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• Method 1- uses a free natural language approach.

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

• Method 2 - utilises key words.

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

• Method 3 - is based on the indexing system

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

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

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

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

Child, Preschool

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• 1.   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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• 2.   Symptom domains in autism and related conditions: evidence for familiality

  The aim of this study was to examine symptom domains in autism and related conditions which provided evidence of familiality

  

  Abstract:

  Heterogeneity in autism impairs efforts to localize and identify the genes underlying this disorder. As autism comprises severe but variable deficits and traits in three symptom domains (social interaction, communication, and repetitive behaviors) and shows variability in the presence and emergence of useful phrase speech, different genetic factors may be associated with each. The more...

  International Classification:

  Mental and behavioural disorders - Disorders of psychological development - autism

  Categories:

  autism and related conditions

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  Am J Med Genet, Vol: 114 Page: 64-73 January 2002
  J. M. Silverman; C. J. Smith; J. Schmeidler; E. Hollander; B. A. Lawlor; M. Fitzgerald; J. D. Buxbaum; K. Delaney; P. Galvin

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• 3.   Symptomatic Meckel's diverticulum in children: a 16-year review

  This study examined 16 years of children with Symptomatic Meckel's diverticulum

  

  Abstract:

  Meckel's diverticulum (MD) has varied presentations and often becomes a diagnostic challenge. The purpose of this study was to review the various presentations of symptomatic MD and to assess the sensitivity of the Meckel's scan as a diagnostic tool in patients with bleeding MD. The hospital records of 71 consecutive patients with a diagnosis of MD from 1990 to 2005 were retrospectively more...

  International Classification:

  Congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities - Other congenital malformations of the digestive system - Symptomatic Meckel's diverticulum

  Categories:

  symptomatic Meckel's diverticulum

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  Pediatr Surg Int, Vol: 24 Page: 575-7 May 2008
  M. Menezes; F. Tareen; A. Saeed; N. Khan; P. Puri

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• 4.   Symptomatic toxoplasma infection due to congenital and postnatally acquired infection [corrected] [published erratum appears in ARCH DIS CHILD 2006 Jul;91(7):624]

  The aim of this study was to examine the incidence and severity of symptomatic toxoplasma infection presenting during childhood due to congential or postnatally acquired infection

  

  Abstract:

  AIMS: To determine the incidence and severity of symptomatic toxoplasma infection presenting during childhood due to congenital or postnatally acquired infection. METHODS: Between 2002 and 2004, newly diagnosed children (<16 years) with signs or symptoms of congenital or ocular toxoplasmosis were reported by clinicians to the British Paediatric and Ophthalmic Surveillance Units or by more...

  International Classification:

  Other - toxoplasma infection

  Categories:

  toxoplasma infection

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland and the United Kingdom

  Archives of Disease in Childhood, Vol: 91 Page: 495-498 2006
  R. Gilbert; H. K. Tan; S. Cliffe; E. Guy; M. Stanford

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• 5.   Synaptosomal-associated protein 25 (SNAP-25) and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD): evidence of linkage and association in the Irish population

  The aim of this study was to describe the association of SNAP-25/DdeI allelel and attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder cases

  

  Abstract:

  Several lines of evidence have suggested that ADHD is a polygenic disorder produced by the interaction of several genes each of a minor effect. Synaptosomal-associated protein 25 (SNAP-25) is a presynaptic plasma membrane protein which is expressed highly and specifically in the nerve cells. The gene encodes a protein essential for synaptic vesicle fusion and neurotransmitter release. more...

  International Classification:

  Mental and behavioural disorders - Behavioural and emotional disorders with onset usually occurring in childhood and adolescence - attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder

  Categories:

  attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  Mol Psychiatry, Vol: 7 Page: 913-7 2002
  K. Brophy; Z. Hawi; A. Kirley; M. Fitzgerald; M. Gill

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• 6.   Systemic absorption of lithium following ingestion of a lithium button battery

  This case report discusses a case of systemic absorption of lithium following ingestion of a lithium button battery

  

  Abstract:

  Accidental ingestion of electrical batteries occurs commonly in children. This rarely is associated with severe morbidity and mortality. Significant symptoms can arise due to leakage of alkali or heavy metals from the battery after degradation in the gastrointestinal tract. The main heavy metal of concern in electrical batteries is mercury; this is the first report of ingestion of a more...

