Universal precautions--do Irish anaesthetists comply?

abstract：BACKGROUND:Postoperative sore throat (POST) is a common complication following tracheal intubation. The effectiveness of prophylactic dexamethasone on POST needs further elucidation. AIMS:To evaluate the effectiveness and safety of intravenous dexamethasone for the prevention of POST in patients undergoing endotrachea...

journal_title：Irish journal of medical science

authors： Sun L,Guo R,Sun L

更新日期：2014-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Fine-needle aspiration biopsy (FNAB) of the thyroid is generally a well-tolerated procedure associated with weak levels of pain. However, pain may be very intense in some patients. The cause for the pain in these patients has not been identified. The hypothesis of this study is that there is a likely relationsh...

journal_title：Irish journal of medical science

authors： Toman H,Ozkul F,Erbag G,Erbas M,Simsek T,Adam G,Arik MK,Asik M

更新日期：2016-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report experiences in 3 patients with acromegaly while using the somatostatin analogue octreotide. In case 1, a 44 year old male developed pneumococcal meningitis 3 months after having transphenoidal surgery for a pituitary tumour. This occurred with the re-emergence of communication between the surgical tract and ...

journal_title：Irish journal of medical science

authors： O'Hare JA,Abuaisha F,Cotter T

更新日期：1993-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The original version of this article unfortunately contained a mistake. The presentation of Table 1 was incorrectly captured. The Publisher regrets that it introduced errors to Table 1 during the typesetting of the article. The original article has been corrected. ...

journal_title：Irish journal of medical science

authors： Kearney H,Cahalane AM,Killeen RP,McGuigan C

更新日期：2018-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In 1996, Irish accident and emergency (A&E) departments had approximately 1.2 million visits. General practitioners (GPs) have been shown to work efficiently in A&E. AIM:This study aimed to describe the current A&E structures in Ireland and the potential contribution of general practice. METHOD:Questionnai...

journal_title：Irish journal of medical science

authors： Bury G,Hungerford P,Langton D,Plunkett P

更新日期：2000-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:To review the clinical impact of vertebroplasty in osteoporotic and myelomatous compression fractures METHODS:Eleven compression fractures in eight patients were treated by percutaneous cement vertebroplasty over a three-year period, May 2000 to May 2003. RESULTS:Successful percutaneous stabilisation and c...

journal_title：Irish journal of medical science

authors： O'Brien J,Brennan D,Taylor D,O'Byrne J,Eustace S

更新日期：2006-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Solitary adenomas have been shown to be responsible for almost 90% of cases of primary hyperparathyroidism. AIM:The purpose of this study was to determine the utility of sestamibi scanning pre-operatively to guide minimally invasive video-assisted (MIVA) parathyroidectomy. METHODS:We reviewed 40 patients w...

journal_title：Irish journal of medical science

authors： Murphy AD,Andrews EJ,Ishtiaq A,Jawad A,McCarthy PA,O'Keeffe D,Dunne F,Quill DS

更新日期：2007-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To examine the role of alcohol and alcohol-related cognitive impairment in the clinical presentation of adults in-patients less than 65 years who are 'hard to discharge' in a general hospital. METHOD:Retrospective medical file review of inpatients in CUH referred to the discharge coordinator between March and Sept...

journal_title：Irish journal of medical science

authors： Popoola A,Keating A,Cassidy E

更新日期：2008-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The case report is the cornerstone of both medical teaching and writing. However, during recent years the value of the case report has been questioned, so much so that it has been abandoned by many journals. The aim of this study was to assess case reports published by the Irish Journal of Medical Science ...

journal_title：Irish journal of medical science

authors： Lennon P,Fenton JE

更新日期：2011-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:More than 300 risk factors for coronary artery disease (CAD) have been described. There are important geographical and racial differences in both the prevalence of CAD and of potential risk factors. The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship between both the presence and extent of angiographically def...

