Colonic pseudo-obstruction following acute pancreatitis.

abstract：BACKGROUND:The regulatory body responsible for the registration of Irish pre-hospital practitioners, the Pre-Hospital Emergency Care Council (PHECC), identified the need to implement a continuing professional competence (CPC) framework. The first cycle of CPC (focused on emergency medical technicians) commenced in Nove...

journal_title：Irish journal of medical science

authors： Knox S,Dunne SS,Hughes M,Cheeseman S,Dunne CP

更新日期：2016-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Doctors' continuing medical educational and professional development (CME and CPD) needs are known to be strongly influenced by national and local contextual characteristics. A crucial step in the development of effective education and training programmes is the assessment of learner needs. METHODS:A nati...

journal_title：Irish journal of medical science

authors： Dowling S,Last J,Finnegan H,O'Connor K,Cullen W

更新日期：2020-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Surveillance of Clostridium difficile infection (CDI) is an essential component of a CDI preventative programme. AIMS:The aim of this study was to evaluate two methods of CDI surveillance. METHODS:Prevalence of CDI, antibiotic use and associated co-morbidity was assessed weekly on two wards over 6 weeks. I...

journal_title：Irish journal of medical science

authors： Lavan AH,McCartan DP,Downes MM,Hill AD,Fitzpatrick F

更新日期：2012-09-01 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：:Laparoscopy has been described as being safe and effective in the diagnosis and treatment of Meckel's Diverticulum. We describe the use of laparoscopy in the diagnosis and resection of a Meckel's diverticulum in a 13 year old girl. ...

journal_title：Irish journal of medical science

authors： Evoy D,O'Rourke K,Salih R,Keeling P

更新日期：1996-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Acute appendicitis is the most common surgical emergency. Its management reflects the efficacy of acute care surgery. Limited theatre space is an escalating issue, especially without dedicated emergency theatre access. Pre-operative delays are associated with longer length of stay, higher costs and post-oper...

journal_title：Irish journal of medical science

authors： Foley MP,MacLean M,Doyle C,Nugent T,Kelly ME,Narouz F,Mehigan B,McCormick P,Larkin J

更新日期：2020-05-01 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：INTRODUCTION:Pituitary tuberculosis is an uncommon cause of sellar mass [1]; the estimated prevalence worldwide is not known, and there have been no reports of the condition occurring in Ireland. Tuberculosis of the pituitary gland may present as a sellar mass or with symptoms of hypopituitarism. CASE PRESENTATION:A 4...

journal_title：Irish journal of medical science

authors： Zia-Ul-Hussnain HM,Farrell M,Looby S,Tormey W,Javadpour M,Mcconkey S,Thompson CJ

更新日期：2018-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Susceptibility to metronidazole of 213 clinical strains of H. pylori from dyspeptic patients was determined by a plate dilution method. Seventy two (33.8%) of the strains were resistant to metronidazole (MIC > 8 mg/L), 20 of these were from 24 patients who had received previously metronidazole (83.3%), giving a primar...

journal_title：Irish journal of medical science

authors： Xia HX,Daw MA,Beattie S,Keane CT,O'Morain CA

更新日期：1993-03-01 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

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：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:Data from randomized trials evaluating the efficacy of on- versus off-pump coronary artery bypass grafting remain inconclusive, particularly in high-risk populations. AIMS:The aim of this study is to compare the outcomes associated with on- versus off-pump coronary artery bypass grafting among high-risk pat...

journal_title：Irish journal of medical science

authors： Yousif A,Addison D,Lakkis N,Rosengart T,Virani SS,Birnbaum Y,Alam M

更新日期：2018-05-01 00:00:00

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：INTRODUCTION:Optimisation of patient comfort during flexible bronchoscopy is achieved with the use of intravenous sedation and vocal anaesthesia. METHODS:The effect of transcricoid lignocaine injection was investigated with regards to ease of procedure and frequency of cough. A single-blinded study was carried out and...

