Percutaneous vertebroplasty--initial clinical experience in osteoporotic and myelomatous compression fractures.

abstract：BACKGROUND:Nearly half of the Irish population is covered by private health insurance. In recent years, premium inflation has been significantly ahead of overall inflation and has been accelerating. This has contributing to a drop in the numbers insured since the peak in 2008. The fall in the numbers with private healt...

journal_title：Irish journal of medical science

authors： Turner B

更新日期：2013-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The human body consists of water, proteins, lipids, carbohydrates, and minerals that build cells, tissues, and organs. In healthy people, the content of these molecules remains nearly constant. The body mass index (BMI) is commonly used to classify abnormal body composition among adults. According to the WHO...

journal_title：Irish journal of medical science

authors： Lebiedowska A,Hartman-Petrycka M,Błońska-Fajfrowska B

更新日期：2020-10-21 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Over the last decade there have been significant changes in the prescribing of antidiabetic therapies. It is of interest to know about these trends and variations in the Irish population so that future prescribing patterns can be estimated. AIMS:To examine the trends in prescribed antidiabetic treatments, i...

journal_title：Irish journal of medical science

authors： Zaharan NL,Williams D,Bennett K

更新日期：2014-06-01 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：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：OBJECTIVE:We describe a case of Cushing's syndrome due to ectopic ACTH secretion, where the only potential source on conventional imaging was a tiny benign-appearing lung nodule, which failed to take up radiolabelled octreotide. DESIGN AND METHODS:To determine whether the patient might respond to therapeutic administr...

journal_title：Irish journal of medical science

authors： McDermott JH,Thabit H,Hickey N,Thompson C,Gaffney E,Young V,Sreenan S

更新日期：2008-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Cell-based tissue engineering has emerged as a potential therapy for intervertebral disc degeneration. However, propagating and maintaining high quantity and quality of the seed cells remains a challenge. AIMS:To investigate the feasibility of culturing human disc cells using a microcarrier bioreactor syste...

journal_title：Irish journal of medical science

authors： Zhang L,Ning B,Jia T,Gong W,Cong M,Chen JF,Yang SY

更新日期：2010-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Biclonal lymphoid disorders, when two distinct lymphoproliferative disorders (LPD) co-exist, are rare (incidence of 1.4%) and associated with a poor prognosis. NOTCH1 mutations occur in 10% of CLL at diagnosis, associated with a short disease-free interval and increased risk of Richter's transformation. We...

journal_title：Irish journal of medical science

authors： Fogarty H,Dowling A,O'Brien D,Langabeer S,Bacon CL,Flavin R,O'Dwyer M,Hennessy B,O'Leary H,Crotty G,Henderson R,Nolan J,Thornton P,Vandenberghe E,Quinn F

更新日期：2020-10-17 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Non-attendance at outpatient clinics is common and costly. AIMS:This study aimed to determine if sending SMS ('short message service' or text message) reminders to patients before appointments reduced non-attendance. METHODS:We collected outpatient data at Ballyfermot and Lucan Community Adult Mental Healt...

journal_title：Irish journal of medical science

authors： Moran L,O'Loughlin K,Kelly BD

更新日期：2018-08-01 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：BACKGROUND:During recent years, there has been an exponential demand for joint arthroplasty, which has coincided with the global economic recession. In response, the management of patients following arthroplasty is continuously evolving, with the average inpatient length of stay decreasing from weeks to days, and more ...

journal_title：Irish journal of medical science

authors： Galbraith AS,McGloughlin E,Cashman J

更新日期：2018-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A ten year review (1980-1989) of 59 neonates presenting with congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) to Our Lady's Hospital for Sick Children, the main referral centre for neonatal surgery in Ireland, is presented to determine the outcome and make suggestions for improvements. CDH was more common in males (34M, 25F). Th...

journal_title：Irish journal of medical science

authors： Rasheed K,Coughlan G,O'Donnell B

更新日期：1992-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:There have been many changes in number and place of trocars that have been described, since the first laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC), but, in fact, all authors agree that laparoscopic procedure is accepted as gold standard. However, four trocars use in standard laparoscopic cholecystectomy, it has been ar...

journal_title：Irish journal of medical science

authors： Ciftci A,Yazicioglu MB,Tiryaki C,Turgut HT,Subasi O,Ilgoz M,Civil O,Yildiz SY

更新日期：2016-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:It is widely acknowledged that there is interplay between physical and mental health, with causality in both directions. A common theme across countries is the uncertainty surrounding who should act as gatekeeper for physical health matters in psychiatry. Much of the metabolic monitoring is carried out by psychiatrist...

