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• 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.

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Your search returns 27 documents

• 1.   A national model of care service for professionals dealing with sudden infant death

  This study aimed to compare parent's experience of professional services in the aftermath of their child's death from sudden infant death both before and after the implementation of a National Model of Care for professionals in 1995

  

  Abstract:

  Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) is any death occurring in an infant or young child which is unexpected by history and in which a thorough post mortem examination fails to demonstrate an adequate cause of death. The National Sudden Infant Death Register collects information on all sudden unexpected deaths in infants and young children occurring in Ireland. In this study, a comparison more...

  International Classification:

  Practice/knowledge - Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified- Ill-defined and unknown causes of mortality - Sudden infant death syndrome

  Categories:

  sudden infant death syndrome

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  Ir J Med Sci, Vol: 168 Page: 237-41 1999 Oct-Dec
  M. McDonnell; A. Cullen; B. Kiberd; M. Mehanni; T. Matthews

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• 2.   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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• 3.   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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• 4.   Birth-weight trends in primiparous women in the twentieth century

  The aim of this study was to examine trends in birth-weights in the Rotunda hospital in primiparous women over the 20th century

  

  Abstract:

  We investigated the trend in birth-weights in the Rotunda hospital in primiparous women over the 20th century. There was a significant increase in birth-weight particularly in the latter third of the century. In light of these findings we believe that new approaches to the management of labour in primiparous mothers be developed. more...

  International Classification:

  Growth and development

  Categories:

  birth-weights

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  Ir Med J, Vol: 98 Page: 6-7 January 2005
  G. Connolly; Z. M. Shuhai; P. McKenna; M. Geary

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• 5.   Childhood immunisation in Ireland: where to now?

  This article discusses childhood immunisation

  

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  Ir Med J, Vol: 97 Page: 136, 138-9 May 2004
  P. Mc Donald; A. J. Nicholson; E. Mc Dermott; D. O'Flanagan

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• 6.   Cleft lip and/or palate in the west of Ireland, 1980-1996

  The aim of this study was to identify and investigate care for children born, over a 17-year period (1980-1996), with cleft lip and/or palate (CL/P) in the Western Health Board region of Ireland

  

  Abstract:

  The aim of this study was to identify and investigate care for children born, over a 17-year period (1980-1996), with cleft lip and/or palate (CL/P) in the Western Health Board region of Ireland. One hundred and six cleft-affected children were identified. The incidence was 1.14 per thousand (1:871) live births. Epidemiological findings in relation to cleft type, gender, family history, more...

  International Classification:

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

  Categories:

  Cleft lip and/or palate

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  Spec Care Dentist, Vol: 20 Page: 143-6 2000 Jul-Aug
  A. R. Hewson; C. M. McNamara

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• 7.   Clinical associations of autoantibodies to a p155/140 kDa doublet protein in juvenile dermatomyositis

  The aim of this study was to examine the clinical significance of anti-p155/140 autoantibodies in juvenile dermatomyositis

  

  Abstract:

  OBJECTIVES: Myositis-specific autoantibodies (MSAs) may define homogeneous clinical subsets of adult patients with dermatomyositis (DM). Recently, there have been descriptions of novel autoantibodies in DM. This study was conducted to establish the clinical significance of anti-p155/140 autoantibodies in juvenile DM (JDM). METHODS: The first 116 children recruited to the JDM National more...

  International Classification:

  Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue - Systemic connective tissue disorders - dermatomyositis

  Categories:

  juvenile dermatomyositis

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  Rheumatology (Oxford), Vol: 47 Page: 324-8 March 2008
  H. Gunawardena; L. R. Wedderburn; J. North; Z. Betteridge; J. Dunphy; H. Chinoy; J. E. Davidson; R. G. Cooper; N. J. McHugh

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• 8.   Day-care and meningococcal disease in young children

  The aim of this study was to determine if day-care attendance was a risk factor for meningococcal disease

  

  Abstract:

  The Republic of Ireland has the highest incidence of meningococcal disease in Europe with 40% of all cases occurring in children under the age of 5 years. Attending day-care increases the risk of certain infections, including Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) meningitis. The risk of meningococcal disease associated with day-care is not known. We conducted a case-control study among more...

