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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.   Relation between objectively measured feeding competence and nutrition in children with cerebral palsy

  The aim of this study was to examine the prevalence of undernutrition in children with cerebral palsy and to determine the relation with feeding ability

  

  Abstract:

  This study aimed to investigate the prevalence of undernutrition in children with cerebral palsy (CP) and to determine the relation with feeding ability. Ninety children with CP from special needs schools were examined. Undernutrition was diagnosed on one or more of the following criteria: weight <2nd centile, triceps or subscapular skinfold measurement <3rd centile, mid-arm more...

  International Classification:

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

  Categories:

  undernutrition; cerebral palsy

  Geography:

  Northern Ireland

  Dev Med Child Neurol, Vol: 43 Page: 187-90 March 2001
  K. E. Troughton; A. E. Hill

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• 2.   Relationship between perceptual ratings of nasality and nasometry in children/adolescents with cleft palate and/or velopharyngeal dysfunction

  This study aimed to evaluate the relationship between perceptual assessment and acoustic measurements of nasality using controlled speech stimuli.

  

  Abstract:

  BACKGROUND: Nasometry has supplemented perceptual assessments of nasality, using speech stimuli, which are devoid of nasal consonants. However, such speech stimuli are not representative of conversational speech. A weak relationship has been found in previous studies between perceptual ratings of hypernasality and nasalance scores for passages containing nasal consonants. AIMS: This more...

  International Classification:

  Effectiveness of measurement tool - perceptual assessment, controlled speech stimuli

  Categories:

  perceptual assessment; acoustic measurements of nasality; controlled speech stimuli.

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  Int J Lang Commun Disord, Vol: 43 Page: 265-82 2008 May-Jun
  T. Sweeney; D. Sell

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• 3.   Relevance of the popliteal angle to hamstring length in cerebral palsy crouch gait

  The aim of this study was to describe the relevance of the popliteal angle to hamstring length in cerebral palsy crouch gait

  

  Abstract:

  The popliteal angle is a widely used clinical means of assessing hamstring length in cerebral palsy patients. The relevance of the popliteal angle as a measure of hamstring length was assessed in this prospective study. Sixteen patients with cerebral palsy with crouch gait had their conventional and modified popliteal angles measured by nine observers on two separate occasions. With use more...

  International Classification:

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

  Categories:

  cerebral palsy crouch gait

  Geography:

  Northern Ireland

  J Pediatr Orthop, Vol: 21 Page: 383-7 2001 May-Jun
  N. S. Thompson; R. J. Baker; A. P. Cosgrove; J. L. Saunders; T. C. Taylor

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• 4.   Relevant factors when considering fingernail clippings as a fluoride biomarker

  The aim of this study was to determine thumbnail growth rate and length and to examine the effect of age, gender and fluoride exposure on thumbnail growth rate.

  

  Abstract:

  OBJECTIVES: To determine thumbnail growth rate and length and to examine the effect of age, gender and fluoride exposure on thumbnail growth rate. RESEARCH DESIGN: Children aged 2-3 years in fluoridated (F) and non-fluoridated (NF) areas participated. A reference mark was made on the thumbnail and subject age and gender were recorded. Six to eight weeks later measurements were taken and more...

  International Classification:

  Dental

  Categories:

  thumbnail growth rate

  Geography:

  Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland

  Community Dent Health, Vol: 21 Page: 19-24 March 2004
  S. T. McDonnell; D. O'Mullane; M. Cronin; C. MacCormac; J. Kirk

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• 5.   Renal parenchymal damage in sibling vesicoureteric reflux

  The aim of this study was to compare the incidence of renal damage in siblings of patients with vesicoureteric reflux presenting with documented history of urinary tract infection with asymptomatic siblings who were diagnosed with reflux

  

  Abstract:

  AIM: To compare the incidence of renal damage in siblings of patients with vesicoureteric reflux (VUR) who presented with a documented history of urinary tract infection (UTI) with asymptomatic siblings who were diagnosed with reflux during a screening programme for hereditary VUR. METHODS: Medical and radiological records of the VUR patients (1990-2000) were examined for age, gender, more...

  International Classification:

  Diseases of the genitourinary system - Renal tubulo-interstitial diseases - vesicoureteric reflux

  Categories:

  vesicoureteric reflux

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  Acta Paediatr, Vol: 92 Page: 17-20 2003
  S. Cascio; A. Yoneda; B. Chertin; E. Colhoun; P. Puri

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• 6.   Renal scarring in familial vesicoureteral reflux: is prevention possible?

  The aim of this study was to describe the prevalence of and risk factors influencing renal scarring in familial vesicoureteral reflux

  

  Abstract:

  PURPOSE: Detailed knowledge about risk factors for renal scarring in familial reflux is necessary to decide whether these factors could be influenced by early screening and treatment of siblings. We evaluated the prevalence of and risk factors influencing renal scarring in familial vesicoureteral reflux. MATERIALS AND METHODS: We reviewed the medical records and dimercapto-succinic acid more...

