Pre-hospital management of acute myocardial infarction.

abstract：:Laparoscopy has been described as being safe and effective in the diagnosis and treatment of Meckel's Diverticulum. We describe the use of laparoscopy in the diagnosis and resection of a Meckel's diverticulum in a 13 year old girl. ...

journal_title：Irish journal of medical science

authors： Evoy D,O'Rourke K,Salih R,Keeling P

更新日期：1996-01-01 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：BACKGROUND:Chronic anal fissures (CAF) are caused by anal sphincter hypertonia leading to an ischaemic ulcer. By inducing temporary sphincter relaxation, botulinum toxin (Botox) injection has been shown to heal CAF in approximately 73-96% of cases in clinical trials. AIM:This study looks at the efficacy of Botox clini...

journal_title：Irish journal of medical science

authors： Simms HN,McCallion K,Wallace W,Campbell WJ,Calvert H,Moorehead RJ

更新日期：2004-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:1. Rats were rendered hypoxic by maintaining them within silicone rubber membrane covered enclosures. In experiment one the inspired oxygen concentration was progressively reduced from 21 per cent to 7 per cent over a period of 13 days. In the second experiment the inspired oxygen was maintained at nine per cent for s...

journal_title：Irish journal of medical science

authors： Bridges JB,Taylor IC

更新日期：1975-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Recent developments in the management of severe aortic stenosis have resulted in a paradigm shift in the way we view the condition. Patients previously denied intervention in the form of surgical aortic valve replacement (SAVR) are now candidates for transcatheter aortic valve implantation and the risk and a...

journal_title：Irish journal of medical science

authors： O'Sullivan KE,Bargenda S,Sugrue D,Hurley J

更新日期：2016-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:von Willebrand's disease (vWD) is the commonest inherited bleeding disorder in man with an estimated incidence of 1 per thousand of the population. Acquired von Willebrand's disease (AvWD) is rare with less than 70 cases reported. AvWD is usually associated with autoimmune or clonal proliferation disorders and whilst ...

journal_title：Irish journal of medical science

authors： Hennessy BJ,White B,Byrne M,Smith OP

更新日期：1998-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:DNA, extracted from tumours arising in 29 paediatric patients [14 neuroblastoma, 9 Wilms tumour (nephroblastoma), 6 miscellaneous] was investigated for evidence of N-myc amplification, using pNb-1, a recombinant plasmid containing a 1.0 Kb fragment homologous to the 5' end of the human N-myc gene. Within the neuroblas...

journal_title：Irish journal of medical science

authors： McQuaid S,O'Meara A

更新日期：1990-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The "National Integrated Medical Imaging System" or NIMIS went live in 2011 and allows the movement of patient radiology imaging throughout the Irish health system. At the time of its launch, NIMIS was not only going to allow the filmless passage of patient radiology imaging but it was also envisaged that ...

journal_title：Irish journal of medical science

authors： O' Reilly MF,Breathnach OP,Mohamed KM,Sheehan EC

更新日期：2019-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Recent reports show increased failure rates in hip resurfacings that display >10 % neck narrowing. The etiology of neck narrowing remains unknown. METHODS:We assessed 80 hip resurfacings at mean 3.5 years follow-up. RESULTS:The overall rate of significant narrowing was 11.25 %. Neck narrowing occurred in...

journal_title：Irish journal of medical science

authors： Brennan SA,Khan F,McQuillan J,O'Neill CJ,Kenny P,O'Rourke SK,O'Byrne JM

更新日期：2013-06-01 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：BACKGROUND:Gaming is a growing area and there are conflicting reports on its harms and benefits. There is also increasing interest in the use of gaming clinically. AIMS:This research aims to enhance our understanding of video and smartphone game use, and perceptions, among outpatients attending an Irish general adult ...

journal_title：Irish journal of medical science

authors： Rowntree R,Feeney L

更新日期：2019-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:One hundred and forty-nine renal transplant patients attending 2 centres in Dublin were examined. Twelve patients (8.1%) were found to have cutaneous malignancy while dysplastic lesions (premalignant and/or malignant) were identified in 34 (22.8%). The prevalence of cutaneous malignancy in this study is substantially ...

journal_title：Irish journal of medical science

authors： Bourke JF,Mellott GJ,Young M,Donohoe J,Carmody M,Keogh JA

更新日期：1992-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:A 32-year-old HIV-positive man required ventilation for seizures secondary to viral encephalitis. He had a prolonged care unit stay and had percutaneous tracheostomy performed on day 14 of his admission. He subsequently developed persistent right basal infiltrates and atelectasis on chest radiographs that we...

journal_title：Irish journal of medical science

authors： Rogan MP,Marsh B

更新日期：2010-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To analyze the capability of four-dimensional surface rendering mode ultrasound (4D SRM USG) in the detection of fetal abnormalities, and also compare it with 2D USG. MATERIALS AND METHODS:A total of 1,379 pregnant women were enrolled in the study, and they all underwent 2D USG screening. In the same session...

journal_title：Irish journal of medical science

authors： Öcal DF,Nas T,Güler I

更新日期：2015-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:Imported childhood malaria has never been studied in Ireland. We aimed to document the incidence and species of malaria in children presenting to paediatric hospitals in Dublin and to examine management and outcome measures. METHODS:Subjects were identified through laboratory archives from the three paediatric ho...

journal_title：Irish journal of medical science

authors： Leahy TR,Malikiwi A,Cafferkey M,Butler KM

更新日期：2009-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 48 year old patient with resistant coeliac disease developed prolonged unexplained pyrexia after surgery for small bowel volvulus. Despite extensive investigations and intensive antibiotic therapy, he deteriorated and died eight weeks postoperatively and significant isolated pulmonary valve endocarditis was discover...

