Nicorandil related anal ulcer.

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：BACKGROUND:Anaesthetists are at high risk from blood-borne pathogens. Universal Precautions (UP) include the routine use of appropriate barrier precautions and techniques to reduce the likelihood of exposure to blood, body fluids and tissues that may contain pathogens. The compliance of Irish anaesthetists with these p...

journal_title：Irish journal of medical science

authors： O'Rourke N,Bennett M,Porter J,Gallagher DJ,Shorten G

更新日期：2000-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A bioassay method for measuring parathyroid hormone (PTH) and other substances that influence bone metabolism is described. Monolayers of bone cells are culturedin vitro, then treated with the test material. Biological activity is determined by measuring the resulting rise in bone-cell adenosine 3',5'-monophosphate (c...

journal_title：Irish journal of medical science

authors： McPartlin J,Powell D

更新日期：1976-12-01 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：BACKGROUND:Programmed cell death, or apoptosis, is a distinct, managed form of cell death. It is fundamentally different from necrosis. It is a genetically controlled, energy-dependent method of cellular deletion without inflammation. In the cardiovascular system, apoptosis occurs as a primary and secondary event in di...

journal_title：Irish journal of medical science

authors： McLaughlin R,Kelly CJ,Kay E,Bouchier-Hayes D

更新日期：2001-04-01 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：:Direct Antibiotic Sensitivity Testing (DST) is a rapid means of diagnosing urinary tract infection (UTI) and obtaining antibiotic sensitivity patterns of the infecting organisms. In this study 227 urine samples from general practice were analysed using this technique with those obtained using the standard laboratory m...

journal_title：Irish journal of medical science

authors： Scully PG,O'Shea B,Flanagan KP,Falkiner FR

更新日期：1990-04-01 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：BACKGROUND:The first Irish heart transplant was performed on the 10th of September 1985. Over the next 20 years, 229 transplants were performed in 228 recipients. AIMS:To evaluate the success of the first generation of cardiac transplantation in Ireland. METHODS:Analysis of clinical outcomes and survival statistics f...

journal_title：Irish journal of medical science

authors： Healy DG,Akbar MT,Baktiari N,Egan JJ,Mahon N,Veerasingam D,McCarthy J,Hurley J,Neligan M,Wood AE

更新日期：2006-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Intravenous drug misuse, principally heroin, occurs primarily in the Greater Dublin area. Methadone maintenance treatment has been an important part of the response to opiate misuse in Dublin since 1992. AIMS:To determine the number of opiate-related deaths in Dublin City and County during 1999, to establis...

journal_title：Irish journal of medical science

authors： Ward M,Barry J

更新日期：2001-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The Health Service Executive introduced a generic prescription policy to reduce costs. Despite this, generic prescription rates remain low. AIM:To audit in-patient prescription practice in a single surgical department and identify potential savings which could be realised by adherence to the generic prescri...

journal_title：Irish journal of medical science

authors： Gleeson M,Coyle P,Moloney MC,Walsh SR,Grace PA

更新日期：2013-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The use of injectable gold in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is hampered by the high incidence of adverse reactions of which myelotoxicity is potentially the most serious. Regular full blood count (FBC) monitoring prior to each injection, a practice which requires much time and effort, has never been fully...

journal_title：Irish journal of medical science

authors： Cervi PL,Wright P,Casey EB

更新日期：1992-03-01 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:The Fowler-Stephens orchidopexy (FSO) is a well-described treatment for high maldescended testes where the limiting factor for successful placement in the scrotum is short testicular vessels. The operation involves division of these vessels. The testicular blood supply is then dependent on collaterals from t...

journal_title：Irish journal of medical science

authors： O'Brien MF,Hegarty PK,Healy C,DeFrietas D,Bredin HC

更新日期：2004-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Data from randomized trials evaluating the efficacy of on- versus off-pump coronary artery bypass grafting remain inconclusive, particularly in high-risk populations. AIMS:The aim of this study is to compare the outcomes associated with on- versus off-pump coronary artery bypass grafting among high-risk pat...