  International Classification:

  Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes

  Categories:

  lithium battery ingestion

  Geography:

  Northern Ireland

  Hum Exp Toxicol, Vol: 23 Page: 193-5 April 2004
  P. T. Mallon; J. S. White; R. L. Thompson

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• 7.   Taking parental leave

  This article discusses taking parental leave

  

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  World of Irish Nursing, Vol: 11 Page: 24-24 2003
  P. McGinn

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• 8.   Talking to parents in plain English

  This article discusses an innovative parenting pack with advise for parents regarding care for their child in the early years

  

  Abstract:

  Innovative parenting pack offers a helping hand in the early years. more...

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  World of Irish Nursing & Midwifery, Vol: 15 Page: 44-44 2007
  T. Horan

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• 9.   Tall toddlers--at increased risk for scalds?

  The aim of this study was to examine the relationship between toddlers height and increased risk for scalds

  

  International Classification:

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

  Categories:

  scalds

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  Burns, Vol: 30 Page: 581-2 September 2004
  S. M. Murphy; D. Murray; K. Rooney; D. J. Orr

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• 10.   Tea tree oil: in vitro efficacy in otitis externa

  This study examined the susceptibility of organisms causing otitis externa to the essential oil of Melaleuca alternifolia, or tea tree oil

  

  Abstract:

  OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to determine the susceptibility of organisms causing otitis externa (OE) to the essential oil of Melaleuca alternifolia, or tea tree oil (TTO). METHODS: Fifty-seven swabs were taken from the ears of 52 patients with OE for culture and sensitivity. A broth microdilution method was used to determine the minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) of TTO more...

  International Classification:

  Effectiveness of homeopathy treatment for otitis externa

  Categories:

  otitis externa; Melaleuca alternifolia; tea tree oil

  Geography:

  Northern Ireland

  J Laryngol Otol, Vol: 119 Page: 198-201 March 2005
  T. B. Farnan; J. McCallum; A. Awa; A. D. Khan; S. J. Hall

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• 11.   Teaching junior doctors to recognise child abuse and neglect

  This study aimed to explore the method of teaching junior doctors in recognising child abuse and neglect

  

  International Classification:

  Practice/knowledge - child abuse

  Categories:

  child abuse; child neglect;

  Geography:

  Northern Ireland

  Med Educ, Vol: 37 Page: 1046 November 2003
  C. Macleod; O. Dornan; A. Livingstone; L. McCormack; J. Lees; M. Jenkins

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• 12.   The "Road to Safety" in Irish children over the past five years

  This article discusses the government "Road to Safety" strategy and compares mortality rates between Ireland and Sweden

  

  Abstract:

  Motor vehicle crashes account for 1 in 5 of all childhood deaths across The EU. In the year 2000, the World Health Organization ranked road traffic accidents as the ninth leading cause of mortality, accounting for 2.3% of deaths worldwide. In 1997, the European Commission published the European Union RoadSafety Programme. This had been prepared against a background of 45,000 road- more...

  Categories:

  road traffic accidents

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  Ir Med J, Vol: 99 Page: 19-21 January 2006
  A. Waters; F. Trace; A. J. Nicholson

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• 13.   The adequacy of dietary fibre intake in 5-8 year old children

  The aim of this study was to examine fibre intake and the incidence of constipation in Irish children aged 5-8 years

  

  Abstract:

  Despite its health implications, the fibre intake of Irish children is unknown. The North/South Ireland Food Consumption Survey indicated that 77% of Irish adults do not consume adequate fibre and surveys of children and adolescents in Canada and Sweden have confirmed suboptimal fibre intake in these groups. This study undertook to assess fibre intake and the incidence of constipation more...

  International Classification:

  Diet and lifestyle

  Categories:

  fibre intake; constipation

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  Ir Med J, Vol: 101 Page: 118-20 April 2008
  L. M. Glackin; M. Fraser; O. Neill MB

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• 14.   The Amplatzer septal occluder

  The aim of this study was to examine use of the Amplatzer device in 150 patients with interatrial communications

  

  Abstract:

  The Amplatzer Septal Occluder is made from a Nitinol wire mesh shaped into 2 disks with a connecting waist, which serves to center the device in the defect while occluding it. The Amplatzer device is also available in a configuration with no central waist for use in patients with patent oval foramen, or multi-perforated aneurysm of the interatrial septum. For the purposes of this more...

