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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.

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  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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• 1.   Ocular toxocariasis in schoolchildren

  The aim of this study was to examine the extent of consultant-diagnosed toxocaral eye disease among a population of schoolchildren

  

  Abstract:

  Ocular toxocariasis in humans is typically a unilateral disease caused by second-stage larvae of the Toxocara species. Serological evidence of widespread infection in humans provides little information on clinical disease. There is only a single previous estimate of the prevalence of ocular toxocariasis (from Alabama). The present survey examined the extent of consultant-diagnosed more...

  International Classification:

  Certain infectious and parasitic diseases - Helminthiases - toxocaral eye disease

  Categories:

  consultant-diagnosed toxocaral eye disease

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  Clin Infect Dis, Vol: 39 Page: 173-8 July 2004
  B. Good; C. V. Holland; M. R. Taylor; J. Larragy; P. Moriarty; M. O'Regan

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• 2.   Odontogenic keratocysts in a 5-year-old: initial manifestations of nevoid basal cell carcinoma syndrome

  This case report discusses the occurrence of odontogenic keratocysts in a young child

  

  Abstract:

  The purpose of this paper is to report the occurrence of odontogenic keratocysts in a young child. Odontogenic keratocysts are one of the principal features of nevoid basal cell carcinoma syndrome. Their occurrence in this syndrome is usually during the second or third decades of life. This report describes the occurrence of odontogenic keratocysts in a 5-year-old, which proved to be more...

  International Classification:

  Diseases of the digestive system - Report

  Categories:

  odontogenic keratocysts

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  Pediatr Dent, Vol: 22 Page: 53-5 2000 Jan-Feb
  P. A. Dowling; P. Fleming; I. D. Saunders; R. J. Gorlin; S. S. Napier

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• 3.   On guard against influenza

  This article discusses vaccinating against Influenza

  

  Abstract:

  The benefits of influenza vaccination greatly outweigh any risks of complications. more...

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  World of Irish Nursing & Midwifery, Vol: 14 Page: 29-31 2006
  J. Whelan; M. Corry

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• 4.   On schedule

  This article discusses several changes in the childhood vaccination schedule introduced in the past year.

  

  Abstract:

  Moira Cassidy outlines several changes in the childhood vaccination schedule introduced in the past year. more...

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  Nursing in the Community, Vol: 2 Page: 18-18 2001
  M. Cassidy

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• 5.   On the use of prophylactic antibiotics in prevention of toxic shock syndrome

  This study examined whether prophylaxis with a one off single dose of systemic antibiotics prevented the occurrence of toxic shock syndrome

  

  Abstract:

  No consensus exists among burn surgeons on the role of prophylactic antibiotics in prevention of toxic shock syndrome (TSS). We recently reported a series of 71 children admitted with burns to our burn unit. By Centres for Disease Control (CDC) criteria, six of these were 'definite' and four 'probable' cases of TSS. Prior to this report, none of our patients were given prophylactic more...

  International Classification:

  Syndrome - Toxic shock

  Categories:

  toxic shock syndrome.

  Geography:

  Northern Ireland

  Burns, Vol: 31 Page: 981-5 December 2005
  A. Rashid; A. P. Brown; K. Khan

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• 6.   One thousand renal transplants in Belfast (1968-1998)

  This study examined outcomes of cadaveric -kidney- transplants

  

  Abstract:

  The first kidney transplant was performed in Belfast in 1968. During the next 30 years 1,000 transplants were undertaken at this unit. Data were analysed on 937 cadaveric transplants, 815 first and 122 regrafts. There were 63 living transplants. Long-term follow-up was achieved for all grafts except one live transplant. All recipients had follow-up of at least 5 years. One- and 5-year more...

  International Classification:

  Organ transplants - cadaveric

  Categories:

  cadaveric -kidney- transplants

  Geography:

  Northern Ireland

  Clin Transpl, 2004
  D. Middleton; J. F. Douglas; G. Opelz; B. Doehler; M. G. McGeown

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• 7.   One-stage Fowler-Stephens orchidopexy for impalpable undescended testis

  This study examined the long-term outcomes for One-stage Fowler-Stephens orchidopexy for impalpable undescended testis

  

  Abstract:

  BACKGROUND: The Fowler-Stephens orchidopexy (FSO) is a well-described treatment for high maldescended testes where the limiting factor for successful placement in the scrotum is short testicular vessels. The operation involves division of these vessels. The testicular blood supply is then dependent on collaterals from the vasal artery. AIMS: To assess the long-term outcome of patients more...

