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Northern Ireland/epidemiology

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• 1.   A cross-national perspective on school bullying in Northern Ireland: a supplement to Smith, et al. (1999)

  The article provides a review of the current literature on school bullying in the Northern Ireland school system.

  

  Abstract:

  There is great value in exploring the prevalence of school bullying from a cross-national perspective. Smith, Morita, Junger-Tas, Olweus, Catalano, and Slee in 1999 presented a cross-national perspective on the nature, prevalence, and correlates of school bullying that encompassed a wide range of countries. However, Northern Ireland was not included, despite potentially being an more...

  Geography:

  Northern Ireland

  Psychol Rep, Vol: 93 Page: 279-87 August 2003
  C. McGuckin; C. A. Lewis

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• 2.   A randomized trial using ultrasound to identify the high-risk fetus in a low-risk population

  The aim of this study was to assess the effect of introducing two biophysical ultrasound examinations in a low-risk antenatal population

  

  Abstract:

  OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the effect of introducing two biophysical ultrasound examinations in a low-risk antenatal population.Scans were performed at 30-32 weeks' gestation and 36-37 weeks' gestation. METHODS: Scans assessed placental maturity, amniotic fluid volume, and estimated fetal weight. One thousand nine hundred ninety-eight low-risk patients were randomized at 30 weeks' gestation more...

  International Classification:

  Evaluation of the effectiveness of procedures - two biophysical ultrasound

  Categories:

  ultrasound examinations in a a low-risk antenatal population

  Geography:

  Northern Ireland

  Obstet Gynecol, Vol: 101 Page: 626-32 April 2003
  D. McKenna; S. Tharmaratnam; S. Mahsud; C. Bailie; A. Harper; J. Dornan

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• 3.   A survey of sidedness in Northern Irish schoolchildren: the interaction of sex, age, and task

  The aim of this study was to examine lateral preference in use of hands, feet, eyes, and ears in a group of nearly 5000 schoolchildren

  

  Abstract:

  The study examined lateral preference in use of hands, feet, eyes, and ears in a group of nearly 5000 schoolchildren in Northern Ireland. Performance tests were carried out by student teachers during their school-based work in 2002 and data were submitted on-line. Six tasks were used-writing, throwing a ball, kicking a ball, hopping, listening to quiet sounds, and looking through a more...

  International Classification:

  Other - lateral preference

  Categories:

  lateral preference

  Geography:

  Northern Ireland

  Laterality, Vol: 12 Page: 1-18 January 2007
  J. G. Greenwood; J. J. Greenwood; J. F. McCullagh; J. Beggs; C. A. Murphy

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• 4.   Accommodative dysfunction in children with cerebral palsy: a population-based study

  The aim of this study was to examine the prevalence, nature, and degree of accommodative dysfunction among children with different types and severities of cerebral palsy

  

  Abstract:

  PURPOSE: To determine the prevalence, nature, and degree of accommodative dysfunction among children with different types and severities of cerebral palsy (CP) in Northern Ireland. METHODS: Ninety subjects with CP (aged 4-15 years) were recruited through the Northern Ireland CP Register (NICPR). Modified Nott dynamic retinoscopy was used to measure lag and lead of accommodation at three more...

  International Classification:

  Diseases of the nervous system - Cerebral palsy and other paralytic syndromes - cerebral palsy

  Categories:

  accommodative dysfunction cerebral palsy

  Geography:

  Northern Ireland

  Invest Ophthalmol Vis Sci, Vol: 47 Page: 1824-30 May 2006
  J. F. McClelland; J. Parkes; N. Hill; A. J. Jackson; K. J. Saunders

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• 5.   Acute asthma exacerbations and air pollutants in children living in Belfast, Northern Ireland

  The aim of this study was to examine the rates of acute asthma admissions to Belfast's major children's emergency department.

  

  Abstract:

  The incidence of childhood asthma, a common condition, is on the rise worldwide. Despite reductions in the emission of urban smoke, traffic pollution is now a major worldwide problem. Belfast, Northern Ireland, is an old industrial city with major pollution problems. In this study, the authors investigated the rates of acute asthma admissions to Belfast's major children's emergency more...

  International Classification:

  Diseases of the respiratory system - Chronic lower respiratory diseases - asthma

  Categories:

  acute asthma admissions

  Geography:

  Northern Ireland

  Arch Environ Health, Vol: 56 Page: 234-41 2001 May-Jun
  A. J. Thompson; M. D. Shields; C. C. Patterson

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• 6.   Acute gastroenteritis in northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland: a telephone survey

  The aim of this study was to examine rates of acute gastroenteritis in Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland

  

  Abstract:

  Most people with acute gastroenteritis do not seek medical care and are therefore not captured by routine surveillance. For this reason, population-based studies are needed to measure the burden of illness. A study of acute gastroenteritis in Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland surveyed 9,903 people by telephone over the 12-month period from December 2000 to November 2001. The more...

  International Classification:

  Diseases of the digestive system - acute gastroenteritis

  Categories:

  acute gastroenteritis

  Geography:

  Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland

  Commun Dis Public Health, Vol: 7 Page: 61-7 March 2004
  E. Scallan; M. Fitzgerald; C. Collins; D. Crowley; L. Daly; M. Devine; D. Igoe; T. Quigley; T. Robinson; B. Smyth

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• 7.   Addressing children's oral health inequalities in Northern Ireland: a research-practice-community partnership initiative

  This study aimed to develop a policy to promote and facilitate healthier eating, researchers, practitioners, and the school community formed a partnership, together creating the Boost Better Breaks (BBB) school-based policy

  

  Abstract:

  OBJECTIVE: Northern Ireland has a high prevalence of childhood dental caries, reflecting heavy consumption of cariogenic snack foods. To develop a policy to promote and facilitate healthier eating, researchers, practitioners, and the school community formed a partnership, together creating the Boost Better Breaks (BBB) school-based policy. The policy was developed with and supported by more...