  International Classification:

  Procedure - Amplatzer septal occluder

  Categories:

  Amplatzer septal occluder

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  Cardiol Young, Vol: 10 Page: 493-501 September 2000
  K. P. Walsh; I. M. Maadi

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• 15.   The Boarders in the Emergency Department (BED) study

  The aim of this study was to examine the impact of Emergency Department overcrowding on patients' mortality and the likelihood of being diagnosed with methicillin resistant staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) during admission was examined

  

  Abstract:

  BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: In the Boarders in the Emergency Department (BED) study the impact of overcrowding due to boarders on patients' mortality and the likelihood of being diagnosed with methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) during admission was examined. With regard to efficiency, the impact of overcrowding on the time to first medical assessment for admitted more...

  International Classification:

  Methicillin resistant staphylococcus aureus

  Categories:

  methicillin resistant staphylococcus aureus

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  Emerg Med J, Vol: 25 Page: 265-9 May 2008
  P. Gilligan; S. Winder; I. Singh; V. Gupta; P. O. Kelly; D. Hegarty

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• 16.   The British Infantile and Childhood Glaucoma (BIG) Eye Study

  The aim of this study was to examine the incidence, detection patterns, current management, and intraocular pressure control at 1 year in children

  

  Abstract:

  PURPOSE: Pediatric glaucoma is a rare, potentially blinding condition, yet, in the United Kingdom, there is a paucity of contemporary epidemiologic and clinical data regarding this condition. The British Infantile and Childhood Glaucoma (BIG) Eye Study is the first national population-based study conducted to examine the incidence, detection patterns, current management, and intraocular more...

  International Classification:

  Other - intraocular pressure

  Categories:

  intraocular pressure

  Geography:

  the United Kingdom

  Invest Ophthalmol Vis Sci, Vol: 48 Page: 4100-6 September 2007
  M. Papadopoulos; N. Cable; J. Rahi; P. T. Khaw

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• 17.   The British Paediatric Surveillance Unit: the first 20 years

  This article discusses the first 20 years of the British Paediatric Surveillance Unit

  

  Geography:

  England

  Arch Dis Child, Vol: 92 Page: 744-5 September 2007
  R. Lynn; E. Ross

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• 18.   The changing visual profile of children attending a regional specialist school for the visually impaired in Northern Ireland

  The aim of this study was to describe investigate the changing profile of children attending a special school for visually impaired children over a 30-year period

  

  Abstract:

  AIM: To investigate the changing profile of children attending a special school for visually impaired children over a 30-year period. METHODS: Between 1975 and 2004, 266 children were identified as having been students in the introductory years to secondary education at Jordanstown School. School records and records from the Regional Paediatric Low Vision Clinic at the Royal Victoria more...

  International Classification:

  Disabilities - visually impairment

  Categories:

  visually impairement

  Geography:

  Northern Ireland

  Ophthalmic Physiol Opt, Vol: 27 Page: 556-60 November 2007
  J. McClelland; K. J. Saunders; N. Hill; A. Magee; M. Shannon; A. J. Jackson

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• 19.   The Children's Cancer and Leukaemia Group guidelines for the diagnosis and management of dysembryoplastic neuroepithelial tumours

  This article discussed the Children's Cancer and Leukaemia Group guidelines for the diagnosis and management of dysembryoplastic neuroepithelial tumours

  

  Abstract:

  Dysembryoplastic neuroepithelial tumours (DNETs) were incorporated into the new World Health Organization classification of brain tumours as part of the group of glioneuronal tumours in 1993. Large series of patients with DNETs and pharmaco-resistant epilepsy have been reported. DNETs are most often located in the temporal lobe, occurring in both mesial and lateral temporal locations. more...

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  Br J Neurosurg, Vol: 21 Page: 539-49 December 2007
  D. F. O'Brien; M. Farrell; N. Delanty; H. Traunecker; R. Perrin; M. D. Smyth; T. S. Park

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• 20.   The clinical and epidemiological burden of chronic lymphocytic leukaemia

  The purpose of this literature review was to identify and summarize published studies describing the epidemiology and management of chronic lymphocytic leukaemia

  

  Abstract:

  The purpose of this literature review was to identify and summarize published studies describing the epidemiology and management of chronic lymphocytic leukaemia (CLL). Chronic lymphocytic leukaemia represents 22-30% of all leukaemia cases with a worldwide incidence projected to be between < 1 and 5.5 per 100,000 people. Australia, the USA, Ireland and Italy have the highest CLL more...