journal_title：Irish journal of medical science

authors： Cherukuri AK,Maloney M,O'Briain DS,Weir DG

更新日期：1994-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:One in eight paediatric primary care presentations is for a musculoskeletal (MSK) disorder. These patients are frequently referred to paediatric orthopaedic surgeons; however, up to 50% of referrals are for normal variants. This results in excessive wait-times and impedes access for urgent surgical cases. ...

journal_title：Irish journal of medical science

authors： Ó Mír M,O'Sullivan C

更新日期：2018-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Whether developments in palliative care have impacted on where cancer patients die is unknown. We investigated time trends in place of death for colorectal cancer. METHODS:Details were abstracted on 10,175 colorectal cancer deaths during 1994-2004. Time trends were analysed by joinpoint regression. RESULTS...

journal_title：Irish journal of medical science

authors： Ó Céilleachair A,Finn C,Deady S,Carsin AE,Sharp L

更新日期：2011-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The management of patients with chronic pain is challenging. The aim of treatment is alleviation of symptoms in an attempt to increase functional capacity. Interventional procedures, such as chemical neurolysis are adopted when other techniques fail to provide adequate pain control. RESULTS:An 82-year-old m...

journal_title：Irish journal of medical science

authors： Al-Hilli Z,Deasy J,Keaveny J

更新日期：2010-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The management of patients with suspected post laparotomy intra-abdominal sepsis poses a major therapeutic challenge to clinicians. The mortality is high and the optimal interventional modality remains ill-defined. We define the incidence, diagnostic methodology, pre- and postoperative findings and outcome of patients...

journal_title：Irish journal of medical science

authors： McCrory C,Crowley K

更新日期：1997-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The role of surgery in the intensive care unit (ICU) remains unclear. Although previous studies have not shown any increase in morbidity when operating on patients in the ICU for surgical procedures; there remains a reluctance to operate on sick patients in the ICU. AIM:We did a retrospective study of criti...

journal_title：Irish journal of medical science

authors： Ghallab A,El-Gohary Y,Redmond M,Corbally M

更新日期：2013-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Cancellation of operations increases theatre costs and decreases efficiency. We examined the causes of theatre cancellations in general surgery. METHODS:The Beaumont hospital database (ORSUS system) and theatre records were examined retrospectively between April 1997 and March 2002. The number and causes of...

journal_title：Irish journal of medical science

authors： Robb WB,O'Sullivan MJ,Brannigan AE,Bouchier-Hayes DJ

更新日期：2004-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Anxiety, depression, self-esteem, behavioural deviance and prosocial behaviour were studied in children attending a normal school in a disadvantaged urban area, using self-rated and teacher-rated questionnaires. The prevalence of depression was rated as 5%. 15% described frequent suicidal thoughts. 40% scored as behav...

journal_title：Irish journal of medical science

authors： Murphy M,Fitzgerald M,Kinsella A,Cullen M

更新日期：1989-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Adults ageing with HIV and on antiretroviral therapy have a greater burden of chronic diseases compared with adults without HIV as reported by Althoff et al. (Curr Opin HIV AIDS 11:527-36, 2016). Therefore, it is important in this clinically stable HIV+ population to monitor and evaluate their risk of chroni...

journal_title：Irish journal of medical science

authors： Vijh R,O'Connell J,de Barra E,McConkey S

更新日期：2020-02-01 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：BACKGROUND:Little is known about the economic impact of diabetic foot ulceration in the Irish healthcare setting. AIM:Audit of diabetic foot ulcer admissions in St James's Hospital between April 2001 and March 2002. METHODS:Hospital charts were reviewed and costs were calculated on the length of patients' hospital st...

journal_title：Irish journal of medical science

authors： Smith D,Cullen MJ,Nolan JJ

更新日期：2004-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This article was published online with an error. In Table 3, the name of the variable in the last row is missing. It just says 'mmHg'. The name to be written is 'MAP (mmHg)'. ...

journal_title：Irish journal of medical science

authors： Tanriverdi A,Kahraman BO,Ozsoy I,Ozpelit E,Savci S

更新日期：2020-09-09 00:00:00

abstract：:Supervised machine learning (ML) is a class of algorithms that "learn" from existing input-output pairs, which is gaining popularity in pattern recognition for classification and prediction problems. In this scoping review, we examined the use of supervised ML algorithms for the prediction of long-term allograft survi...

journal_title：Irish journal of medical science

authors： Sekercioglu N,Fu R,Kim SJ,Mitsakakis N

更新日期：2020-08-06 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES AND BACKGROUND:Glasgow coma scale (GCS) is considered an important parameter to predict the clinical outcome in head injury; however, in some cases such as the use of sedative drugs the estimate of GCS would not be precise. Bispectral index (BIS) is an electrophysiological parameter to determine the clinical...

journal_title：Irish journal of medical science

authors： Ebtehaj M,Yaqubi S,Seddighi AS,Seddighi A,Yazdi Z

更新日期：2012-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Heparin-induced thrombocytopenia syndrome (HITS) is an infrequent complication of heparin anticoagulation. CASE REPORT:We present the case of a 44-year-old male who was admitted with acute ischaemia of his right lower limb. He was initially treated with unfractionated heparin and thrombolysis, but subsequ...

journal_title：Irish journal of medical science

authors： Collins D,Moloney MA,O'Donnell D,Brophy D,Sheehan SJ

更新日期：2012-09-01 00:00:00