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• Method 1- uses a free natural language approach.

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  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.   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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• 2.   The oral health of children with Down syndrome in Ireland

  The aim of this study was to describe the oral health of children with Down syndrome in Ireland

  

  Abstract:

  The authors investigated the oral health of a convenience sample of 71 children with Down syndrome. The study group had a lower caries prevalence but similar levels of unmet treatment needs as children at special and mainstream schools. Treatment experience varied with age: 5-year-olds had more extractions and fewer restorations, and 15-year olds had fewer extractions and more more...

  International Classification:

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

  Categories:

  Down syndrome

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  Spec Care Dentist, Vol: 24 Page: 55-60 2004 Mar-Apr
  C. Bradley; T. McAlister

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• 3.   The otologic consequences of the Omagh bomb disaster

  The aim of the study was to compare the spontaneous healing rate for traumatic perforation of the tympanic membrane sustained in the Omagh bomb disaster with that of previous reports in the literature

  

  Abstract:

  OBJECTIVES: The goal of the study was to compare the spontaneous healing rate for traumatic perforation of the tympanic membrane sustained in the Omagh bomb disaster with that of previous reports in the literature. DESIGN AND SETTING: A retrospective study was conducted at Tyrone County Hospital, Northern Ireland, 2 years after the incident. PARTICIPANTS: One hundred thirty-eight more...

  International Classification:

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

  Categories:

  traumatic perforation of the tympanic membrane

  Geography:

  Northern Ireland

  Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg, Vol: 126 Page: 127-8 February 2002
  I. S. Miller; D. McGahey; K. Law

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• 4.   The panda naevus: management of synchronous upper- and lower-eyelid pigmented naevi

  These case reports discuss four patients presenting with rare synchronous upper- and lower-eyelid naevi.

  

  Abstract:

  We report four patients presenting with rare synchronous upper- and lower-eyelid naevi. The distributions and appearances of these naevi resemble the distinctive periorbital pigmentation of the panda. The possible embryological origin of this naevus and an approach to management are discussed. more...

  International Classification:

  Diseases of the circulatory system - Report

  Categories:

  synchronous upper- and lower-eyelid naevi

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  Br J Plast Surg, Vol: 54 Page: 102-5 March 2001
  L. H. Yap; M. J. Earley

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• 5.   The prevalence of "pure" autosomal dominant hereditary spastic paraparesis in the island of Ireland

  The aim of this study was to examine the prevalence and features of pure autosomal dominant hereditary spastic paraparesis in the island of Ireland

  

  Abstract:

  OBJECTIVES: Hereditary spastic paraparesis (HSP) is clinically and genetically heterogeneous. "Pure" autosomal dominant (AD) HSP is most common and eight genetic loci are identified to date. Previous studies have included autosomal recessive and sporadic cases in prevalence calculations. This study aimed to determine the prevalence and features of pure ADHSP in the island of more...

  International Classification:

  Diseases of the nervous system - Systemic atrophies primarily affecting the central nervous system - spastic paraparesis

  Categories:

  autosomal dominant hereditary spastic paraparesis

  Geography:

  Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland

  J Neurol Neurosurg Psychiatry, Vol: 72 Page: 43-6 January 2002
  P. McMonagle; S. Webb; M. Hutchinson

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• 6.   The prevalence of features of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in a special school in Ireland

  The aim of this study was to examine the prevalence of features of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in a special school, in order to ascertain the number of children who may need further assessment for ADHD.

  

  Abstract:

  BACKGROUND: The prevalence of features of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children with intellectual disabilities (ID) in Irish schools is unknown. The aim of this study was to examine the prevalence of features of ADHD in a special school, in order to ascertain the number of children who may need further assessment for ADHD. The study also explores the reliability of 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

  J Intellect Disabil Res, Vol: 52 Page: 156-62 February 2008
  S. Buckley; J. Hillery; S. Guerin; J. McEvoy; P. Dodd

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• 7.   The public health importance of Ascaris lumbricoides

  This article discusses the public health importance of Ascaris lumbricoides

  

  Abstract:

  Numerous studies have shown that anthelminthic treatment can be effective in improving growth rates when given to malnourished children with ascariasis. Recent investigations have also indicated that Ascaris infections can affect mental processing in some school children. Poor socio-economic conditions are among the key factors linked with higher prevalences of ascariasis, as are more...

