Jamaican

The Anti-cancer Activity of Vernonia divaricata Sw against Leukaemia, Breast and Prostate Cancers In Vitro

Issue:

Vol 63, Issue 4: Aug (2014)

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2013.232

Pages:

285–8

Synopsis:

The crude hexane and methanol extracts of V divaricata exhibited anti-proliferation activity and as such, it is a potential drug for cancer chemotherapy and prevention.

ABSTRACT

Background: Vernonia divaricata is one of five endemic Vernonia species of Jamaica. The ethno-medicinal uses of other species have been established, however, scientific validation of this species has not yet been done and as such this paper is aimed at identifying the anti-cancer activity of V divaricata against leukaemia, breast and prostate cancer cell lines.

Received:

14 Aug, 2013

Accepted:

16 Oct, 2013

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e-Published: 21 Jul, 2014

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Cadmium in Jamaican Bush Teas

Issue:

Vol 63, Issue 1: Jan (2014)

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2012.322

Pages:

26–8

Synopsis:

Total and hot water extractable cadmium were measured in Jamaican bush teas to determine potential dietary exposure. The level of exposure from this source was not found to be significant.

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Received:

07 Dec, 2012

Revised:

06 Jun, 2014

Accepted:

24 Jun, 2014

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e-Published: 08 Apr, 2014

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Validation of the Beck Depression Inventory – II in a Jamaican University Student Cohort

Issue:

Vol 56, Issue 5 (2007)

Pages:

404–8

Synopsis:

The Beck Depression Inventory – II is one of the gold standard screening tools for depression. It was validated in a university student population in Jamaica. The scale has reasonably good concurrent validity and acceptable discriminant validity.

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Jamaican

Depression

Beck Depression Inventory – II

assessing depression

Screening tools for depression

Journal Authors:

GE Lipps

GA Lowe

R Young

e-Published: 03 Jul, 2013

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Glaucoma Medication Compliance Issues in a Jamaican Hospital Eye Clinic

Issue:

Vol 60, Issue 5 (2011)

Pages:

541–7

Synopsis:

The level of glaucoma compliance medications was improved in females and those who understood their diagnosis and had no comorbid diseases.

ABSTRACT

Objective: To investigate the level of compliance with glaucoma medications in a clinic setting and the factors associated with failed compliance.

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