A carotid artery aneurysm with a twist: case report and review.

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：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:Most femoral neck fractures in younger patients have a different mechanism, treatment, and prognosis from those in elderly patients. AIMS:To evaluate the results of internal fixation of femoral neck fractures in patients aged between 20 and 60 years, and to determine reasons for failure. PATIENTS AND METHO...

journal_title：Irish journal of medical science

authors： Farooq MA,Orkazai SH,Okusanya O,Devitt AT

更新日期：2005-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Prostate cancer is the most common solid cancer affecting men in Ireland. Transrectal ultrasound (TRUS) biopsies of the prostate are routinely performed to diagnose prostate cancer. They are, in general, a safe procedure but are associated with a significant risk of infective complications ranging from fev...

journal_title：Irish journal of medical science

authors： Smyth LG,Mulvin DW

更新日期：2012-03-01 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：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：BACKGROUND:Left cardiac sympathetic denervation (LCSD) is a surgical procedure that has been shown to have an antiarrhythmic and antifibrillatory effect. Evidence indicating its antiarrhythmic effect has been available for over 100 years. It involves the removal of the lower half of the stellate ganglion and T2-T4 of t...

journal_title：Irish journal of medical science

authors： McNamara C,Cullen P,Rackauskas M,Kelly R,O'Sullivan KE,Galvin J,Eaton D

更新日期：2017-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:STRIPS of bovine tracheal smooth muscle were subjected to changes in the gas tensions of the Krebs solution bathing them. Contractions were produced by 50 Hz sine-wave electrical field stimulation, either in single bursts, or repetitively throughout the experiment.Hypoxia (Po2 99, 55 or 22 mm Hg, pH 7.4) decreased the...

journal_title：Irish journal of medical science

authors： Crouch CN,Kirkpatrick CT

更新日期：1975-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Childhood obesity is associated with increased risk of adult obesity, cardiovascular disease, diabetes and cancer. Appropriate techniques for assessment of childhood adiposity are required to identify children at risk. The aim of this review was to examine core clinical measurements and more technical tool...

journal_title：Irish journal of medical science

authors： Horan M,Gibney E,Molloy E,McAuliffe F

更新日期：2015-03-01 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：: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：BACKGROUND:In recent decades the management of acute appendicitis has evolved significantly. Improved access to early imaging and better clinical scoring algorithms have resulted in less negative appendicectomy rates. In addition, non-operative management has become increasingly utilized. The aim of this study was to a...

journal_title：Irish journal of medical science

authors： Boland PA,Donlon NE,Kelly ME,Nugent T,Free R,Waters P,Neary P,Rausa E,Proud D,Donohoe CL,Barry KM,Reynolds JV

更新日期：2020-08-27 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

abstract：BACKGROUND:The aim of this study was to investigate whether hypersplenism is related to the age of onset of liver disease. METHODS:Hypersplenism was assessed in 84 consecutive cirrhotic patients attending a university hospital liver clinic. RESULTS:Hypersplenism was present in 78% of patients and severe in 39%. Sever...

journal_title：Irish journal of medical science

authors： McCormick PA,Walker S,Benepal R

更新日期：2007-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Elective and emergent coronary interventions via transradial access (TRA) are been used increasingly as they carry a reduced risk of complications. Percutaneous coronary intervention via TRA may lead to radial artery spasms (RAS) that may result in prolonged procedure time, cross-over of access site, and other complic...

journal_title：Irish journal of medical science

authors： Khan MZ,Patel K,Franklin S,Faruqi A,Ahmad W,Saeed J

更新日期：2020-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Treatment of pilonidal sinus disease is controversial. Many claim policy of marsupialisation and healing by secondary intention. This is demanding in terms of nursing care and time lost from work. AIMS:To examine outcome of excision and primary closure of chronic pilonidal disease on recurrence rate and pat...

journal_title：Irish journal of medical science

authors： Gilani SN,Furlong H,Reichardt K,Nasr AO,Theophilou G,Walsh TN

更新日期：2011-03-01 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：BACKGROUND:The clinical efficacy of adenotonsillectomy is under debate with falling tonsillectomy rates in the UK and Ireland. In 2010, an NHS commissioned randomised controlled trial recommended medical management, leading to some Primary Care Trusts refusing to commission any tonsillectomies at all. With the HSE cutt...

journal_title：Irish journal of medical science

authors： Thong G,Davies K,Murphy E,Keogh I

更新日期：2017-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Liver failure resulting from deliberate or accidental paracetamol overdose continues to be an important reason for referral to liver transplant centres. Severe hepatic dysfunction often appears 72-96 h after overdose. Liver injury can be prevented by timely administration of the specific antidote, N-acetylcysteine. Un...

journal_title：Irish journal of medical science

authors： Iqbal M,Cash WJ,Sarwar S,McCormick PA

更新日期：2012-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Ossifying fibromyxoid tumour of soft parts (OFMT) is a recently described soft tissue tumour. Although rare it deserves recognition as a locally invasive but essentially benign neoplasm. Prior to its description in 1989 by Enzinger, ossifying fibromyxoid tumours of soft parts were classified as a wide variety of lesio...

journal_title：Irish journal of medical science

authors： McCormack D,Lane H,Bennett D,Fenelon G

更新日期：1997-07-01 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：OBJECTIVE:Evaluate condylar, ramal, and condylar plus ramal vertical mandibular asymmetry in patients with unilateral posterior crossbite (UPCB) and in patients with unilateral cleft lip and palate (UCLP) compared with subjects having normal occlusion. DESIGN:This cross-sectional study evaluated panoramic radiographs ...

journal_title：Irish journal of medical science

authors： Abad-Santamaría L,López-de-Andrés A,Jiménez-Trujillo I,Ruíz C,Romero M

更新日期：2014-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) is any death occurring in an infant or young child which is unexpected by history and in which a thorough post mortem examination fails to demonstrate an adequate cause of death. The National Sudden Infant Death Register collects information on all sudden unexpected deaths in infant...

journal_title：Irish journal of medical science

authors： McDonnell M,Cullen A,Kiberd B,Mehanni M,Matthews T

更新日期：1999-10-01 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: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：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：: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：:The purpose of this case presentation is to illustrate the rate association between acute pancreatitis and colonic pseudo-obstruction and to highlight the difficulties of assessing intestinal motility in a defunctioned segment of bowel prior to closure of a defunctioning stoma. ...

journal_title：Irish journal of medical science

authors： Teh SH,O'Riordain DS,O'Connell PR

更新日期：1998-01-01 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：: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