  International Classification:

  Procedure - orchidopexy

  Categories:

  One-stage Fowler-Stephens orchidopexy

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  Ir J Med Sci, Vol: 173 Page: 18-9 2004 Jan-Mar
  M. F. O'Brien; P. K. Hegarty; C. Healy; D. DeFrietas; H. C. Bredin

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• 8.   Operational feasibility of routine bacterial monitoring of platelets

  The aim of this study was to examine the operational feasibility of routine bacterial monitoring of platelets

  

  Abstract:

  Bacterial contamination of platelets poses the greatest risk of mortality and morbidity to platelet transfusion recipients. Some European countries have introduced routine bacterial monitoring of platelets to reduce the risk of transmission of bacteria. A pilot study was carried out at the Northern Ireland Blood Transfusion Service, using the BacT/ALERT automated culture system, to more...

  International Classification:

  Bacterium - bacterial monitoring

  Categories:

  bacterial monitoring

  Geography:

  Northern Ireland

  Transfus Med, Vol: 13 Page: 189-95 August 2003
  A. Macauley; A. Chandrasekar; G. Geddis; K. G. Morris; W. M. McClelland

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• 9.   Orchidopexy and its impact on fertility

  The article discusses Orchidopexy in Children

  

  Abstract:

  We critically analysed the factors known to influence the fertility potential after orchidopexy in children. A comprehensive literature review of all publications in the English language listed in Medline using the words cryptorchidism, undescended testis, orchidopexy, fertility, semen analysis and surgery from 1970 to 2005. In unilateral ectopic, canalicular and emergent testes, as more...

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  Pediatr Surg Int, Vol: 23 Page: 625-32 July 2007
  F. Murphy; T. S. Paran; P. Puri

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• 10.   Otolaryngology consultations by real-time telemedicine

  The aim of the study was to assess the value of real-time telemedicine using low cost videoconferencing equipment for otorhinolaryngology consultations.

  

  Abstract:

  We aimed to assess the value of real-time telemedicine using low cost videoconferencing equipment for otorhinolaryngology consultations. A general practitioner, using low cost videoconferencing equipment, presented patients to an otorhinolaryngologist. After history taking and clinical examination, investigations were requested if required and a diagnosis and management plan formulated. more...

  International Classification:

  Procedure - otorhinolaryngology

  Categories:

  otorhinolaryngology consultations

  Geography:

  Northern Ireland

  Ulster Med J, Vol: 71 Page: 26-9 May 2002
  R. Ullah; D. Gilliland; D. Adams

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• 11.   Outcome in refractive accommodative esotropia

  This study examined outcomes among children with refractive accommodative esotropia

  

  Abstract:

  AIM: To examine outcome among children with refractive accommodative esotropia. METHODS: Children with accommodative esotropia associated with hyperopia were included in the study. The features studied were ocular alignment, amblyopia, and the response to treatment, binocular single vision, requirement for surgery, and the change in refraction with age. RESULTS: 103 children with more...

  International Classification:

  Diseases of the eye and adnexa - Disorders of ocular muscles, binocular movement, accommodation and refraction - esotropia

  Categories:

  refractive accommodative esotropia

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  Br J Ophthalmol, Vol: 84 Page: 746-9 July 2000
  A. Mulvihill; A. MacCann; I. Flitcroft; M. O'Keefe

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• 12.   Outcome of acute intussusception in a regional paediatric centre

  This study examined outcomes of intussusception in a regional paediatric centre

  

  Abstract:

  It has been suggested recently that acute intussusception should only be managed in a specialised paediatric centre. The aim of this study is to assess the incidence and outcome of acute intussusception in a comprehensive paediatric unit in Waterford Regional Hospital. It is a retrospective medical records study over a ten year period from June 1990 to June 2000. Our results showed that more...

  International Classification:

  Diseases of the digestive system - Other diseases of intestines - intussusception

  Categories:

  intussusception

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  Ir Med J, Vol: 95 Page: 58-9 February 2002
  A. Hilal; P. MacMahon; J. F. Cosgrove

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• 13.   Outcome of an optional HCV screening program for blood transfusion recipients in Ireland

  This aim of this study was to screen for transfusion-transmitted hepatitis C

  

  Abstract:

  BACKGROUND: An optional (general) HCV testing program for blood and blood component recipients before the introduction of routine donor anti-HCV screening (October 1991) was launched in Ireland in 1995 to complement the targeted lookback program in progress at that time and to identify transfusion-transmitted hepatitis C. STUDY DESIGN AND METHODS: The public were informed of the more...