  International Classification:

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

  Categories:

  day-care attendance; - meningococcal disease

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  Epidemiol Infect, Vol: 127 Page: 435-41 December 2001
  T. Grein; D. O'Flanagan

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• 9.   Different policies on prenatal ultrasound screening programmes and induced abortions explain regional variations in infant mortality with congenital malformations

  The aim of this study was to describe the impact of induced abortions on the mortality of infants with congenital malformations in four European regions with different policies on IA and prenatal ultrasound screening for congenital malformations

  

  Abstract:

  OBJECTIVE: To compare the impact of induced abortions (IA) on the mortality of infants with congenital malformations in four European regions with different policies on IA and prenatal ultrasound screening for congenital malformations. METHODS: A registry-based collection of data on congenital malformations in four different countries: Ireland (Dublin), Denmark (Funen County), Austria more...

  International Classification:

  Congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities - congenital malformations

  Categories:

  congenital malformations

  Geography:

  International

  Fetal Diagn Ther, Vol: 16 Page: 153-7 2001 May-Jun
  E. Garne; A. Berghold; Z. Johnson; C. Stoll

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• 10.   Evaluating a community-based dental registration program for preschool children living in areas of high social deprivation

  The aim of the study was to evaluate the effectiveness of a community-based program to promote dental registration and access to dental services for preschool children residing in areas of high social deprivation

  

  Abstract:

  AIM: This was to evaluate the effectiveness of a community-based program to promote dental registration and access to dental services for preschool children residing in areas of high social deprivation using monthly registration data provided by the Central Services Agency (CSA). DESIGN: A quasi-experimental non-equivalent two group comparison. SETTING: Areas of high social deprivation more...

  International Classification:

  Dental

  Categories:

  access to dental services

  Geography:

  Northern Ireland

  Eur Arch Paediatr Dent, Vol: 8 Page: 55-61 March 2007
  S. Yuan; G. Kerr; K. Salmon; P. Speedy; R. Freeman

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• 11.   Herring classification: how useful is the initial radiograph?

  This study assess the predictability of the initial herring classification

  

  Abstract:

  The Herring lateral pillar classification has been shown to be a useful predictor of subsequent femoral head deformity in Perthes disease. The initial Herring classification, however, can often be misleading with regard to outcome, as further collapse can occur. The purpose of this study was to assess the predictability of the initial Herring classification. The radiographs of 253 more...

  International Classification:

  Predictability of herring classification

  Categories:

  predictability; herring classification

  Geography:

  Northern Ireland

  J Pediatr Orthop, Vol: 22 Page: 479-82 2002 Jul-Aug
  K. Lappin; D. Kealey; A. Cosgrove

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• 12.   International retrospective cohort study of neural tube defects in relation to folic acid recommendations: are the recommendations working?

  The aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of policies and recommendations on folic acid aimed at reducing the occurrence of neural tube defects

  

  Abstract:

  OBJECTIVES: To evaluate the effectiveness of policies and recommendations on folic acid aimed at reducing the occurrence of neural tube defects. DESIGN: Retrospective cohort study of births monitored by birth defect registries. SETTING: 13 birth defects registries monitoring rates of neural tube defects from 1988 to 1998 in Norway, Finland, Northern Netherlands, England and Wales, more...

  International Classification:

  Congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities - neural tube defects - condiction

  Categories:

  policies on folic acid

  Geography:

  International

  Bmj, Vol: 330 Page: 571 March 2005
  L. D. Botto; A. Lisi; E. Robert-Gnansia; J. D. Erickson; S. E. Vollset; P. Mastroiacovo; B. Botting; G. Cocchi; C. de Vigan; H. de Walle; M. Feijoo; L. M. Irgens; B. McDonnell; P. Merlob; A. Ritvanen; G. Scarano; C. Siffel; J. Metneki; C. Stoll; R. Smithells; J. Goujard

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• 13.   Is childhood-onset type I diabetes a wealth-related disease? An ecological analysis of European incidence rates

  The aim of this study was to examine the epidemiology of childhood-onset Type I diabetes mellitus in Europe-the EURODIAB collaborative group established prospective, geographically-defined registers of children diagnosed under 15 years of age

  

  Abstract:

  AIMS/HYPOTHESIS: To describe the epidemiology of childhood-onset Type I (insulin-dependent) diabetes mellitus in Europe, the EURODIAB collaborative group established prospective, geographically-defined registers of children diagnosed under 15 years of age. A total of 16,362 cases were registered by 44 centres during the period 1989-1994. The registers cover a population of approximately more...

