A clinical review of cervicography.

abstract：:Hepatic haemangiosarcoma is a rare condition although there are known carcinogens in 25%. This case reports hepatic haemangiosarcoma in a 59 year old man with psoriasis and Crohn's disease who had previously received combined treatment with psoralen and UVA light. ...

journal_title：Irish journal of medical science

authors： McCarthy CJ,Norton M,O'Morain C

更新日期：1992-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study assessed the ability of biochemical tests and ultrasound to predict the presence of ductal calculi, and thereby refine the indications for ERCP, in patients before or after laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Thirteen of fifty-three patients investigated before laparoscopic cholecystectomy, and four of seventeen ...

journal_title：Irish journal of medical science

authors： Quershi A,Browne A,Leahy AL,Courtney G,Osborne H,Broe PJ,Bouchier-Hayes D

更新日期：1993-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:There is extensive focus on the rising costs of healthcare. However, for patients undergoing cancer treatment, there are additional personal costs, which are poorly characterised. AIM:To qualify indirect costs during anti-cancer therapy in a designated Irish cancer centre. METHODS:An anonymous questionnair...

journal_title：Irish journal of medical science

authors： Collins DC,Coghlan M,Hennessy BT,Grogan L,Morris PG,Breathnach OS

更新日期：2017-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We assessed the long term efficacy of Novopen as a form of insulin administration. Records were obtained on 48 patients who were treated with Novopen between January '86 and October '88. Six patients were excluded due to insufficient data. The study group of 42 patients comprised 22 females and 20 males of average age...

journal_title：Irish journal of medical science

authors： Dinneen SF,Cronin CC,O'Sullivan DJ

更新日期：1991-09-01 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 relationship may exist between body iron stores, endothelial dysfunction and overall cardiovascular risk. AIMS:To compare vascular compliance, biochemical endothelial function and antioxidant status between patients with homozygous hereditary haemochromatosis and healthy controls. METHODS:Haemochromatosi...

journal_title：Irish journal of medical science

authors： Cash WJ,O'Neill S,O'Donnell ME,McCance DR,Young IS,McEneny J,Cadden IS,McDougall NI,Callender ME

更新日期：2014-06-01 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：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：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: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：BACKGROUND:In 1996, Irish accident and emergency (A&E) departments had approximately 1.2 million visits. General practitioners (GPs) have been shown to work efficiently in A&E. AIM:This study aimed to describe the current A&E structures in Ireland and the potential contribution of general practice. METHOD:Questionnai...

journal_title：Irish journal of medical science

authors： Bury G,Hungerford P,Langton D,Plunkett P

更新日期：2000-10-01 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：OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study was to analyze neuropathic pain (NeP) and its therapy in patients with Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) during a 6-month follow-up period. METHOD:This longitudinal multicenter study included 69 newly diagnosed adult GBS patients. NeP diagnosis was based on the criteria of Finnerup and conf...

journal_title：Irish journal of medical science

authors： Vukojevic Z,Berisavac I,Bozovic I,Dominovic-Kovacevic A,Lavrnic D,Peric S

更新日期：2020-10-15 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Chronic anal fissures (CAF) are caused by anal sphincter hypertonia leading to an ischaemic ulcer. By inducing temporary sphincter relaxation, botulinum toxin (Botox) injection has been shown to heal CAF in approximately 73-96% of cases in clinical trials. AIM:This study looks at the efficacy of Botox clini...

journal_title：Irish journal of medical science

authors： Simms HN,McCallion K,Wallace W,Campbell WJ,Calvert H,Moorehead RJ

更新日期：2004-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Pre-pubertal varicocele can result in hypotrophy of testes, progressive deterioration of Sertoli cells and spermatogonia cell number, decrease in seminiferous diameter and cause to sperm damage. AIMS:Because of detrimental time-dependent effects of varicocele, this study describes the effects of varicocele ...