  International Classification:

  Certain infectious and parasitic diseases - Viral hepatitis - hepatitis C

  Categories:

  transfusion-transmitted hepatitis C

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  Transfusion, Vol: 42 Page: 1501-6 November 2002
  A. Davoren; A. D. Dillon; J. P. Power; J. Donnellan; J. M. Quinn; J. W. Willis; E. M. Lawlor; J. M. O'Riordan

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• 14.   Outcome of bone marrow transplantation in acquired and inherited aplastic anaemia in the Republic of Ireland

  This study examined the outcome of bone marrow transplantation in acquired and inherited aplastic anaemia

  

  Abstract:

  BACKGROUND: Severe Aplastic Anaemia (SAA) and Fanconi Anaemia (FA) are rare haematological disorders characterised by pancytopenia and bone marrow hypoplasia. AIMS: We performed a retrospective study of all patients who underwent BMT for SAA and FA at St James's Hospital, Dublin, and at OLHSC, Crumlin, between 1985 and 2002. METHODS: The medical records of 63 patients, 50 with acquired more...

  International Classification:

  Organ transplants - bone marrow

  Categories:

  bone marrow transplantation

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  Ir J Med Sci, Vol: 174 Page: 13-9 2005 Jul-Sep
  A. Piccin; A. O'Marcaigh; O. Smith; J. O'Riordan; M. Crowley; E. Vandenberg; N. Gardiner; S. McCann

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• 15.   Outcome of children with nodular lymphocyte predominant Hodgkin lymphoma - a Children's Cancer and Leukaemia Group report

  This study examined the clinical outcomes and follow-up records of 42 children with nodular lymphocyte predominant Hodgkin lymphoma (LPHL) treated on United Kingdom Children's Cancer Study Group (UKCCSG) HD1 (1982-1992) and HD2 protocols (1992-2000).

  

  Abstract:

  This report describes the clinical outcomes and follow-up records of 42 children with nodular lymphocyte predominant Hodgkin lymphoma (LPHL) treated on United Kingdom Children's Cancer Study Group (UKCCSG) HD1 (1982-1992) and HD2 protocols (1992-2000). The clinical records of 42 children with LPHL treated between 1982 and 2000 were reviewed retrospectively. All 42 had histology reviewed more...

  International Classification:

  Neoplasms - Malignant neoplasms - Hodgkin's lymphoma

  Categories:

  Hodgkin lymphoma

  Geography:

  the United Kingdom

  Br J Haematol, Vol: 138 Page: 761-8 September 2007
  G. W. Hall; N. Katzilakis; C. R. Pinkerton; G. Nicolin; S. Ashley; K. McCarthy; S. Daw; M. Hewitt; W. H. Wallace; A. Shankar

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• 16.   Outcome of medical screening of Kosovan refugees in Ireland: 1999

  This aim of this study was to review the health care offered to the Kosovan refugees who arrived in Ireland in 1999, which included screening for tuberculosis and hepatitis B

  

  Abstract:

  In March 1999 armed conflict broke out in Kosova and about 900,000 ethnic Albanians were displaced. We reviewed the health care offered to the 945 Kosovan refugees who arrived in Ireland in 1999, which included screening for tuberculosis (TB) and hepatitis B. On arrival in Ireland 540 refugees had already received oral polio vaccine (57%), 512 diphtheria, tetanus, and acellular more...

  International Classification:

  Certain infectious and parasitic diseases - Tuberculosis and Viral hepatitis - tuberculosis and hepatitis B

  Categories:

  tuberculosis; hepatitis B

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  Commun Dis Public Health, Vol: 3 Page: 291-4 December 2000
  A. Smith; D. O'Flanagan; D. Igoe; J. Cronin; D. Forde; E. McArdle; D. Ko

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• 17.   Outcome of subscapularis muscle release for shoulder contracture secondary to brachial plexus palsy at birth

  This study described the effect of subscapularis muscle release performed in isolation

  

  Abstract:

  Children with unresolved brachial plexus palsy frequently develop a disabling internal rotation contracture of the shoulder. Several surgical options, including soft tissue procedures such as muscle releases and/or transfers, and bone operations such as humeral osteotomy are available to correct this deformity. This study describes the effect of subscapularis muscle release performed in more...

