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Effect of Submaximal Warm-up Exercise on Exercise-induced Asthma in African School Children

Issue:

Vol 64, Issue 2: March (2015)

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2011.222

Pages:

117–25

Synopsis:

This study reports the effect of warm-up exercise on exercise-induced asthma (EIA) and highlights the need to screen school children for EIA. There was a high prevalence of EIA among the school children in this study. Exercise after warm-up was significant in reducing EIA.

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Received:

08 Dec, 2011

Revised:

21 Mar, 2014

Accepted:

29 May, 2014

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e-Published: 27 Jan, 2015

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Underestimated Prevalence of Chronic Heart Failure among Elderly Residing in Care Homes in Aruba

Issue:

Vol 63, Issue 6: Oct (2014)

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2013.277

Pages:

610–5

Synopsis:

The prevalence of chronic heart failure (CHF) among the elderly in care homes in Aruba is high (31%) and underestimated. B-type natriuretic peptide testing adds value to the usual diagnostic work-up for CHF in these elderly.

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Objective: Diagnosing chronic heart failure (CHF) is important, since subsequent treatments by medication and cardiac intervention improve quality of life. However, accurate CHF diagnosis in the elderly residing in care homes (residents) is hampered by suboptimal diagnostic tools, co-morbidity and physician’s unawareness of CHF. We sought to estimate the CHF prevalence among Aruban residents.

Received:

09 Oct, 2013

Accepted:

23 Jan, 2014

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prevalence

elderly

B-type natriuretic peptide

chronic heart failure

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e-Published: 04 Nov, 2014

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The Prevalence of Asthma in an Adult Population in Khorramabad, Iran

Issue:

Vol 63, Issue 5: Sep (2014)

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2013.136

Pages:

443–6

Synopsis:

This study has aimed to evaluate the prevalence of asthma in Khorramabad. The prevalence of asthma in Khorramabad in our study was more than in other similar studies in Iran and other countries. Doing analytical studies on the prevalence of asthma and its risk factors is recommended.

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Objective: Asthma is one of the most common respiratory disorders. There have not been any studies assessing the prevalence rate for asthma based on spirometry in an adult population in the west of Iran. The aim of this study was to assess the prevalence of asthma in an adult population in Khorramabad, in the west of Iran.

Received:

07 May, 2013

Accepted:

27 Aug, 2013

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e-Published: 08 May, 2014

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Prevalence of Depression in Type 2 Diabetic Patients in Trinidad and Tobago

Issue:

Vol 62, Issue 7: Sept (2013)

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2012.329

Pages:

628–31

Synopsis:

The prevalence of depression in Type 2 diabetic patients was 17.9%. Females and patients with co-existing medical complications had higher levels of depression. It is recommended that psychological screening be done at diabetic health clinics to aid in better control, quality of life and longevity.

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Background: Depression is a common problem among those suffering from diabetes mellitus. The dual diagnoses of a chronic medical disease and mental disorder, symptomatic presentation and stringent treatment regimen are sources of psychological distress for patients and present a major challenge for healthcare workers.

Received:

18 Dec, 2012

Accepted:

19 Feb, 2013

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A Survey of Patients with Substance Use Disorders at Government Treatment Facilities in The Bahamas

Issue:

Vol 62, Issue 7: Sept (2013)

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2012.250

Pages:

610–4

Synopsis:

The trans-shipment of illicit substances through the islands of The Bahamas, during the late 1960s, early 1970s and decade of the 1980s has had a negative impact. This dissertation determines the characteristics of patients presenting to government treatment facilities over a six-month period who meet the criteria for substance use disorders.

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Objective: To determine the sociodemographic information and characteristics of patients aged 18–60 years diagnosed with substance use disorders presenting to the three government treatment facilities. To determine the prevalence rates of alcohol, cannabis, cocaine and poly-substance use disorders in patients presenting to government treatment facilities.