journal_title：Irish journal of medical science

authors： Galvin J,Codd M,Leavy S,Sugrue D

更新日期：1996-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The transcription factor forkhead box D3 (FoxD3) is a forkhead protein and serves as a transcriptional repressor. The functions of FoxD3 in embryogenesis and in the development of neural crest cells have been diversely studied. Its role associated with tumor development has attracted attention just in rece...

journal_title：Irish journal of medical science

authors： Wang C,Huang Y,Dai W

更新日期：2016-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome (PRES) is associated with variable predisposing risk factors including preeclampsia and eclampsia since it proposed. However, studies of large case series focusing on pregnancy-related PRES are still limited. We performed a large retrospective study of patients wi...

journal_title：Irish journal of medical science

authors： Wen Y,Yang B,Huang Q,Liu Y

更新日期：2017-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:'Slaintecare' aims to address complex patient care needs in an integrated fashion with an emphasis on patient-centred, patient-empowered community care.Currently there is a lack of knowledge of the impact of rare disease management in primary care and of the information tools required by general practitioner...

journal_title：Irish journal of medical science

authors： Byrne N,Turner J,Marron R,Lambert DM,Murphy DN,O'Sullivan G,Mason M,Broderick F,Burke MC,Casey S,Doyle M,Gibney D,Mason F,Molony D,Ormond D,O' Sé C,O'Shea C,Treacy EP

更新日期：2020-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Charles Lucas, apothecary, physician and MP, was instrumental in facilitating legislation in Ireland in 1765 that established a nationwide network of hospitals in Ireland. This legislation was unique in contemporary Europe, and by the end of the century, there was a hospital in every county in the country....

journal_title：Irish journal of medical science

authors： Mullaney S

更新日期：2015-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Despite being the most common benign intracardiac tumour with an excellent prognosis after surgical excision the incidence of atrial myxoma (except at autopsy) is unknown. We reviewed all patients admitted to the National Cardiac Surgery Unit (n = 26) with an atrial myxoma over a fifteen year period (1977-1991) to com...

journal_title：Irish journal of medical science

authors： MacGowan SW,Sidhu P,Aherne T,Luke D,Wood AE,Neligan MC,McGovern E

更新日期：1993-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Prostate cancer is the most common solid cancer affecting men in Ireland. Transrectal ultrasound (TRUS) biopsies of the prostate are routinely performed to diagnose prostate cancer. They are, in general, a safe procedure but are associated with a significant risk of infective complications ranging from fev...

journal_title：Irish journal of medical science

authors： Smyth LG,Mulvin DW

更新日期：2012-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This paper analyses data on 2,226 cases of Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection detected during the years 1970 to 1987. Of those where information on risk-group was available (1,301), infection among intravenous drug-abusers accounted for the largest proportion (49%). Most became infected during and since an outbreak of ...

journal_title：Irish journal of medical science

authors： Shattock AG,Jones L,O'Mahony M,Hillary IB

更新日期：1989-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:To assess knowledge of colorectal cancer (CRC) symptoms among outpatient attendees, and to review disease stage, presentation and duration of symptoms in patients diagnosed with CRC. METHODS:A questionnaire survey was used to evaluate knowledge of symptoms of CRC and other malignancies. A review of patients diagn...

journal_title：Irish journal of medical science

authors： Manning AT,Waldron R,Barry K

更新日期：2006-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Temporary ureteric stent insertion is an integral part of modern endo-urological practice. Delayed stent removal or forgotten stents are associated with increased patient morbidity and complications which are often difficult to manage. METHODS AND RESULTS:We prospectively audited our ureteric stent insertio...

journal_title：Irish journal of medical science

authors： Thomas AZ,Casey RG,Grainger R,McDermott T,Flynn R,Thornhill JA

更新日期：2007-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Surgical site infection (SSI) is one of the main causes of postoperative morbidity and mortality. Appendectomy for acute appendicitis is one of the most commonly performed surgical interventions worldwide. The use of ring retractors to protect the wound edge from contaminated intra-abdominal contents may b...