  International Classification:

  Diet and lifestyle

  Categories:

  healthier eating programme

  Geography:

  Northern Ireland

  Public Health Rep, Vol: 116 Page: 617-25 2001 Nov-Dec
  R. Freeman; M. Oliver; G. Bunting; J. Kirk; W. Saunderson

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• 8.   Allergies in a nutshell

  This article discusses Karen Orr introduced of a diagnostic, treatment and support service, for allergies in children

  

  Abstract:

  Allergy in children is a serious and increasing problem. Karen Orr has introduced a diagnostic, treatment and support service, which has won her the title of RCN Northern Ireland Nurse of the Year. more...

  Geography:

  Northern Ireland

  Nurs Stand, Vol: 21 Page: 18-9 2007 Jun 13-19
  L. Pearce

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• 9.   Association of early life factors and acute lymphoblastic leukaemia in childhood: historical cohort study

  The aim of this study was to examine the associations between early life factors and childhood acute lymphoblastic leukaemia

  

  Abstract:

  In a historical cohort study of all singleton live births in Northern Ireland from 1971-86 (n=434,933) associations between early life factors and childhood acute lymphoblastic leukaemia were investigated. Multivariable analyses showed a positive association between high paternal age (> or =35 years) and acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (relative risk=1.49; 95% confidence interval more...

  International Classification:

  Neoplasms-lymphoblastic leukaemia

  Categories:

  lymphoblastic leukaemia (acute)

  Geography:

  Northern Ireland

  Br J Cancer, Vol: 86 Page: 356-61 February 2002
  L. Murray; P. McCarron; K. Bailie; R. Middleton; G. Davey Smith; S. Dempsey; A. McCarthy; A. Gavin

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• 10.   Associations between physical fitness and activity patterns during adolescence and cardiovascular risk factors in young adulthood: the Northern Ireland Young Hearts Project

  The aim of this study was to examine relationships between cardiovascular disease risk factor status in young adulthood and antecedent physical fitness and physical activity at ages 12 and 15 years

  

  Abstract:

  The aim of the present study was to examine relationships between cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factor status in young adulthood (mean age = 22.5 yrs) and antecedent physical fitness and physical activity at ages 12 and 15 years. The data were obtained from the Young Hearts Project, a longitudinal observational study of CVD risk factors in a representative sample of young people more...

  International Classification:

  Physical activity

  Categories:

  cardiovascular disease; physical fitness; physical activity

  Geography:

  Northern Ireland

  Int J Sports Med, Vol: 23 Suppl 1 Page: S22-6 May 2002
  C. Boreham; J. Twisk; C. Neville; M. Savage; L. Murray; A. Gallagher

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• 11.   Atopy, home environment and the risk of childhood-onset type 1 diabetes: a population-based case-control study

  The aim of this study was to investigate atopy and home environment (such as children living at home, sharing a bedroom and house moves) as potential risk factors for type 1 diabetes

  

  Abstract:

  BACKGROUND: The marked increases in the incidence of type 1 diabetes in recent decades strongly suggest the role of environmental influences. These environmental influences remain largely unknown. OBJECTIVE: To investigate atopy and home environment (such as children living at home, sharing a bedroom and house moves) as potential risk factors for type 1 diabetes. SUBJECTS AND METHOD: In more...

  International Classification:

  Endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases - Diabetes mellitus - type 1 diabetes mellitus

  Categories:

  home environment; atopy -type 1 diabetes

  Geography:

  Northern Ireland

  Pediatr Diabetes, Vol: 9 Page: 191-6 June 2008
  C. R. Cardwell; D. J. Carson; J. Yarnell; M. D. Shields; C. C. Patterson

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• 12.   Birth prevalence of cleft lip and palate in Northern Ireland (1981 to 2000)

  The aim of this study was to examine the prevalence of birth cleft lip and palate in Northern Ireland for the 20-year period 1981 to 2000, to determine the pattern of prevalence, and to report the proportion of different cleft types and sex distribution

  

  Abstract:

  OBJECTIVE: The prevalence of cleft lip and/or palate (CL/P) in Northern Ireland (NI) was last reported for 1980 through 1990. This study was undertaken to update the prevalence of CL/P in NI for the 20-year period 1981 to 2000, to determine the pattern of prevalence, and to report the proportion of different cleft types and sex distribution. DESIGN: Retrospective, population-based more...

  International Classification:

  Congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities - Cleft lip and cleft palate - Cleft lip and/or palate

  Categories:

  birth cleft lip; cleft palate

  Geography:

  Northern Ireland

  Cleft Palate Craniofac J, Vol: 45 Page: 141-7 March 2008
  T. A. Gregg; A. G. Leonard; C. Hayden; K. E. Howard; C. F. Coyle

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• 13.   Birthweight and aerobic fitness in adolescents: the Northern Ireland Young Hearts Project

  This study examined relationships between aerobic fitness and birthweight in adolescents

  

  Abstract:

  The purpose of this study was to examine relationships between aerobic fitness and birthweight in adolescents. A representative cohort of 1015 males and females aged 12 and 15 y was studied, at baseline, with 89% of the 12-y-olds being re-examined 3 y later.The main outcome measures were an index of aerobic fitness, measured in laps completed at voluntary exhaustion by a twenty-metre more...

