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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：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：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：BACKGROUND:With the increasing incidence of breast cancer in patients over 70 years, there is interest in the best therapeutic approach. AIMS:To review the management of breast cancer in elderly women and to identify the factors involved in the decision to treat patients with tamoxifen as first line therapy. PATIENTS...

journal_title：Irish journal of medical science

authors： Hooper SB,Hill AD,Kennedy S,Dijkstra B,Kelly LM,McDermott EW,O'Higgins N

更新日期：2002-01-01 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: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: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 aim of this paper is to assess the adequacy of the diet of individuals over 60 yr of age, participating in the 1990 Irish National Nutritional Survey. A nationwide random sample based on the most recently updated electoral register was used. Demographic information was collected. Anthropometric measurements were t...

journal_title：Irish journal of medical science

authors： Hurson M,Corish C,Sugrue S

更新日期：1997-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Charles Lucas, apothecary, physician and MP, was instrumental in facilitating legislation in Ireland in 1765 that established a nationwide network of hospitals in Ireland. This legislation was unique in contemporary Europe, and by the end of the century, there was a hospital in every county in the country....

journal_title：Irish journal of medical science

authors： Mullaney S

更新日期：2015-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report a case of primary aldosteronism in pregnancy that was treated surgically by removal of the adenoma in the 2nd trimester. Only a few cases have been reported in the English literature due to the rarity of the condition. Primary aldosteronism follows a variable course in pregnancy. In the majority of cases the...

journal_title：Irish journal of medical science

authors： Aboud E,De Swiet M,Gordon H

更新日期：1995-10-01 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:The clinical spectrum of adult coeliac disease (ACD) is varied with limited Irish data. AIMS AND OBJECTIVES:The aim of this study was to analyse the presenting symptoms, associated conditions and complications in a consecutive series of patients with ACD. METHODS:Data were obtained from database on patient...

journal_title：Irish journal of medical science

authors： Saleem A,Connor HJ,Regan PO

更新日期：2012-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Ninety-nine inguinal herniorrhaphies were performed under local anaesthetic blockade between 1980 and 1988. This represents 32% of this surgical teams herniorrhaphy operations. A follow-up interview was possible in 82 patients. Satisfaction was expressed by 77 patient (94%) although six of the interviewed patients (7....

journal_title：Irish journal of medical science

authors： Young MR,Humphries WG,Grainger DJ

更新日期：1994-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The improved survival of cystic fibrosis (CF) patients is partly due to intensive treatment for their chronic infections. Treatment usually includes intravenous and nebulised aminoglycoside antibiotics and they receive a large cumulative dose of these antibiotics over their lifetime. There is little information in the...

journal_title：Irish journal of medical science

authors： Mulherin D,Fahy J,Grant W,Keogan M,Kavanagh B,FitzGerald M

更新日期：1991-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Mesenteric venous thrombosis, "the great mimicker", is a very rare disorder in pregnancy and the puerperium, particularly when not associated with any pre-existing thrombophilia or autoimmune states. We describe a patient requiring a resection of 150 cm of gangrenous small bowel after uncomplicated elective Caesarean ...

journal_title：Irish journal of medical science

authors： McGurgan P,Holohan M,McKenna P,Gorey TF

更新日期：1999-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Recent implementation of the European Working Time Directive in Ireland has resulted in a change from thetraditional model of patient care to a system characterised by shift work among clinicians. Effective handover ofpatient information is essential for transfer of responsibility between clinicians and ma...

journal_title：Irish journal of medical science

authors： White-Gibson A,Manole C,Kearney D,Kavanagh D

更新日期：2018-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Cancellation of operations increases theatre costs and decreases efficiency. We examined the causes of theatre cancellations in general surgery. METHODS:The Beaumont hospital database (ORSUS system) and theatre records were examined retrospectively between April 1997 and March 2002. The number and causes of...

journal_title：Irish journal of medical science

authors： Robb WB,O'Sullivan MJ,Brannigan AE,Bouchier-Hayes DJ

更新日期：2004-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Collagen type I from rat tail was tested for its effect on wound healing of 6 male rabbits and on the regeneration of liver after partial hepatectomy in 15 male rats. It had a negligible effect on the rate of wound healing and a statistically significant acceleratory effect on regeneration of the rat liver. ...

