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Acute Paralysis and Neuro-inflammation in Jamaican Children during Zika virus and Dengue Epidemics of 2016

Issue: 
Vol 65, Issue 3: 2016
DOI: 
10.7727/wimj.2016.526
Pages: 
425-30
Synopsis: 
This case series suggests a unique clinical pattern of neuro-inflammation in Jamaican adolescents occurring during the ZIKV epidemic and questions the role of the three circulating arboviruses in the pathogenesis.

ABSTRACT

Received: 
13 Oct, 2016
Accepted: 
24 Oct, 2016
PDF Attachment: 
PDF icon wimj_iss3_2016_425_430.pdf
Journal Sections: 
Special Articles
Keywords: 
Caribbean
Jamaica
Encephalitis
Zika virus
Paralysis
myelitis
Journal Authors: 
R Melbourne-Chambers
CDC Christie
E Greenaway
R Bullock
e-Published: 25 Oct, 2016

Zika Outbreak Associated Neurological Syndromes in Jamaica

Issue: 
Vol 65, Issue 3: 2016
DOI: 
10.7727/wimj.2016.511
Pages: 
438-41
Synopsis: 
The Zika outbreak and its potential association with severe neurological syndromes was declared a public health emergency by the World Health Organization. An abrupt increase in the incidence of otherwise infrequent acute neurological syndromes is described in Jamaica.

ABSTRACT

Objective: To describe the demographic, clinical and laboratory features and, treatment and outcomes of Zika outbreak associated neurological syndromes.

Received: 
13 Oct, 2016
Accepted: 
24 Oct, 2016
PDF Attachment: 
PDF icon wimj_iss3_2016_438_441.pdf
Journal Sections: 
Special Articles
Keywords: 
Jamaica
Guillain-Barré Syndrome
Zika virus
neurological syndromes
Journal Authors: 
M Williams
A Ali
e-Published: 25 Oct, 2016

Emergence of Zika Virus Epidemic and the National Response in Jamaica

Issue: 
Vol 65, Issue 1: 2016
DOI: 
10.7727/wimj.2016.488
Pages: 
243–9
Synopsis: 
The Zika virus epidemic in Jamaica is evolving and includes cases of Guillain-Barré Syndrome and reports in pregnant women. Zika may become endemic in Jamaica, similar to dengue and chikungunya. Safe and effective dengue, chikungunya fever and ZIKV vaccines are needed to mitigate the devastating effects of these three diseases.

ABSTRACT

Background: Jamaica, along with the Americas, experienced major epidemics of arboviral diseases transmitted by the Aedes aegypti mosquito in recent years. These include dengue fever in 2012, chikungunya fever in 2014 and Zika virus infection (ZIKV) in 2016. We present the emergence of the ZIKV epidemic in Jamaica and outline the national response.

Received: 
19 Aug, 2016
Accepted: 
28 Sep, 2016
PDF Attachment: 
PDF icon wimj_iss1_2016_243-249.pdf
Journal Sections: 
Special Article
Keywords: 
Jamaica
pregnancy
Guillain-Barré Syndrome
epidemic
Dengue
Chikungunya
microcephaly
Zika virus
Journal Authors: 
KR Webster-Kerr
CDC Christie
A Grant
D Chin
H Burrowes
K Clarke
I Wellington
K Shaw
W De La Haye
e-Published: 26 Sep, 2016

An Overview of Cardiac Pacing in Jamaica. Part II: Indications, Modes and Arrhythmia Prevalence

DOI: 
10:7727/wimj.2016.432
Synopsis: 
This article explores the indications for implantation, modes of pacing and the prevalence of arrhythmias in patients attending pacemaker clinic in Jamaica. This is the first report of its kind for Jamaica and one of very few in the Caribbean.

ABSTRACT

Objective:  To present a report of the indications for cardiac pacing, modes of pacing and the prevalence of arrhythmias in Jamaica

Received: 
05 Aug, 2016
Accepted: 
01 Sep, 2016
PDF Attachment: 
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Journal Sections: 
Original Articles
Keywords: 
Jamaica
ICD
Arrhythmia Prevalence
Pacemaker Clinic
pacing mode
Journal Authors: 
R Irvine
A Coy
M Voutchkov
e-Published: 05 Sep, 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.

An Overview of Cardiac Pacing in Jamaica. Part I: Demographic Factors

DOI: 
10:7727/wimj.2016.1431
Synopsis: 
This article explores the demographics of patients attending pacemaker clinic in Jamaica. This is the first report of its kind for Jamaica and lays the foundation for the undertaking of future surveys as the practice continues to evolve in Jamaica.

ABSTRACT

Objective: To present a report of the demographics of cardiac pacing in Jamaica.

Received: 
08 Aug, 2016
Accepted: 
01 Sep, 2016
PDF Attachment: 
PDF icon irvine20et20al-an20overview20of20cardiac20pacing20in20jamaica-part20i1.pdf
Journal Sections: 
Original Articles
Keywords: 
Jamaica
Clinic
Demographics
ICD
Pacemaker
Journal Authors: 
R Irvine
A Coy
M Voutchkov
e-Published: 05 Sep, 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.