  International Classification:

  Diseases of the genitourinary system - Renal tubulo-interstitial diseases - vesicoureteric reflux

  Categories:

  renal scarring in familial vesicoureteral reflux

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  J Urol, Vol: 176 Page: 1842-6; discussion 1846 October 2006
  M. E. Pirker; E. Colhoun; P. Puri

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• 7.   Renal transplantation in pre-school children

  This study examined renal transplantation in pre-school children

  

  Abstract:

  This short report describes the outcome of 13 renal transplants in 11 children under 5 years of age. Nine (82%) of the 11 recipients are alive; 2 children died with functioning grafts. Approximately 50% of grafts are functioning at 5 years post transplantation. Children with congenital kidney malformations can be successfully managed to transplantation. more...

  International Classification:

  Organ transplants - renal

  Categories:

  renal transplantation

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  Ir Med J, Vol: 93 Page: 111 June 2000
  A. Finan; D. Gill; D. Hickey

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• 8.   Renal transplantation in the UK and Republic of Ireland

  The aim of this study was to examine 5-year renal transplant survival in the United Kingdom

  

  Abstract:

  RENAL TRANSPLANT OUTCOME: Analysis of 5-year transplant survival in the UK showed a number of significant factors influencing outcome of adult cadaveric renal transplantation. Data from 5,963 first grafts and 1,078 regrafts carried out between 1990-1997 showed year of graft, recipient age and diabetes, donor age, kidney exchange between centres and HLA matching to influence 5-year more...

  International Classification:

  Organ transplants

  Categories:

  transplant survival

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland and the United Kingdom

  Clin Transpl, 2000
  R. J. Johnson; M. A. Belger; J. D. Briggs; S. V. Fuggle; P. J. Morris

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• 9.   Respiratory function and cosmesis at maturity in infantile-onset scoliosis

  This study examined the outcome of full pulmonary function studies and surface topography to establish the efficacy of management protocols in a group that is too small and too varied for more formal assessment

  

  Abstract:

  STUDY DESIGN: Retrospective review of patient records, clinical and radiographic, and patient recall for full pulmonary function studies and surface topography. OBJECTIVES: Assessment of outcome of treatment policy after age 15 during the previous 30 years to establish the efficacy of management protocols in a group that is too small and too varied for more formal assessment. BACKGROUND more...

  International Classification:

  Procedure - pulmonary function studies

  Categories:

  pulmonary function studies

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  Spine, Vol: 28 Page: 2397-406 October 2003
  C. J. Goldberg; I. Gillic; O. Connaughton; D. P. Moore; E. E. Fogarty; G. J. Canny; F. E. Dowling

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• 10.   Respiratory viruses do not trigger meningococcal disease in children

  The aim of this study was to determine whether the nasopharyngitis prodrome of meningococcal disease is caused by the disease itself or respiratory viral coinfection

  

  Abstract:

  OBJECTIVES: To determine whether the nasopharyngitis prodrome of meningococcal disease is caused by the disease itself or respiratory viral coinfection. METHODS: Case control study of children with suspected meningococcal disease. Nasal swabs and a respiratory history were obtained from suspected cases and matched controls. Molecular testing for 12 respiratory viruses was used. RESULTS: more...

  International Classification:

  Evaluation of the effectiveness of diagnosis and management of screening for hip dysplasia

  Categories:

  meningococcal disease

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland and the United Kingdom

  J Infect, Vol: 54 Page: 454-8 May 2007
  K. A. Dunlop; P. V. Coyle; P. Jackson; C. C. Patterson; M. D. Shields

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• 11.   Response covariation of escape-maintained aberrant behavior correlated with sleep deprivation

  This case report examine the relation between sleep deprivation and changes in level and allocation of aberrant behaviour (aggression and self-injury) for a child with moderate mental retardation

  

  Abstract:

  We examined the relation between sleep deprivation and changes in level and allocation of aberrant behavior (aggression and self-injury) for a child with moderate mental retardation. First, a series of functional analyses identified that self-injury (SIB) and aggression were maintained by escape from demands (i.e., were members of the same response class). Escape from demand conditions more...

  International Classification:

  Mental and behavioural disorders - Report

  Categories:

  aberrant behavior

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  Res Dev Disabil, Vol: 21 Page: 125-36 2000 Mar-Apr
  M. F. Oreilly; G. Lancioni

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• 12.   Response to highly active antiretroviral therapy varies with age: the UK and Ireland Collaborative HIV Paediatric Study

  The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of age, CD4 percentage (CD4%) and plasma HIV-1 RNA on response to highly active antiretroviral therapy in previously untreated children

  

  Abstract:

  OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the effect of age, CD4 percentage (CD4%) and plasma HIV-1 RNA on response to highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) in previously untreated children. DESIGN: Cohort study. METHODS: We examined the association between age at HAART initiation, and CD4 and HIV-1 RNA response using logistic and Cox regression, adjusting for sex, route of infection and pre-HAART more...

  International Classification:

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

  Categories:

  HIV-1 - antiretroviral therapy

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland and the United Kingdom

  Aids, Vol: 18 Page: 1915-24 September 2004
  A. S. Walker; K. Doerholt; M. Sharland; D. M. Gibb

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• 13.   Results of type 1 tympanoplasty in children and parental perceptions of outcome of surgery

  This study examined results of type 1 tympanoplasty in children and parental perceptions of outcome of surgery

  

  Abstract:

  The goals of tympanoplasty in children include improvement in hearing, prevention of ear infections, and elimination of the need for water precautions. However, tympanoplasty in children is a controversial subject. In the present study the outcome of tympanoplasty in children is examined with regard to its success in achieving these goals and to the level of parental satisfaction with more...

