Microcarrier bioreactor culture system promotes propagation of human intervertebral disc cells.

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：:Two term infants suffering severe asphyxial events were found to have diffusely high attenuation of the cortical gyri on CT scanning within 12 days. The findings are consistent with haemorrhagic necrosis or microcalcification. This feature has rarely been described in the literature. The evolution of the CT appearance...

journal_title：Irish journal of medical science

authors： Cullen A,Donoghue V,King MD

更新日期：1998-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To describe the relationship between parents with gender identity disorder (GID) and their child(ren) as described by the parent and to understand how being a parent affects transitioning from one gender to the other. METHODS:Fourteen parents with GID underwent a semi-structured interview and completed the I...

journal_title：Irish journal of medical science

authors： Church HA,O'Shea D,Lucey JV

更新日期：2014-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The development of the Free Cortisol Index, an indirect measurement of the free or metabolically active portion of circulating cortisol, is described. Patients with non-adrenal disease had FCl values in the same range as normal subjects and in patients with adrenal disease the FCl values moved in the same direction as...

journal_title：Irish journal of medical science

authors： Brien TG,Hingerty DJ

更新日期：1975-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Quality of life of out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) survivors is believed to be as important as a factor in resuscitation outcome as the survival rate. The aim of this investigation is to assess the quality of life outcomes of survivors of out-of- hospital cardiac arrest in the Munster region. OHCAR was used to i...

journal_title：Irish journal of medical science

authors： Henry K,Mulcaire J,Kirby A,Cotter A,Masterson S,O'Donnell C,Deasy C

更新日期：2020-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Hereditary pancreatitis is an important cause of chronic pancreatitis, which may result in endocrine and exocrine failure. This may necessitate simultaneous pancreas and kidney transplant (SPK). Bladder drainage of the exocrine secretions may cause problems. AIM:To report one such case and its surgical corr...

journal_title：Irish journal of medical science

authors： Connolly EM,Osborne H,Hickey DP

更新日期：2003-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:The purpose of this study was to review indications, source of haemorrhage, method of embolisation and clinical outcome in patients referred to Interventional Radiology for the emergency management of acute arterial haemorrhage. METHODS:Retrospective review of patients undergoing emergency percutaneous embolisati...

journal_title：Irish journal of medical science

authors： Keeling AN,McGrath FP,Thornton J,Brennan P,Lee MJ

更新日期：2010-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:DNA, extracted from tumours arising in 29 paediatric patients [14 neuroblastoma, 9 Wilms tumour (nephroblastoma), 6 miscellaneous] was investigated for evidence of N-myc amplification, using pNb-1, a recombinant plasmid containing a 1.0 Kb fragment homologous to the 5' end of the human N-myc gene. Within the neuroblas...

journal_title：Irish journal of medical science

authors： McQuaid S,O'Meara A

更新日期：1990-06-01 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：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: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: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：:Self-instruction programmes comprise audio tapes and a variety of visual materials ranging from photographs to models. The use of such programmes in an anatomy course is described and illustrated. They are an effective ancillary in teaching and are applicable to other medical teaching disciplines. ...

journal_title：Irish journal of medical science

authors： FitzGerald MJ,FitzGerald MM

更新日期：1979-12-01 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：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：BACKGROUND:Gaming is a growing area and there are conflicting reports on its harms and benefits. There is also increasing interest in the use of gaming clinically. AIMS:This research aims to enhance our understanding of video and smartphone game use, and perceptions, among outpatients attending an Irish general adult ...

journal_title：Irish journal of medical science

authors： Rowntree R,Feeney L

更新日期：2019-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In 2006, Dutch authorities introduced a new health financing system of compulsory private for-profit insurance with strong government regulation. This system has recently attracted attention in Ireland. This paper assesses the theoretical arguments and evidence for applying the Dutch ideas to Ireland. In particular, t...

journal_title：Irish journal of medical science

authors： Ryan P,Thomas S,Normand C

更新日期：2009-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To measure the vascular density (VD) and foveal avascular zone (FAZ) area in patients with Behçet's disease (BD) obtained by optical coherence tomography angiography (OCTA). METHODS:VD and FAZ area in the deep and superficial retinal vascular networks were measured in all eyes. RESULTS:Thirty BD and 31 contro...

journal_title：Irish journal of medical science

authors： Türkcü FM,Şahin A,Karaalp Ü,Çınar Y,Şahin M,Özkurt ZG,Keklikçi U

更新日期：2020-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Warfarin is the mainstay of anticoagulation therapy worldwide. CYP2C9 and VKORC1 are two major genetic factors associated with inter-individual and inter-ethnic variability in the warfarin dose. AIM:This study aims to assess the impact of VKORC1-1639G>A polymorphism and the most common CYP2C9 variant allele...

journal_title：Irish journal of medical science

authors： Bazan NS,Sabry NA,Rizk A,Mokhtar S,Badary OA

更新日期：2014-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The role of surgery in the intensive care unit (ICU) remains unclear. Although previous studies have not shown any increase in morbidity when operating on patients in the ICU for surgical procedures; there remains a reluctance to operate on sick patients in the ICU. AIM:We did a retrospective study of criti...

journal_title：Irish journal of medical science

authors： Ghallab A,El-Gohary Y,Redmond M,Corbally M

更新日期：2013-03-01 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: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:The intravenous infusion of atrial (ANP) and brain (BNP) natriuretic peptides have been shown to increase urinary albumin excretion in type 1 diabetes. AIMS:To measure plasma ANP and BNP concentrations in patients with type 1 diabetes and to examine the parameters associated with elevated plasma concentrati...

journal_title：Irish journal of medical science

authors： McKenna K,Smith D,Sherlock M,Moore K,O'Brien E,Tormey W,Thompson CJ

更新日期：2005-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Bibliometrics is the statistical analysis of written publications. Bibliometric analyses have been performed across a range of biomedical disciplines. The aim of this study was to provide a comprehensive qualitative and quantitative analysis of Irish urology and nephrology research and to analyse how this ...

journal_title：Irish journal of medical science

authors： O'Connor EM,Nason GJ,O'Brien MF

更新日期：2017-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Laparoscopic techniques are increasingly used in common surgical procedures. Many of these procedures are used to teach basic surgical trainees (BST) and therefore introduction of these techniques may have implications for training. AIMS:To establish whether the introduction of laparoscopic techniques reduc...

journal_title：Irish journal of medical science

authors： McCormick PH,Tanner WA,Keane FB,Tierney S

更新日期：2003-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The Structure of Irish General Practice over 23 years was the third in a series of national studies that examined the development of general practice in 1982, 1992, and 2005. AIMS:This study analysed specific data from the 2005 survey to determine the types of services offered by GPs, and to examine the cha...

journal_title：Irish journal of medical science

authors： Ní Shúilleabháin A,O'Kelly M,O'Kelly F,O'Dowd T

更新日期：2007-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Surgery for perforated peptic ulcer disease is one of the most common emergency procedures carried out in the western world. The role of postoperative empiric Helicobacter Pylori eradication therapy is controversial. METHODS:The clinical, operative and postoperative surveillance details of 84 consecutive pa...

journal_title：Irish journal of medical science

authors： Sweeney KJ,Faolain MO,Gannon D,Gorey TF,Kerin MJ

更新日期：2006-04-01 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：: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：: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