  International Classification:

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

  Categories:

  type 1 diabetes mellitus

  Geography:

  International

  Diabetologia, Vol: 44 Suppl 3 Page: B9-16 October 2001
  C. C. Patterson; G. Dahlquist; G. Soltesz; A. Green

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• 14.   Lessons from sudden infant death syndrome

  This article discusses lessons from Sudden Infant Death Syndrome

  

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  Ir J Med Sci, Vol: 169 Page: 17-8 2000 Jan-Mar
  P. J. Kearney

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• 15.   Morbidity, mortality, and response to treatment by children in the United Kingdom and Ireland with perinatally acquired HIV infection during 1996-2006: planning for teenage and adult care

  The aim of this study was to examine temporal changes in the morbidity and mortality persons with perinatally acquired HIV infection, many of whom are now adolescents.

  

  Abstract:

  BACKGROUND: Recent evidence suggests that decreases in morbidity and mortality in cohorts of adults infected with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) are showing signs of reversal. We describe changes over time in these characteristics and in the response to treatment among children in the United Kingdom and Ireland with perinatally acquired HIV infection, many of whom are now more...

  International Classification:

  Certain infectious and parasitic diseases - Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease - HIV

  Categories:

  perinatally acquired HIV infection

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland and the United Kingdom

  Clin Infect Dis, Vol: 45 Page: 918-24 October 2007
  A. Judd; K. Doerholt; P. A. Tookey; M. Sharland; A. Riordan; E. Menson; V. Novelli; E. G. Lyall; J. Masters; G. Tudor-Williams; T. Duong; D. M. Gibb

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• 16.   Number of older siblings of individuals diagnosed with schizophrenia

  The aim of this study was to describe if a greater number of older siblings in associated with a diagnosis of schizophrenia and in particular if any effect was more marked in those born in urban areas or in spring months

  

  Abstract:

  One of the most consistent epidemiological findings in schizophrenia research is the small excess of late winter/early spring births. There is also evidence that schizophrenia is associated with urban birth and with later birth order. One interpretation of these three findings is that respiratory viral infections brought into the household by children in crowded areas could disrupt more...

  International Classification:

  Mental and behavioural disorders - Schizophrenia, schizotypal and delusional disorders - schizophrenia

  Categories:

  schizophrenia

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  Schizophr Res, Vol: 47 Page: 275-80 March 2001
  C. McDonald; E. O'Callaghan; F. Keogh; P. C. Sham; A. Kinsella; M. Morris; D. Walsh

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• 17.   Preterm birth and multiple pregnancy in European countries participating in the PERISTAT project

  The aim of this study was to compare preterm birth and multiple pregnancy in European countries participating in the PERISTAT project

  

  Abstract:

  OBJECTIVE: To compare rates of preterm birth among multiple births in European countries, to estimate their contribution to overall preterm birth rates and to explore factors which could explain differences between preterm birth rates. DESIGN: Analyses of data from vital statistics, birth registers or national samples of births. SETTING: Eleven member states of the European Union. more...

  International Classification:

  Pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium-

  Categories:

  preterm birth; multiple pregnancy

  Geography:

  International

  Bjog, Vol: 113 Page: 528-35 May 2006
  B. Blondel; A. Macfarlane; M. Gissler; G. Breart; J. Zeitlin

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• 18.   Prevalence of cerebral palsy in the West of Ireland 1990-1999

  The aim of this study was to examine prevalence of Cerebral Palsy in the West of Ireland 1990-1999

  

  Abstract:

  An ongoing population-based register of cerebral palsy (CP) in the West of Ireland was established in 2002 to calculate the prevalence of CP and to monitor CP epidemiological trends in the area. Children were only included if they were at least 5 years of age; children with postneonatal CP were also included. Eighty-five children were identified, giving an overall prevalence for the more...

