Original Articles

Tetralogy of Fallot: Report of 30 Cases and Dental Considerations with Review of Literature

Issue:

Vol 2, Issue 2 (2015)

DOI:

10.7727/wimjopen.2014.229

Pages:

102–5

Synopsis:

There appears to be an increase in dental caries, hypoplasia and periodontal disease in patients with tetralogy of Fallot compared to controls. However, the prognosis of this disease has been enormously improved as a result of cardiac surgery.

ABSTRACT

Received:

October 1, 2014

Accepted:

October 29, 2014

Published:

May 29, 2015

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Gedik et al--Tetralogy of Fallot.pdf

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Keywords:

Cyanotic congenital heart disease

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Outcome of Adolescent Pregnancy: A Retrospective Cohort Study

Issue:

Vol 2, Issue 2 (2015)

DOI:

10.7727/wimjopen.2014.380

Pages:

90–6

Synopsis:

We reviewed the sociodemographic characteristics, maternal, natal and postnatal outcomes of adolescent pregnancy. The maternal, obstetric and natal outcomes were similar in adolescents of 17 years and below compared to those above 17 years.

ABSTRACT

Objective: The aim of this study is to review the sociodemographic characteristics, maternal, natal and postnatal outcomes of adolescent pregnancy.

Subjects and method: The records of all adolescent pregnancies (aged 13–19 years) delivered at Sisli Hamidiye Etfal Research and Training Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey, over a period of two years were reviewed. Structured survey was conducted with adolescent mothers over the phone.

Received:

December 4, 2014

Accepted:

February 15, 2015

Published:

May 28, 2015

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Ozdogan et al--Adolescent Pregnancy.pdf

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Keywords:

Adolescent pregnancy

maternal complication

neonatal complication

obstetric outcome

socio-demographic factors

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The Prevalence of Cognitive Impairment among Older Adults in Jamaica

Issue:

Vol 2, Issue 2 (2015)

DOI:

10.7727/wimjopen.2014.003

Pages:

71–6

Synopsis:

We estimated the prevalence of cognitive impairment among older adults in Jamaica and identified associated factors. Less than one-third of persons had cognitive impairment and this was associated with older age, lower education and poorer health and physical functioning.

ABSTRACT

Objective: This study sought to document the prevalence of cognitive impairment among a nationally representative sample of community-dwelling older adults and determine associated factors.

Received:

August 27, 2014

Accepted:

September 8, 2014

Published:

May 28, 2015

PDF Attachment:

Waldron et al--Cognitive Impairment in Older Adults.pdf

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Keywords:

Jamaica

Cognitive impairment

mini-mental status examination

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Relationship between Foot Pain/Deformities and Risk of Fall in Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis

Issue:

Vol 2, Issue 2 (2015)

DOI:

10.7727/wimjopen.2014.217

Pages:

81–5

Synopsis:

Patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) have an increased risk of falls. The results of this study demonstrate that RA patients with foot pain/deformities have a higher risk of fall.

ABSTRACT

Objective: Patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) have an increased risk of falls. Foot pain/deformities affect the majority of patients with RA. The objective of this study was to determine the influence of foot pain/deformities on risk of fall in patients with RA.

Received:

August 28, 2014

Accepted:

January 7, 2015

Published:

May 28, 2015

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Guler et al--Rheumatoid Arthritis and Falls.pdf

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The Role of Citizenship Status in HIV Testing among Rural Communities of the Dominican Republic

Issue:

Vol 2, Issue 2 (2015)

DOI:

10.7727/wimjopen.2014.020

Pages:

97–101

Synopsis:

Citizenship is an important and overlooked determinant of health awareness. Vulnerable populations have limited access to healthcare, and non-citizens are less likely to know their HIV status. Citizenship represents a key component in the propagation of the HIV pandemic.

ABSTRACT

Objective: To evaluate the role of citizenship and sociodemographic status of batey residents in HIV-related behaviours and testing in rural Dominican Republic to gain a better understanding of access barriers to care that will inform public health measures aimed at HIV surveillance and eliminating transmission.

Received:

February 3, 2014

Accepted:

February 28, 2014

Published:

May 29, 2015

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Murphy et al--HIV Testing in Dominican Republic.pdf

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Evaluation of Haemodynamic Changes of Proximal Arterial Occlusion in the Lower Extremities by Spectrum Doppler Ultrasonography

Issue:

Vol 2, Issue 2 (2015)

DOI:

10.7727/wimjopen.2014.280

Pages:

77–80

Synopsis:

Artery occlusion can lead to haemodynamic response and spectrum waveform change. Timely discovery of the changes of the spectrum can make a clinical significance in diagnosis of lower extremity arterial occlusive disease.

