Tinnitus management in Ireland: a pilot study of general practitioners.

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Optimal risk factor control is integral to managing patients with proven coronary heart disease (CHD+) and for those at risk of coronary heart disease (CHD-). The primary aim of the study was to assess the success rate of reaching lipid risk factor targets in a multiple risk factor clinic. METHODS:A retro...

journal_title：Irish journal of medical science

authors： Dunne M,Mac Ananey O,Markham C,Maher V

更新日期：2013-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:During recent years, there has been an exponential demand for joint arthroplasty, which has coincided with the global economic recession. In response, the management of patients following arthroplasty is continuously evolving, with the average inpatient length of stay decreasing from weeks to days, and more ...

journal_title：Irish journal of medical science

authors： Galbraith AS,McGloughlin E,Cashman J

更新日期：2018-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The introduction of treat and referral by ambulance practitioners is under active consideration in Ireland. The Irish ambulance services have traditionally transported all patients following an emergency (112/999) call to an emergency department. The introduction of treat and referral will present a signific...

journal_title：Irish journal of medical science

authors： Power B,Bury G

更新日期：2020-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:To evaluate the potential role of key DNA repair proteins in the sensitivity of normal human fibroblasts to ionising radiations. METHODS:Radiosensitivity of six human fibroblast strains established from skin biopsies of women who had undergone conservative breast surgery and received a curative breast conserving ...

journal_title：Irish journal of medical science

authors： Saleh EM,El-Awady RA

更新日期：2011-09-01 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：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：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：INTRODUCTION:Compression fracture of the vertebrae is common, often the result of falls from height and motor vehicle accidents in the younger age groups. It can occur following minor trauma in the elderly and in those with osteoporosis. MATERIALS AND METHODS:We present an interesting case of compression fracture of t...

journal_title：Irish journal of medical science

authors： Chukwunyerenwa CK,O'Rourke P

更新日期：2010-09-01 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：:The bone marrow and peripheral blood findings of 22 selected patients with acute myeloid leukaemia were studied. A correlation was detected between the incidence of attainment of complete remission and the balance of nucleo-cytoplasmic differentiation in the neutrophil series. The prognostic significance of this findi...

journal_title：Irish journal of medical science

authors： O'Connell LG,Gorman A,Keane TJ,Fennelly JJ

更新日期：1976-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Assessment of non-cardiac chest pain places a considerable burden on healthcare resources. The current practice of serial electrocardiographs (ECGs), serum creatinine phosphokinase and by pre-discharge exercise electrocardiography gives an average in-hospital stay of 3.7 days. AIMS:This study assess the use...

journal_title：Irish journal of medical science

authors： Fleming SM,Divilly M,Chakravarthi PI,Grimes H,Daly K

更新日期：2000-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Patients' awareness of the increased cardiovascular risk associated with their diabetes is poorly documented. AIM:The aim of this study was to assess the awareness of diabetes complications among patients with diabetes in Ireland. METHODS:Patients attending diabetes outpatient clinics in two teaching hospi...

journal_title：Irish journal of medical science

authors： O'Sullivan EP,Bhargava A,O'Callaghan M,Buckley U,De Faoite T,Moynihan K,Thabit H,Walsh CH,Sreenan S

更新日期：2009-12-01 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：AIM:This study aimed to investigate the impact of the 2014 safety warnings on use of domperidone, on subsequent prescribing patterns in Ireland. METHODS:The Irish HSE-PCRS pharmacy claims database was used to identify the study cohort (aged 18+), prescribed domperidone from Jan 2014 to Oct 2015. Dosage was available f...

journal_title：Irish journal of medical science

authors： Teeling M,MacAvin MJ,Bennett K

更新日期：2018-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:One in eight paediatric primary care presentations is for a musculoskeletal (MSK) disorder. These patients are frequently referred to paediatric orthopaedic surgeons; however, up to 50% of referrals are for normal variants. This results in excessive wait-times and impedes access for urgent surgical cases. ...

