Elevated plasma concentrations of atrial and brain natriuretic peptide in type 1 diabetic subjects.

abstract：BACKGROUND:Internationally, the number of computerised tomographic pulmonary angiographies (CTPAs) being performed to rule out pulmonary embolism (PE) has caused some concern. AIM:This study was performed to assess if the application of Pulmonary Embolism Rule-out Criteria (PERC) in an Irish Emergency Department (ED) ...

journal_title：Irish journal of medical science

authors： Kothare A,Abahussain M,Svirkov-Vainberg N,O'Kelly P,Nfila G,Gilligan P

更新日期：2020-10-22 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The amino acid taurine has an established role in attenuating lung fibrosis secondary to bleomycin-induced injury. This study evaluates taurine's effect on TGF-beta1 expression and the development of lung fibrosis after single-dose thoracic radiotherapy. METHODS:Four groups of C57/Bl6 mice received 14 Gy ...

journal_title：Irish journal of medical science

authors： Robb WB,Condron C,Moriarty M,Walsh TN,Bouchier-Hayes DJ

更新日期：2010-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To observe the preventive and therapeutic effects of diosgenin on retinoic acid-induced osteoporosis in rats. METHODS:A total 50 Sprague-Dawley rats were randomly divided into 5 groups: control group, model group (osteoporosis rats), low (10 mg kg(-1)), middle (30 mg kg(-1)), and high-dose diosgenin (90 mg k...

journal_title：Irish journal of medical science

authors： Zhao S,Niu F,Xu CY,Liu Y,Ye L,Bi GB,Chen L,Tian G,Nie TH

更新日期：2016-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Suicidal behaviour has become recognised as a major public health problem. AIM:To examine hospital-treated parasuicide and suicide in the Southern and Mid-Western Health Boards. METHODS:Parasuicide data were derived from independent data collection in general and psychiatric hospitals and prisons between 1...

journal_title：Irish journal of medical science

authors： Corcoran P,Keeley HS,O'Sullivan M,Perry IJ

更新日期：2003-07-01 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：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：INTRODUCTION:This is a retrospective review of the Rotunda Hospital Emergency Room (ER) documentation with respect to attendances for a 4-month period (August-November) in both 2009 and 2012. The aim was to quantify the workload and assess the quality of care offered to patients attending the ER over the two time perio...

journal_title：Irish journal of medical science

authors： Talukdar S,Eogan M,Connolly G,Coulter-Smith S

更新日期：2014-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We identified 51 patients from pathology and operative records who were treated in the Royal Victoria Eye and Ear Hospital with malignant sinonasal tumours between January 1980 and December 1991. Complete follow up was available in 43 patients. There were 30 males, mean age 50 years, range (10-80) and 13 females, mean...

journal_title：Irish journal of medical science

authors： Hone SW,O'Leary TG,Maguire A,Burns H,Timon CI

更新日期：1995-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Prostate cancer cells can switch from an androgen-dependent state to an androgen-independent state after a continuous androgen ablation therapy. However, the molecular mechanisms underlying this switch are still unclear. Therefore, we explored the change in androgen receptor (AR)-related gene expression du...

journal_title：Irish journal of medical science

authors： Wang Y,Li JQ,Shao C,Shi CH,Liu F,Yang ZY,Qiu JX,Li YM,Fu Q,Zhang W,Xue W,Lei YH,Gao JY,Wang JY,Gao XP,Yuan JL,Bao TY,Zhang YT

更新日期：2011-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The majority of patients presenting with oesophageal cancer have symptoms for more than three months and advanced disease at presentation. Most appear unaware of the significance of dysphagia as a symptom. Cancer awareness programmes focus on symptoms such as lumps and bleeding. AIM:To sample the level of p...

journal_title：Irish journal of medical science

authors： Grannell MS,Kelly S,Shannon S,Chong AL,Walsh TN

更新日期：2001-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Pneumococcal disease, especially in its invasive form, is a significant cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. However, with the advent of vaccination, invasive disease is potentially avoidable. This study aimed to assess the documentation of pneumococcal vaccination status in elderly patients by health...

journal_title：Irish journal of medical science

authors： Macken WL,Macken HC,Callanan I,Butler MW

更新日期：2013-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Two-hundred and eleven Irish GPs responded to a questionnaire survey of their experience and management of acute myocardial infarction (MI) and their attitudes to the use of thrombolytic therapy Three-quarters of the respondents felt they dealt with three or more MIs per year; most felt that the majority of MIs were i...