journal_title：Irish journal of medical science

authors： Habibi B,Seifi B,Mougahi SM,Ojaghi M,Sadeghipour HR

更新日期：2015-06-01 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:Although laparoscopic appendectomy (LA) is considered to be minimally invasive compared with open appendectomy (OA), there are few studies showing this in terms of cytokines and oxidative stress markers. AIM:LA and OA techniques have been compared in terms of different conditions such as operation time and ...

journal_title：Irish journal of medical science

authors： Ayengin K,Alp HH,Avci V,Huyut Z

更新日期：2021-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Cosmetic outcomes and scar lengths remain important considerations in breast cancer surgery. Suturing techniques should decrease scar tissue formation and provide good cosmetic results. The use of an accordion suturing technique may result in decreased surgical wound lengths and better cosmetic outcomes. We ...

journal_title：Irish journal of medical science

authors： Ita M,Koh K,Butt A,KaimKhani S,Kelly L,O'Sullivan MJ,Redmond HP,Corrigan MA

更新日期：2018-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Menorrhagia affects 20-30% of healthy women, many of whom undergo hysterectomy. In recent years, transcervical resection of the endometrium (TCRE) has become an alternative surgical option. This observational study assesses patient satisfaction following TCRE. The case notes of 55 patients who had a TCRE in the Coombe...

journal_title：Irish journal of medical science

authors： McAuliffe F,English J,Prendiville W

更新日期：1996-07-01 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：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：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:Eclampsia is rare in molar pregnancy. Sudden cortical blindness in eclampsia is an uncommon but very dramatic experience for the patient. Because of its rarity, blindness associated with eclampsia may pose a significant problem for the obstetrician. CASE REPORT:We describe cortical blindness and posterior r...

journal_title：Irish journal of medical science

authors： Adali E,Kurdoglu M,Avcu S,Yildizhan R,Adali F,Kolusari A

更新日期：2011-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:Many studies have suggested Cytomegalovirus infection might be implicated in steroid-refractory inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), in which situation management is extremely difficult. CMV infection being a potential cause of IBD have drawn great attention of clinicians, with insufficient evidence to reach conclusi...

journal_title：Irish journal of medical science

authors： Liu CC,Ji S,Ding Y,Zhou L,Liu X,Li W

更新日期：2018-11-01 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：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：:Management of subcutaneous insulin resistance remains a difficult problem which can be treated by administering insulin intravenously by means of infusion pumps. We wish to report the case of a 31 year old primigravida with subcutaneous insulin resistance who developed a hitherto undescribed clinical complication of c...

journal_title：Irish journal of medical science

authors： Brosnan E,Devlin JG

更新日期：1994-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:One hundred and forty-nine renal transplant patients attending 2 centres in Dublin were examined. Twelve patients (8.1%) were found to have cutaneous malignancy while dysplastic lesions (premalignant and/or malignant) were identified in 34 (22.8%). The prevalence of cutaneous malignancy in this study is substantially ...

journal_title：Irish journal of medical science

authors： Bourke JF,Mellott GJ,Young M,Donohoe J,Carmody M,Keogh JA

更新日期：1992-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The management of patients with chronic pain is challenging. The aim of treatment is alleviation of symptoms in an attempt to increase functional capacity. Interventional procedures, such as chemical neurolysis are adopted when other techniques fail to provide adequate pain control. RESULTS:An 82-year-old m...

journal_title：Irish journal of medical science

authors： Al-Hilli Z,Deasy J,Keaveny J

更新日期：2010-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES AND BACKGROUND:Glasgow coma scale (GCS) is considered an important parameter to predict the clinical outcome in head injury; however, in some cases such as the use of sedative drugs the estimate of GCS would not be precise. Bispectral index (BIS) is an electrophysiological parameter to determine the clinical...

journal_title：Irish journal of medical science

authors： Ebtehaj M,Yaqubi S,Seddighi AS,Seddighi A,Yazdi Z

更新日期：2012-03-01 00:00:00