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How to use this database.

• Method 1- uses a free natural language approach.

  After choosing the object of the search – by ticking title, abstract, aims and objective, or author - enter a term, word or name in the ‘Search’ box to return references answering your research question.

• Method 2 - utilises key words.

  Those key words assigned from thesauruses of controlled vocabulary by the trained coders of international bibliographic databases.
  The controlled vocabularies key word are listed alphanumerically under 'Bibliographic database keywords' .
  Use the drop down menu to identity which 'key words' you are interested in to return references to answer your research question.

• Method 3 - is based on the indexing system

  developed by the researchers who compiled this database.
  It adopts a thematic approach to mapping Irish child health research. The themed areas represent outcomes mapped to the International Classification of Disease version 10 (ICD-10) or one of 23 other health-related themed outcomes. Themes are defined in Tables 5 to 7 (of the study report).
  Use the alphabetic drop down menu under ‘ICD-10 or themed health-related outcomes’ to identity which themed areas you are interested in to select references to answer your research question.

• Method 4 – allows papers to be searched by Study type.

  Indexing by study type offers a valuable insight into understanding the population impact of the topic of interest. More than 20 study types were identified across the 2,152 study papers. These are defined in Table 3 (of the study report). Within 'Study type' papers are further stratification by geographical region (Table 49), topic area of interest and study aims and objectives.
  Click on 'Study type' to select the type of study of interest, progressively select sub-categories by topic area or other sub-classification of interest to answer your research question.

The complete background, methods and findings from this mapping exercise are detailed in the study report.

clinical feature

Your search returns 8 documents

• 1.   A common, symptom-based case definition for gastroenteritis

  The aim of the study was to establish common, symptom-based case definition for gastroenteritis by comparing across four counteries

  

  Abstract:

  National studies determining the burden of gastroenteritis have defined gastroenteritis by its clinical picture, using symptoms to classify cases and non-cases. The use of different case definitions has complicated inter-country comparisons. We selected four case definitions from the literature, applied these to population data from Australia, Canada, Ireland, Malta and the United more...

  International Classification:

  Certain infectious and parasitic diseases - Intestinal infectious diseases - gastroenteritis

  Categories:

  gastroenteritis

  Geography:

  United States of America

  Epidemiology and Infection, Vol: 136 Page: 886-894 2008
  S. E. Majowicz; G. Hall; E. Scallan; G. K. Adak; C. Gauci; T. F. Jones; S. O'Brien; O. Henao; P. Sockett

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• 2.   A novel variant of familial glucocorticoid deficiency prevalent among the Irish traveler population

  The aim of this study was to describe the clinical features and assess the prevalence of Familial Glucocorticoid Deficiency amongst Irish Travelers in the Republic of Ireland and describe their phenotype.

  

  Abstract:

  Context: Familial glucocorticoid deficiency (FGD) is an autosomal recessive disorder characterized by distinct clinical, biochemical, and genetic abnormalities. The prevalence of FGD is unknown, with the likelihood that cases remain undiagnosed. We noted a significant proportion of our FGD cases are Irish Travelers. Irish Travelers are an endogamous nomadic group ethnically and more...

  International Classification:

  Endocrine, nutritional and metabolic disease - Familial Glucocorticoid Deficiency

  Categories:

  Familial Glucocorticoid Deficiency; Travellers

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism, Vol: 93 Page: 2896-2899 2008
  S. M. P. O'Riordan; S. A. Lynch; P. C. Hindmarsh; L. F. Chan; A. J. L. Clark; C. Costigan

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• 3.   Acute lymphoblastic leukemia: A diagnosis easily missed [1]

  This case report discusses acute lymphoblastic leukemia

  

  International Classification:

  Neoplasms-Malignant

  Categories:

  lymphoblastic leukaemia (acute)

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  Irish Medical Journal, Vol: 94 Page: 55-56 2001
  R. Kumar; A. Walsh; D. Nlall; K. Khalllullah; D. McCormack

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• 4.   Fetal hydrops due to supraventricular tachycardia - Successful outcome in a difficult case

  This case report discusses fetal hydrops due to supraventricular tachycardia

  

  International Classification:

  Certain conditions originating in the perinatal period - Report

  Categories:

  fetal hydrops

  Geography:

  Northern Ireland

  Irish Medical Journal, Vol: 96 Page: 52-53 2003
  G. Doherty; S. Bali; F. Casey

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• 5.   Hereditary cerebral cavernous angiomas: Presentation as idiopathic familial epilepsy

  This case report discusses a cause of familial epilepsy that also emphasises the importance of MRI as the modality of choice in investigating seizures in children - Hereditary cerebral cavernous angiomas

  

  Abstract:

  In cavernous angiomas of the brain, abnormally dilated blood vessels are tightly clustered together with no intervening neural parenchyma. Commonly recognised as a sporadic finding, these lesions may also be inherited in an autosomal dominant fashion. This disorder was recognised as a common entity with the advent of MRI. As lesions were often not detected on CT imaging, symptomatic more...

  International Classification:

  Neurological

  Categories:

  epilepsy

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  Irish Medical Journal, Vol: 95 Page: 56-58 2002
  D. Coghlan; B. Lynch; D. Allcutt

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• 6.   Mitochondrial cytopathies, phenotypic heterogeneity and a high incidence

  The aim of this study was to examine mitochondrial cytopathies and the associated phenotypic heterogeneity

  

  Abstract:

  Mitochondrial respiratory chain disorders account for significant and varied presentations in paediatric practice. The true prevalence of these disorders in the paediatric population is still not well documented with predicted geographic variation. We report a retrospective analysis over a seven year period of cases presenting to a tertiary care centre and associated clinical features. more...

  International Classification:

  Other - Mitochondrial cytopathies

  Categories:

  Mitochondrial cytopathies

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  Irish Medical Journal, Vol: 99 Page: 2006
  E. P. Treacy; R. McConn-Walsh; P. Mayne; P. Rustin; G. K. Brown; A. Monavari; E. Ryan; M. D. King

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• 7.   Patent omphalomesenteric duct presenting as an umbilical discharge

  This case report discusses a case of patent omphalomesenteric duct presenting as an umbilical discharge

  

  International Classification:

  Certain conditions originating in the perinatal period - Report

  Categories:

  patent omphalomesenteric duct

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  Irish Medical Journal, Vol: 94 Page: 182%N 6 2001
  F. Fleming; A. Ishtiaq; J. B. O'Connor

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• 8.   The changing face of lateral sinus thrombosis

  The aim of this study was to examine cases of sigmoid sinus thrombosis and discuss the clinical presentation, investigation and management of this disease

  

  Abstract:

  Lateral sinus thrombosis is a life threatening complication of middle ear disease, the presentation, diagnosis and management of which has seen many changes in recent times. While the introduction of antibiotics has been associated with a reduction in the incidence and associated morbidity/mortality of this complication, their use has also altered the clinical features of presentation, more...

  International Classification:

  Other - sigmoid sinus thrombosis

  Categories:

  sigmoid sinus thrombosis

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  Irish Medical Journal, Vol: 98 Page: 206-208 2005
  M. A. Thornton; J. Hughes; R. McConn-Walsh; M. A. Walsh

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