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  Parasitology, Vol: 121 Suppl Page: S51-71 2000
  P. O'Lorcain; C. V. Holland

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• 8.   The removal of patients who live outside the practice boundary: a study of outside-area removals in Northern Ireland in 2001-2002

  The aim of this study was to examine removals from general practice registration

  

  Abstract:

  It has been suggested that there are significant overlaps between removals due to deregistration and removals arising because patients live outside the practice area. If this is true, it would mean that the current estimates of deregistration would need to be revised upwards. All outside-area removals for the calendar years 2001 and 2002 were reviewed and characterised by age, sex and more...

  International Classification:

  Health service provision

  Categories:

  general practice registration

  Geography:

  Northern Ireland

  Br J Gen Pract, Vol: 55 Page: 384-6 May 2005
  D. O'Reilly; K. Steele

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• 9.   The repeatability of nonbronchoscopic bronchoalveolar lavage differential cell counts

  The aim of this study was to examine the repeatability of cell counts obtained by nonbronchoscopic bronchoalveolar lavage in understanding airway inflammation in children

  

  Abstract:

  Airway inflammation in children can be assessed by nonbronchoscopic bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL). Little is known about the repeatability of cell counts in the BAL obtained. Children (n=43) attending for elective surgery were studied. Cell counts were obtained following a nonbronchoscopic lavage. Two samples were obtained with either: 1) the catheter wedged in the same position (n=21) more...

  International Classification:

  Procedure - nonbronchoscopic bronchoalveolar lavage

  Categories:

  nonbronchoscopic bronchoalveolar lavage

  Geography:

  Northern Ireland

  Eur Respir J, Vol: 18 Page: 1009-12 December 2001
  T. J. Warke; S. Kamath; P. S. Fitch; V. Brown; M. D. Shields; M. Ennis

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• 10.   The role of coagulation abnormalities in the development of Perthes' disease

  This aim of this study was to examine the association between Perthes' disease and an underlying thrombophilic or hypofibrinolytic tendency

  

  Abstract:

  Recent reports have suggested an association between Perthes' disease and an underlying thrombophilic or hypofibrinolytic tendency. In Northern Ireland there is a high incidence of Perthes' disease (11.7 per 100,000 or 1 in 607 children) in a stable paediatric population. We reviewed 139 children with Perthes' disease and compared them with a control group of 220 aged- and more...

  International Classification:

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

  Categories:

  thrombophilic in; hypofibrinolytic in; Perthes' disease

  Geography:

  Northern Ireland

  J Bone Joint Surg Br, Vol: 82 Page: 744-6 July 2000
  W. D. Kealey; E. E. Mayne; W. McDonald; P. Murray; A. P. Cosgrove

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• 11.   The role of dietary calcium in bone health

  This article discusses dietary calcium in bone health

  

  Abstract:

  Approximately 99% of body Ca is found in bone, where it serves a key structural role as a component of hydroxyapatite. Dietary requirements for Ca are determined by the needs for bone development and maintenance, which vary throughout the life stage, with greater needs during the periods of rapid growth in childhood and adolescence, during pregnancy and lactation, and in later life. more...

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  Proc Nutr Soc, Vol: 62 Page: 851-8 November 2003
  A. Flynn

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• 12.   The role of endoscopic treatment in the management of grade v primary vesicoureteral reflux

  This study reviewed 21-yr experience of endoscopic treatment in children with grade V primary vesicoureteral reflux grade V primary VUR.

  

  Abstract:

  OBJECTIVES: Although endoscopic treatment provides a high rate of success in children with grades II-IV vesicoureteral reflux (VUR), its role in the management of grade V reflux has been questioned. In this study we reviewed our 21-yr experience of endoscopic treatment in children with grade V primary VUR. METHODS: We retrospectively reviewed the medical records of 132 children who more...