  International Classification:

  Procedure - subscapularis muscle release

  Categories:

  subscapularis muscle release

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  J Pediatr Orthop, Vol: 26 Page: 647-51 2006 Sep-Oct
  C. J. Newman; L. Morrison; B. Lynch; D. Hynes

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• 18.   Outcomes for human immunodeficiency virus-1-infected infants in the United kingdom and Republic of Ireland in the era of effective antiretroviral therapy

  The aim of this study was to assess to gather data on disease progression and response to antiretroviral therapy (ART) in vertically HIV-infected infants in the era of effective therapy

  

  Abstract:

  BACKGROUND: There are few data about disease progression and response to antiretroviral therapy (ART) in vertically HIV-infected infants in the era of effective therapy. DESIGN: Cohort study. METHODS: We examined progression to acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) and death over calendar time for infants reported to the National Study of HIV in Pregnancy and Childhood in the United more...

  International Classification:

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

  Categories:

  HIV-infected

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland and the United Kingdom

  Pediatr Infect Dis J, Vol: 25 Page: 420-6 May 2006
  K. Doerholt; T. Duong; P. Tookey; K. Butler; H. Lyall; M. Sharland; V. Novelli; A. Riordan; D. Dunn; A. S. Walker; D. M. Gibb

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• 19.   Overprescribing antidepressants to children: pharmacoepidemiological study in primary care

  The aim of this study was to describe the level of use of anti-depressants in children

  

  International Classification:

  Drugs, pharmacological treatment - anti-depressants

  Categories:

  anti-depressants

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  Bmj, Vol: 331 Page: 1451-2 December 2005
  K. Bennett; M. Teeling; J. Feely

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• 20.   Overweight and obesity in Irish primary schools: retrospective cohort study

  The aim of this study was to examine the feasibility of using established methods and routinely generated data from the statutory primary school health-screening programme to estimate prevalence rates for overweight and obesity in children

  

  Abstract:

  BACKGROUND: This retrospective cohort study investigates the feasibility of using established methods and routinely generated data from the statutory primary school health-screening programme to estimate prevalence rates for childhood overweight and obesity in children from a rural area in the Republic of Ireland (ROI). METHOD: Paper-based records in the primary school health service more...

  International Classification:

  Endocrine, nutritional and metabolic disease - Obesity and other hyperalimentation - overweight and obese

  Categories:

  overweight; obesity

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  Child Care Health Dev, Vol: 31 Page: 499-506 September 2005
  C. McMaster; L. Cullen; N. Raymond

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• 21.   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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• 22.   Paediatric analgesia in an Emergency Department

  The aim of this study was to audit paediatric analgesia in an Emergency Department

  

  Abstract:

  Timely management of pain in paediatric patients in the Emergency Department (ED) is a well-accepted performance indicator. We describe an audit of the provision of analgesia for children in an Irish ED and the introduction of a nurse-initiated analgesia protocol in an effort to improve performance. 95 children aged 1-16 presenting consecutively to the ED were included and time from more...

  International Classification:

  Factors influencing health status and contact with health services - persons encountering health services for examination and investigation - paediatric analgesia

  Categories:

  paediatric analgesia

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  Ir Med J, Vol: 101 Page: 106-9 April 2008
  C. Hawkes; G. Kelleher; J. Hourihane

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• 23.   Paediatric aphakic glaucoma

  This article discusses the management of Paediatric aphakic glaucoma

  

  Abstract:

  CONTEXT: Aphakic glaucoma is a serious, sight-threatening complication in children who remain aphakic following congenital cataract surgery. The reported incidence varies from 15% to 45% and it has a higher incidence in small eyes and in babies who undergo surgery before 4 weeks of age. Most cases take the form of open-angle glaucoma. Despite careful monitoring, diagnostic difficulties more...

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  Acta Ophthalmol Scand, Vol: 84 Page: 734-9 December 2006
  C. Kirwan; M. O'Keefe

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• 24.   Paediatric dose reduction with the introduction of digital fluorography

  This article discusses how fluoroscopy unit, with the facilities of digital fluorography and last image hold, can be an effective way of reducing paediatric dose.

  

  Abstract:

  Fluoroscopy guided examinations in a paediatric X ray department were initially carried out on a unit that used a conventional screen-film combination for spot-films. A new fluoroscopy unit was installed with the facilities of digital fluorography and last image hold. Comparison of equipment performance showed that the dose per image for screen-film and digital fluorography was 3 more...