  International Classification:

  Longitudinal - Aerobic fitness and birthweight

  Categories:

  aerobic fitness and birthweight

  Geography:

  Northern Ireland

  Public Health, Vol: 115 Page: 373-9 November 2001
  C. A. Boreham; L. Murray; D. Dedman; G. Davey Smith; J. M. Savage; J. J. Strain

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• 14.   Cerebral palsy in Northern Ireland: 1981--93

  This study aimed to describe the method of compilation of the Northern Ireland Cerebral Palsy Register (NICPR) and outlines the epidemiology of cerebral palsy (CP) in Northern Ireland in 1981--93

  

  Abstract:

  This paper describes the method of compilation of the Northern Ireland Cerebral Palsy Register (NICPR) and outlines the epidemiology of cerebral palsy (CP) in Northern Ireland in 1981--93 based on an analysis of 784 cases. Multiple and overlapping sources of notification were used to compile the NICPR. Each case was followed up with a standardised assessment completed at age 5 years and more...

  International Classification:

  Effectiveness of measurement tool - compilation of the Northern Ireland Cerebral Palsy Register

  Categories:

  method of compilation of the Northern Ireland Cerebral Palsy Register

  Geography:

  Northern Ireland

  Paediatr Perinat Epidemiol, Vol: 15 Page: 278-86 July 2001
  J. Parkes; H. Dolk; N. Hill; S. Pattenden

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• 15.   Characteristics of children referred to a general anaesthetic service in Northern Ireland

  The aim of this study was to establish the social and dental characteristics of the children receiving general anaesthetics for dental extractions

  

  Abstract:

  General anaesthetics are still frequently given to children for dental extractions and this method of treatment is most prevalent in regions such as Northern Ireland where high levels of dental disease persist in children. The aim of this study was to establish the social and dental characteristics of the children receiving general anaesthetics for dental extractions. Parents of more...

  International Classification:

  Dental

  Categories:

  anaesthetics; dental extractions

  Geography:

  Northern Ireland

  J Ir Dent Assoc, Vol: 45 Page: 119-23 1999
  C. Mac Cormac; M. Kinirons

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• 16.   Child oral health promotion experiences in Northern Ireland

  This article compares the state of dental care in Northern Ireland with the Republic of Ireland and Great Britain

  

  Abstract:

  It is a curious state of affairs that the children in Northern Ireland (NI) compared with their counterparts in the Republic of Ireland and Great Britain have some of the worst dental health. more...

  Geography:

  Northern Ireland

  Br Dent J, Vol: 192 Page: 175 February 2002
  B. Mullally

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• 17.   Childhood respiratory infections and hospital admissions for COPD

  The aim of this study was to examine if respiratory viral infection of children in the community was associated with hospital admissions of patients with exacerbations of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

  

  Abstract:

  BACKGROUND: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) exacerbations are associated with viral infections. We wished to determine if respiratory viral infection of children in the community was associated with hospital admissions of patients with exacerbations of COPD. METHODS: We collected data over a 45-month period from the Northern Ireland Regional Virus Laboratory and from a more...

  International Classification:

  Diseases of the respiratory system - respiratory

  Categories:

  respiratory viral infection

  Geography:

  Northern Ireland

  Respir Med, Vol: 100 Page: 512-8 March 2006
  T. E. McManus; P. V. Coyle; J. C. Kidney

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• 18.   Clinical assessment of a generic DNA amplification assay for the identification of respiratory adenovirus infections

  This study examined a generic adenovirus nested polymerase chain amplification assay designed to be capable of detecting all respiratory adenoviruses.

  

  Abstract:

  BACKGROUND: respiratory adenoviruses are common, often resulting in serious sporadic and epidemic infections and impaired immunity can dramatically increase their severity. They are now thought capable of establishing latency. Diagnosis by culture is slow while direct antigen detection by immunofluorescence lacks sensitivity. Molecular diagnosis can be both rapid and sensitive but the more...

  International Classification:

  Diagnostic tool laboratory - adenovirus

  Categories:

  Dimercaptosuccinic acid scan (DMSA); Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)

  Geography:

  Northern Ireland

  J Clin Virol, Vol: 26 Page: 331-8 April 2003
  S. Mitchell; H. J. O'Neill; G. M. Ong; S. Christie; P. Duprex; D. E. Wyatt; C. McCaughey; V. J. Armstrong; S. Feeney; L. Metwally; P. V. Coyle

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• 19.   Clinical screening for developmental dysplasia of the hip in Northern Ireland

  The aim of this study was to examine the incidence of late diagnosed developmental dysplasia of the hip requiring surgery in Northern Ireland

  

  Abstract:

  PROBLEM: The incidence of late diagnosed developmental dysplasia of the hip requiring surgery in Northern Ireland is high. The reported incidence was 1.14 per 1000 children born during 1983-7. DESIGN: Comparative retrospective study. BACKGROUND AND SETTING: Clinical screening programme in Northern Ireland. Key measure for improvement: Reduced rate of operative intervention in children more...