journal_title：Irish journal of medical science

authors： Murphy AW,Power R,Ungruh K,Bury G

更新日期：1992-10-01 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：:In automobile accidents, the "seatbelt syndrome" (SBS) consists of a constellation of injuries, predominantly involving thoraco-lumbar vertebral fractures and intraabdominal organ injury. A recent amendment to Irish legislation has made the wearing of seatbelts mandatory for all rear seated passengers in an effort to ...

journal_title：Irish journal of medical science

authors： O'Kelly F,O'Brien GC,Broe PJ

更新日期：2008-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Cognitive impairment (CI) is common in multiple sclerosis (MS), including newly diagnosed MS, where it is particularly underrecognised. Determining the presence of CI in the outpatient clinic often relies on patient-reported complaints, with limited time and resources in this setting. Prior studies have show...

journal_title：Irish journal of medical science

authors： McNicholas N,Tubridy N,Hutchinson M,McGuigan C

更新日期：2020-10-27 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：INTRODUCTION:Otitis externa (OE) is an extremely common dermatological condition that can affect social life and employment, but formal studies of its general health impact are lacking. OBJECTIVE:The aims of this study were two-folded, first to assess the impact of OE on various health determinants as measured by the ...

journal_title：Irish journal of medical science

authors： Ali R,Burns P,Donnelly M

更新日期：2008-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:It has been recognised for some time that mortality rates vary across social class groups, with lower rates in the higher social classes. Internationally, but particularly in Ireland, many studies on the topic of inequalities in mortality have been confined to men, partly because the most frequently used soc...

journal_title：Irish journal of medical science

authors： Layte R,Banks J,Walsh C,McKnight G

更新日期：2015-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:To explore the clinical significance of digital tomographic fusion imaging in the diagnosis of avascular disease of the femoral head in adults. METHODS:Eighty-two adult patients with avascular necrosis of the femoral head confirmed by MRI in the department of orthopedics of our hospital were studied retrosp...

journal_title：Irish journal of medical science

authors： Zhang J,Wang Z,Hong G

更新日期：2021-01-06 00:00:00

abstract：:The bone marrow and peripheral blood findings of 22 selected patients with acute myeloid leukaemia were studied. A correlation was detected between the incidence of attainment of complete remission and the balance of nucleo-cytoplasmic differentiation in the neutrophil series. The prognostic significance of this findi...

journal_title：Irish journal of medical science

authors： O'Connell LG,Gorman A,Keane TJ,Fennelly JJ

更新日期：1976-12-01 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：BACKGROUND:Obtaining patient consent is a fundamental process in surgical practice and is integral in respecting and safeguarding patient autonomy. It has been reported that the task of consenting patients frequently lies with junior doctors, who have the least experience of the procedure. AIM:To examine the role of i...

journal_title：Irish journal of medical science

authors： Heaney RM,Murray M,Heaney AM,Doherty EM

更新日期：2019-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Pain is one of the primary motivations for patients to seek medical advice. Pain location is one element in the process of formulating a diagnosis. AIMS:The purpose of the study is to determine if there is a correlation between the location of pain and the location of pathology in the knees of patients with...

journal_title：Irish journal of medical science

authors： Campbell J,Harte A,Kerr DP,Murray P

更新日期：2014-03-01 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：: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：:Secondary failure of oral hypoglycaemic agents raises the dilemma of whether to institute therapy with insulin alone, or in combination. We reviewed our experience of combination therapy following secondary failure of oral hypoglycaemic therapy. Seventeen subjects were receiving combination therapy for 6 months or mor...

journal_title：Irish journal of medical science

authors： Griffin ME,Black N,Giblin L,O'Meara NM,Firth RG

更新日期：1997-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Early Warning Systems (EWS) track the physiological parameters of individual patients and trigger a response when the parameter threshold has been reached. The use of early warning scores in adult hospital medicine has been shown to be beneficial in facilitating the early recognition of the deteriorating patient, ther...

journal_title：Irish journal of medical science

authors： Nair S,Spring A,Dockrell L,Mac Colgain S

更新日期：2020-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Oesophageal cancer is advanced in the majority at presentation and its symptoms are usually present for many months suggesting poor awareness of its symptoms. Few studies have examined awareness of oesophageal cancer amongst the public. AIMS:This study aimed to identify the level of awareness among the gene...

journal_title：Irish journal of medical science

authors： FitzGerald SC,Al Sahaf M,Furlong H,Pennycooke K,Healy C,Walsh TN

更新日期：2008-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:This study aimed to investigate the occurrence and predictive factors of restenosis in coronary heart disease (CHD) patients underwent percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) with sirolimus-eluting stent (SES). METHODS:Demographic data, clinical features, and laboratory tests of 398 CHD patients underwent ...

journal_title：Irish journal of medical science

authors： Zhao J,Wang X,Wang H,Zhao Y,Fu X

更新日期：2020-08-01 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