  International Classification:

  Procedure - tympanoplasty

  Categories:

  tympanoplasty

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  J Laryngol Otol, Vol: 116 Page: 430-4 June 2002
  P. Sheahan; T. O'Dwyer; A. Blayney

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• 14.   RetCam image analysis of optic disc morphology in premature infants and its relation to ischaemic brain injury

  The aim of this study was to examine optic disc characteristics in premature infants with and without ischaemic brain injury

  

  Abstract:

  AIMS: To assess optic disc characteristics in premature infants with and without ischaemic brain injury and to evaluate the role of optic disc morphology in dating the injury. METHODS: RetCam fundal images, cranial ultrasounds and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of 109 premature infants were analysed. The study cohort was divided into subgroups depending on the presence or absence of more...

  International Classification:

  Premature - infants

  Categories:

  optic disc; premature infants; ischaemic brain injury

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  Br J Ophthalmol, Vol: 90 Page: 465-71 April 2006
  E. McLoone; M. O'Keefe; V. Donoghue; S. McLoone; N. Horgan; B. Lanigan

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• 15.   Retinal dysfunction and refractive errors: an electrophysiological study of children

  The aim of this study was to examine the relation between refractive error and electrophysiological retinal abnormalities in children referred for investigation of reduced vision

  

  Abstract:

  AIMS: To evaluate the relation between refractive error and electrophysiological retinal abnormalities in children referred for investigation of reduced vision. METHODS: The study group comprised 123 consecutive patients referred over a 14 month period from the paediatric service of Moorfields Eye Hospital for electrophysiological investigation of reduced vision. Subjects were divided more...

  International Classification:

  Other - reduced vision

  Categories:

  retinal abnormalities

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  Br J Ophthalmol, Vol: 89 Page: 484-8 April 2005
  D. I. Flitcroft; G. G. Adams; A. G. Robson; G. E. Holder

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• 16.   Reviewing the mid-year population estimates in Northern Ireland

  The aim of this study was to examine the review of the mid-year population estimates for Northern Ireland.

  

  Abstract:

  This article describes the thorough review of the mid-year population estimates for Northern Ireland. No major problems have been identified with the current estimates but a number of enhancements have been put in place. The new figures are consistent with a number of administrative data sources. The overall effect has been to revise the estimated Northern Ireland population by about more...

  International Classification:

  Other - mid-year population estimates, Mitochondrial cytopathies, natural-killer (NK) cell deficiency, non-b Haemophilus influenzae disease

  Categories:

  mid-year population estimates

  Geography:

  Northern Ireland

  Popul Trends, 2000 Spring
  R. Beatty; M. Rodgers

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• 17.   Rhinocerebral zygomycosis in childhood acute lymphoblastic leukaemia

  This case report discusses absidia corymbifera infection causing rhinocerebral zygomycosis in two children with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia, early in the induction phase of treatment and within a 3-month interval, in the same oncology unit

  

  Abstract:

  The hazards associated with invasive candidiasis and aspergillosis in oncology patients are well recognised. These conditions typically present late in treatment, often after prolonged or recurrent episodes of neutropenia. We report the occurrence of Absidia corymbifera infection causing rhinocerebral zygomycosis in two children with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia, early in the induction more...

  International Classification:

  Certain infectious and parasitic diseases - Report

  Categories:

  absidia corymbifera infection; rhinocerebral zygomycosis; acute lymphoblastic leukaemia

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  Eur J Pediatr, Vol: 160 Page: 235-8 April 2001
  M. Ryan; S. Yeo; A. Maguire; D. Webb; A. O'Marcaigh; M. McDermott; K. Butler; A. O'Meara

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• 18.   Risk factors for Helicobacter pylori infection in children: an examination of the role played by intrafamilial bed sharing

  The aim of this study was to examine if sharing a bed or bedroom with an infected family member is an important risk factor for primary childhood H. pylori infection.

  

  Abstract:

  BACKGROUND: The exact mode of transmission of Helicobacter pylori is yet to be established. Close personal contact among family members appears to be a key factor. The aim of this study was to establish whether sharing a bed or bedroom with an infected family member is an important risk factor for primary childhood H. pylori infection. METHODS: Fifty-two families with at least 1 child more...

  International Classification:

  Bacterium - Helicobacter pylori

  Categories:

  H. pylori infection.

  Geography:

  Northern Ireland

  Pediatr Infect Dis J, Vol: 24 Page: 149-52 February 2005
  S. Farrell; G. M. Doherty; I. Milliken; M. D. Shield; W. A. McCallion

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• 19.   Risk factors for the development of renal parenchymal damage in familial vesicoureteral reflux

  This study determined risk factors associated with renal damage in patients with primary familial vesicoureteral reflux

  

  Abstract:

  PURPOSE: The association of vesicoureteral reflux, urinary tract infection and renal parenchymal damage is well known. Recently, it was reported that the angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) DD gene polymorphism is a risk factor for renal damage in patients with congenital uropathies and high grade vesicoureteral reflux. We determine risk factors associated with renal damage in patients more...

