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This paper proposes a dialysis allocation system incorporating the ethical principles of prognosis, saving the most lives, younger age prioritization and random selection weighted by waiting time. This system should result in fair and equitable access to dialysis in developing countries.

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Received:

18 Oct, 2016

Accepted:

11 Jan, 2017

Published:

29 Nov, 2023

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Keywords:

low- and middle-income countries

public health ethics

Journal Authors:

TS Ferguson

e-Published: 13 Jan, 2017

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An Interview with St Lucia’s Solo Otolaryngologist

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2016.466

Synopsis:

Dr Leonard Surage is the Chairman of The Caribbean Association of Medical Councils and St Lucia’s solo otolaryngologist. This interview provides an insight in utilising limited human and physical resources whilst developing services and clinical governance in challenging conditions.

ABSTRACT

Dr Leonard Surage is the Chairman of The Caribbean Association of Medical Councils, founding member of Caribbean Otolaryngologist Association and founder of St Lucia’s Monitoring & Accreditation Committee for Medical Schools. He is the solo otolaryngologist on the Caribbean island of St Lucia. This interview provides an insight in utilising limited human and physical resources whilst developing services and clinical governance in challenging conditions.

Received:

02 Sep, 2016

Accepted:

29 Nov, 2016

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e-Published: 05 Dec, 2016

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Need for Policy to Reduce Sugar Consumption in Trinidad and Tobago?

Issue:

Vol 69, Issue 9: 2023

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2016.165

Pages:

645-9

Synopsis:

With respect to the high prevalence of chronic non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in Trinidad and Tobago and recent recommendations from the World Health Organization (WHO) on reducing sugar intake, this paper presents the case for the development of a national policy aimed at reducing sugar consumption.

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Received:

12 Apr, 2016

Accepted:

11 Jul, 2016

Published:

25 Jan, 2023

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e-Published: 19 Jul, 2016

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Possible Curative HIV Treatments

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2016.196

Synopsis:

The HIV/AIDS pandemic has had significant impact on the health, livelihood and population of its human hosts. There had been advances in the treatment which had improved the quality of life and the survival of the patients living with HIV/AIDS. Unfortunately, a cure still eludes us. This short document offers some logical and feasible therapeutic routes which may prove very beneficial in the race for a cure.

ABSTRACT

The HIV/AIDS pandemic has had significant impact on the health, livelihood and population of its human host. According to the website of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (1), there were 2.1 million new cases of HIV in 2013. In the same year, about 35 million people were living with HIV around the world and about 1.5 million of the persons living with AIDS died. Nearly 39 million people with AIDS have died worldwide since the epidemic began.

Received:

18 Apr, 2016

Accepted:

02 May, 2016

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Keywords:

possible curative treatments

Journal Authors:

A Trowers-Franklin

A Trowers-Benjamin

e-Published: 09 Jun, 2016

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Micronutrients and Their Role in Oral Cancer: A Review

Issue:

Vol 65, Issue 2: 2016

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2015.175

Pages:

383-88

Synopsis:

The incidence of oral cancer increases with the increased association with carcinogens. Antioxidants are hypothesised to be chemopreventive agents for cancers. Micronutrients and antioxidants are required for the production of enzymes that help prevent DNA damage caused by free radicals.

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Received:

23 Mar, 2015

Accepted:

04 Jun, 2015

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e-Published: 15 Mar, 2016

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Substance Use and Abuse and Its Effects on Mental Disorders in Trinidad and Tobago – The Available Prevention and Management Strategies

Issue:

Vol 64, Issue 4: September (2015)

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2013.229

Pages:

429–31

Synopsis:

This paper deals with the relationship between substance abuse and mental illness in Trinidad and Tobago, its implications and management strategies.

ABSTRACT

This paper deals with the relationship between substance abuse and mental illness in Trinidad and Tobago, its implications and management strategies. Dealing with mental health issues is an uphill battle and an attempt will be in this paper to deal with the major issues at hand.

Received:

14 Aug, 2013

Accepted:

14 Apr, 2015

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wimjsep2015_429_431.pdf

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Keywords:

prevention strategies

Journal Authors:

J Jainarinesingh

e-Published: 20 Nov, 2015

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Substance Use and Abuse and Its Effects on Mental Disorders in Trinidad and Tobago – The Available Prevention and Management Strategies

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2013.229

Synopsis:

This paper deals with the relationship between substance abuse and mental illness in Trinidad and Tobago, its implications and management strategies.

ABSTRACT

This paper deals with the relationship between substance abuse and mental illness in Trinidad and Tobago, its implications and management strategies. Dealing with mental health issues is an uphill battle and an attempt will be made in this paper to address the major issues at hand.

Received:

14 Aug, 2013

Accepted:

14 Apr, 2015

Journal Sections:

Keywords:

prevention strategies

Journal Authors:

J Jainarinesingh

e-Published: 09 Nov, 2015

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Human Evolution: The Real Cause for Birth Palsy

Issue:

Vol 64, Issue 4: September (2015)

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2014.083

Pages:

424–8

Synopsis:

The authors propose that during the human evolution, the maternal birth canal twisted and narrowed and, along with enlarged head and broad shoulders of the fetus, the chances for arrest of fetal descent increased which really caused birth palsy.

ABSTRACT

Objective: Birth palsy, otherwise known as obstetric brachial plexus paralysis (OBPP), is a closed stretch injury to the brachial plexus of nerves during the birth process resulting in varying degree of paralysis and contractures of the upper limb. The study aimed to find out the susceptibility of humans and small-bodied primates to birth palsy.

Received:

07 Apr, 2014

Accepted:

04 Jun, 2014

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wimjsep2015_424_428.pdf

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Keywords:

Birth palsy

human evolution

obstetric brachial plexus paralysis

Journal Authors:

R Sreekanth

BP Thomas

e-Published: 26 Jun, 2015

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