  Geography:

  Northern Ireland

  Radiat Prot Dosimetry, Vol: 94 Page: 117-20 2001
  R. B. Mooney; J. McKinstry

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• 25.   Paediatric femoral fractures--the Royal Belfast Hospital for Sick Children experience

  This study obtained evaluated the management of patients admitted with a femoral fracture to the hospital

  

  International Classification:

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

  Categories:

  femoral fracture

  Geography:

  Northern Ireland

  Ulster Med J, Vol: 74 Page: 98-104 September 2005
  L. Cusick; N. W. Thompson; T. C. Taylor; G. H. Cowie

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• 26.   Paediatric laser DCR

  This study reported on endoscopic laser dacrocystorhinostomy in 5 patients (6 eyes) with congenital nasolacrimal duct obstruction

  

  Abstract:

  PURPOSE: Endoscopic laser dacrocystorhinostomy is an alternative procedure to external approach DCR in children. We report our results with 5 patients (6 eyes) with congenital nasolacrimal duct obstruction. Methods: Six endonasal DCR's were carried out using the KTP laser in patients with congenital nasolacrimal duct obstruction resistant to probing and intubation. RESULTS: The more...

  International Classification:

  Congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities - Congenital malformations of eye, ear, face and neck - congenital nasolacrimal duct obstruction

  Categories:

  congenital nasolacrimal duct obstruction

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  Acta Ophthalmol Scand, Vol: 78 Page: 204-5 April 2000
  A. Doyle; J. Russell; M. O'Keefe

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• 27.   Paediatric spinal trauma and associated injuries

  This study described the unique features of spinal injuries in children, and assessed the incidence and pattern of associated injuries

  

  Abstract:

  Paediatric spinal injuries, although rare (1-2% of all paediatric fractures) are associated with the highest mortality rate of all orthopaedic injuries in children. The low incidence is due, not only to the plasticity of the paediatric spine, but also the difficulty of diagnosis and the usually severe if not fatal associated injuries. A 10-year (1995-2004) retrospective study was more...

  International Classification:

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

  Categories:

  spinal injuries

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  Injury, Vol: 38 Page: 188-93 February 2007
  M. Leonard; J. Sproule; D. McCormack

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• 28.   Paediatric stoma care nursing in the UK and Ireland

  This article discusses paediatric stoma care nursing in the United Kingdom and Ireland

  

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland and the United Kingdom

  British Journal of Nursing (BJN), Vol: 17 Page: S25-9 2008
  M. Waller

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• 29.   Paediatric trauma associated with all-terrain vehicles

  These case reports discuss four cases of paediatric trauma associated with All-Terrain vehicles

  

  Abstract:

  All-terrain vehicles (ATVs) are used extensively in the agricultural and forestry industries where they are marketed as an inexpensive alternative to tractors. Recent years have seen an increase in recreational use of ATVs, particularly quad bikes. More worrying is the increased use of privately owned ATVs among the paediatric population. In Ireland it is a legal requirement to provide more...

  International Classification:

  Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes

  Categories:

  vehicle injuries

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  Ir Med J, Vol: 101 Page: 55-7 February 2008
  J. Curran; C. O'Leary

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• 30.   Pain and fever in children

  This article outlines the main points in a new protocol for managing pain and fever in children

  

  Abstract:

  A new protocol on the management of pain and fever in children has been drawn up by a group of Irish healthcare professionals. Norma O'Keeffe outlines its main points. more...

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  World of Irish Nursing, Vol: 11 Page: 21-22 2003
  N. O'Keeffe

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• 31.   Pain barrier

  This article discusses the need to swiftly identify and deal with pain in children to avoid fear of the medical profession in adulthood

  

  Abstract:

  Pain in early childhood must be dealt with swiftly to avoid fear of the medical profession in adulthood. more...

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  World of Irish Nursing & Midwifery, Vol: 16 Page: 23-24 2008

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• 32.   Paracetamol availability and overdose in Ireland

  This article discusses new regulations on the control of paracetamol which came into force in October 2001

  

  Abstract:

  New regulations for the control of paracetamol come into force in October 2001. These are greatly welcomed and should lead to a reduction in paracetamol poisoning. Existing conditions for the sale and supply of paracetamol (Irish Medicines Board (IMB), 1997), which have no statutory basis, state that non-pharmacy outlets should only sell emergency supplies of paracetamol in a maximum more...