  International Classification:

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

  Categories:

  cerebral palsy

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  Dev Med Child Neurol, Vol: 48 Page: 892-5 November 2006
  D. Mongan; K. Dunne; S. O'Nuallain; G. Gaffney

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• 19.   Primary immunodeficiency disorders in the Republic of Ireland: first report of the national registry in children and adults

  The aim of this study was to examine findings from the national registry on primary immunodeficiency disorders in the Republic of Ireland

  

  Abstract:

  Data collection for the national registry for patients with primary immunodeficiency disorders in the Republic of Ireland commenced in 1996. One hundred and fifteen cases of primary immunodeficiency diseases were registered between December 1996 and February 2003. The most frequent primary immunodeficiency disorders were antibody deficiency (n = 53) and complement deficiency (n = 32). more...

  International Classification:

  Immunology - primary immunodeficiency disorders

  Categories:

  primary immunodeficiency disorders

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  J Clin Immunol, Vol: 25 Page: 73-7 January 2005
  M. Abuzakouk; C. Feighery

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• 20.   SCPE work, standardization and definition--an overview of the activities of SCPE: a collaboration of European CP registers

  The aim of this study was to examine the epidemiology of cerebral palsy in Europe and the Surveillance of Cerebral Palsy in Europe (SCPE) network

  

  Abstract:

  The main aim of the Surveillance of Cerebral Palsy in Europe (SCPE) network was to develop a central database of cerebral palsy (CP) cases across Europe. Monitoring trends in prevalence rates of CP should contribute to collaborative studies on risk factors or quality of life for children living with CP. A multi-centre collaboration of CP registries used a clear definition of CP to more...

  International Classification:

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

  Categories:

  cerebral palsy

  Geography:

  International

  Chin J Contemp Pediatr, Vol: 8 Page: 261-5 August 2006
  V. McManus; P. Guillem; G. Surman; C. Cans

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• 21.   The Child Protection Register: a tool in the accident and emergency department?

  The aim of this study was to examine the number of children on the Child Protection Register (CPR) attending the accident and emergency department and the referral source, diagnostic category, and frequency distribution for such attendances

  

  Abstract:

  AIMS: To determine the number of children on the Child Protection Register (CPR) attending the accident and emergency (A&E) department and the referral source, diagnostic category, and frequency distribution for such attendances. To determine whether lack of knowledge that a child is on the CPR results in failure to suspect non-accidental injury (NAI) if the standard indicators of NAI more...

  International Classification:

  Child protection

  Categories:

  child protection register;

  Geography:

  Northern Ireland

  Emerg Med J, Vol: 19 Page: 229-30 May 2002
  N. M. Flanagan; C. MacLeod; M. G. Jenkins; R. Wylie

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• 22.   The clinical outcome of non-RhD antibody affected pregnancies in Northern Ireland

  This study examined the clinical outcome of pregnancies with non-Rh-D antibody using retrospective case note review.

  

  Abstract:

  We assessed the clinical outcome of pregnancies with non-Rh-D antibody in Northern Ireland using retrospective case note review. During the study period (April 1999- March 2000) 186 women with clinically significant antibodies were identified from the records of the antenatal laboratory of the Northern Ireland Blood Transfusion Service. Eighty-five women were included in the study using more...

  International Classification:

  Pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium - pregnancies with non-Rh-D antibody

  Categories:

  pregnancies with non-Rh-D antibody

  Geography:

  Northern Ireland

  Ulster Med J, Vol: 70 Page: 89-94 November 2001
  A. Chandrasekar; K. G. Morris; T. R. Tubman; S. Tharma; W. M. McClelland

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• 23.   The fetal and neonatal outcomes of Rhesus D antibody affected pregnancies in Northern Ireland

  The aim of this study was to examine data on infants affected by the haemolytic disease Rhesus D with regard to adverse outcomes and the current routine antenatal prophylactic anti-D programme

  

  Abstract:

  It has been suggested that routine antenatal prophylactic anti-D should be introduced for prevention of Rhesus D (RhD) haemolytic disease. Before making changes to the current prevention program it is important, therefore, to have up-to-date data on affected infants. Pregnant women with anti-D antibodies between September 1994 and February 1997 were identified by the Northern Ireland more...