journal_title：Irish journal of medical science

authors： Ó Mír M,O'Sullivan C

更新日期：2018-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this study is to investigate David Healy's hypothesis that the development of weighing technologies significantly contributes to the development of anorexia nervosa. A newly developed questionnaire and the EAT-26 were used to investigate these ideas. The key results from this study are that a positive corre...

journal_title：Irish journal of medical science

authors： Walsh DJ,Charlton BG

更新日期：2014-09-01 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：BACKGROUND:Sport-related concussion (SRC) is a potential issue within Gaelic Football. Therefore, it is essential that concussion management guidelines are adhered to. HYPOTHESIS/PURPOSE:The aim of this study is to determine if potential concussive events (PCEs) in the Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA) National Footba...

journal_title：Irish journal of medical science

authors： Sokol-Randell D,Rotundo MP,Tierney G,Deasy C,Cusimano MD

更新日期：2020-09-30 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：AIMS:Imported childhood malaria has never been studied in Ireland. We aimed to document the incidence and species of malaria in children presenting to paediatric hospitals in Dublin and to examine management and outcome measures. METHODS:Subjects were identified through laboratory archives from the three paediatric ho...

journal_title：Irish journal of medical science

authors： Leahy TR,Malikiwi A,Cafferkey M,Butler KM

更新日期：2009-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A study is presented of the skin manifestations of 30 patients, 25 females and 5 males, with systemic lupus erythematosus (S.L.E.) admitted to this hospital over a two year period. Their ages ranged from 20 years to 75 years. The diagnosis of S.L.E. was made according to the criteria laid down for the diagnosis of S.L...

journal_title：Irish journal of medical science

authors： Feely RH

更新日期：1976-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The weight of the delivered placenta gives a useful representation of placental function in utero. In the absence of Irish data, many pathologists rely on data from other populations, many of which are now 15 to 30 years old. The development of a population-specific nomogram would aid in the examination of p...

journal_title：Irish journal of medical science

authors： O'Brien O,Higgins MF,Mooney EE

更新日期：2020-05-01 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:Low birth weight (LBW) is a leading cause of infant mortality and morbidity, and a specific risk for the development of neuro-developmental and academic problems. AIM:To examine the medical, cognitive and academic outcomes of VLBW (<1,500 g) children, born in one maternity hospital in Dublin between 1995 an...

journal_title：Irish journal of medical science

authors： McNicholas F,Healy E,White M,Sherdian-Pereira M,O'Connor N,Coakley S,Dooley B

更新日期：2014-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The case of a 27 month old male with a congenital midline nasal dermoid cyst is presented. The child attended the Ear, Nose and Throat outpatient's department in July 1995, with an external midline nasal swelling, which had been present at birth and was noted to be gradually increasing in size. Magnetic resonance imag...

journal_title：Irish journal of medical science

authors： Carroll CM,Gaffney R,McShane D

更新日期：1997-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The attitudes of a final year of medical students in University College Dublin and their level of satisfaction to their medical training was assessed. Medical students were significantly more dissatisfied with their pre-clinical teaching than clinical teaching and training. The majority of students felt inadequately t...

journal_title：Irish journal of medical science

authors： Rooney S,Cullivan R,Kelly G

更新日期：1999-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Prostate cancer cells can switch from an androgen-dependent state to an androgen-independent state after a continuous androgen ablation therapy. However, the molecular mechanisms underlying this switch are still unclear. Therefore, we explored the change in androgen receptor (AR)-related gene expression du...

journal_title：Irish journal of medical science

authors： Wang Y,Li JQ,Shao C,Shi CH,Liu F,Yang ZY,Qiu JX,Li YM,Fu Q,Zhang W,Xue W,Lei YH,Gao JY,Wang JY,Gao XP,Yuan JL,Bao TY,Zhang YT

更新日期：2011-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Of over 20 different scoring systems to evaluate outcome following calcaneal fracture, the Maryland Foot Score has broad current acceptance. A general health survey, the Short Form 36 (SF 36) has also been used. AIMS:The study compared two scoring systems for assessing the outcome of open reduction and inte...

journal_title：Irish journal of medical science

authors： Heffernan G,Khan F,Awan N,Riordain CO,Corrigan J

更新日期：2000-04-01 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: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