  International Classification:

  Diseases of the genitourinary system - Renal tubulo-interstitial diseases - vesicoureteric reflux

  Categories:

  vesicoureteral reflux

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  J Urol, Vol: 168 Page: 1704-7 October 2002
  A. Yoneda; S. Cascio; T. Oue; B. Chertin; P. Puri

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• 20.   Risk of serious neurologic disease after immunization of young children in Britain and Ireland

  The aim of this study was to examine the risk of serious neurologic disease after immunization in early childhood

  

  Abstract:

  OBJECTIVE: We sought to investigate the risk of serious neurologic disease after immunization in early childhood. METHODS: The results of a 3-year prospective study of children (2-35 months old) in Britain and Ireland with encephalitis and/or severe illness with convulsions and fever were linked to each child's vaccine history. Cases were reported via the British Paediatric Surveillance more...

  International Classification:

  Vaccination

  Categories:

  serious neurologic disease after immunization

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland and the United Kingdom

  Pediatrics, Vol: 120 Page: 314-21 August 2007
  K. N. Ward; N. J. Bryant; N. J. Andrews; J. S. Bowley; A. Ohrling; C. M. Verity; E. M. Ross; E. Miller

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• 21.   Role of fluoride in oral health promotion

  This article reviews key issues currently impacting on the role of fluoride in preventing dental caries

  

  Abstract:

  Fluoride has played a pivotal role in oral health promotion over the past 50 years. This paper reviews key issues currently impacting on the role of fluoride in preventing dental caries. The understanding of the process of dental caries and the mode of action of fluoride has changed in recent years. Dental caries is a continuous process of demineralisation and remineralization of the more...

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  Int Dent J, Vol: 50 Page: 119-28 June 2000
  J. J. Clarkson; J. McLoughlin

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• 22.   Rotavirus gastroenteritis among paediatric patients at Tralee general hospital

  The aim of this study was to examine rotavirus gastroenteritis among paediatric patients at Tralee general hospital

  

  Abstract:

  Rotavirus infection among paediatric patients in Tralee general hospital was monitored over 4 years (1994 - 1998). A total of 2,319 specimens from gastroenteritis patients less than 7 years old were tested by latex agglutination assay, of which 203 (8.75%) were deemed positive. An inverse correlation was observed between age and susceptibility to infection, with the very young (under 2 more...

  International Classification:

  International committee on Taxonomy of Viruses - rotavirus

  Categories:

  rotavirus gastroenteritis

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  Ir Med J, Vol: 93 Page: 274-7 December 2000
  J. O'Mahony; G. Christie; J. G. Morgan; C. Hill

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• 23.   Rotavirus in Ireland: national estimates of disease burden, 1997 to 1998

  The aim of this study was to examine trends in diarrheal hospitalizations among children <5 years old as coded by ICD-9-CM for the period January, 1997, to December, 1998

  

  Abstract:

  BACKGROUND: We estimated the disease burden caused by rotavirus hospitalizations in the Republic of Ireland by using national data on the number of hospitalizations for diarrhea in children and laboratory surveillance of confirmed rotavirus detections. METHODS: We examined trends in diarrheal hospitalizations among children <5 years old as coded by ICD-9-CM for the period January, 1997, more...

  International Classification:

  International committee on Taxonomy of Viruses - rotavirus

  Categories:

  rotavirus

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  Pediatr Infect Dis J, Vol: 20 Page: 693-8 July 2001
  M. Lynch; F. O'Halloran; D. Whyte; S. Fanning; B. Cryan; R. I. Glass

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• 24.   Rotavirus infection in hospitalised children: incidence and impact on healthcare resources

  The aim of this study was to estimate the cost of rotavirus infection in hospitalised children

  

  Abstract:

  BACKGROUND AND AIMS: In anticipation of vaccine development this study sought to determine the incidence, disease burden and associated financial burden of rotavirus (RV) infection, in hospitalised children. METHODS: Prospective observational study in two Dublin paediatric centres. RESULTS: Of 663 confirmed infections, 485 (73%) patients were hospitalised with community acquired (CA) more...

  International Classification:

  Economic - International committee on Taxonomy of Viruses-rotavirus

  Categories:

  rotavirus

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  Ir J Med Sci, Vol: 172 Page: 33-6 2003 Jan-Mar
  M. Harrington; K. Butler; M. Cafferkey

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• 25.   School children's use of computers and teachers' education in computer ergonomics

  This study aimed to explore findings of a national survey to investigate the education of teachers, in computer-related ergonomics

  

  Abstract:

  A national survey to investigate the education of teachers in computer-related ergonomics was carried out by postal questionnaire. The use of computers by primary school children (age 4-12 years) was also investigated. Data were collected from a random sample of 25% (n = 830) of primary schools in the Republic of Ireland. Questionnaires (n = 1863) were returned from 416 schools giving a more...

  International Classification:

  Practice/knowledge - computer-related ergonomics

  Categories:

  computer-related ergonomics

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  Ergonomics, Vol: 50 Page: 1657-67 October 2007
  S. Dockrell; E. Fallon; M. Kelly; B. Masterson; N. Shields

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• 26.   Secular trends, disease maps and ecological analyses of the incidence of childhood onset Type 1 diabetes in Northern Ireland, 1989-2003

  The aim of this study was to examine trends in the incidence of Type 1 diabetes in Northern Ireland over the period 1989-2003

  

  Abstract:

  AIMS: To investigate secular trends in the incidence of Type 1 diabetes in Northern Ireland over the period 1989-2003. To highlight geographical variations in the incidence of Type 1 diabetes by producing disease maps and to compare incidence rates by relevant area characteristics. METHODS: New cases of Type 1 diabetes in children aged 0-14 years in Northern Ireland were prospectively more...