  International Classification:

  Congenital malformations and deformations of the musculosketal system - Congenital malformations and deformations of the musculoskeletal system - developmental dysplasia of the hip

  Categories:

  late diagnosed developmental dysplasia of the hip

  Geography:

  Northern Ireland

  Bmj, Vol: 324 Page: 1031-3 April 2002
  S. L. Maxwell; A. L. Ruiz; K. J. Lappin; A. P. Cosgrove

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• 20.   Clustering of biological risk factors for cardiovascular disease and the longitudinal relationship with lifestyle of an adolescent population: the Northern Ireland Young Hearts Project

  This study examined whether clustering of biological cardiovascular disease risk factors exists and to investigate the longitudinal relationship between lifestyle parameters

  

  Abstract:

  OBJECTIVE: To determine whether clustering of biological cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors exists and to investigate the longitudinal relationship between lifestyle parameters (dietary intake, physical activity and smoking behaviour) and clustering of biological CVD risk factors, which was defined as belonging to one or more sex-specific 'high-risk' quartiles for the ratio more...

  International Classification:

  Longitudinal - Cardiovascular disease

  Categories:

  cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors

  Geography:

  Northern Ireland

  J Cardiovasc Risk, Vol: 6 Page: 355-62 December 1999
  J. W. Twisk; C. Boreham; G. Cran; J. M. Savage; J. Strain; W. van Mechelen

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• 21.   Comparison of phenotypic and genotypic characteristics of Salmonella bredeney associated with a poultry-related outbreak of gastroenteritis in Northern Ireland

  The aim of this study was to investigate a combination of phenotypic and genotypic subspecies typing methods to aid in an epidemiological investigation of an outbreak of Salmonella bredeney

  

  Abstract:

  OBJECTIVES. To employ a combination of phenotypic and genotypic subspecies typing methods to aid in an epidemiological investigation of an outbreak of Salmonella bredeney involving ten persons. METHODS. Isolates were characterised by employing antibiogram typing, in addition to two genotyping techniques, including pulsed field gel electrophoresis (PFGE), random amplification of more...

  International Classification:

  Other - Salmonella bredeney

  Categories:

  Salmonella bredeney

  Geography:

  Northern Ireland

  J Infect, Vol: 47 Page: 33-9 July 2003
  J. E. Moore; L. Murray; S. Fanning; M. Cormican; M. Daly; N. Delappe; B. Morgan; P. G. Murphy

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• 22.   Confirming congenital hypothyroidism identified from neonatal screening

  This study reviewed all patients in the neonatal screening programme for congenital hypothyroidism in Northern Ireland between 1983 and 1993

  

  Abstract:

  All patients identified in the neonatal screening programme for congenital hypothyroidism in Northern Ireland between 1983 and 1993 were reviewed. 131 infants were recalled because of TSH elevation of whom 85 proved to have true permanent congenital hypothyroidism, while 44 had transient TSH elevation and 2 cases died before the diagnosis could be confirmed. TSH elevation at more...

  International Classification:

  Endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases - disorders of thyroid gland

  Categories:

  congenital hypothyroidism

  Geography:

  Northern Ireland

  Ulster Med J, Vol: 71 Page: 38-41 May 2002
  A. Foo; H. Leslie; D. J. Carson

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• 23.   Dangerous games

  The aim of the study was to audit trampoline related injuries

  

  International Classification:

  Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes - injuries

  Categories:

  trampoline related injuries

  Geography:

  Northern Ireland

  Emerg Nurse, Vol: 13 Page: 14-6 July 2005
  K. McDowell

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• 24.   Deaths from blunt trauma, after arrival at hospital: plus ca change, plus c'est la meme chose

  This study examined 94 deaths from blunt trauma occurring after admission to the hospital, in the region of Northern Ireland, for the year of 2001, data is presented with reference to preventable deaths

  

  Abstract:

  In this retrospective review of 94 deaths from blunt trauma occurring after admission to the hospital, in the region of Northern Ireland, for the year of 2001, data is presented with reference to preventable deaths (10%). Comparison is made with previous audit from the year of 1981 (preventable death rate 16%). Adverse events continue to occur in relation to abdominal haemorrhage, and more...

  International Classification:

  Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes - injury (external blunt trama)

  Categories:

  blunt trauma

  Geography:

  Northern Ireland

  Injury, Vol: 36 Page: 47-50 January 2005
  D. Gilroy

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• 25.   Deprivation, urbanisation and Perthes' disease in Northern Ireland

  The aim of this study was to examine the incidence of Perthes' disease in Northern Ireland

  

  Abstract:

  It has been suggested that Perthes' disease is more prevalent in urban areas, and that the risk increases with deprivation. We present the findings of a preliminary analysis of Perthes' disease in Northern Ireland, which is shown to have one of the highest national annual rates of incidence in the world (11.6 per 100000). Of the 313 children diagnosed over a seven-year period, 311 were more...

  International Classification:

  Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue - Osteopathies and chondropathies - Perthes' disease

  Categories:

  Perthes' disease

  Geography:

  Northern Ireland

  J Bone Joint Surg Br, Vol: 82 Page: 167-71 March 2000
  W. D. Kealey; A. J. Moore; S. Cook; A. P. Cosgrove

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• 26.   Detection of mycobacterial DNA from sputum of patients with cystic fibrosis

  The aim of this paper was to assess the incidence of mycobacterial DNA in an archived collection of genomic DNA extracted from the sputa of CF patients within the Northern Ireland population

  

  Abstract:

  BACKGROUND: Patients with cystic fibrosis (CF) are at high risk from atypical mycobacterial infections. There have been few attempts to delineate the intensity of mycobacterial infection in CF patients in Ireland. AIMS: To examine the incidence of mycobacterial DNA in an archived collection of genomic DNA extracted from the sputa of CF patients within the Northern Ireland population. more...