  Geography:

  International

  European Journal of Cancer Care, Vol: 13 Page: 279-287 2004
  A. Redaelli; B. L. Laskin; J. M. Stephens; M. F. Botteman; C. L. Pashos

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• 21.   The clinical effectiveness of a brief consultation and advisory approach compared to treatment as usual in child and adolescent mental health services

  The aim of this study was to assess the clinical effectiveness of a brief consultation and advisory approach compared to treatment as usual in child and adolescent mental health services

  

  Abstract:

  A brief consultation and advice (BCA) approach to dealing with routine referrals was introduced into a child and adolescent mental health service (CAMHS) over an 18-month period. This is a time-limited, client-centred and solution-focused approach to dealing with common non-complex referrals. The model proposes that all families are seen for an initial 'consultation' appointment more...

  International Classification:

  Evaluation of the effectiveness of consultation approach-mental health

  Categories:

  clinical effectiveness of a brief consultation and advisory approach compared to treatment as usual in child and adolescent mental health services

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  Clin Child Psychol Psychiatry, Vol: 13 Page: 365-76 July 2008
  J. McGarry; F. McNicholas; H. Buckley; B. D. Kelly; L. Atkin; N. Ross

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• 22.   The dental caries experience of 5-year-old children in the United Kingdom. Surveys co-ordinated by the British Association for the Study of Community Dentistry in 1997/98

  The aim of this study was to report the results of standardised clinical caries examinations of 176,781 5-year-old children

  

  Abstract:

  OBJECTIVE: This paper reports the results of standardised clinical caries examinations of 176,781 5-year-old children from across the United Kingdom. These 1997/98 co-ordinated surveys are the latest in a series which seek to monitor the dental health of children and to assess the delivery of dental services. METHOD: The criteria and conventions of the British Association for the Study more...

  International Classification:

  Dental

  Categories:

  caries

  Geography:

  the United Kingdom

  Community Dent Health, Vol: 16 Page: 50-6 March 1999
  N. B. Pitts; D. J. Evans; Z. J. Nugent

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• 23.   The dental health of 5-year-old children from disadvantaged schools in the Eastern Regional Health Authority area 2000

  The aim of this study was to describe the dental health of 5-year-old children from disadvantaged schools in the Eastern Regional Health Authority area who were part of an oral health promotion project

  

  Abstract:

  BACKGROUND: An oral health promotion project targeted at 5-year-old children in schools designated as disadvantaged was piloted by the Dental Health Foundation. The dental health of some of the children in the project was assessed. RESULTS: It was found that in senior infant classes in schools designated as socially disadvantaged, fewer children were decay free and the mean dmft was more...

  International Classification:

  Dental

  Categories:

  social disadvantage

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  J Ir Dent Assoc, Vol: 49 Page: 133-8 2003
  C. Bradley

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• 24.   The dentinal caries experience of children in the United Kingdom, 2003

  The aim of this study was to report survey-derived estimates of dentinal caries experience of children, consider trends and changes in disease presentation

  

  Abstract:

  BACKGROUND: The 2003 Children's Dental Health Survey is the fourth in a series of decennial national children's dental health surveys. AIMS: This paper reports the survey-derived estimates of dentinal caries experience of children aged five, eight, 12 and 15 years, considering the trends over recent decades and the position in 2003 following changes in disease presentation and the use more...

  International Classification:

  Dental

  Categories:

  dentinal caries

  Geography:

  the United Kingdom

  Br Dent J, Vol: 200 Page: 313-20 March 2006
  N. B. Pitts; I. G. Chestnutt; D. Evans; D. White; B. Chadwick; J. G. Steele

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• 25.   The effect of high altitude commercial air travel on oxygen saturation

  The aim of this study was to examine the effects of air travel on oxygen saturation in general populations

  

  Abstract:

  Air travel has increased steadily over the last decade, and its effect on the health of passengers has been the subject of much debate. There is a paucity of evidence on the effects of air travel on oxygen saturation in general populations. The peripheral oxygen saturation and pulse rate of 84 passengers, aged 1-78 years, were measured by pulse oximetry at round level and altitude more...

  International Classification:

  Other - oxygen saturation in flights

  Categories:

  oxygen saturation

  Geography:

  Northern Ireland

  Anaesthesia, Vol: 60 Page: 458-60 May 2005
  S. Humphreys; R. Deyermond; I. Bali; M. Stevenson; J. P. Fee

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• 26.   The effect of physical activity on body fatness in children and adolescents

  The article discusses how to turn research into effective obesity prevention strategies - a clearer understanding of the psycho-social, behavioural and environmental factors that influence activity is needed

  

  Abstract:

  With the increasing prevalence of childhood obesity, there is an urgent need to identify risk factors that are amenable to preventative action. However, there is a remarkable lack of consistency between studies that have investigated the relationships between measurements of physical activity and energy expenditure and body fatness in children. This disparity could be because energy more...