  International Classification:

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

  Categories:

  type 1 diabetes

  Geography:

  Northern Ireland

  Diabet Med, Vol: 24 Page: 289-95 March 2007
  C. R. Cardwell; D. J. Carson; C. C. Patterson

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• 27.   Self-administration of epinephrine in children: a survey of current prescription practice and recommendations for improvement

  The aim of this study was to examine the current extent of self-injectable epinephrine dispensing to children in the Eastern Health and Social Services Board (EHSSB), Northern Ireland

  

  Abstract:

  The prevalence of peanut allergy is increasing rapidly and many children are now prescribed self-injectable epinephrine as part of their management. We aimed to examine the current extent of self-injectable epinephrine dispensing to children in the Eastern Health and Social Services Board (EHSSB), Northern Ireland, including indications for prescription, investigations performed, more...

  International Classification:

  Other - self-injectable epinephrine dispensing

  Categories:

  self-injectable epinephrine dispensing

  Geography:

  Northern Ireland

  Ulster Med J, Vol: 72 Page: 80-5 November 2003
  J. L. Hughes; M. Stewart

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• 28.   Sequelae of otitis media with effusion among children with cleft lip and/or cleft palate

  This study reviewed the sequelae of otitis media with effusion among children with cleft lip and/or cleft palate

  

  Abstract:

  Otitis media with effusion (OME) is common among children with cleft palate, and may lead to such long-term consequences as hearing loss, tympanic membrane retraction, and chronic otitis media (COM). In total, 104 children with cleft lip and/or palate treated for OME at our institution were reviewed. Mean duration of follow-up was 6.9 years, and mean age at latest follow-up was 9.6 more...

  International Classification:

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

  Categories:

  otitis media - cleft lip and/or cleft palate

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  Clin Otolaryngol Allied Sci, Vol: 27 Page: 494-500 December 2002
  P. Sheahan; A. W. Blayney; J. N. Sheahan; M. J. Earley

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• 29.   Sequential clot strength analyses following diclofenac in pediatric adenotonsillectomy

  This study examined the effect of preoperatively administered diclofenac on the blood clot strength in children undergoing (adeno-) tonsillectomy

  

  Abstract:

  BACKGROUND: Tonsillectomy is a common pediatric surgical procedure resulting in significant postoperative pain. There is ongoing controversy as to the most satisfactory analgesic regimen. Nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are an alternative to opioids in this setting. NSAID use in tonsillectomy has been shown to be opioid sparing in the recovery period and to have similar more...

  International Classification:

  Procedure - tonsillectomy

  Categories:

  (adeno-) tonsillectomy

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  Paediatr Anaesth, Vol: 17 Page: 1078-82 November 2007
  M. Heaney; Y. Looney; C. McKinstry; B. O'Hare

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• 30.   Severe complications of chickenpox in hospitalised children in the UK and Ireland

  The aim of this study was to examine the annual incidence of hospitalisations due to severe complications of varicella, describe the complications and estimate the annual mortality

  

  Abstract:

  AIMS: To estimate the annual incidence of hospitalisations due to severe complications of varicella, describe the complications and estimate annual mortality. METHODS: Active surveillance throughout the UK and Ireland for 13 months by paediatricians notifying cases to the British Paediatric Surveillance Unit and completing a questionnaire. The case definition was any child aged <16 more...

  International Classification:

  Certain infectious and parasitic diseases - Viral infections characterized by skin and mucous membrane lesions - varicella

  Categories:

  varicella

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland and the United Kingdom

  Arch Dis Child, Vol: 92 Page: 1062-6 December 2007
  J. C. Cameron; G. Allan; F. Johnston; A. Finn; P. T. Heath; R. Booy

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• 31.   Severe food-allergic reactions in children across the UK and Ireland, 1998-2000

  The aim of this study was to examine the severe food-allergic reactions in children across the UK and Ireland

  

  Abstract:

  AIM: Medical and lay concerns about food allergy are increasing. Whilst food allergy may be becoming more common, fatal reactions to food in childhood are very rare and their rate is not changing. We sought to establish how common severe reactions are. METHODS: Prospective survey, 1998 to 2000, of hospital admissions for food-allergic reactions-conducted primarily through the British more...

  International Classification:

  Diet and lifestyle

  Categories:

  severe food-allergic reactions

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland and the United Kingdom

  Acta Paediatr, Vol: 94 Page: 689-95 June 2005
  A. F. Colver; H. Nevantaus; C. F. Macdougall; A. J. Cant

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• 32.   Severity of primary MPGN, rather than MPGN type, determines renal survival and post-transplantation recurrence risk

  The aim of this study was to examine if severity of primary membranoproliferative glomerulonephritis, rather than MPGN type, determines renal survival and post-transplantation recurrence risk

  

  International Classification:

  Organ transplants

  Categories:

  membranoproliferative glomerulonephritis; renal transplants

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  Kidney International, Vol: 69 Page: 504-511 2006
  M. A. Little; P. Dupont; E. Campbell; A. Dorman; J. J. Walshe

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• 33.   Short segment posterior locking cervical plate fixation after kyphectomy for myelomeningocoele-associated kyphosis

  This case report discusses the use of posterior cervical locking plate fixation after apical vertebral excision for congenital lumbar kyphosis in a 3-year-old male myelomeningocoele patient

  

  Abstract:

  We report the use of posterior cervical locking plate fixation after apical vertebral excision for congenital lumbar kyphosis in a 3-year-old male myelomeningocoele patient. At 4-year follow-up the fixation was secure and the correction was well preserved. more...

