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Knowledge and Attitudes Towards Fluid Hydration of Athletes by Jamaican Track and Field High-school Coaches

Issue: 
DOI: 
10.7727/wimj.2016.222
Pages: 
185-90
Synopsis: 
Fluid hydration contributes to the success of track and field athletes. Inadequate hydration can lead to underperformance, disability, and rarely death. High-school athletes rely on coaches for advice relating to training and nutrition; coaches should be equipped with adequate nutritional knowledge.

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Objective: To determine whether or not Jamaican coaches’ knowledge and practices of fluid replacement are on par with that of the National Athletic Association’s and the American College of Sports Medicine Standards.

Accepted: 
01 Sep, 2016
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e-Published: 02 Sep, 2016

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

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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.

Accepted: 
16 Oct, 2013
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e-Published: 21 Jul, 2014

Cadmium in Jamaican Bush Teas

Issue: 
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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Revised: 
06 Jun, 2014
Accepted: 
24 Jun, 2014
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e-Published: 08 Apr, 2014

Glaucoma Medication Compliance Issues in a Jamaican Hospital Eye Clinic

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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.

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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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e-Published: 05 Feb, 2014

Impact of Environment and Behaviour on Self-Esteem in Jamaican Adolescent Girls

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

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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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e-Published: 03 Jul, 2013

Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy for Chronic Cholecystitis in Jamaican Patients with Sickle Cell Disease: Preliminary Experience

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Pages: 
22–4
Synopsis: 
Acute chest syndrome remains a significant problem in patients with sickle cell disease subjected to laparoscopic cholecystectomy.

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e-Published: 06 Jun, 2013
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