  International Classification:

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

  Categories:

  vesicoureteral reflux

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  Eur Urol, Vol: 52 Page: 1505-9 November 2007
  M. N. Menezes; P. Puri

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• 13.   The role of Mepitel silicone net dressings in the management of fingertip injuries in children

  The aim of this study was to assess the role of Mepitel silicone net dressings in the management of fingertip injuries in children

  

  Abstract:

  Forty-five children with isolated fingertip injuries were randomized for treatment with either Mepitel silicone net dressings or paraffin gauze dressings. Over a 4 week period, the objective adherence of the dressing, and the perceived level of stress caused to the child by the dressing change were scored by linear analogue scales. The wounds were also assessed for the progress of more...

  International Classification:

  Evaluation of the effectiveness of treatments - wound dressing

  Categories:

  management of fingertip injuries

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  J Hand Surg [Br], Vol: 24 Page: 727-30 December 1999
  D. A. O'Donovan; S. Y. Mehdi; P. A. Eadie

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• 14.   The role of nitric oxide in reflux nephropathy

  The aim of this study was to investigate the expression of different isoforms of nitric oxide synthase in severe refluxing kidneys to understand the pathogenesis of reflux nephropathy in kidney specimens in children with severe reflux nephropathy

  

  Abstract:

  Reflux nephropathy (RN) is recognized as a major cause of end-stage renal failure in children and young adults. Inhibition of nitric oxide (NO) exacerbates and enhanced production ameliorates tubulointerstitial fibrosis (TIF) in experimental obstructive uropathy. NO is synthesised by NO synthase (NOS), three distinct isoforms of which have been identified: inducible (iNOS), endothelial more...

  International Classification:

  Diseases of the genitourinary system - reflux nephropathy

  Categories:

  nitric oxide synthase; refluxing kidneys/reflux nephropathy

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  Pediatr Surg Int, Vol: 18 Page: 630-4 October 2002
  B. Chertin; U. Rolle; A. Farkas; P. Puri

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• 15.   The significance of cutaneous spider naevi in children

  The aim of this study was to evaluate the occurrence of spider naevi in children with and without liver disease

  

  Abstract:

  BACKGROUND: Cutaneous spider naevi are commonly considered to be a clinical sign of chronic liver disease. Little is known about their occurrence in children. AIM: To evaluate the occurrence of spider naevi in children with and without liver disease. METHODS: The presence of spider naevi was investigated in 460 children, 34 of whom had chronic liver disease. RESULTS: Of children without more...

  International Classification:

  Diseases of the circulatory system - Diseases of arteries, arterioles and capillaries - spider naevi

  Categories:

  spider naevi; liver disease

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  Arch Dis Child, Vol: 91 Page: 604-5 July 2006
  S. M. Finn; M. Rowland; F. Lawlor; W. Kinsella; L. Chan; O. Byrne; O. O'Mahony; B. Bourke

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• 16.   The Snodgrass repair: is stenting always necessary?

  The aim of the study was to evaluate the need for stenting in Snodgrass hypospadia

  

  Abstract:

  To evaluate the need for stenting in Snodgrass hypospadias repairs. Sixty-five boys underwent hypospadias repairs between April 1996 and July 2001. A variety of techniques were employed. Snodgrass repair was performed in 39 patients, MAGPI in 18, Glanular approximation procedures in 4, Mathieu procedures in 3 and one Duckett Onlay-flap. Seventeen patients, all Snodgrass repairs, had more...

  International Classification:

  Procedure - Snodgrass hypospadia

  Categories:

  Snodgrass hypospadia

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  Ir Med J, Vol: 99 Page: 71-3 March 2006
  O. O'Sullivan; C. A. Bannon; H. Flood

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• 17.   The spectrum of congenital cardiac malformations encountered in six children with Kabuki syndrome

  The aim of this study was to examine the prevalence and forms of congenital cardiac malformations in six children with Kabuki syndrome

  

  Abstract:

  We investigated the prevalence and forms of congenital cardiac malformations in six children with Kabuki syndrome. There were three girls and three boys, diagnosed at a median age of 1.7 years, with a range from 0.7 to 11.1 years. Cardiac lesions were present in five children (83%), specifically complete transposition, tetralogy of Fallot, coarctation of the aorta, ventricular septal more...