  International Classification:

  Endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases - Metabolic disorders - cystic fibrosis

  Categories:

  mycobacterial DNA; cystic fibrosis

  Geography:

  Northern Ireland

  Ir J Med Sci, Vol: 173 Page: 96-8 2004 Apr-Jun
  M. Devine; J. E. Moore; J. Xu; B. C. Millar; K. Dunbar; T. Stanley; P. G. Murphy; A. O. Redmond; J. S. Elborn

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• 27.   Diabetes care provision and glycaemic control in Northern Ireland: a UK regional audit

  The aim of this study was to audit the care received, compared to national guidelines, and to investigate factors associated with glycaemic control in children and adolescents with type 1 diabetes attending clinics in Northern Ireland

  

  Abstract:

  AIMS: To assess the care received, compared to national guidelines, and to investigate factors associated with glycaemic control in children and adolescents with type 1 diabetes attending clinics in Northern Ireland. METHODS: An audit of the care provided to all patients attending 11 paediatric diabetes clinics commenced in 2002. A research nurse interviewed 914 patients completing a more...

  International Classification:

  Endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases - glycaemic control

  Categories:

  glycaemic control

  Geography:

  Northern Ireland

  Arch Dis Child, Vol: 90 Page: 468-73 May 2005
  C. R. Cardwell; C. C. Patterson; M. Allen; D. J. Carson

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• 28.   Does low birthweight predispose to Perthes' disease? Perthes' disease in twins

  The aim of this study was to examine if low birthweight predispose to Perthes' disease

  

  Abstract:

  Out of 320 patients on the Northern Ireland Perthes' database, five were known to be twins. We observed that the low birthweight twin in each case was the affected child. It is proposed that environmental factors associated with low birthweight are involved in the aetiology of Perthes' disease. more...

  International Classification:

  Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue - Osteopathies and chondropathies - Perthes' disease

  Categories:

  Perthes' disease

  Geography:

  Northern Ireland

  J Pediatr Orthop B, Vol: 12 Page: 307-10 September 2003
  K. Lappin; D. Kealey; A. Cosgrove; K. Graham

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• 29.   Early management of meningomyelocele

  This article discusses early management of meningomyelocele

  

  Geography:

  Northern Ireland

  Eur J Pediatr Surg, Vol: 10 Suppl 1 Page: 40-1 December 2000
  S. Brown; A. Bailie

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• 30.   Echocardiographic screening for congenital heart disease: a randomized study

  The aim of this study was to assess the effectiveness and potential cost of an echocardiographic screening program for congenital heart disease

  

  Abstract:

  OBJECTIVES: To assess the effectiveness and potential cost of an echocardiographic screening program for congenital heart disease (CHD). PATIENTS AND METHODS: Between 01/11/94 and 28/02/98 there were 9697 deliveries in The Royal Maternity Hospital Belfast. Mothers were randomized before delivery. 4875 infants were allocated to the scan group, while 4822 were assigned to clinical more...

  International Classification:

  Evaluation of the effectiveness of procedures - echocardiographic screening program for congenital heart disease

  Categories:

  echocardiographic screening program for congenital heart disease

  Geography:

  Northern Ireland

  J Perinat Med, Vol: 30 Page: 307-12 2002
  A. Sands; B. Craig; C. Mulholland; C. Patterson; J. Dornan; F. Casey

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• 31.   Effectiveness of the school dental screening programme in stimulating dental attendance for children in need of treatment in Northern Ireland

  This aim of this study to evaluate the effectiveness of school dental screening in promoting dental attendance among children with a treatment need and to examine the relative importance of screening, social class and other factors in dental attendance

  

  Abstract:

  The school dental screening programme has been in existence from the beginning of the 20th century yet its value in encouraging attendance among children with a dental health need is not fully established. OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the effectiveness of school dental screening in promoting dental attendance among children with a treatment need and to examine the relative importance of more...

  International Classification:

  Dental

  Categories:

  school dental screening

  Geography:

  Northern Ireland

  Community Dent Oral Epidemiol, Vol: 29 Page: 143-9 April 2001
  M. Donaldson; M. Kinirons

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• 32.   Epidemiology of MRSA: the North/South study of MRSA in Ireland 1999

  The aim of this study was to examine the epidemiology of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus MRSA: the North/South study of MRSA in Ireland 1999

  

  Abstract:

  The North/South Study of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) in Ireland, 1999, includes a joint review of the epidemiology of MRSA across both jurisdictions on the island of Ireland. Data were gathered on all MRSA cases identified in laboratories in Northern Ireland (the North) and in the Republic of Ireland (the South) over a two-week period. The prevalence rate per more...

  International Classification:

  Methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus

  Categories:

  methicillin resistant staphylococcus aureus

  Geography:

  Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland

  J Hosp Infect, Vol: 54 Page: 130-4 June 2003
  P. McDonald; E. Mitchell; H. Johnson; A. Rossney; H. Humphreys; G. Glynn; M. Burd; D. Doyle; R. McDonnell

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• 33.   Factors in the rising prevalence of multiple sclerosis in the north-east of Ireland

  The aim of this study was to examine the epidemiology of multiple sclerosis the North-East of Northern Ireland using multiple sources of case ascertainment, and the Poser criteria for definite or probable or the McDonald criteria

  

  Abstract:

  BACKGROUND: Northern Ireland is recognized as an area of high risk for multiple sclerosis. The original study of Allison and Millar in 1951 found a prevalence of 51/100,000 and mean annual incidence of 2.74/100,000/year. Subsequent studies in 1961, 1986, and 1996 suggested rising prevalence--80, 138, and 168.2/100,000, respectively. METHODS: In 2004, we surveyed the North-East of more...