ABSTRACT

Objective: The objective is to analyse the changes of haemodynamic and Doppler ultrasonography spectrum in the proximal arterial occlusion of lower extremities, and to explore the value of spectrum Doppler ultrasonography in the diagnosis of lower extremity arterial occlusive disease.

Received:

October 15, 2014

Accepted:

October 24, 2014

Published:

June 12, 2015

PDF Attachment:

Wang et al--Evaluation of Haemodynamic Changes.pdf

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Keywords:

Arterial occlusive disease

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Analysis of the Aetiological Distribution and Drug Resistance of Pathogens in Hospitalized Patients with Acute Exacerbation of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

Issue:

Vol 2, Issue 2 (2015)

DOI:

10.7727/wimjopen.2014.189

Pages:

55–9

Synopsis:

In this study, we analysed the data of patients hospitalized with acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (AECOPD) to explore the aetiological distribution and drug resistance of pathogens, so as to enable a reasonable anti-infective treatment therapy and timely and effectively control the disease. We found that patients hospitalized with AECOPD were infected mainly with Gram-negative bacilli and with a higher rate of resistant strains of infection.

ABSTRACT

Objective: To explore the aetiological distribution and drug resistance of pathogens in hospitalized patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) to enable a reasonable anti-infective treatment therapy and timely and effective control of the disease.

Received:

July 25, 2014

Accepted:

September 26, 2014

Published:

May 28, 2015

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Yu and Fang--Analysis of Pathogens in Hospitalized Patients with COPD.pdf

Journal Sections:

Original Articles

Keywords:

acute exacerbation

aetiology

chronic obstructive pulmonary disease drug resistance

Journal Authors:

S Yu

Q Fang

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Oedema in the Lumbar Subcutaneous Fat, on Routine Magnetic Resonance Imaging, of Patients with No History of Cardiac, Renal or Hepatic Disease, Is Significantly Associated with Obesity and Age

Issue:

Vol 2, Issue 2 (2015)

DOI:

10.7727/wimjopen.2014.274

Pages:

86–9

Synopsis:

Obese patients with no history of cardiac, renal or hepatic disease are significantly more likely to have oedema in their lumbar subcutaneous fat on magnetic resonance imaging than patients who are not obese.

ABSTRACT

Objectives: To investigate the association between oedema in the subcutaneous fat of the lumbar region during routine magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and patients’ age, gender and body mass index (BMI).

Received:

October 15, 2014

Accepted:

October 31, 2014

Published:

May 28, 2015

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West and West--BMI and Oedema in the Lumbar Subcutaneous Fat on Routine MRI.pdf

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Sociodemographic and Clinical Characteristics of Persons Presenting with Deliberate Self-harm to the Accident and Emergency Department of the University Hospital of the West Indies

Issue:

Vol 2, Issue 1 (2015): Substance Abuse and Mental Health

DOI:

10.7727/wimjopen.2014.269

Pages:

28–32

Synopsis:

Most of the patients who presented with deliberate self-harm were females (64%), single (82%) and unemployed (72%). Overdose of medication was the main method of harm. There was a significant association between reason for self-harm and psychiatric illness.

ABSTRACT

Objective: The primary objective of this study was to determine the sociodemographic and clinical characteristics of all persons who presented to the Accident and Emergency Department of the University Hospital of the West Indies with a history of deliberate harm over a six-month period.

Received:

October 13, 2014

Accepted:

October 27, 2014

Published:

March 16, 2015

PDF Attachment:

Henry et al--Characteristics of Persons Presenting with Self-harm.pdf

Journal Sections:

Original Articles

Keywords:

Deliberate self-harm

clinical characteristics

Journal Authors:

M Henry

P Whitehorne-Smith

WD Abel

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Current Trends in Adolescent Substance Use in Jamaica

Issue:

Vol 2, Issue 1 (2015): Substance Abuse and Mental Health

DOI:

10.7727/wimjopen.2014.262

Pages:

15–8

Synopsis:

Alcohol is still the substance most widely used by Jamaican adolescents, followed by tobacco and marijuana. While the average age of initiation has slightly increased for all substances, the prevalence still remains high.

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Objective: National secondary school-based drug surveys facilitate the identification and understanding of patterns of substance use among adolescents, associated risk and protective factors which exist and inform prevention and treatment interventions and policies which are appropriate for resource constrained settings. This paper analyses current trends as well as reviews trends from the last National School Survey conducted by the National Council on Drug Abuse in 2006.

Received:

October 13, 2014

Accepted:

October 27, 2014

Published:

March 16, 2015

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Atkinson et al--Adolescent Substance Use in Jamaica.pdf

Journal Sections:

Original Articles

Keywords:

Drug use