  International Classification:

  Syndrome - Kabuki

  Categories:

  congenital cardiac malformations; Kabuki syndrome

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  Cardiol Young, Vol: 16 Page: 30-3 February 2006
  C. J. McMahon; W. Reardon

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• 18.   The spectrum of congenital cardiac malformations encountered in six children with Kabuki syndrome

  The aim of this study was to examine prevalence and forms of congenital cardiac malformations in six children with Kabuki syndrome

  

  Abstract:

  We investigated the prevalence and forms of congenital cardiac malformations in six children with Kabuki syndrome. There were three girls and three boys, diagnosed at a median age of 1.7 years, with a range from 0.7 to 11.1 years. Cardiac lesions were present in five children (83%), specifically complete transposition, tetralogy of Fallot, coarctation of the aorta, ventricular septal more...

  International Classification:

  Congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities - Other congenital malformations - Kabuki syndrome

  Categories:

  congenital cardiac malformations; Kabuki syndrome

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  Cardiol Young, Vol: 16 Page: 30-3 February 2006
  C. J. McMahon; W. Reardon

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• 19.   The spectrum of urological disease in patients with spina bifida

  This study examined the effects of spina bifida on the individual and the healthcare services

  

  Abstract:

  BACKGROUND: [corrected] Urological complications are the major cause of ill health during childhood and adult life of patients with spina bifida but the significance of urinary tract disease on the individual and the healthcare services is underemphasised. AIM: To assess the effects of spina bifida on the individual and the healthcare services. METHODS: A retrospective review was more...

  International Classification:

  Congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities - Congenital malformations of the nervous system - spina bifida

  Categories:

  spina bifida

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  Ir J Med Sci, Vol: 172 Page: 180-4 2003 Oct-Dec
  R. A. Cahill; E. A. Kiely

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• 20.   The use of alternative medicine in pediatric patients with atopic dermatitis

  The aim of this study was to examine the use of alternative medicine in pediatric patients with atopic dermatitis

  

  Abstract:

  Alternative medicine has been defined as forms of therapy or examination that have no scientific basis and for which no effective or diagnostic reliability has been demonstrated by scientific methods. The use of complementary or alternative medicine is increasing and controlled clinical trials on the subject are few. We performed a questionnaire-based study of 80 pediatric patients with more...

  International Classification:

  Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue - Dermatitis and eczema - atopic dermatitis

  Categories:

  alternative medicine; atopic dermatitis

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  Pediatr Dermatol, Vol: 24 Page: 118-20 2007 Mar-Apr
  R. Hughes; D. Ward; A. M. Tobin; K. Keegan; B. Kirby

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• 21.   The use of CranioSacral therapy in a physically impaired population in a disability service in southern Ireland

  The aim of this study was to examine CranioSacral therapy in a physically impaired population in a disability service in southern Ireland

  

  International Classification:

  Disabilities - physical

  Categories:

  CranioSacral therapy; disability service

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  J Altern Complement Med, Vol: 13 Page: 929-30 November 2007
  V. McManus; M. Gliksten

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• 22.   The use of lamotrigine, vigabatrin and gabapentin as add-on therapy in intractable epilepsy of childhood

  This study examines the efficacy, long-term survival and adverse event profile of three anti-epiletic agents used as add-on therapy in children with refractory epilepsy over a 10-year period

  

  Abstract:

  PURPOSE: Lamotrigine (LTG), vigabatrin (VGB) and gabapentin (GBP) are three anti-epileptic drugs (AEDs) used in the treatment of children with epilepsy for which long-term retention rates are not currently well known. This study examines the efficacy, long-term survival and adverse event profile of these three agents used as add-on therapy in children with refractory epilepsy over a more...

  International Classification:

  Diseases of the nervous system - Episodic and paroxysmal disorders - epilepsy

  Categories:

  anti-epiletic agents for refractory epilepsy

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  Seizure, Vol: 14 Page: 112-6 March 2005
  D. G. McDonald; Y. Najam; M. B. Keegan; M. Whooley; D. Madden; J. B. McMenamin

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• 23.   The use of local accident and emergency injury surveillance to monitor the impact of a lay safety community programme

  The aim of the study was to monitor the impact of a local community childhood accident prevention programme by examining local accident and emergency injury before and after its introduction

  

  Abstract:

  To study prospectively the injury patterns in under 14 year olds presenting to casualty. To use this information to assess the impact of a local Community Childhood Accident Prevention Project (CCAPP) Prospective injury surveillance was collected on all attendees under 14 years of age. Casualty attendance for the members of the Safety Club and matched controls were analysed. Of the more...