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  Ir Med J, Vol: 94 Page: 212-4 2001 Jul-Aug
  M. Laffoy; E. Scallan; G. Byrne

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• 33.   Parental age at delivery, birth order, birth weight and gestational age are associated with the risk of childhood Type 1 diabetes: a UK regional retrospective cohort study

  The aim of this study was to examine perinatal risk factors for childhood Type 1 diabetes

  

  Abstract:

  AIMS: To investigate perinatal risk factors for childhood Type 1 diabetes in a UK population cohort. METHODS: Perinatal data have been routinely recorded in Northern Ireland for all births in the period 1971-86 (n = 447 663). Diabetes status at the age of 15 years was ascertained in this cohort by identifying 991 children from 1079 registered with Type 1 diabetes diagnosed from 1971 to more...

  International Classification:

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

  Categories:

  type 1 diabetes

  Geography:

  the United Kingdom

  Diabet Med, Vol: 22 Page: 200-6 February 2005
  C. R. Cardwell; D. J. Carson; C. C. Patterson

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• 34.   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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• 35.   Parents' knowledge of and attitude towards the primary childhood immunisations

  This aim of this study was to ascertain the knowledge and attitude of the primary childhood immunisations in randomly selected parents in a deprived inner-city area

  

  Abstract:

  Parental knowledge of immunisation is essential to assist public health initiatives to increase the uptake rates. A cross-sectional survey design was employed to ascertain the knowledge and attitude of the primary childhood immunisations in randomly selected parents in a deprived inner-city area; 82% of 93 responded. Parents' reported uptake of immunisation was compared with general more...

  International Classification:

  Vaccination

  Categories:

  knowledge; attitude; immunisations

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  Ir Med J, Vol: 98 Page: 7-8, 10 January 2005
  J. Deady; L. Thornton

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• 36.   Parents to 'catch up' on meningitis jab: Meningitis Trust aims to get kids over two vaccinated

  This article discusses the need to 'catch up' on meningitis jab with the aim of getting , children over two year of age, vaccinated

  

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  Nursing in the Community, Vol: 9 Page: 5-5 2008

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• 37.   Pars plana lensectomy for the management of ectopia lentis in children

  This study described Pars plana lensectomy for the management of ectopia lentis in children

  

  Abstract:

  BACKGROUND: Nontraumatic ectopia lentis arises from a variety of inherited disorders. It may also occur as an isolated abnormality in an otherwise healthy individual. Surgical intervention is necessary when lens subluxation causes a significant refractive error resulting in amblyopia. PATIENTS AND METHODS: We report the results of pars plana lensectomy for nontraumatic ectopia lentis in more...

  International Classification:

  Diseases of the eye and adnexa - Disorders of lens - ectopia lentis

  Categories:

  ectopia lentis

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  J Pediatr Ophthalmol Strabismus, Vol: 41 Page: 289-94 2004 Sep-Oct
  A. J. Shortt; B. Lanigan; M. O'Keefe

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• 38.   Parvovirus B19 in kidney transplant patients

  This aim of this study was to screen renal transplant patients for the presence of parvovirus B19 before and after transplantation

  

  Abstract:

  Renal transplant patients were screened for the presence of parvovirus B19, before transplantation and monthly for 4 months after transplantation, by means of a sensitive nested PCR assay. Upon screening plasma from 110 patients, we found that two asymptomatic patients were B19 DNA positive. One of these patients was PCR positive in the plasma sample taken 2 months after more...

  International Classification:

  Organ transplants - renal

  Categories:

  renal transplant; parvovirus B19;

  Geography:

  Northern Ireland

  Transplantation, Vol: 69 Page: 2198-202 May 2000
  Z. R. Zolnourian; M. D. Curran; B. K. Rima; P. V. Coyle; H. J. O'Neill; D. Middleton

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• 39.   Parvovirus B19 infection associated with dilated cardiomyopathy in patients with previous anthracycline exposure

  These case reports discuss two children with previous anthracycline exposure for cancer who presented with acute decompensated left ventricular dysfunction due to Parvovirus B19 infection

  

  Abstract:

  We describe two children with previous anthracycline exposure for cancer who presented with acute decompensated left ventricular dysfunction. Both patients had evidence of dilated cardiomyopathy and required mechanical ventilation and inotropic support. Parvovirus B19 was detected by polymerase chain reaction of the blood. After several weeks of ventilation and inotropic support, both more...