  International Classification:

  Congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities - Report

  Categories:

  congenital lumbar kyphosis

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  J Spinal Disord Tech, Vol: 19 Page: 292-4 June 2006
  A. J. Laing; A. Walsh; P. O'Grady; M. Nelligan; D. McCormack

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• 34.   Significant prevalence and genetic diversity of norovirus infection in Irish children

  The aim of this study was to examine the significant prevalence and genetic diversity of norovirus infection in Irish children

  

  Abstract:

  Pediatric gastroenteritis places a considerable disease burden on children of the developed world. The national surveillance of gastroenteritis in Ireland is a combined virological and epidemiologic surveillance program. The objectives of this study were to characterize the norovirus (NoV) genotypes associated with viral gastroenteritis in children more...

  International Classification:

  International committee on Taxonomy of Viruses - norovirus

  Categories:

  norovirus infection

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  Pediatr Res, Vol: 64 Page: 312-6 September 2008
  A. Waters; L. Dunford; G. Tuite; J. Connell; S. Dooley; B. Foley; P. McKeown; W. W. Hall; S. Coughlan

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• 35.   Silver nitrate cauterisation, does concentration matter?

  The aim of this study was to examine the histological effect of the two different silver nitrate concentrations on mucosal tissue at a fixed contact time of 5 s

  

  Abstract:

  Epistaxis from the anterior septum is frequently treated with a topical application of silver nitrate. There are two concentrations commercially available and in use by otolaryngologists, these are 75% and 95% silver nitrate. The purpose of the present study was to investigate the histological effect of the two different silver nitrate concentrations on mucosal tissue at a fixed contact more...

  International Classification:

  Symptoms and signs involving the circulatory and respiratory system - Symptoms and signs involving the circulatory and respiratory systems - epistaxis

  Categories:

  Epistaxis;

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  Clin Otolaryngol, Vol: 32 Page: 197-9 June 2007
  M. Amin; F. Glynn; S. Phelan; P. Sheahan; P. Crotty; D. McShane

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• 36.   Social deprivation and childhood injuries in North and West Belfast

  The aim of this study was to report on injuries in children aged 0-12 years presenting to four emergency departments serving North and West Belfast. Injury rates were compared between the most deprived and least deprived areas

  

  Abstract:

  Injuries in childhood represent a major public health concern. North and West Belfast is an area in which a high rate of emergency department attendance due to injury has been observed, and in which social deprivation is widespread. We carried out a cross sectional survey of 479 injuries in children aged 0-12 years presenting to four emergency departments serving North and West Belfast. more...

  International Classification:

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

  Categories:

  injuries

  Geography:

  Northern Ireland

  Ulster Med J, Vol: 74 Page: 22-8 May 2005
  J. A. Silversides; A. Gibson; J. F. Glasgow; R. Mercer; G. W. Cran

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• 37.   Special article: chronic granulomatous disease in the United Kingdom and Ireland: a comprehensive national patient-based registry

  The aim of this study was to examine chronic granulomatous disease in the United Kingdom and Ireland

  

  Abstract:

  There are no epidemiological studies from the British Isles of chronic granulomatous disease, characterized by recurrent, life-threatening bacterial and fungal infections and inflammatory sequelae. Patients were enrolled in a national registry and medical records were analysed. Of 94 subjects, 69 had X-linked disease, 16 had autosomal recessive disease and nine were unknown. Prevalence more...

  International Classification:

  Diseases of the blood and blood-forming organs and certain disorders involving the immune mechanism - Other diseases of blood and blood-forming organs - Chronic granulomatous disease

  Categories:

  Chronic granulomatous disease

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland and the United Kingdom

  Clin Exp Immunol, Vol: 152 Page: 211-8 May 2008
  L. B. Jones; P. McGrogan; T. J. Flood; A. R. Gennery; L. Morton; A. Thrasher; D. Goldblatt; L. Parker; A. J. Cant

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• 38.   Speeding and maxillofacial injuries: impact of the introduction of penalty points for speeding offences

  The aim of the study was to evaluate the impact of "point demerit scheme", comparative assessment of the number of maxillofacial operations necessitated by road crashes the year before and after the introduction of penalty points

  

  Abstract:

  On 31 October 2002 the Irish Government introduced a point demerit scheme for road speeding offences. To evaluate the impact of the scheme, we made a comparative assessment of the number of maxillofacial operations necessitated by road crashes at two tertiary surgical centres in the year before and the year after the introduction of penalty points. There were no significant differences more...

  International Classification:

  Procedure - maxillofacial operations

  Categories:

  maxillofacial operations

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  Br J Oral Maxillofac Surg, Vol: 44 Page: 15-9 February 2006
  O. T. Hussain; M. S. Nayyar; F. A. Brady; J. C. Beirne; L. F. Stassen

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• 39.   Spontaneous production of monocyte chemoattractant protein-1 and interleukin-8 by the human lumbar intervertebral disc

  The aim of this study was to describe if the human intervertebral disc is capable of spontaneous production of the chemokines monocyte chemoattractant protein-1 and interleukin-8

  

  Abstract:

  STUDY DESIGN: Scoliotic and herniated human intervertebral disc tissue obtained intraoperatively was cultured, and the medium was analyzed for the production of monocyte chemoattractant protein-1 and interleukin-8. OBJECTIVES: This study was conducted to determine whether the human intervertebral disc is capable of spontaneous production of the chemokines monocyte chemoattractant more...