  International Classification:

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

  Categories:

  childhood accident prevention programme

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  Ir Med J, Vol: 95 Page: 143-5 May 2002
  S. Duff; M. Ryan; C. Mullan; B. O'Keefe; A. J. Nicholson

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• 24.   The use of multi-media messaging in the referral of musculoskeletal limb injuries to a tertiary trauma unit using: a 1-month evaluation

  The aim of the study was to evaluated the use of multi-media messaging as a supplement to the telephone referral of musculoskeletal limb injures

  

  Abstract:

  OBJECTIVES: New developments in telecommunications will have a profound effect on the delivery of medical care throughout the world. In Northern Ireland three trauma centres provide fracture care for their own and surrounding Emergency Departments. All trauma referrals are currently taken by telephone. It is our experience that the verbal description of the radiographs of a more...

  International Classification:

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

  Categories:

  musculoskeletal limb injures

  Geography:

  Northern Ireland

  Injury, Vol: 36 Page: 560-6 April 2005
  H. A. Archbold; A. R. Guha; S. Shyamsundar; S. J. McBride; P. Charlwood; R. Wray

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• 25.   The use of polymeric solid phase extraction and HPLC analysis for the determination of ranitidine in routine plasma samples obtained from paediatric patients

  This study examined a sensitive High Pressure Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) method for the determination of ranitidine in small-volume (0.5 mL) paediatric plasma samples is described

  

  Abstract:

  A sensitive HPLC method for the determination of ranitidine in small-volume (0.5 mL) paediatric plasma samples is described. Plasma samples were extracted using a simple, rapid solid phase extraction (SPE) technique developed using disposable copolymer packed SPE cartridges. Chromatographic separation was achieved by reverse-phase HPLC with isocratic elution using a microBondapak C18 more...

  International Classification:

  Diagnostic tool laboratory - ranitidine hydrochloride

  Categories:

  ranitidine; paediatric plasma samples

  Geography:

  Northern Ireland

  J Pharm Pharmacol, Vol: 53 Page: 1265-72 September 2001
  L. G. Hare; J. S. Millership; P. S. Collier; J. C. McElnay; D. J. Carson; M. S. Shields

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• 26.   Thyroid dysfunction in Down's syndrome and screening for hypothyroidism in children and adolescents using capillary TSH measurement

  This aim of this study was to assess the prevalence of thyroid dysfunction in children and adolescents with DS and the feasibility of screening for hypothyroidism using capillary dried blood spot thyroid stimulating hormone from infancy

  

  Abstract:

  Thyroid dysfunction is more common in individuals with Down's syndrome (DS) than in the general population, whose clinical features can mask the presenting signs and symptoms of hypothyroidism. Biochemical screening is necessary; however, venepuncture may be difficult. AIMS: To assess the prevalence of thyroid dysfunction in children and adolescents with DS and the feasibility of more...

  International Classification:

  Endcrine, nutritional and metabolic disease - thyroid dysfunction

  Categories:

  hypothyroidism; dried blood spot; thyroid stimulating hormone

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  J Pediatr Endocrinol Metab, Vol: 21 Page: 155-63 February 2008
  J. Murphy; M. Philip; S. Macken; J. Meehan; E. Roche; P. D. Mayne; M. O'Regan; H. M. Hoey

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• 27.   Tinea capitis in a paediatric population

  The aim of this study was to describe tinea capitis in a paediatric population

  

  Abstract:

  Tinea capitis is an increasing problem in Europe. The pattern of infection is changing with an increase in pathogenic anthropophilic dermatophytes particularly Trichophyton tonsurans. We aimed to determine the frequency of tinea capitis in a paediatric population attending dermatology outpatients and examine the clinical spectrum of disease. A retrospective analysis was performed of all more...