  International Classification:

  Certain conditions originating in the perinatal period - Haemorrhagic and haematological disorders of fetus and newborn - haemolytic disease Rhesus D

  Categories:

  haemolytic disease Rhesus D

  Geography:

  Northern Ireland

  Ir Med J, Vol: 93 Page: 17-8 2000 Jan-Feb
  S. Craig; K. Morris; T. Tubman; B. McClure

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• 24.   The Juvenile Dermatomyositis National Registry and Repository (UK and Ireland)--clinical characteristics of children recruited within the first 5 yr

  The aim of this study was to examine epidemiological, clinical & laboratory characteristics of juvenile dermatomyositis in a national multi-centre cohort, to review recent changes in the understanding of management and prognosis in the light of these data

  

  Abstract:

  OBJECTIVES: To identify epidemiological, clinical and laboratory characteristics of juvenile dermatomyositis (JDM) in a national multi-centre cohort of patients, and to review recent changes in the understanding of management and prognosis in the light of these data. METHODS: All children with idiopathic inflammatory myositis recruited to the Juvenile Dermatomyositis National Registry more...

  International Classification:

  Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue - Systemic connective tissue disorders - dermatomyositis

  Categories:

  juvenile dermatomyositis

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland and the United Kingdom

  Rheumatology (Oxford), Vol: 45 Page: 1255-60 October 2006
  L. J. McCann; A. D. Juggins; S. M. Maillard; L. R. Wedderburn; J. E. Davidson; K. J. Murray; C. A. Pilkington

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• 25.   The NCI-Ireland consortium: a unique international partnership in cancer care

  This article discusses the launch of the Ireland-Northern Ireland-National Cancer Institute Cancer Consortium goals, aims and implications

  

  Abstract:

  The Ireland-Northern Ireland-National Cancer Institute Cancer Consortium was launched in October of 1999, at a conference in Belfast, Northern Ireland, for the development of cancer programs in Ireland and Northern Ireland, where cancer is a significant cause of mortality and morbidity. Cancer services there have undergone major restructuring as a result of several government reports. more...

  Geography:

  Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland

  Oncologist, Vol: 6 Page: 453-8 2001
  P. G. Johnston; P. A. Daly

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• 26.   The quality and value of sudden infant death necropsy reporting in Ireland

  This study aimed to explore the quality and value of sudden infant death necropsy reporting in Ireland

  

  Abstract:

  BACKGROUND: Infant necropsies are important for identifying cause of death. Recently issued guidelines have recommended investigations to be performed following sudden unexpected death in infants. AIMS: To evaluate the quality and value of infant postmortem reporting. METHODS: Postmortem reports from 1994-1996 and 1998-2000 in Ireland were evaluated using the National Sudden Infant more...

  International Classification:

  Practice/knowledge - infant death necropsy reporting

  Categories:

  infant death necropsy reporting

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  J Clin Pathol, Vol: 56 Page: 753-7 October 2003
  K. M. Sheehan; M. McDonnell; E. M. Doyle; T. Matthews; D. M. Devaney

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• 27.   Trend analysis and socio-economic differentials in infant mortality in the Southern Health Board, Ireland (1988-1997)

  The aim of this study was to examine trends in infant mortality and low-birth weight in the Southern Health Board area and to investigate the relationship between IMR and social and economic factors.

  

  Abstract:

  The objective of this paper is to examine trends in infant mortality (IMR) and low-birth weight (LBW) in the Southern Health Board (SHB) area and to investigate the relationship between IMR and social and economic factors. IMR data were obtained from the Central Statistics Office (CSO) over a 10-year period (1988-1997). Social deprivation was measured using the Small Area Health more...

  International Classification:

  Deaths - infants

  Categories:

  infant mortality rate; low-birth weight rate;

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  Ir Med J, Vol: 93 Page: 204-6 October 2000
  C. A. Ryan; F. Ryan; E. Keane; H. Hegarty

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