journal_title：Irish journal of medical science

authors： Ahmed K,Connelly TM,Bashar K,Walsh SR

更新日期：2016-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study was to analyze neuropathic pain (NeP) and its therapy in patients with Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) during a 6-month follow-up period. METHOD:This longitudinal multicenter study included 69 newly diagnosed adult GBS patients. NeP diagnosis was based on the criteria of Finnerup and conf...

journal_title：Irish journal of medical science

authors： Vukojevic Z,Berisavac I,Bozovic I,Dominovic-Kovacevic A,Lavrnic D,Peric S

更新日期：2020-10-15 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Low birth weight (LBW) is a leading cause of infant mortality and morbidity, and a specific risk for the development of neuro-developmental and academic problems. AIM:To examine the medical, cognitive and academic outcomes of VLBW (<1,500 g) children, born in one maternity hospital in Dublin between 1995 an...

journal_title：Irish journal of medical science

authors： McNicholas F,Healy E,White M,Sherdian-Pereira M,O'Connor N,Coakley S,Dooley B

更新日期：2014-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report a case of primary aldosteronism in pregnancy that was treated surgically by removal of the adenoma in the 2nd trimester. Only a few cases have been reported in the English literature due to the rarity of the condition. Primary aldosteronism follows a variable course in pregnancy. In the majority of cases the...

journal_title：Irish journal of medical science

authors： Aboud E,De Swiet M,Gordon H

更新日期：1995-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Twenty-eight carcinoid tumours were stained with monoclonal antibodies to epithelial and neural related intermediate filaments. All were found to express epithelial markers, and none expressed neural markers. These results support the theory that carcinoids are of epithelial, rather than neural crest origin. ...

journal_title：Irish journal of medical science

authors： Mooney EE,Casey M,Dervan PA

更新日期：1991-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:2013 is the tercentenary of the death of Sir Patrick Dun. When Dun died in 1713, he left the proceeds of his estate to enhance medical education in Dublin by funding chairs in medicine. He showed remarkable innovation, but it took 95 years, five Acts of Parliament, two House of Commons enquiries and a Hous...

journal_title：Irish journal of medical science

authors： Mullaney S

更新日期：2015-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this study is to investigate David Healy's hypothesis that the development of weighing technologies significantly contributes to the development of anorexia nervosa. A newly developed questionnaire and the EAT-26 were used to investigate these ideas. The key results from this study are that a positive corre...

journal_title：Irish journal of medical science

authors： Walsh DJ,Charlton BG

更新日期：2014-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Anal ulceration is uncommon. Patients are typically referred because of severe anal pain, bleeding, discharge, and ulceration. It is important to exclude anal carcinoma, and to consider more unusual causes. METHODS:A 74-year-old lady presented with severe anal pain and ulceration. This was subsequently note...

journal_title：Irish journal of medical science

authors： Al-Hilli Z,Pritchard R,Roche-Nagle G,Deasy J,McNamara DA

更新日期：2006-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The introduction of treat and referral by ambulance practitioners is under active consideration in Ireland. The Irish ambulance services have traditionally transported all patients following an emergency (112/999) call to an emergency department. The introduction of treat and referral will present a signific...

journal_title：Irish journal of medical science

authors： Power B,Bury G

更新日期：2020-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Surgery for perforated peptic ulcer disease is one of the most common emergency procedures carried out in the western world. The role of postoperative empiric Helicobacter Pylori eradication therapy is controversial. METHODS:The clinical, operative and postoperative surveillance details of 84 consecutive pa...

journal_title：Irish journal of medical science

authors： Sweeney KJ,Faolain MO,Gannon D,Gorey TF,Kerin MJ

更新日期：2006-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Deliberate and recurrent foreign body ingestion is a common problem among institutionalised patients. We review our experience with 36 cases of deliberate foreign body ingestion by prisoners or psychiatric patients, thirty of whom were institutionalised at the time of ingestion. Symptoms were frequently severe in the ...

journal_title：Irish journal of medical science

authors： O'Sullivan ST,Reardon CM,McGreal GT,Hehir DJ,Kirwan WO,Brady MP

更新日期：1996-10-01 00:00:00