  International Classification:

  Certain infectious and parasitic diseases - Report

  Categories:

  anthracycline exposure for cancer; Parvovirus B19 infection

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  Pediatr Cardiol, Vol: 28 Page: 394-5 2007 Sep-Oct
  C. J. McMahon; H. Murchan; T. Prendiville; M. Burch

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• 40.   Patient satisfaction in an emergency dental clinic

  The aim of this study was to examine patient satisfaction with the overall provision of day time emergency services in a university dental teaching hospital, for quality assurance purposes

  

  Abstract:

  OBJECTIVES: Attendance at emergency clinics may be accompanied by extensive waiting times and frustration and may not result in patients obtaining the treatment which they expected. The objective of the study was to ascertain patient satisfaction with the overall provision of day time emergency services in a university dental teaching hospital, for quality assurance purposes. METHODS: more...

  International Classification:

  Health service provision

  Categories:

  day time emergency services

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  J Ir Dent Assoc, Vol: 46 Page: 95, 98-102 2000
  B. E. McCartan; A. Harrison; P. Daly

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• 41.   Patients' attitudes to co-payments for general practitioner services: do they reflect the prevailing system?

  The aim of the study was to examine the views of patients who are used to a service that is free at the point of delivery with those who are used to a system where 70% of patients pay for consultations

  

  Abstract:

  OBJECTIVES: Most Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) countries have introduced cost-sharing. This study compares the views of patients who are used to a service that is free at the point of delivery with those who are used to a system where 70% of patients pay for consultations. METHODS: Secondary analysis of survey data from a random sample of 11,870 patients more...

  International Classification:

  Health service provision

  Categories:

  health service uptake

  Geography:

  Northern Ireland

  J Health Serv Res Policy, Vol: 12 Page: 197-201 October 2007
  D. O'Reilly; C. O'Neill; T. O'Dowd; K. Galway; A. Gilliland; A. Kelly; A. Murphy; E. Shryane; K. Steele; G. Bury

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• 42.   Patterns of asthma admissions in children

  The aim of this study was to describe patterns of asthma admissions in children

  

  Abstract:

  Admissions for childhood asthma have declined over the past 10 years in the U.K. The reasons for this decline are not known. There are few published data on Irish children. The study was completed in a paediatric unit in a regional general hospital, with a stable urban/rural catchment population of approximately 45,000 children under 15 years. H.I.P.E. data on paediatric asthma more...

  International Classification:

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

  Categories:

  asthma

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  Ir Med J, Vol: 100 Page: 407-9 March 2007
  A. Shabu; M. Carr; E. Crushell; B. G. Loftus

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• 43.   Patterns of attendance and treatment at an emergency dental clinic: a three year follow-up

  The aim of this study was to audit patient clinical records for one month in 1996 and compare findings to previously published data

  

  Abstract:

  OBJECTIVES: Patterns of attendance at the Dublin Dental Hospital's Accident and Emergency Clinic in 1996 were compared with figures from 1993 to look for changes, especially in the light of changing provision of public funding for dental treatment for medical card holders and dependants. METHODS: An audit of patient clinical records for one month in 1996 was compared to previously more...

  International Classification:

  Factors influencing health status and contact with health services - persons encountering health services for examination and investigation - patient clinical records

  Categories:

  patient clinical records

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  J Ir Dent Assoc, Vol: 46 Page: 116-20 2000
  B. McCartan; L. Freeman; A. Harrison; P. Daly

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• 44.   Patterns of milk and food intake in infants from birth to age 36 months: the Euro-growth study

  The aim of this study was to describe patterns of milk and food intake in infants from birth to age 36 months

  

  Abstract:

  BACKGROUND: Little detailed information is available on feeding practices of infants in Europe. The Euro-Growth Study is a longitudinal, observational, multicenter study of milk feeding, the introduction of complementary solid foods, and vitamin and mineral supplementation. Current practice is compared with international feeding recommendations. METHOD: Healthy term infants (n = 2,245) more...

  International Classification:

  Diet and lifestyle

  Categories:

  diet

  Geography:

  International

  J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr, Vol: 31 Suppl 1 Page: S76-85 2000
  V. Freeman; M. van't Hof; F. Haschke

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• 45.   Pediatric ophthalmology in Ireland

  This article discusses pediatric ophthalmology in Ireland

  

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  J Aapos, Vol: 8 Page: 407-8 October 2004
  M. O'Keeffe

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• 46.   Pediatric rhinoplasty in an academic setting

  This study examined experiences with septorhinoplasty in children over the last two decades in an academic setting.

  

  Abstract:

  Nasal septal surgery and rhinoplasty are controversial in children. Traditionally, an attitude of restraint has been employed by most surgeons till an empirical age of 16 to 18 years. This is to avoid the possible adverse effects that the growth spurts may have on the nose and midface region. Some authors, however, have claimed a paucity of evidence that such untoward effects of surgery more...