  Geography:

  Northern Ireland

  Proc Nutr Soc, Vol: 65 Page: 393-402 November 2006
  K. L. Rennie; J. C. Wells; T. A. McCaffrey; M. B. Livingstone

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• 27.   The effect of social disadvantage on motor development in young children: a comparative study

  The aim of the study was to investigate the impact of social disadvantage on motor development in young children

  

  Abstract:

  BACKGROUND: Empirical research suggests that social disadvantage has a negative effect on the development of language, and related cognitive skills such as reading. There is, however, no corresponding body of research on the impact of social disadvantage on motor development. The primary purpose of this study was to investigate the impact of social disadvantage on motor development in more...

  International Classification:

  Growth and development

  Categories:

  early neuromotor indicators

  Geography:

  Northern Ireland

  J Child Psychol Psychiatry, Vol: 48 Page: 1214-22 December 2007
  M. McPhillips; J. A. Jordan-Black

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• 28.   The effectiveness of parenting programmes facilitated by health visitors

  This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of parenting programmes that are facilitated by health visitors and offer practical and emotional support to parents in the Down Lisburn Trust, Northern Ireland

  

  Abstract:

  AIM OF THE STUDY: This study was designed to evaluate the effectiveness of parenting programmes that are facilitated by health visitors and offer practical and emotional support to parents in the Down Lisburn Trust, Northern Ireland. METHODS: All parents (n=78) taking part were given a self-administered questionnaire both before and after attending a 'Positive Parenting' programme. The more...

  International Classification:

  Programme - Parenting programmes

  Categories:

  offer practical and emotional support to parents

  Geography:

  Northern Ireland

  J Adv Nurs, Vol: 34 Page: 611-20 June 2001
  A. Long; S. McCarney; G. Smyth; N. Magorrian; A. Dillon

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• 29.   The emergence and importation of diverse genotypes of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) harboring the Panton-Valentine leukocidin gene (pvl) reveal that pvl is a poor marker for community-acquired MRSA strains in Ireland

  The aim of this study was to examine diverse genotypes of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus harboring the Panton-Valentine leukocidin gene reveal that it as a poor marker for community-acquired MRSA strains in Ireland

  

  Abstract:

  Community-acquired methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (CA-MRSA) carrying pvl is an emerging problem worldwide. CA-MRSA tends to harbor staphylococcal cassette chromosome mec type IV (SCCmec IV), to be non-multiantibiotic resistant, and to have different genotypes from the local hospital-acquired MRSA (HA-MRSA). However, in Ireland, 80% of HA-MRSA isolates have the more...

  International Classification:

  Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus

  Categories:

  methicillin resistant staphylococcus aureus

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  J Clin Microbiol, Vol: 45 Page: 2554-63 August 2007
  A. S. Rossney; A. C. Shore; P. M. Morgan; M. M. Fitzgibbon; B. O'Connell; D. C. Coleman

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• 30.   The EPICure study: associations and antecedents of neurological and developmental disability at 30 months of age following extremely preterm birth

  The aim of this study was to describe perinatal factors associated with later morbidity among extremely preterm children at 30 months of age

  

  Abstract:

  AIMS: To describe perinatal factors associated with later morbidity among extremely preterm children at 30 months of age corrected for prematurity. POPULATION: Of 308 surviving children born at more...

  International Classification:

  Premature - children

  Categories:

  extremely preterm children

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland and the United Kingdom

  Arch Dis Child Fetal Neonatal Ed, Vol: 90 Page: F134-40 March 2005
  N. S. Wood; K. Costeloe; A. T. Gibson; E. M. Hennessy; N. Marlow; A. R. Wilkinson

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• 31.   The EPICure study: growth and blood pressure at 6 years of age following extremely preterm birth

  The aim of this study was to assess study growth and blood pressure in extremely preterm children at 6 years of age

  

  Abstract:

  BACKGROUND: Preterm children are at risk for reduced growth in early childhood, which may predispose them to later changes in blood pressure (BP). OBJECTIVE: To study growth and BP in extremely preterm (EP) children at age 6 years. METHODS: Children who were born at 25 completed weeks of gestation or less in the United Kingdom and Ireland in 1995 were evaluated when they reached early more...