  International Classification:

  Certain infectious and parasitic diseases - Mycoses - Tinea capitis

  Categories:

  Tinea capitis

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  Ir Med J, Vol: 99 Page: 294-5 2006 Nov-Dec
  B. C. Hackett; K. O'Connell; M. Cafferkey; B. F. O'Donnell; F. M. Keane

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• 28.   Tonsillectomy technique as a risk factor for postoperative haemorrhage

  The aim of this study was to audit the occurrence of complications after all tonsillectomies

  

  Abstract:

  BACKGROUND: Tonsillectomy is one of the most frequent surgical procedures. "Hot" tonsillectomy techniques (eg, diathermy and coblation) have become well established, but there is little evidence to suggest that they are better than traditional "cold steel" dissection with only packs or ties for haemostasis. METHODS: We obtained data for the occurrence of more...

  International Classification:

  Procedure - tonsillectomy

  Categories:

  tonsillectomies

  Geography:

  the United Kingdom

  Lancet, Vol: 364 Page: 697-702 2004 Aug 21-27
  D. Lowe; J. van der Meulen

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• 29.   Tonsillectomy--cold dissection vs. hot dissection: a prospective study

  The aim of the study was to compare technique and post-operative morbidity of two different tonsillectomy methods: cold dissection and bipolar electrodissection

  

  Abstract:

  Throughout the years, investigators and surgeons have developed new techniques for tonsillectomy aiming to lessen the postoperative morbidity and complications of tonsillectomy. It is generally accepted that the ideal method should decrease operative time, blood loss, postoperative haemorrhage and morbidity. To compare the technique and post-operative morbidity of two different more...

  International Classification:

  Procedure - tonsillectomy

  Categories:

  tonsillectomy

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  Ir Med J, Vol: 98 Page: 243-4 2005 Nov-Dec
  S. Gendy; M. O'Leary; M. Colreavy; H. Rowley; T. O'Dwyer; A. Blayney

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• 30.   Tooth erosion in Ireland

  This article discusses the subject of tooth erosion in children in Ireland

  

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  J Ir Dent Assoc, Vol: 48 Page: 105 2002

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• 31.   Towards elimination: measles susceptibility in Australia and 17 European countries

  The aim of this study was to evaluate age-specific measles susceptibility in Australia and 17 European countries

  

  Abstract:

  OBJECTIVE: To evaluate age-specific measles susceptibility in Australia and 17 European countries. METHODS: As part of the European Sero-Epidemiology Network 2 (ESEN2), 18 countries collected large national serum banks between 1996 and 2004. These banks were tested for measles IgG and the results converted to a common unitage to enable valid intercountry comparisons. Historical more...

  International Classification:

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

  Categories:

  measles

  Geography:

  International

  Bull World Health Organ, Vol: 86 Page: 197-204 March 2008
  N. Andrews; A. Tischer; A. Siedler; R. G. Pebody; C. Barbara; S. Cotter; A. Duks; N. Gacheva; K. Bohumir; K. Johansen; J. Mossong; F. Ory; K. Prosenc; M. Slacikova; H. Theeten; M. Zarvou; A. Pistol; K. Bartha; D. Cohen; J. Backhouse; A. Griskevicius

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• 32.   Toxicity and efficacy of 6-thioguanine versus 6-mercaptopurine in childhood lymphoblastic leukaemia: a randomised trial

  The aim of this study was to assess the efficacy and toxicity of the two drugs for childhood lymphoblastic leukaemia

  

  Abstract:

  BACKGROUND: 6-mercaptopurine has been a standard component of long-term continuing treatment for childhood lymphoblastic leukaemia, whereas 6-thioguanine has been mainly used for intensification courses. Since preliminary data have shown that 6-thioguanine is more effective than 6-mercaptopurine, we compared the efficacy and toxicity of the two drugs for childhood lymphoblastic more...