  International Classification:

  Diseases of the nervous system - Demyelinating diseases of the central nervous system - multiple sclerosis

  Categories:

  multiple sclerosis

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  Mult Scler, Vol: 14 Page: 880-6 August 2008
  O. M. Gray; G. V. McDonnell; S. A. Hawkins

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• 34.   Follow up of fetal outcome in cases of maternal phenylketonuria in Northern Ireland

  The aim of this study was to assess the outcome of 39 pregnancies for congenital anomalies in 20 mothers with maternal phenylketonuria

  

  Abstract:

  BACKGROUND: Maternal phenylketonuria (PKU) can result in multiple congenital anomalies. In Northern Ireland, the prevalence of PKU is relatively high at 1 in 4000. OBJECTIVE: To assess the outcome of 39 pregnancies in 20 mothers. RESULTS: Dietary control was established before conception in 17 pregnancies (44%). Five mothers with hyperphenylalaninaemia had 11 pregnancies. There were no more...

  International Classification:

  Congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities - congenital anomalies

  Categories:

  congenital anomalies; maternal phenylketonuria

  Geography:

  Northern Ireland

  Arch Dis Child Fetal Neonatal Ed, Vol: 87 Page: F141-3 September 2002
  A. C. Magee; K. Ryan; A. Moore; E. R. Trimble

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• 35.   Higher incidence of childhood-onset type 1 diabetes mellitus in remote areas: a UK regional small-area analysis

  The aim of this study was to examine the association between the incidence of type 1 diabetes mellitus and remoteness (a proxy measure for exposure to infections) using recently developed techniques for statistical analysis of small-area data

  

  Abstract:

  AIMS/HYPOTHESIS: We investigated the association between the incidence of type 1 diabetes mellitus and remoteness (a proxy measure for exposure to infections) using recently developed techniques for statistical analysis of small-area data. SUBJECTS, MATERIALS AND METHODS: New cases in children aged 0 to 14 years in Northern Ireland were prospectively registered from 1989 to 2003. more...

  International Classification:

  Endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases - Diabetes mellitus - type 1 diabetes mellitus

  Categories:

  type 1 diabetes mellitus

  Geography:

  Northern Ireland

  Diabetologia, Vol: 49 Page: 2074-7 September 2006
  C. R. Cardwell; D. J. Carson; C. C. Patterson

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• 36.   Home heating and respiratory symptoms among children in Belfast, Northern Ireland

  The aim of this study was to examine whether home heating with a glass-fronted solid fuel fire affected the respiratory health of children in Belfast, Northern Ireland.

  

  Abstract:

  In this study, the authors assessed whether home heating with a glass-fronted solid fuel fire (GFF) affected the respiratory health of children in Belfast, Northern Ireland. Questionnaires were mailed to 2,480 households within 4 medical general practice areas of the city. Respiratory symptoms, tobacco exposure, socioeconomic status, and crowding were studied. The authors found more...

  International Classification:

  Other - respiratory health of children

  Categories:

  respiratory health of children

  Geography:

  Northern Ireland

  Arch Environ Health, Vol: 58 Page: 549-53 September 2003
  J. E. Bothwell; L. McManus; V. L. Crawford; G. Burns; M. C. Stewart; M. D. Shields

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• 37.   Idiopathic intracranial hypertension; incidence, presenting features and outcome in Northern Ireland (1991-1995)

  The aim of this study was to examine incidence rates, presenting features, and visual outcome of idiopathic intracranial hypertension

  

  Abstract:

  OBJECTIVES: To determine the age and sex specific incidence rates, presenting features, and visual outcome of idiopathic intracranial hypertension in Northern Ireland. METHODS: A case-note review of all patients with idiopathic intracranial hypertension, diagnosed at the Royal Victoria Hospital, Belfast between 1991 and 1995. RESULTS: Forty-two patients were identified corresponding to more...

  International Classification:

  Diseases of the nervous system - Other disorders of the nervous system - idiopathic intracranial hypertension

  Categories:

  idiopathic intracranial hypertension

  Geography:

  Northern Ireland

  Ulster Med J, Vol: 70 Page: 31-5 May 2001
  J. J. Craig; D. A. Mulholland; J. M. Gibson

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• 38.   Immediate care of school sport injury

  This study aimed to explore the expertise and training of teachers and coaches in the current management of sport injury in school was examined

  

  Abstract:

  School sport is a major cause of injury in the post-primary age group. The importance of primary prevention in sport has been identified; however secondary prevention of school related sport injury has not been described in Ireland. A random sample of 450 schools in Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland was studied using a postal questionnaire. Current management of sport injury, more...

  International Classification:

  Practice/knowledge - Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes-injury

  Categories:

  sport injury

  Geography:

  Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland

  Inj Prev, Vol: 9 Page: 270-3 September 2003
  L. Abernethy; D. MacAuley; O. McNally; S. McCann

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• 39.   Impact of school sports injury

  The aim of this study was to examine the impact of sports injury in supervised school sport.