  International Classification:

  Premature - children

  Categories:

  growth; blood pressure

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland and the United Kingdom

  Arch Dis Child Fetal Neonatal Ed, Vol: 93 Page: F108-14 March 2008
  M. A. Bracewell; E. M. Hennessy; D. Wolke; N. Marlow

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• 32.   The epidemiology of ocular toxocariasis

  The aim of this study was to examine s ocular toxocariasis and the resultant damage it causes to vision

  

  Abstract:

  Ocular toxocariasis damages vision and may cause blindness. It is a relatively 'new' disease, the histological changes having been described in 1950 and the causative organism identified in 1956. Many aspects of the epidemiology of toxocariasis are unclear. It is generally accepted that the usual route of entry to the eye is via the blood stream. Once the eye is invaded characteristic more...

  International Classification:

  Certain infectious and parasitic diseases - Helminthiases - ocular toxocariasis

  Categories:

  ocular toxocariasis

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  J Helminthol, Vol: 75 Page: 109-18 June 2001
  M. R. Taylor

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• 33.   The extent of unlicensed and off-label drug use in the paediatric ward of a district general hospital in Northern Ireland

  The aim of this study was to determine non-licensed drug usage in a non-specialised paediatric unit

  

  Abstract:

  Children receive many drugs which are either unlicensed or used outside the licensing terms (off-label prescribing). Children are thereby at greater risk of side-effects. We sought to determine non-licensed drug usage in a non-specialised paediatric unit because previous studies had examined only specialised centres. Drug charts were examined prospectively over two months. Items were more...

  International Classification:

  Drugs - non-licensed use

  Categories:

  non-licensed drug usage

  Geography:

  Northern Ireland

  Ir Med J, Vol: 94 Page: 237-40 September 2001
  J. S. Craig; C. R. Henderson; F. A. Magee

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• 34.   The heart of the matter: the case for taking childhood obesity seriously

  This article discusses the reasons for taking childhood obesity seriously

  

  Geography:

  Northern Ireland

  Br J Gen Pract, Vol: 56 Page: 710-7 September 2006
  S. Brown

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• 35.   The impact of a contaminated city water supply on an emergency department

  This study reports the impact of a contaminated city water supply on an emergency department

  

  Abstract:

  In March 2007 Galway City and County's water supply was officially contaminated by cryptosporidiosis. The medical and nursing staff at the city's only Emergency Department had noted a rise in an atypical form of gastroenteritis in the preceding months. A retrospective audit of 11,723 charts from January 1st 2007 to 22nd March (day after contamination was confirmed) was performed to more...

  International Classification:

  Surveillance - contaminated city water

  Categories:

  contaminated water

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  Ir Med J, Vol: 101 Page: 78-9 March 2008
  N. C. Collins; S. Carr; S. Nasim; M. Mulkeen; A. J. Martin; J. J. O'Donnell

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• 36.   The impact of a pre-hospital medical response unit on patient care and emergency department attendances

  The aim of this study was to examine the impact of a pre-hospital medical response unit on patient care and emergency department attendances

  

  Abstract:

  A rapid response team was instigated in Cork to improve prehospital care and reduce unnecessary Emergency Department (ED) visits. This consisted of a Specialist Registrar (SpR) in Emergency Medicine and a Paramedic who attended all "999" calls in a designated rapid response vehicle on the allotted study days. Two hundred and sixty-three patients were seen on designated days more...

  International Classification:

  Health service provision

  Categories:

  impact of medical response unit

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  Ir Med J, Vol: 101 Page: 44-6 February 2008
  C. Deasy; D. Ryan; C. O'Donnell; S. Cusack

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• 37.   The impact of a temporary ice-rink on an emergency department service

  The aim of this study was to describe injuries arising from a Temporary Ice-Rink presenting at an emergency department

  

  Abstract:

  BACKGROUND: A temporary ice-rink opened close to Cork city for 6 weeks from 30 November 2003. During this time, a number of patients presented to the local emergency departments with ice-skating-related injuries. We documented these injuries. METHODS: All patients presenting to emergency departments in Cork city with ice-skating-related complaints were included. Information on age and more...

  International Classification:

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

  Categories:

  ice-rink injuries

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  Eur J Emerg Med, Vol: 13 Page: 204-8 August 2006
  H. J. Clarke; D. Ryan; I. Cullen; S. Cusack

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• 38.   The incidence of cyclic vomiting syndrome in children: population-based study

  The aim of this study was to examine the incidence of cyclic vomiting syndrome and to define the clinical characteristics of the condition at diagnosis

  

  Abstract:

  OBJECTIVE: Cyclic vomiting syndrome (CVS) is characterized by severe recurrent episodes of vomiting in an otherwise healthy child. Currently, there is no population data on the incidence of CVS. The aim of this study was to determine the incidence of CVS and to define the clinical characteristics of the condition at diagnosis. METHODS: Each pediatrician on the island of Ireland was more...