  International Classification:

  Evaluation of the effectiveness of treatments - leukaemia

  Categories:

  lymphoblastic leukaemia

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland and the United Kingdom

  Lancet, Vol: 368 Page: 1339-48 October 2006
  A. Vora; C. D. Mitchell; L. Lennard; T. O. Eden; S. E. Kinsey; J. Lilleyman; S. M. Richards

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• 33.   Trampoline injuries in children

  This study examined trampoline injuries in children

  

  Abstract:

  We reviewed the records of children referred to our hospital between April and September 2005 who had been injured whilst trampolining. Of 88 such children there were 33 boys and 55 girls with a mean age of 8 years 6 months (2 years 4 months to 15 years 9 months). Most of the injuries (53; 60%) occurred when bouncing and 34 (39%) were secondary to falls from the trampoline. The cause of more...

  International Classification:

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

  Categories:

  trampoline injuries

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  J Bone Joint Surg Br, Vol: 88 Page: 796-8 June 2006
  C. McDermott; J. F. Quinlan; I. P. Kelly

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• 34.   Transcatheter occlusion of the patent ductus arteriosus: a comparison of two devices

  The aim of this study was to assess any difference in outcomes between the use of the Cook detachable coil and the Rashkind double umbrella in patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) occlusion

  

  Abstract:

  BACKGROUND: Transcatheter occlusion of the arterial duct is a safe and effective alternative to surgical closure. The Rashkind umbrella occluder and the Cook coil are two established devices, although the former is no longer manufactured. AIMS: To assess any difference in outcomes between the use of the Cook detachable coil and the Rashkind double umbrella in patent ductus arteriosus more...

  International Classification:

  Congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities - Congenital malformations of the circulatory system - patent ductus arteriosus

  Categories:

  patent ductus arteriosus

  Geography:

  Northern Ireland

  Ir J Med Sci, Vol: 171 Page: 151-4 2002 Jul-Sep
  M. K. El Mallah; A. J. Sands; F. A. Casey; B. G. Craig; H. C. Mulholland

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• 35.   Transient viral load increases in HIV-infected children in the U.K. and Ireland: what do they mean?

  The aim of this study was to assess investigate transient increases in viral load during sustained suppression in children in the UK and Ireland Collaborative HIV Paediatric Study (CHIPS)

  

  Abstract:

  OBJECTIVES: To investigate transient increases in viral load during sustained suppression in children in the UK and Ireland Collaborative HIV Paediatric Study (CHIPS). DESIGN: Cohort of HIV-infected children from 39 centres. METHODS: Transient viraemia was defined as > or =1 detectable viral loads (> or =50 copies/ml) between two undetectable values (<50 copies/ml) <280 days apart, more...

  International Classification:

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

  Categories:

  HIV viral load

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland and the United Kingdom

  Antivir Ther, Vol: 12 Page: 949-56 2007
  K. J. Lee; D. Shingadia; D. Pillay; A. S. Walker; A. Riordan; E. Menson; T. Duong; G. Tudor-Williams; D. M. Gibb

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• 36.   Transmission of Helicobacter pylori: is it all child's play?

  This article discusses the transmission of Helicobacter pylori

  

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  , Vol: 355 Page: 332-3 January 2000
  M. Rowland

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• 37.   Traumatic posterior dislocation of hip in children

  These case reports discuss two cases of traumatic posterior dislocation of hip in children aged 3 and 14 years

  

  Abstract:

  Traumatic posterior dislocation of the hip joint in children is an uncommon injury. It constitutes a true orthopedic emergency. It makes up over 80% of pediatric hip dislocations. In children, it can occur as a result of minimal trauma, which is attributed to a soft pliable acetabulum and ligamentous laxity. In skeletally mature adolescents, a greater force is required to dislocate the more...

  International Classification:

  Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue - Report

  Categories:

  traumatic posterior dislocation of the hips

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  Pediatr Emerg Care, Vol: 17 Page: 32-5 February 2001
  S. Kutty; B. Thornes; W. A. Curtin; M. F. Gilmore

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• 38.   Treating food refusal in a child with Williams syndrome using the parent as therapist in the home setting

  This case report discusses the effectiveness of a behavioural intervention which included escape extinction and differential reinforcement of each bite eaten to treat non-organic food refusal in a child with Williams syndrome

  

  Abstract:

  The present authors examined the effectiveness of a behavioural intervention which included escape extinction and differential reinforcement of each bite eaten to treat non-organic food refusal in a child with Williams syndrome. The intervention was implemented by the child's mother in the home during normal meal schedules. The child was not allowed to leave the meal situation for a more...