journal_title：Irish journal of medical science

authors： Whyte K

更新日期：1989-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:1. Constrictor responses of the isolated perfused rabbit ear artery to electrical stimulation and to intraluminally applied noradrenaline and histamine have been studied before and after addition to the perfusate of the anticholinesterases neostigmine and physostigmine. 2. Both neostigmine (6×10(-5)-2.4×10(-4) mol/l) ...

journal_title：Irish journal of medical science

authors： Wallace WF,Hobbs FM,Mock GR

更新日期：1975-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Serum antibodies to Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) were measured in members of twenty-nine families in which two or more first degree relatives had rheumatoid arthritis (RA). These patients were assessed clinically for activity of disease and their treatment recorded. A higher proportion of seropositive individuals was foun...

journal_title：Irish journal of medical science

authors： McDermott M,Molloy M,Buckley J,Greally J

更新日期：1989-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:von Willebrand's disease (vWD) is the commonest inherited bleeding disorder in man with an estimated incidence of 1 per thousand of the population. Acquired von Willebrand's disease (AvWD) is rare with less than 70 cases reported. AvWD is usually associated with autoimmune or clonal proliferation disorders and whilst ...

journal_title：Irish journal of medical science

authors： Hennessy BJ,White B,Byrne M,Smith OP

更新日期：1998-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Electroanatomical mapping systems (EMS) reduce fluoroscopy dose for the ablation. Higher costs and longer procedure times are the drawbacks associated with EMS. Our objective was to validate the efficiency of the EMS. OBJECTIVE:To demonstrate that using EMS is more efficient and as secure as the traditional...

journal_title：Irish journal of medical science

authors： Gil-Ortega I,Serna-Berná A,Trujillo-Santos AJ,Ramos-Amores D,Garrido-Corro B,Cortez-Salazar RJ,Archondo-Arce TG,Castillo-Moreno JA

更新日期：2021-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The medical elective is a common component of undergraduate medical education in the UK and Ireland. These are often undertaken in varied hospitals and countries across the world, most of which are not related to their parent institutions, in order to explore specialties and regions of interest. However ex...

journal_title：Irish journal of medical science

authors： Maweni RM,Foley RW,Lupi M,Woods A,Shirazi S,Holm V,Vig S

更新日期：2019-08-01 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：:Nineteen patients underwent one stage surgical management of infected hip prostheses over a five year period. Thirteen were male and six were female. The mean age was 64 years (Range 49-82). The mean time interval between primary and revision surgery was 26 months (Range 6 months-16 years). One stage re-implantation w...

journal_title：Irish journal of medical science

authors： Mulcahy DM,O'Byrne JM,Fenelon GE

更新日期：1996-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Cognitive impairment (CI) is common in multiple sclerosis (MS), including newly diagnosed MS, where it is particularly underrecognised. Determining the presence of CI in the outpatient clinic often relies on patient-reported complaints, with limited time and resources in this setting. Prior studies have show...

journal_title：Irish journal of medical science

authors： McNicholas N,Tubridy N,Hutchinson M,McGuigan C

更新日期：2020-10-27 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：: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:Despite Ireland's temperate maritime climate, it has the third highest rate of malignant melanoma in the European Union, indicating the need to recognise tanning practices as a risky behaviour, especially amongst those most at risk (the younger population). AIM:To explore the factors associated with deliber...

journal_title：Irish journal of medical science

authors： Flannery C,Burke LA,Grainger L,Williams P,Gage H

更新日期：2016-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The Stroop Colour and Word Test (SCWT) is the most extensively used neuropsychological test in humans to evaluate the ability to inhibit cognitive interference. Any music played while the listener's primary attention is focused on another activity is known as background music and its effects on SCWT have not...

journal_title：Irish journal of medical science

authors： Kumaradevan KS,Balan A,Khan K,Alji RM,Narayanan SN

更新日期：2020-09-18 00:00:00