  International Classification:

  Syndrome - cyclic vomiting syndrome

  Categories:

  cyclic vomiting syndrome

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  Am J Gastroenterol, Vol: 103 Page: 991-5; quiz 996 April 2008
  E. Fitzpatrick; B. Bourke; B. Drumm; M. Rowland

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• 39.   The incidence of postoperative venous thrombosis among patients with ulcerative colitis

  This study assessed incidence of postoperative venous thrombosis among patients with ulcerative colitis

  

  Abstract:

  BACKGROUND: Patients with Ulcerative Colitis (UC) have inherent prothrombotic tendencies. It is unknown whether this necessitates the use of additional perioperative anti-thrombotic prophylaxis when such patients require major surgery. METHODS: The postoperative courses of 79 patients with UC undergoing 180 major abdominal and pelvic operations were examined for clinical and more...

  International Classification:

  Diseases of the digestive system - Noninfective enteritis and colitis - ulcerative colitis

  Categories:

  ulcerative colitis

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  Ir J Med Sci, Vol: 174 Page: 20-2 2005 Jul-Sep
  O. J. O'Connor; R. A. Cahill; W. O. Kirwan; H. P. Redmond

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• 40.   The increasing prevalence of childhood sickle-cell disease in Ireland

  The aim of this study was to examine the prevalence of childhood sickle-cell disease in Ireland

  

  Abstract:

  BACKGROUND: Ireland has been relatively free of sickle-cell disease (SCD) and a care policy for the disease has not been established. AIM: To determine the prevalence of childhood SCD in Ireland and to predict requirements for a comprehensive care and assessment programme. METHODS: We retrospectively analysed the data of children with SCD presenting with sickle-cell crisis to one more...

  International Classification:

  Diseases of the blood and blood-forming organs, and certain disorders involving the immune mechanism - Haemolytic anaemias - sickle-cell disease

  Categories:

  sickle-cell disease

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  Ir J Med Sci, Vol: 170 Page: 183-5 2001 Jul-Sep
  C. McMahon; C. O. Callaghan; D. O'Brien; O. P. Smith

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• 41.   The intellectual abilities of early-treated individuals with pyridoxine-nonresponsive homocystinuria due to cystathionine beta-synthase deficiency

  The aim of the study was to examine the intellectual abilities of early-treated individuals with pyridoxine-nonresponsive homocystinuria due to cystathionine beta-synthase deficiency

  

  Abstract:

  The pathological sequelae of untreated homocystinuria due to cystathionine beta-synthase deficiency include ectopia lentis, osteoporosis, thromboembolic events and mental retardation. They occur at a significantly higher rate with poorer mental capabilities (mean IQ = 57) in the untreated pyridoxine-nonresponsive individuals. The mental capabilities of 23 pyridoxine-nonresponsive more...

  International Classification:

  Mental and behavioural disorders - Mental retardation - intellectual abilities

  Categories:

  intellectual abilities

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  J Inherit Metab Dis, Vol: 24 Page: 437-47 August 2001
  S. Yap; H. Rushe; P. M. Howard; E. R. Naughten

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• 42.   The interdisciplinary management of hypodontia: background and role of paediatric dentistry

  This article is the first of a series on the comprehensive management of young people with hypodontia

  

  Abstract:

  This paper is the first of a series on the comprehensive management of young people with hypodontia. The paper looks at the background to the condition, the possible aetiological factors, the prevalence of hypodontia and other related conditions. Lastly there is consideration of the role of the paediatric dentist in interdisciplinary management of the affected child and adolescent more...

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  Br Dent J, Vol: 194 Page: 245-51 March 2003
  J. H. Nunn; N. E. Carter; T. J. Gillgrass; R. S. Hobson; N. J. Jepson; J. G. Meechan; F. S. Nohl

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

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

  

  Abstract:

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

  International Classification:

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

  Categories:

  juvenile dermatomyositis

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland and the United Kingdom

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

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• 44.   The limping child: an algorithm to outrule musculoskeletal sepsis

  The aim of this study was to create a clinically useful algorithm to allow exclusion of 'musculoskeletal sepsis' as a differential diagnosis in the child presenting with limp

  

  Abstract:

  BACKGROUND: The acutely limping child presents a significant diagnostic challenge. AIM: The purpose of this study was to create a clinically useful algorithm to allow exclusion of 'musculoskeletal sepsis' as a differential diagnosis in the child presenting with limp. METHODS: Data were collected on all 286 limping children admitted to our centre over a 3-year-period. Using logistic more...