Sociodemographic Characteristics and Lifetime Drug Use of the Jamaican Adult Prison Population

DOI: 
10.7727/wimj.2016.228
Synopsis: 
Of the 647 inmates who participated in this study, majority reported lifetime use of alcohol (78% convicted, 80% remanded) and marijuana (75% convicted, 78% remanded) with an initiation age of 15 years in both cases. Drug use was found to be associated with stealing, robbery and recidivism.

ABSTRACT

Objective: To explore the socio-demographic profile of the Jamaican prison population.

Received: 
19 May, 2016
Accepted: 
30 Jun, 2016
PDF Attachment: 
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Journal Sections: 
Original Articles
Keywords: 
Jamaica
Drug Use
prison
Journal Authors: 
G Mitchell
W Abel
P Clarke
U Atkinson
P Whitehorne-Smith
e-Published: 21 Jul, 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.

Prevalence of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease Symptoms in a Jamaican Population

Issue: 
Vol 70, Issue 1: 2023
DOI: 
10.7727/wimj.2016.167
Pages: 
32-5
Synopsis: 
This study showed that the prevalence of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) symptoms in Jamaican subjects within the previous year was 71.1%. Weekly symptoms were present in 18.6% with moderate or greater severity in 11.7%. The most common and bothersome symptom was heartburn. Nocturnal symptoms occurred in 17.8%. In persons with GERD symptoms, 24.2% (P= 0.000) saw a doctor and 38.6% took medication (p<0.0001).

ABSTRACT

Objective: Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is one of the most common conditions seen in general medical practice, which is associated with an impaired quality of life. This study determined the prevalence of GERD symptoms in a Jamaican population

Received: 
14 Apr, 2016
Accepted: 
11 Jul, 2016
Published: 
29 Nov, 2023
PDF Attachment: 
PDF icon wimj-iss1-2023_32_35.pdf
Journal Sections: 
Original Articles
Keywords: 
disease
gastroesophageal
heartburn
Jamaica
reflux.
Journal Authors: 
DS Braham
MO Mills
MG Lee
EF Brown
G Gordon-Strachan
e-Published: 19 Jul, 2016

Orthopaedic Manifestations of the Chikungunya Virus in Jamaica

Issue: 
Vol 66, Issue 6: 2017
DOI: 
10.7727/wimj.2015.196
Pages: 
663–67
Synopsis: 
During the epidemic of the Chikungunya infection, an increasing number of affected patients in Jamaica have been referred to orthopaedic surgeons. A review of 100 patients presenting with subacute musculoskeletal manifestations of Chikungunya infection during this epidemic is presented.

ABSTRACT

Objective: To document the musculoskeletal manifestations of the Chikungunya epidemic in Jamaica.

Received: 
20 Apr, 2015
Accepted: 
27 Apr, 2015
Published: 
29 Dec, 2017
PDF Attachment: 
PDF icon wimj-iss6-2017_663_667.pdf
Journal Sections: 
Original Articles
Keywords: 
Chikungunya
Jamaica
post-viral arthritis
Journal Authors: 
M Christmas
W Palmer
A Mansingh
e-Published: 09 Nov, 2015

Risk Factors and Prevention of Paediatric Burns in Jamaica

Issue: 
Vol 66, Issue 1: 2017
DOI: 
10.7727/wimj.2015.015
Pages: 
128–131
Synopsis: 
Burn injuries are a leading cause of paediatric admissions worldwide, with the majority of cases being preventable. This study analyses the underlying causes of paediatric burn injuries in Jamaican children in an effort to establish local preventive measures.

ABSTRACT

Received: 
22 Jan, 2015
Accepted: 
05 Feb, 2015
Published: 
08 Mar, 2017
PDF Attachment: 
PDF icon wimjiss12017_128_131.pdf
Journal Sections: 
Original Articles
Keywords: 
Jamaica
paediatric
Burns
Journal Authors: 
MV Vincent
SE Dundas-Byles
ND Duncan
e-Published: 14 Oct, 2015

Psychological Stress and Burnout among Medical Students at the University of the West Indies

DOI: 
10.7727/wimj.2014.311
Synopsis: 
This study represents one of the first attempts to assess the magnitude of burn-out among medical students on the University of the West Indies campuses. Overall, almost half of students expressed high levels of emotional exhaustion. This percentage increased as the students entered the clinical years, with slightly higher levels seen among the female respondents.

ABSTRACT

Objectives: This study aims to determine the prevalence of burnout in medical students across all five years, and to investigate factors that might contribute to and protect from its effects.

Received: 
17 Nov, 2014
Accepted: 
06 Jan, 2015
Journal Sections: 
Original Articles
Keywords: 
Jamaica
Medical Students
Burnout
UWI
Journal Authors: 
PM Lashley
MH Campbell
MK Emmanuel
e-Published: 28 Sep, 2015

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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