  

  Abstract:

  BACKGROUND: Most injuries in school occur during sport. OBJECTIVES: To explore the impact of sports injury in supervised school sport. METHOD: A prospective study of sports injury in children of secondary school age presenting to the accident and emergency department. Each patient was identified on registration, matched with medical records after discharge, and contacted later by more...

  International Classification:

  Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes - injury

  Categories:

  sports injury

  Geography:

  Northern Ireland

  Br J Sports Med, Vol: 37 Page: 354-5 August 2003
  L. Abernethy; D. MacAuley

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• 40.   Incidence and management of hypoglycaemia in children

  The aim of this study was to examine the incidence and management of hypoglyceaemia in children under 16 Years

  

  International Classification:

  Endocine, nutritional and metabolic diseases - Other disorders of glucose regulation and pancreatic internal secretion - hypoglyceaemia

  Categories:

  hypoglyceaemia

  Geography:

  Northern Ireland

  Br J Gen Pract, Vol: 50 Page: 324 April 2000
  D. Carson; M. C. McGovern

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• 41.   Investigation of a cluster of children with Down's syndrome born to mothers who had attended a school in Dundalk, Ireland

  This aim of this study was to examine a cluster of children with Down's syndrome born to mothers who had attended a school in Dundalk, Ireland

  

  Abstract:

  OBJECTIVES: To investigate a reported cluster of Down's syndrome in offspring of former pupils of a girls' school in Ireland, to establish the prevalence of Down's syndrome among live births in the area around the school, and to review the literature on the possible causes of reported clusters of Down's syndrome. METHODS: Questionnaire survey of obstetric and personal histories of women more...

  International Classification:

  Congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities - Chromosomal abnormalities, not elsewhere classified - Down Syndrome

  Categories:

  Down's syndrome

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  Occup Environ Med, Vol: 57 Page: 793-804 December 2000
  G. Dean; N. C. Nevin; M. Mikkelsen; G. Karadima; M. B. Petersen; M. Kelly; J. O'Sullivan

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• 42.   Irish neonatal mortality--12 years on

  The aim of this study was to categorized Irish neonatal mortality

  

  Abstract:

  All Paediatricians in Ireland were requested to fill a questionnaire which dealt with data pertaining to all live-born infants over 500 g birth weight who died within the first 28 days of life in 1999. Deaths were categorized according to Wigglesworth Classification into Lethal Malformation, Immaturity (Prematurity), Asphyxia and "Specific". Each hospital and patient was more...

  International Classification:

  Deaths - neonatal

  Categories:

  neonatal mortality

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  Ir Med J, Vol: 95 Page: 267-8, 270 October 2002
  A. Foran; E. Dempsey; A. Watters; S. M. Gormally

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• 43.   Low incidence of concurrent enteric infection associated with sporadic and outbreak-related human cryptosporidiosis in Northern Ireland

  The aim of this study was to examine the frequency of mixed enteric infections with C.parvum and to determine the coinfecting organism in both sporadic and outbreak-related cryptosporidiosis

  

  International Classification:

  Certain infectious and parasitic diseases - Intestinal infectious diseases - cryptosporidiosis

  Categories:

  enteric infections; C.parvum

  Geography:

  Northern Ireland

  J Clin Microbiol, Vol: 40 Page: 3107-8 August 2002
  J. E. Moore; L. Crothers; B. C. Millar; E. Crothers; P. J. Rooney; L. Xiao; J. S. Dooley; C. J. Lowery

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• 44.   Malignancy and mortality in a population-based cohort of patients with coeliac disease or "gluten sensitivity"

  The aim of this study was to describe the risk of malignancy and mortality in patients with a positive endomysial or anti-gliadin antibody test in Northern Ireland

  

  Abstract:

  AIM: To determine the risk of malignancy and mortality in patients with a positive endomysial or anti-gliadin antibody test in Northern Ireland. METHODS: A population-based retrospective cohort study design was used. Laboratory test results used in the diagnosis of coeliac disease were obtained from the Regional Immunology Laboratory, cancer statistics from the Northern Ireland Cancer more...

  International Classification:

  Other - malignancy; mortality; positive endomysial; anti-gliadin antibody test

  Categories:

  malignancy; mortality; positive endomysial; anti-gliadin antibody tes

  Geography:

  Northern Ireland

  World J Gastroenterol, Vol: 13 Page: 146-51 January 2007
  L. A. Anderson; S. A. McMillan; R. G. Watson; P. Monaghan; A. T. Gavin; C. Fox; L. J. Murray

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• 45.   Molecular genotyping of human cryptosporidiosis in Northern Ireland: epidemiological aspects and review

  The aim of this study was to examine the genotype of C. parvum oocysts isolated from human faeces in sporadic cases of cryptosporidiosis in Northern Ireland

  

  Abstract:

  BACKGROUND: Cryptosporidium parvum is the most common of the protozoal pathogens associated with gastrointestinal disease in Northern Ireland. Genotyping techniques are valuable in helping to elucidate sources and modes of transmission of this parasite. There have been no reports on the prevalence of genotypes in Northern Ireland, mainly due to a lack of discriminatory genotyping more...