  International Classification:

  Other - intervertebral disc

  Categories:

  intervertebral disc

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  Spine, Vol: 27 Page: 1402-7 July 2002
  J. G. Burke; R. W. Watson; D. McCormack; F. E. Dowling; M. G. Walsh; J. M. Fitzpatrick

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• 40.   Sports and recreation injury, from the playing field to the home: out of the frying pan and into the fire

  This abstract reports on sports and recreation injury, from the playing field to the home

  

  Categories:

  sports and recreation injury

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  British Journal of Sports Medicine, Vol: 42 Page: 518-518 2008
  E. Falvey; J. Eustace; M. Molloy

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• 41.   Staphylococcal diaphyseal subacute osteomyelitis of the ulna in a child: an unusual cause of post-traumatic forearm swelling

  This case report discusses the case of a three-year-old girl referred to our fracture clinic as an occult osteomyelitis fracture following trauma to her forearm with normal initial radiographs

  

  Abstract:

  Paediatric subacute osteomyelitis (SAO) presents a diagnostic and therapeutic challenge to clinicians. Typically located in the metaphysis of long bones, diaphyseal SAO of the upper limb is rare. We present the case of a three-year-old girl referred to our fracture clinic as an occult fracture following trauma to her forearm with normal initial radiographs. Follow-up radiographs one more...

  International Classification:

  Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue - Report

  Categories:

  osteomyelitis fracture

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  Ir Med J, Vol: 97 Page: 19-20 January 2004
  S. R. Kearns; E. Sheehan; K. J. Mulhall; P. A. O'Connor; D. McCormack

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• 42.   Streptococcus pneumoniae and Streptococcus pyogenes isolated from a paediatric population in Great Britain and Ireland: the in vitro activity of telithromcycin versus comparators

  The aim of this study was to examine the antimicrobial susceptibility profiles of clinical isolates of Streptococcus pneumoniae and S. pyogenes, isolated with particular reference to the new oral ketolide telithromycin and determine their distribution

  

  Abstract:

  OBJECTIVES: To investigate the antimicrobial susceptibility profiles of clinical isolates of Streptococcus pneumoniae and Streptococcus pyogenes, isolated from children within Great Britain and Ireland (Northern Ireland and Eire), with particular reference to the new oral ketolide telithromycin. To determine the distribution of macrolide resistance genes within the erythromycin more...

  International Classification:

  Bacterium - Streptococcus pneumoniae

  Categories:

  Streptococcus pneumoniae

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland and the United Kingdom

  J Infect, Vol: 48 Page: 229-35 April 2004
  J. Shackcloth; L. Williams; D. J. Farrell

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• 43.   Subdural haematoma and effusion in infancy: an epidemiological study

  The aim of this study was to examine incidence, aetiology and clinical features of subdural haematomoa and effusion in infancy in the United Kingdom and Ireland

  

  Abstract:

  AIM: To determine incidence, aetiology, and clinical features of subdural haematoma and effusion (SDH/E) in infancy throughout the British Isles. METHODS: Cases were notified to the British Paediatric Surveillance Unit over 12 months by paediatricians, neurosurgeons, and paediatric and forensic pathologists. RESULTS: A total of 186 infants (121 boys, 65 girls) aged 0-2 years were more...

  International Classification:

  Diseases of the circulatory system - Cerebrovascular diseases - subdural haematomoa

  Categories:

  subdural haematomoa; effusion

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland and the United Kingdom

  Archives of Disease in Childhood, Vol: 90 Page: 952-955 2005
  C. Hobbs; A. Childs; J. Wynne; J. Livingston; A. Seal

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• 44.   Subtyping intimin genes from enteropathogenic Escherichia coli associated with outbreaks and sporadic cases in the United Kingdom and Eire

  This study aimed to compare PCR-RFLP methods for subtyping the intimin gene from strains of typical and atypical enteropathogenic Escherichia coli and Verocytotoxin-producing E. coli

  

  Abstract:

  PCR-RFLP methods for subtyping the intimin gene from strains of typical and atypical enteropathogenic Escherichia coli (EPEC) and Verocytotoxin-producing E. coli (VTEC) were compared. A novel HhaI PCR-RFLP method was developed that was rapid, easy to use and amplified an 1852 bp fragment of the intimin gene from all isolates examined. This method was used to investigate the intimin more...

  International Classification:

  Effectiveness of measurement tool - PCR-RFLP subtyping methods

  Categories:

  PCR-RFLP subtyping methods; Escherichia coli

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland and the United Kingdom

  Mol Cell Probes, Vol: 17 Page: 149-56 August 2003
  C. Jenkins; A. J. Lawson; T. Cheasty; G. A. Willshaw; P. Wright; G. Dougan; G. Frankel; H. R. Smith

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• 45.   Subureteral dextranomer/hyaluronic acid injection as first line treatment in the management of high grade vesicoureteral reflux

  This study evaluated the effectiveness of dextranomer/hyaluronic acid copolymer (Deflux) as first line treatment for high grade vesicoureteral reflux

  

  Abstract:

  PURPOSE: Endoscopic correction of vesicoureteral reflux has become an established alternative to long-term antibiotic prophylaxis and ureteral reimplantation. A number of tissue augmenting substances have been used for the endoscopic correction of vesicoureteral reflux. We prospectively evaluated the effectiveness of dextranomer/hyaluronic acid copolymer (Deflux) as first line treatment more...

