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Prevalence of Chronic Kidney Disease among Patients Attending an HIV Outpatient Clinic in Kingston, Jamaica

Issue:

Vol 67, Issue 2: 2018

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2017.240

Pages:

160-4

Synopsis:

Kidney failure, both acute and chronic, occurs in patients with HIV. Untreated acute renal failure can lead to chronic renal failure. Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a worldwide public health concern; it is under-diagnosed and under-treated in the HIV population.

ABSTRACT

Received:

17 Oct, 2017

Accepted:

01 Nov, 2017

Published:

05 Jun, 2018

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Journal Sections:

Renal Forum

Keywords:

chronic kidney disease

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e-Published: 08 Dec, 2017

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Characterization of Neuropathic Pain in Sickle Cell Disease

Issue:

Vol 66, Issue 4: 2017 (Special Issue on Sickle Cell Disease)

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2017.164

Pages:

503–9

Synopsis:

This study sought to identify the amount of nociceptive, affective and neuropathic pain components in sickle cell disease (SCD) in Grenada, West Indies. Characterization of pain in SCD will contribute to increased awareness and promote the development of adequate and effective pain management guidelines.

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Received:

08 Aug, 2017

Accepted:

09 Oct, 2017

Published:

13 Nov, 2017

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e-Published: 05 Oct, 2017

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A Note on the Prevalence of Impaternity in Jamaica

Issue:

Vol 66, Issue 4: 2017 (Special Issue on Sickle Cell Disease)

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2016.546

Pages:

521

The Editor,

Sir,

Genetics studies often depend on the certainty of correct genotypes in both parents. In Jamaica, it is common knowledge that some fathers may not be the true biological father but the prevalence of impaternity is not published because of the difficulties and expense of determining the biological fathers by DNA studies.

Received:

03 Nov, 2016

Accepted:

03 Jul, 2017

Published:

13 Nov, 2017

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e-Published: 03 Jul, 2017

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Dementia among Older Persons in Jamaica: Prevalence and Policy Implications

Issue:

Vol 67, Issue 1: 2018

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2017.133

Pages:

1-8

Synopsis:

This paper described the prevalence of dementia in the ageing Jamaican population. There are service and policy implications given the increasing importance of providing health and social services for persons with dementia.

ABSTRACT

Objective: To determine the prevalence of dementia and dementia types in Jamaica.

Received:

20 Jun, 2017

Accepted:

21 Jun, 2017

Published:

22 Apr, 2018

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e-Published: 21 Jun, 2017

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Prevalence of Mental Disorders in Martinique, French West Indies: A Community-based Epidemiological Study

Issue:

Vol 67, Issue 4: 2018

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2016.216

Pages:

317-22

Synopsis:

In an epidemiological study done in Martinique in 2000, using the Mini International Neuropsychiatric Interview (MINI), we have found that mental disorders, in particular mood and anxiety disorders, were as frequents as in mainland France.

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Received:

10 May, 2016

Accepted:

13 Feb, 2017

Published:

31 Dec, 2018

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e-Published: 27 Feb, 2017

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Prevalence of Oral Lesions in Elderly

Issue:

Vol 65, Issue 2: 2016

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2014.329

Pages:

375-8

Synopsis:

The importance of this work is to give special importance to the treatment of various oral diseases in the elderly population as otherwise the quality of life of the elderly would be significantly reduced. The paper highlights the percentage of the most common oral diseases.

ABSTRACT

Objective: Geriatric dentistry refers to dealing with oral diseases in old individuals including prevention and treatment. The aim of this investigation was to examine the types and frequency of oral lesions in elderly.

Received:

19 Nov, 2014

Accepted:

06 Jan, 2015

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e-Published: 09 Feb, 2016

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Prevalence and Predictors of Vitamin D Insufficiency in Adolescents Living at an Intermediate Altitude

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2015.060

Synopsis:

Vitamin D insufficiency in adolescents living at an intermediate altitude; and optimal serum 25(OH) vitamin D levels in relation to serum PTH levels was evaluated. In spring, vitamin D deficiency was detected in 17.7 % and vitamin D insufficiency was detected in 72 % of subjects. At the end of summer these rates were 1.6 % and 41.1 % respectively. Serum 25(OH)vitamin D levels at which plasma PTH concentrations begin to form a plateau is 22 ng/mL.

ABSTRACT

Although vitamin D insufficiency is very common health problem in the world, its prevalence and predictors in adolescents are controversial. We planned to evaluate prevalenve and predictors of vitamin D insufficiency in adolescents living at an intermediate altitude. We also want to give optimal serum 25(OH) vitamin D levels in relation to serum PTH levels.

Received:

29 Jan, 2015

Accepted:

13 Feb, 2015

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e-Published: 15 Oct, 2015

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Analysis of the Prevalence and Risk Factors of Gestational Diabetes Mellitus Using Novel Diagnostic Criteria

Issue:

Vol 66, Issue 1: 2017

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2015.017

Pages:

41–5

Synopsis:

The prevalence rate of GDM in China under the new diagnostic criteria was determined. In this study, these new diagnostic criteria were used to survey the prevalence of GDM and analyse the risk factors to determine the appropriate intervention treatment for GDM.

ABSTRACTS

Objective: The aim of this study was to investigate the prevalence of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) and analyse its risk factors using the International Association of Diabetes in Pregnancy Study Groups’ diagnostic criteria.

Received:

22 Jan, 2015

Accepted:

05 Feb, 2015

Published:

08 Mar, 2017

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wimjiss12017_41_45.pdf

Journal Sections:

Original Articles

Keywords:

prevalence

risk factors

gestational diabetes mellitus

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e-Published: 14 Oct, 2015

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Prevalence and Factors Associated with Intestinal Parasitic Infection among School Children from Jagüey Grande Municipality in Matanzas Province, Cuba

Issue:

Vol 66, Issue 2: 2017

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2014.288

Pages:

361–6

Synopsis:

The study presents a snapshot of intestinal parasitic infections in a Cuban primary school. The high prevalence and the significant association between low personal hygiene practices with the presence of this organisms demonstrate the need to entrench good hygiene habits in the first years of life.

ABSTRACT

Background: Infections by intestinal parasites are a major public health problem worldwide, especially among children in developing countries. As the prevalence of parasitic infection is different among and within countries, there is a need for periodical prevalence evaluation to appropriate control strategies.

Received:

15 Oct, 2014

Accepted:

26 Mar, 2015

Published:

22 Sep, 2017

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e-Published: 27 May, 2015

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The Prevalence of Elevated Blood Pressure in Adolescents in Nassau, The Bahamas

Issue:

Vol 64, Issue 1: Jan (2015) - Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) Special Issue

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2015.114

Pages:

17–22

Synopsis:

The estimated prevalence of elevated blood pressure in Bahamian adolescents is relatively high. The prevalence of 8.9% is comparable to those in the region. Researchers advise yearly screening in reducing the cardiovascular disease risk profile.

ABSTRACT

Objective: To determine the prevalence of elevated blood pressure (EBP) in Bahamian adolescents.

Received:

25 Feb, 2015

Accepted:

18 Mar, 2015

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wimjjan2015_17_22.pdf

Journal Sections:

Original Articles

Keywords:

blood pressure