Received:

10 Sep, 2012

Accepted:

24 Sep, 2012

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e-Published: 22 Jan, 2014

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Myasthenia Gravis in South Trinidad

Issue:

Vol 62, Issue 6: July (2013)

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2012.105

Pages:

510–4

Synopsis:

This cross-sectional study assessed the prevalence and characteristics of myasthenia gravis (MG) in South Trinidad. Estimated MG point prevalence in South Trinidad on March 31, 2010 was 78 per million. A statistically significant higher prevalence was detected in Africans than East-Indians.

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Objective: There is no previous research on Myasthenia Gravis (MG) in Trinidad and Tobago. This study sought to determine the prevalence and to characterize MG in South Trinidad.

Methods: A cross-sectional study was performed over 30 months in South Trinidad to identify, interview and statistically analyse data on MG cases.

Received:

03 Apr, 2012

Revised:

20 Aug, 2012

Accepted:

28 Sep, 2012

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e-Published: 14 Nov, 2013

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The Prevalence of Personality Disorder in a General Medical Hospital Population in Jamaica

Issue:

Vol 62, Issue 5: Personality Disorders - June (2013)

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2013.066

Pages:

463–7

Synopsis:

The prevalence of personality disorder assessed by the Jamaica Personality Disorder Inventory (JPDI), the International Personality Disorder Examination Screening questionnaire (IPDE-S) and the consultant Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, fourth edition-text revision (DSM IV-TR) instruments in medical wards in Jamaica is significantly higher than the prevalence rate of studies in other countries. The prevalence rate identified by the IPDE-S was significantly higher that the local instruments used.

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Objective: To determine the prevalence of personality disorders in patients admitted to the general medical wards of the University Hospital of the West Indies (UHWI).

Received:

05 Mar, 2013

Accepted:

25 Mar, 2013

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prevalence

personality disorder

Jamaica Personality Disorder Inventory

Jamaican medical ward population

International Personality Disorder Examination Screening Questionnaire (IPDE-S)

Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) IV-TR

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Prevalence of Dentine Hypersensitivity among Adult Patients Attending a Dental Hospital Clinic in Turkey

Issue:

Vol 61, issue 2 (2012)

Pages:

174–9

Synopsis:

The prevalence of dentine hypersensitivity in a postgraduate clinic in Turkey was 7.6%. The commonest teeth affected were the upper premolar and the commonest initiating factor was cold drinks.

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Objectives: The aim of this study is to determine the prevalence of dentine hypersensitivity (DH) and to examine some associated factors such as the initiating stimuli among adult patients attending the Restorative Clinic of the Kırıkkale University Dental Faculty, Turkey.

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epidemiology

prevalence

dentinal hypersensitivity

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e-Published: 19 Aug, 2013

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Prevalence of Toxoplasmosis, Cytomegalovirus and Rubella IgG Antibodies in Hatay Women and Children

Issue:

Vol 61, issue 2 (2012)

Pages:

154–7

Synopsis:

Routine serological screening for toxoplasmosis, cytomegalovirus and rubella should be recommended in women of childbearing age. Seronegative subjects should be vaccinated for rubella and educated for protection from toxoplasmosis.

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Objective: Toxoplasmosis, cytomegalovirus and rubella may cause congenital infections. The aim of this study is to investigate toxoplasmosis, cytomegalovirus and rubella IgG antibodies in women and children who were admitted to the Hatay Women and Children Hospital between January 1 and December 31, 2009.

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e-Published: 19 Aug, 2013

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Prevalence of Helicobacter pylori Infection in Children in The Bahamas

Issue:

Vol 61, Issue 7 (2012)

DOI:

Doi:10.7727/wimj.2011.154

Pages:

698–702

Synopsis:

Helicobacter pylori infection is a common chronic infection in children. We report, for the first time, prevalence data for this infection in Bahamian children. H pylori infection was determined using the 13Curea breath test.

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