  International Classification:

  Diseases of the genitourinary system - Renal tubulo-interstitial diseases - vesicoureteric reflux

  Categories:

  vesicoureteral reflux

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  J Urol, Vol: 176 Page: 1856-9; discussion 1859-60 October 2006
  P. Puri; M. Pirker; N. Mohanan; M. Dawrant; L. Dass; E. Colhoun

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• 46.   Successful decolonization of meticillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus in paediatric patients with cystic fibrosis (CF) using a three-step protocol

  This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of a three-step decolonization protocol for meticillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (Belfast CF MRSA decolonization protocol)

  

  Abstract:

  Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is recognized as a bacterial pathogen in patients with cystic fibrosis (CF) although its clinical effects can be variable. The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of a three-step decolonization protocol for MRSA (Belfast CF MRSA decolonization protocol). Of the 17 paediatric patients treated during the five years of the more...

  International Classification:

  Bacterium - Staphylococcus aureus

  Categories:

  methicillin resistant staphylococcus aureus

  Geography:

  Northern Ireland

  Journal of Hospital Infection, Vol: 65 Page: 231-236 2007
  M. Macfarlane; A. Leavy; J. McCaughan; R. Fair; A. J. M. Reid

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• 47.   Superior mesenteric artery syndrome (Wilkie's syndrome) complicating recovery from posterior fossa surgery in a child--a rare phenomenon

  This case report discusses the case of a child who had persistent vomiting after surgery for posterior fossa astrocytoma complicated by low pressure hydrocephalus

  

  Abstract:

  INTRODUCTION: Superior mesenteric artery or Wilkie's syndrome is defined as compression of the third part of duodenum by superior mesenteric artery. It has not been previously reported in children after neurosurgical procedures. CLINICAL HISTORY: We present the case of a child who had persistent vomiting after surgery for posterior fossa astrocytoma complicated by low pressure more...

  International Classification:

  Diseases of the nervous system - Report

  Categories:

  hydrocephalus

  Geography:

  Northern Ireland

  Childs Nerv Syst, Vol: 24 Page: 365-7 March 2008
  D. Bhattacharya; M. Kamel; D. McAuley

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• 48.   Surgical interventions for bilateral congenital cataract

  The aim of this review was to assess the effects of surgical treatments for bilateral symmetrical congenital cataracts

  

  Abstract:

  BACKGROUND: Congenital cataracts are opacities of the lens in one or both eyes of children, causing a reduction in vision bad enough to require surgery. Cataract is the largest preventable cause of visual loss in childhood. Paediatric cataracts provide different challenges to those in adults. Intense inflammation, amblyopia and posterior capsule opacification can affect results of more...

  International Classification:

  Systematic Review

  Categories:

  surgical treatments for congenital cataracts

  Geography:

  Systematic Review

  Cochrane Database Syst Rev, 2001
  V. Long; S. Chen

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• 49.   Survey of national guidelines for the treatment of phenylketonuria

  This article discusses recommendations and guidelines for phenylketonuria

  

  Abstract:

  Phenylketonuria treatment policies vary not only between different countries worldwide, but also within one country. Recommendations and guidelines for phenylketonuria should deal with the following subjects: 1. What is the target age to start dietary phenylalanine restriction under newborn-screening conditions? 2. At which plasma phenylalanine concentration should phenylalanine more...

  Geography:

  International

  Eur J Pediatr, Vol: 159 Suppl 2 Page: S70-3 October 2000
  S. Schweitzer-Krantz; P. Burgard

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• 50.   Suspected child abuse: communicating with a child and her mother

  This case report discusses how the value judgments of the health professionals involved affected the interaction between themselves and a mother with her injured child who presented at an accident and emergency department

  

  Abstract:

  The purpose of this article is to explore and examine how the value judgments of the health professionals involved affected the interaction between themselves and a mother with her injured child who presented at an accident and emergency department. The interaction is depicted by means of a classroom role-play in which the "actors" are nurses. Analysis of the interaction more...

  International Classification:

  Health service provision

  Categories:

  value judgments of professionals

  Geography:

  Northern Ireland

  J Pediatr Nurs, Vol: 17 Page: 229-35 June 2002
  B. Reid; A. Long

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• 51.   Symbolic functioning and language development in children with Down syndrome

  The aim of this study was to investigate further symbolic functioning and language in children with Down syndrome by exploring truly symbolic play as opposed to functional play, as well as the understanding of a graded set of novel symbols

  

  Abstract:

  BACKGROUND: Understanding the relationship between preverbal skills and language development has important implications for identifying communication delay/disorders and for early childhood intervention. In the case of children with Down syndrome, it is well established that symbolic play is associated with the emergence of language. However, the exact nature of this relationship more...

  International Classification:

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

  Categories:

  symbolic functioning; Down syndrome; symbolic play as opposed to functional play

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  Int J Lang Commun Disord, Vol: 41 Page: 155-71 2006 Mar-Apr
  C. O'Toole; S. Chiat

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