  International Classification:

  Procedure - septorhinoplasty

  Categories:

  septorhinoplasty

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  Facial Plast Surg, Vol: 23 Page: 245-57 November 2007
  M. Shandilya; C. Den Herder; S. C. Dennis; G. Nolst Trenite

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• 47.   Pediatric trampoline injuries

  This study examined pediatric trampoline injuries

  

  Abstract:

  INTRODUCTION: The recreational use of trampolines has increased dramatically during the last 10 years. There has been a striking increase in the number of children presenting to fracture clinics with injuries associated with trampoline use. This increase in trampoline injuries has been reported in North America, but there has been a paucity of research in this area in Europe. METHODS: more...

  International Classification:

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

  Categories:

  trampoline injuries

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  J Pediatr Orthop, Vol: 27 Page: 729-32 2007 Oct-Nov
  C. Hurson; K. Browne; O. Callender; T. O'Donnell; A. O'Neill; D. P. Moore; E. E. Fogarty; F. E. Dowling

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• 48.   Penetrating keratoplasty in infants

  This study examined graft survival and visual outcome after penetrating keratoplasty in infants with congenital corneal opacity

  

  Abstract:

  PURPOSE: To analyze graft survival and visual outcome after penetrating keratoplasty in infants with congenital corneal opacity. METHODS: We retrospectively reviewed the records of 11 patients with congenital corneal opacity who underwent penetrating keratoplasty as infants. Six patients had a diagnosis of Peter's anomaly, 1 of congenital hereditary endothelial dystrophy, 1 of posterior more...

  International Classification:

  Procedure - penetrating keratoplasty

  Categories:

  penetrating keratoplasty

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  J Aapos, Vol: 5 Page: 285-90 October 2001
  R. M. Comer; S. M. Daya; M. O'Keefe

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• 49.   Penile malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumour (schwannoma) in a three-year-old child without evidence of neurofibromatosis

  This case report discusses penile malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumour (schwannoma) in a three-year-old child without evidence of neurofibromatosis

  

  Abstract:

  Malignant schwannoma (malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumour, MPNST) is a rare high-grade tumour arising from peripheral nerves. We report the case of a 3-year-old male who presented with a non-tender lesion on the dorsum of his penis. The lesion was excised and a formal circumcision performed. Histology of the lesion revealed a spindle cell tumour. Immunohistochemistry showed the more...

  International Classification:

  ICD-O: 9540/3 - Penile malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumour Neurofibrosarcoma ICD-O: 9540/3

  Categories:

  schwannoma (penile malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumour)

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  Eur J Pediatr Surg, Vol: 17 Page: 428-30 December 2007
  A. Mortell; B. Amjad; F. Breatnach; D. Devaney; P. Puri

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• 50.   Pepsin in bronchoalveolar lavage fluid: a specific and sensitive method of diagnosing gastro-oesophageal reflux-related pulmonary aspiration

  The aim of this study was to describe the development and validation of an assay to detect gastric pepsin in the bronchoalveolar lavage of children

  

  Abstract:

  OBJECTIVES: Gastro-oesophageal reflux (GOR)-related aspiration is associated with respiratory disease, but the current "gold standard" investigation, the lipid-laden macrophage index (LLMI), is flawed. A specific marker of GOR-related aspiration should originate in the stomach, but not the lung. An assay to detect gastric pepsin in the bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) of children more...

  International Classification:

  Other - gastric pepsin

  Categories:

  gastric pepsin; bronchoalveolar lavage

  Geography:

  Northern Ireland

  J Pediatr Surg, Vol: 41 Page: 289-93 February 2006
  S. Farrell; C. McMaster; D. Gibson; M. D. Shields; W. A. McCallion

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• 51.   Pharmaceutical prescribing for children. Part 6. Dental management and prescribing for the immunocompromised child

  This article the prescribing of medicines for children by dentists working in primary care

  

  Abstract:

  This paper is the sixth in a series on the prescribing of medicines for children by dentists working in primary care. It deals with the dental management and prescribing of medicines for the immunocompromised child. It differs from previous papers in the series in that, apart from the prescription of medicaments such as fluoride supplements and chlorhexidine mouthwashes, most medication more...

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  Prim Dent Care, Vol: 13 Page: 135-9 October 2006
  P. Fleming; N. O. Palmer

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