  International Classification:

  Other - algorithm- 'musculoskeletal sepsis'

  Categories:

  musculoskeletal sepsis; differential diagnosis; limp

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  Ir J Med Sci, Vol: 176 Page: 181-7 September 2007
  R. A. Delaney; B. Lenehan; L. O'Sullivan; A. J. McGuinness; J. T. Street

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• 45.   The long-term psychosocial effects of cancer diagnosis and treatment on children and their families

  The aim of this study was to describe the long-term psychosocial effects of cancer diagnosis and treatment on children and their families

  

  Abstract:

  Using both qualitative and quantitative methods, a study of 77 families was undertaken to examine the long-term psychosocial effects of cancer on children and their families. This paper focuses specifically on the findings in relation to the parents' subgroup of the overall study. Key findings were that the majority of parents and their children readjust to ordinary family life more...

  International Classification:

  Psychology - psychosocial effects of illness

  Categories:

  psychosocial effects of cancer diagnosis

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  Soc Work Health Care, Vol: 39 Page: 129-49 2004
  S. Quin

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• 46.   The measurement of blood pressure and the detection of hypertension in children and adolescents

  This study aimed to explore the standardization of measurement of blood pressure and the detection of hypertension in children and adolescents

  

  Abstract:

  Despite the publication of several expert committee guidelines for the measurement of blood pressure (BP) and the diagnosis of hypertension in children and adolescents, it was our perception and clinical experience that there still appeared to be a general lack of standardisation of BP measurement techniques and little consensus on the criteria for diagnosing hypertension. To more...

  International Classification:

  Practice/knowledge - blood pressure

  Categories:

  blood pressure;

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland and the United Kingdom

  J Hum Hypertens, Vol: 15 Page: 419-23 June 2001
  G. Y. Lip; M. Beevers; D. G. Beevers; M. J. Dillon

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• 47.   The national pediatric epidural audit

  The aim of this study was to quantify the risks associated with the technique of epidural infusion analgesia

  

  Abstract:

  BACKGROUND: This paper describes a prospective audit of children receiving epidural infusion analgesia (EIA) in Great Britain and Ireland. The aim was to quantify the risks associated with this technique. METHODS: In order to obtain sufficient data on the number of pediatric epidurals performed and the incidence of unwanted events, a decision was taken, at an Annual Meeting of Great more...

  International Classification:

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

  Categories:

  epidural infusion analgesia

  Geography:

  the United Kingdom

  Paediatr Anaesth, Vol: 17 Page: 520-33 June 2007
  N. Llewellyn; A. Moriarty

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• 48.   The natural history of early onset scoliosis

  The aim of this study was to describe the natural history of early onset scoliosis before 10 years of age

  

  Abstract:

  A retrospective analysis of the natural history and treatment outcome of scoliosis, both idiopathic and syndromic, presenting before age 10 years was undertaken. The pattern was generally one of relentless progression, with little discernible benefit from orthotic treatment and surgical correction as the outcome for the majority. This result makes imperative a properly constructed study more...

  International Classification:

  Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue - Dorsopathies - Scoliosis

  Categories:

  scoliosis

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  Stud Health Technol Inform, Vol: 91 Page: 68-70 2002
  C. J. Goldberg; D. P. Moore; E. E. Fogarty; F. E. Dowling

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

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

  

  Abstract:

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

  Geography:

  Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland

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

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• 50.   The novel use of small intestinal submucosal matrix for chest wall reconstruction following Ewing's tumour resection

  This case report discusses a novel use of small intestinal submucosal matrix for chest wall reconstruction following Ewing's tumour resection

  

  Abstract:

  Chest wall reconstruction following major tumour resection remains a challenging problem in the paediatric population due to the need for growth and development following the repair. Synthetic non-biodegradable grafts and materials have led to asymmetrical growth and significant functional and cosmetic compromise. The ideal graft material should be biological non-immunogenic which more...

  International Classification:

  Procedure - chest wall reconstruction

  Categories:

  Ewing's tumour

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  Pediatr Surg Int, Vol: 23 Page: 353-6 April 2007
  F. Murphy; M. T. Corbally

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• 51.   The optometric assessment of the visually impaired infant and young child

  This article discusses the optometric assessment of the visually impaired infant and young child

  

  Geography:

  Northern Ireland

  Ophthalmic Physiol Opt, Vol: 19 Suppl 2 Page: S49-62 September 1999
  A. J. Jackson; K. J. Saunders

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