  International Classification:

  Certain infectious and parasitic diseases - Intestinal infectious diseases - cryptosporidiosis

  Categories:

  cryptosporidiosis

  Geography:

  Northern Ireland

  Ir J Med Sci, Vol: 170 Page: 246-50 2001 Oct-Dec
  C. J. Lowery; B. C. Millar; J. E. Moore; J. Xu; L. Xiao; P. J. Rooney; L. Crothers; J. S. Dooley

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• 46.   Mumps outbreak among young people in Northern Ireland

  The aim of this study was to describe outbreak of mumps in the Mid-Ulster area of Northern Ireland between 1st November 1999 and 31st August 2000

  

  Abstract:

  An outbreak of mumps occurred in the Mid-Ulster area of Northern Ireland between 1st November 1999 and 31st August 2000, with 729 cases notified. Salivary test results were obtained for 430 (59%) reported cases, of which 332 (77%) were positive for mumps IgM antibody. Three hundred and sixteen (95.2%) of these confirmed cases were in the age range 9 to 19. One hundred and eighty-four more...

  International Classification:

  Certain infectious and parastic diseases - Other viral diseases - mumps

  Categories:

  mumps

  Geography:

  Northern Ireland

  Commun Dis Public Health, Vol: 4 Page: 311-5 December 2001
  E. A. Reaney; V. K. Tohani; M. J. Devine; R. D. Smithson; B. Smyth

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• 47.   National enhanced surveillance of meningococcal disease in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, January 1999-June 2001

  The aim of this study was to examine the incidence meningococcal disease and the enhanced surveillance of meningococcal disease (ESMD) which was implemented nationally across ten regions of England, Wales and Northern Ireland from 1 January 1999.

  

  Abstract:

  Enhanced surveillance of meningococcal disease (ESMD) was implemented nationally across ten regions of England, Wales and Northern Ireland from 1 January 1999. It aims to deliver more sensitive surveillance than laboratory reporting by including clinically diagnosed but laboratory unconfirmed cases. Consultants in Communicable Disease Control (CsCDC) report all clinically diagnosed more...

  International Classification:

  Certain infectious and parasitic diseases - Other bacterial diseases - meningococcal disease

  Categories:

  meningococcal disease

  Geography:

  the United Kingdom

  Epidemiol Infect, Vol: 129 Page: 459-70 December 2002
  M. Shigematsu; K. L. Davison; A. Charlett; N. S. Crowcroft

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• 48.   Obstetric and diabetic care for pregnancy in diabetic women: 10 years outcome analysis, 1985-1995

  This study undertook a ten-year outcome analysis of all pregnancies in diabetic women in a population of 1.5 million people.

  

  Abstract:

  AIM: Ten-year outcome analysis of all pregnancies in diabetic women in a population of 1.5 million people. METHODS: Ascertainment of patients through the regional obstetrical computer, and by direct contact with each obstetrical unit. Retrospective assessment of early miscarriage of pregnancy from hospital records. Data are presented for the six smallest obstetrical units, the four more...

  International Classification:

  Pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium - pregnancies in diabetic women

  Categories:

  pregnancies in diabetic women

  Geography:

  Northern Ireland

  Diabet Med, Vol: 18 Page: 546-53 July 2001
  D. R. Hadden; A. Alexander; D. R. McCance; A. I. Traub

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• 49.   Paediatric airway emergencies in Northern Ireland, 1990-2003

  This study examined acute airway admissions to the paediatric intensive care unit at the Royal Belfast Hospital for Sick Children from 1990 to 2003

  

  Abstract:

  The management of paediatric airway emergencies is part of ENT practice. The most common conditions are acute viral laryngotracheobronchitis (croup), acute epiglottitis and bacterial tracheitis. Management of these conditions is significantly different and accurate diagnosis is crucial. We performed a retrospective analysis of all acute airway admissions to the paediatric intensive care more...

  International Classification:

  Other - acute airway admissions

  Categories:

  acute airway admissions

  Geography:

  Northern Ireland

  J Laryngol Otol, Vol: 121 Page: 659-63 July 2007
  B. Devlin; K. Golchin; R. Adair

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• 50.   Parental recall of birthweight: a good proxy for recorded birthweight?

  The aim of this study was to examine the validity of parental recall of birthweight.

  

  Abstract:

  Recent evidence suggests potential associations between birthweight and disease in later life. For resource or other reasons recorded birthweight may be unavailable to researchers who have access to uniquely relevant outcome data. The present study examined the validity of parental recall of birthweight. Parents of 1015 males and females aged 12 and 15 years participating in the Young more...

  International Classification:

  Other - parental recall

  Categories:

  recall of birthweigh

  Geography:

  Northern Ireland

  Eur J Epidemiol, Vol: 16 Page: 793-6 2000
  K. A. Walton; L. J. Murray; A. M. Gallagher; G. W. Cran; M. J. Savage; C. Boreham

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• 51.   Parenteral penicillin for children with meningococcal disease before hospital admission: case-control study

  The aim of this study was to explore the impact on mortality and morbidity of parenteral penicillin given to children before admission to hospital with suspected meningococcal disease

  

  Abstract:

  OBJECTIVE: To explore the impact on mortality and morbidity of parenteral penicillin given to children before admission to hospital with suspected meningococcal disease. DESIGN: Retrospective comparison of fatal and non-fatal cases. SETTING: England, Wales, and Northern Ireland; December 1997 to February 1999. PARTICIPANTS: 158 children aged 0-16 years (26 died, 132 survived) in whom a more...

  International Classification:

  Other - parenteral penicillin

  Categories:

  parenteral penicillin; -mortality; morbidity;

  Geography:

  the United Kingdom

  Bmj, Vol: 332 Page: 1295-8 June 2006
  A. Harnden; N. Ninis; M. Thompson; R. Perera; M. Levin; D. Mant; R. Mayon-White

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