journal_title：Irish journal of medical science

authors： Behan C,Doyle R,Masterson S,Shiers D,Clarke M

更新日期：2015-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:A relationship may exist between body iron stores, endothelial dysfunction and overall cardiovascular risk. AIMS:To compare vascular compliance, biochemical endothelial function and antioxidant status between patients with homozygous hereditary haemochromatosis and healthy controls. METHODS:Haemochromatosi...

journal_title：Irish journal of medical science

authors： Cash WJ,O'Neill S,O'Donnell ME,McCance DR,Young IS,McEneny J,Cadden IS,McDougall NI,Callender ME

更新日期：2014-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Percutaneous tracheostomy (PCT) facilitates easy, bedside insertion of a tracheostomy tube. The percutaneous approach to tracheostomy is used in some parts of the world. This is the first report of a PCT method, in Ireland. The percutaneous technique appears to have advantages over conventional, surgical tracheostomy....

journal_title：Irish journal of medical science

authors： Flynn CG,Hart SM

更新日期：1993-10-01 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：PURPOSE:Internal iliac artery (IIA) embolisation is commonly performed prior to endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR) of aortoiliac aneurysms to prevent type 2 endoleaks via the internal iliac arteries. The safety of this procedure is controversial due to the high incidence of pelvic ischaemic complications. METHODS:We ...

journal_title：Irish journal of medical science

authors： McGarry JG,Alenezi AO,McGrath FP,Given MF,Keeling AN,Moneley DS,Leahy AL,Lee MJ

更新日期：2016-11-01 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：: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：: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：:The establishment of the Dublin Hospitals Initiative and the Efficiency Review Group as first steps in an "action" plan was based on the report in 1989 of the Commission of Health Funding which suggested that "the solution to the problem facing the Irish health services...(lies) primarily...in the way that services ar...

journal_title：Irish journal of medical science

authors： Brugha CM

更新日期：1991-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Sport-related concussion (SRC) is a potential issue within Gaelic Football. Therefore, it is essential that concussion management guidelines are adhered to. HYPOTHESIS/PURPOSE:The aim of this study is to determine if potential concussive events (PCEs) in the Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA) National Footba...

journal_title：Irish journal of medical science

authors： Sokol-Randell D,Rotundo MP,Tierney G,Deasy C,Cusimano MD

更新日期：2020-09-30 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:This article is a follow-up to an audit performed by the Department of Surgery and published in the Irish Journal of Medical Science in 1996. This audit reviewed all cases of Infantile Hypertrophic Pyloric Stenosis (IHPS) operated on over 22 years up to 1991. AIMS:We aim to demonstrate that radiologic inves...

journal_title：Irish journal of medical science

authors： Doyle D,O'Neill M,Kelly D

更新日期：2005-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Approximately one-third of patients with Crohn's disease have a distinct fibrostenosing phenotype predisposing them to recurrent intestinal stricture formation. The intestinal fibroblast was thought to play a critical role in the abnormal wound healing which ends in stricture formation. Recognising this, a laboratory-...

journal_title：Irish journal of medical science

authors： Mulsow J

更新日期：2018-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:The aim of this study was to investigate the microbiology of secondary bacterial peritonitis due to appendicitis and the appropriateness of current antimicrobial practice in one institution. METHODS:A 14-year retrospective single-centre study of 69 consecutive paediatric patients (age 1-14 years) with appendicitis...

journal_title：Irish journal of medical science

authors： Obinwa O,Casidy M,Flynn J

更新日期：2014-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Hemoglobin (HB) and red cell distribution width (RDW) are known to be prognostic in many cancer types. The HB-RDW ratio (HRR) is a new biomarker that has been shown to be predictive in some cancer types. However, the prognostic significance of HRR in patients with gastric cancer (GC) is unknown. AIMS:In thi...

journal_title：Irish journal of medical science

authors： Yılmaz A,Mirili C,Tekin SB,Bilici M

更新日期：2020-02-01 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：AIM:This study aimed to investigate the impact of the 2014 safety warnings on use of domperidone, on subsequent prescribing patterns in Ireland. METHODS:The Irish HSE-PCRS pharmacy claims database was used to identify the study cohort (aged 18+), prescribed domperidone from Jan 2014 to Oct 2015. Dosage was available f...

journal_title：Irish journal of medical science

authors： Teeling M,MacAvin MJ,Bennett K

更新日期：2018-05-01 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