journal_title：Irish journal of medical science

authors： Hamad S,Al-Alawi M,Devaney N,Subramaniam A,Lane S

更新日期：2015-06-01 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：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：: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：BACKGROUND:Suicidal behaviour has become recognised as a major public health problem. AIM:To examine hospital-treated parasuicide and suicide in the Southern and Mid-Western Health Boards. METHODS:Parasuicide data were derived from independent data collection in general and psychiatric hospitals and prisons between 1...

journal_title：Irish journal of medical science

authors： Corcoran P,Keeley HS,O'Sullivan M,Perry IJ

更新日期：2003-07-01 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：: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：:The Dublin Soft Tissue Sarcoma Panel was established in 1989 with a view to achieving a unified approach to diagnosis and management of soft tissue and visceral sarcomas. This interim report presents data on 265 prospectively-evaluated patients and on a separate retrospective series of 126 patients. The patients in th...

journal_title：Irish journal of medical science

authors： Gaffney EF,Dervan PA,McCabe MM,Sheahan K,Kay EW,Leader M,Doyle J,Daly PA,Fennelly JJ,Carney DN

更新日期：1994-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Recombinant parathyroid hormone (rPTH) increases bone mineral density (BMD). However, certain other potential effects of rPTH remain to be studied. The aim of this study is to identify whether bone turnover markers, relevant biochemical parameters or total body fat and muscle composition affect the response to ...

journal_title：Irish journal of medical science

authors： Siddique N,Fallon N,Steen G,Walsh JB,Casey MC

更新日期：2019-05-01 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:Cholelithiasis typically presents with right upper quadrant pain, as can pain from other right upper quadrant organs. Pain of cholelithiasis is often referred to tip of scapula. Professor Paddy Collins drew attention to fact that patients with gallstone pain would attempt to demonstrate this by placing their...

journal_title：Irish journal of medical science

authors： Gilani SN,Bass G,Leader F,Walsh TN

更新日期：2009-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Laparoscopic cholecystectomy is the operation of choice for cholelithiasis. AIMS:The aims of our study were to assess the feasibility of day case laparoscopic cholecystectomy (DCLC) in selected patients. METHODS:DCLC was introduced in this unit in July 1999. The first 50 patients were prospectively evaluat...

journal_title：Irish journal of medical science

authors： Kiely JM,Brannigan AE,Foley E,Cheema S,O'Brien W,Delaney PV

更新日期：2001-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The purpose of this study is to introduce peer teaching of communication skills to first-year anaesthesia trainees in Ireland and to evaluate their perception of this teaching modality. METHODS:Seventy-nine first-year anaesthesia trainees participated in a novel peer-led communication skills programme over a 2...

journal_title：Irish journal of medical science

authors： O'Shaughnessy SM

更新日期：2018-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:Scarcity of paediatric cholelithiasis limits the obtainable experience in paediatric laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LPC). We report minilaparotomy cholecystectomy (MLC) in children which may be a useful alternative to LPC avoiding the added cost of disposable laparoscopic equipment. METHODS:Nineteen cases underwent...

journal_title：Irish journal of medical science

authors： Menezes M,Tareen F,Marshall DF,Corbally MT

更新日期：2007-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:A retrospective post-mortem analysis was undertaken to determine the aetiology of sudden cardiac death (SCD) amongst individuals aged

journal_title：Irish journal of medical science

authors： Morris VB,Keelan T,Leen E,Keating J,Magee H,O'Neill JO,Galvin J

更新日期：2009-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Solitary adenomas have been shown to be responsible for almost 90% of cases of primary hyperparathyroidism. AIM:The purpose of this study was to determine the utility of sestamibi scanning pre-operatively to guide minimally invasive video-assisted (MIVA) parathyroidectomy. METHODS:We reviewed 40 patients w...

journal_title：Irish journal of medical science

authors： Murphy AD,Andrews EJ,Ishtiaq A,Jawad A,McCarthy PA,O'Keeffe D,Dunne F,Quill DS

更新日期：2007-12-01 00:00:00