

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Urinary Tract Infection in Neonates with Serious Bacterial Infections Admitted to the University Hospital of the West Indies

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barton_urinary_tract_infection_in_neonates_with_serious_bacterial_infections.pdf

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101–05

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Urinary tract infection is an important cause of serious bacterial infection in neonates affecting 1 in 3 babies with proven bacterial infection and may be the first indicator of underlying structural abnormalities. The absence of specific distinguishing clinical features makes it necessary to include urine cultures in the sepsis evaluation of neonates presenting with symptoms suggestive of sepsis.

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Objective: The aim of this study was to describe the epidemiology of urinary tract infection in neonates, with serious bacterial infections, admitted to the University Hospital of the West Indies.

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Urinary tract infection

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e-Published: 18 Jul, 2013

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Clinicopathologic Features of Breast Disease in Jamaica: Findings of The Jamaican Breast Disease Study, 2000–2002

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shirley_clinicopathological_features_of_breast_disease_in_jamaica.pdf

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90–4

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The majority of patients presenting with breast disease at the University Hospital of the West Indies are young women with clinically benign disease. A low prevalence of clinically significant premalignant disease supports the need for improved breast cancer screening in the population.

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Objective: To describe the clinicopathologic profile of breast disease in Jamaica.

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e-Published: 18 Jul, 2013

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Age-Specific Incidence of Cancer in Kingston and St Andrew, Jamaica, 1998 – 2002

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gibson_age-specific_incidence_of_cancer_in_kingston_and_st_andrew.pdf

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81–9

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Cancer registrations in Kingston and St Andrew (1998–2002) have revealed that the leading cancers in males and females are prostate and breast, respectively. Colon cancer exhibits a high incidence in both genders, underscoring the need for local screening programmes.

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The Prevalence of Mucocutaneous Disorders among HIV-positive Patients attending an Out-patient Clinic in Kingston, Jamaica

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Vol 57, Issue 1 (2008)

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54–7

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The skin and mucous membranes are frequently affected in HIV infection. This study investigates and documents the spectrum and frequency of these disorders.

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Mucocutaneous Disorders

HIV-positive Patients

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DS Thompson

B Bain

A East-Innis

e-Published: 05 Jul, 2013

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Knowledge, Perception and Practices of Healthcare Professionals at Tertiary level Hospitals in Kingston, Jamaica, Regarding Neonatal Pain Management

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Vol 57, Issue 1 (2008)

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28–32

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There is an overwhelming deficiency in the knowledge, perception and practice of neonatal pain management at tertiary level institutions in Kingston, Jamaica. There is the urgent need for education of healthcare professionals on neonatal pain. This will in turn facilitate change in perception, and eventually, along with the institution of local policies and protocols, influence practice.

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Objective: To determine knowledge, perception and practices of healthcare professionals at tertiary level hospitals in Kingston, Jamaica, regarding neonatal pain management.

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