Evaluation of carboplatin dosage based on 4-variable modification of diet in renal disease equation.

abstract：BACKGROUND:Injuries to the cervical spine (C-spine) are among the most serious in rugby and are well documented. Front-row players are particularly at risk due to repetitive high-intensity collisions in the scrum. AIM:This study evaluates degenerative changes of the C-spine and associated symptomatology in front-row r...

journal_title：Irish journal of medical science

authors： Hogan BA,Hogan NA,Vos PM,Eustace SJ,Kenny PJ

更新日期：2010-06-01 00:00:00

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：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：BACKGROUND:Attitudes have been shown to be important determinants of the quality and efficacy of medical care. There is little research on the education about, and assessment of, attitudes in undergraduate medical education. AIM:To describe the design and delivery of an attitude awareness workshop, and the associated ...

journal_title：Irish journal of medical science

authors： Kelly ME,Fenlon NP,Murphy AW

更新日期：2002-10-01 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：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：: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：BACKGROUND:Coroners routinely enquire into suicide deaths and communicate with people bereaved by suicide. However, no research has been conducted into coroners' attitudes towards suicide and its prevention. AIMS:We assessed attitudes towards suicide among Irish coroners in order to determine their understanding of su...

journal_title：Irish journal of medical science

authors： Farrow R,Arensman E,Corcoran P,Williamson E,Perry IJ

更新日期：2009-03-01 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：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：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: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：BACKGROUND:In the last decades, the studies performed on the field of endothelial dysfunction confirmed the fact that the starting point of this pathology is the inflammation. Several inflammatory biomarkers had been discovered and studied, ones showing systemic inflammation, and others being more specific biomarkers a...

journal_title：Irish journal of medical science

authors： Buda V,Andor M,Cristescu C,Voicu M,Cochera F,Tuduce P,Petrescu L,Tomescu MC

更新日期：2017-08-01 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：:Analysis of the results of treatment of localised prostate cancer with radiation and surgery has identified patients who are at high risk of developing metastatic dissemination. High histologic grade, serum prostate specific antigen above 20 ng/ml, extension beyond the capsule of the prostate, and involvement of lymph...

journal_title：Irish journal of medical science

authors： Armstrong J

更新日期：1998-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:It has been suggested in the literature that an eight hour period of distal oesophageal monitoring is adequate for the diagnosis of reflux in symptomatic patients. The aim of this study was to investigate whether 3 hour intra-oesophageal pH-metry could be substituted for the eight hour test period without loss of sens...

journal_title：Irish journal of medical science

authors： Horgan PG,Couse NF,Crowley T,Delaney C,Fitzpatrick JM,Gorey TF

更新日期：1991-02-01 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：:Over a four year period, 20 segments in 16 patients were treated by lengthening by callotasis or chondrodiastasis. The indications for treatment were leg length discrepancy in 13 patients and short stature in three. Patients with leg length discrepancy were all treated by femoral lengthening; the mean length gained wa...

journal_title：Irish journal of medical science

authors： O'Beirne J,Maher M,O'Flanagan S,McGuinness A

更新日期：1993-08-01 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：BACKGROUND:Hypertension (HT) is a disease associated with endothelial dysfunction which is related to some adipokines and pro- and anti-inflammatory cytokines. AIMS:Our aim was to investigate roles of apelin, omentin-1, and vaspin in essential HT and to evaluate their relationships with other pro- and anti-inflammator...

journal_title：Irish journal of medical science

authors： Serinkan Cinemre FB,Cinemre H,Bahtiyar N,Kahyaoğlu B,Ağaç MT,Shundo H,Sevinç L,Aydemir B

更新日期：2021-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Doctors' continuing medical educational and professional development (CME and CPD) needs are known to be strongly influenced by national and local contextual characteristics. A crucial step in the development of effective education and training programmes is the assessment of learner needs. METHODS:A nati...

journal_title：Irish journal of medical science

authors： Dowling S,Last J,Finnegan H,O'Connor K,Cullen W

更新日期：2020-02-01 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:There is little known regarding how familiar parents are with the newborn bloodspot screening (NBS) test or how well parents of a child with a screen-detected condition understand that condition initially. AIM:The study aim was to examine parental NBS awareness and conditions screened. METHODS:Two studies ...

journal_title：Irish journal of medical science

authors： Fitzpatrick P,Fitzgerald C,Somerville R,Linnane B

更新日期：2019-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Inadequate medical documentation has been associated with a higher rate of adverse events and may have medicolegal consequences. An accurate admission note is critical as it is frequently referred to during inpatient stay, particularly when the patient is acutely unwell and during handover of care. AIM:We s...

journal_title：Irish journal of medical science

authors： Hannan E,Ahmad A,O'Brien A,Ramjit S,Mansoor S,Toomey D

更新日期：2021-01-19 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIMS:Coeliac disease (CD) is more common in those with type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) and may be asymptomatic despite the presence of intestinal histological changes. Optimal screening practice guidelines differ internationally. We undertook a retrospective audit to determine the efficacy of current scr...

journal_title：Irish journal of medical science

authors： Forde L,McGrath N,Devaney D,Awadalla S,McDonnell CM,Murphy NP

更新日期：2019-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Preparing a medical school for institutional review can be a challenging undertaking for any institution requiring an understanding of the international standards being used and adequate preparation and planning (MacCarrick et al. in Med Teach 32(5):e227-e232, 2010). This series examines each of the nine standards dev...

journal_title：Irish journal of medical science

authors： MacCarrick GR

更新日期：2010-12-01 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:Optimisation of patient comfort during flexible bronchoscopy is achieved with the use of intravenous sedation and vocal anaesthesia. METHODS:The effect of transcricoid lignocaine injection was investigated with regards to ease of procedure and frequency of cough. A single-blinded study was carried out and...

journal_title：Irish journal of medical science

authors： Hamad S,Al-Alawi M,Devaney N,Subramaniam A,Lane S

更新日期：2015-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report a rare case of iatrogenic tracheal tear during a three-stage oesophagectomy in a 76-year-old woman and review current literature. The tear occurred due to trauma from a double lumen endotracheal tube. We used a novel technique of repairing the tear, which extended to the carina, avoiding a second thoracotomy...

journal_title：Irish journal of medical science

authors： Harney TJ,Condon ET,Lowe D,McAnena OJ

更新日期：2009-09-01 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