journal_title：Irish journal of medical science

authors： Yousif A,Addison D,Lakkis N,Rosengart T,Virani SS,Birnbaum Y,Alam M

更新日期：2018-05-01 00:00:00

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：BACKGROUND:Since their original description in 1687, aneurysms of the extracranial internal carotid artery (ICA) remain rare and account for less than 2% of all carotid operations (Zwolak et al. in: J Vasc Surg 1:415-422, 1984; El-Sabrout, Cooley in: J Vasc Surg 31:702-712, 2000). Cerebrovascular morbidity and mortalit...

journal_title：Irish journal of medical science

authors： Noad RL,O'Donnell ME,McCavert M,Gardner R,Lee B,Lau LL

更新日期：2012-09-01 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

abstract：BACKGROUND:Surveillance of Clostridium difficile infection (CDI) is an essential component of a CDI preventative programme. AIMS:The aim of this study was to evaluate two methods of CDI surveillance. METHODS:Prevalence of CDI, antibiotic use and associated co-morbidity was assessed weekly on two wards over 6 weeks. I...

journal_title：Irish journal of medical science

authors： Lavan AH,McCartan DP,Downes MM,Hill AD,Fitzpatrick F

更新日期：2012-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Compression fracture of the vertebrae is common, often the result of falls from height and motor vehicle accidents in the younger age groups. It can occur following minor trauma in the elderly and in those with osteoporosis. MATERIALS AND METHODS:We present an interesting case of compression fracture of t...

journal_title：Irish journal of medical science

authors： Chukwunyerenwa CK,O'Rourke P

更新日期：2010-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Rubella is caused by the rubella virus, a single-stranded RNA virus of the Togaviridae family. The most severe complications of rubella in adult women occur during pregnancy when infection can lead to miscarriage, stillbirth or congenital rubella syndrome. Antenatal rubella susceptibility screening is no lon...

journal_title：Irish journal of medical science

authors： O'Connor C,Le Blanc D,Drew RJ

更新日期：2018-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Circumcision is one of the world's most common operations. Series describing a new technique involving the use of fibrin-based glue have become more apparent in the literature. Here we outline the first 100 such cases for 62 children and 38 adults in our practice describing complications and learning curve. ...

journal_title：Irish journal of medical science

authors： D'Arcy FT,Jaffry SQ

更新日期：2011-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Due to the difficulties in the diagnosis of ruptured splenic artery aneurysm in pregnancy both maternal and fetal mortality continue to be high. A case is presented of a 37 year old woman who ruptured a splenic artery aneurysm at 29 weeks gestation. The presentation of the disease, its risk factors and treatment, as w...

journal_title：Irish journal of medical science

authors： English JD

更新日期：1993-05-01 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：PURPOSE:The purpose of this study is to introduce peer teaching of communication skills to first-year anaesthesia trainees in Ireland and to evaluate their perception of this teaching modality. METHODS:Seventy-nine first-year anaesthesia trainees participated in a novel peer-led communication skills programme over a 2...

journal_title：Irish journal of medical science

authors： O'Shaughnessy SM

更新日期：2018-02-01 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:The survey of lifestyles, attitudes and nutrition (SLAN) is a national representative sample of 6,539 adults. AIMS:To report on both global and disease specific measures of self-reported morbidity according to age, gender and medical card status. METHODS:Reported rates of morbidity are given for angina, he...

journal_title：Irish journal of medical science

authors： Kelleher CC,Harrington J,Friel S

更新日期：2002-07-01 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：:The evaluation of fetal health using ultrasound to establish a biophysical profile in the Rotunda Hospital in 1987 is reported. The corrected perinatal mortality rate fell from 10.0 in 1986 to 6.9 per 1,000 for babies over 500g and from 5.9 in 1986 to 3.4 for babies over 1,000g. This was achieved without significant a...

journal_title：Irish journal of medical science

authors： Gaughan B

更新日期：1989-07-01 00:00:00