  International Classification:

  Mental and behavioural disorders - Report

  Categories:

  behavioural intervention

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  J Intellect Disabil Res, Vol: 45 Page: 41-6 February 2001
  M. F. O'Reilly; G. E. Lancioni

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• 39.   Treatment foster care for improving outcomes in children and young people

  The aim of this review was to assess the impact of "Treatment Foster Care" on psychosocial and behavioural outcomes, delinquency, placement stability, and discharge status for children and adolescents who require out-of-home placement

  

  Abstract:

  BACKGROUND: Treatment foster care (TFC) is a foster family-based intervention that aims to provide young people (and, where appropriate, their families) with a tailored programme designed to effect positive changes in their lives. TFC was designed specifically to cater for the needs of children whose difficulties or circumstances place them at risk of multiple placements and/or more more...

  International Classification:

  Systematic Review

  Geography:

  Systematic Review

  Cochrane Database Syst Rev, 2008
  G. M. Macdonald; W. Turner

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• 40.   Treatment of femoral shaft fractures in children using the "Tobruk" method

  This study examined treatment of femoral shaft fractures in children using the "Tobruk" method

  

  Abstract:

  The "Tobruk" technique of plaster augmentation of a Thomas' splint can be used for the treatment of femoral shaft fractures in children. The radiological and clinical data of 118 patients treated using this method were reviewed over a consecutive 3-year period. The mean age of the patients was 4.25 years. Mean hospital stay was 14.11 days. Mean time spent in the more...

  International Classification:

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

  Categories:

  femoral shaft fractures

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  Am J Orthop, Vol: 35 Page: 356-61; discussion 361 August 2006
  T. M. O'Donnell; D. P. Murphy; H. Mullett; D. P. Moore; E. E. Fogarty; F. E. Dowling

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• 41.   Treatment of surgical patients is evidence-based

  The aim of this study was to audit the type of evidence that supported our management of surgical patients

  

  Abstract:

  OBJECTIVES: To assess the type of evidence that supported our management of surgical patients. DESIGN: Retrospective audit. SETTING: Teaching hospital, Republic of Ireland. PATIENTS: All 222 patients admitted by two surgical teams during one month. Patients admitted for diagnostic procedures were included if they were treated as a result. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: Diagnosis and treatment more...

  International Classification:

  Factors influencing health status and contact with health services - persons encountering health services for examination and investigation - surgical patients

  Categories:

  management of surgical patients

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  Eur J Surg, Vol: 167 Page: 324-30 May 2001
  R. Kingston; M. Barry; S. Tierney; J. Drumm; P. Grace

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• 42.   Treatment of vesicoureteral reflux by endoscopic injection of dextranomer/hyaluronic Acid copolymer: preliminary results

  This study evaluated the effectiveness of dextranomer/hyaluronic acid copolymer in the endoscopic treatment of vesicoureteral reflux

  

  Abstract:

  PURPOSE: Endoscopic subureteral injection of tissue augmenting substances has become an established alternative to long-term antibiotic prophylaxis and open surgery for the management of vesicoureteral reflux (VUR) in children. Recently, dextranomer/hyaluronic acid copolymer (Deflux, Q-Med AB, Uppsala, Sweden) a biodegradable injectable material has been reported to be a promising more...

  International Classification:

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

  Categories:

  vesicoureteral reflux

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  J Urol, Vol: 170 Page: 1541-4; discussion 1544 October 2003
  P. Puri; B. Chertin; M. Velayudham; L. Dass; E. Colhoun

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• 43.   Trends in the epidemiology of Candida bloodstream infections in Northern Ireland between January 1984 and December 2000

  The aim of this study was to examine describe the epidemiology of Candida bloodstream infections

  

  Abstract:

  OBJECTIVE: To describe the epidemiology of Candida bloodstream infections (BSI) in Northern Ireland. METHODS: Retrospective collation of data relating to all clinically significant BSI in a university teaching hospital, which had been recorded prospectively, between 1984 and 2000. RESULTS: One hundred and forty five episodes of candidaemia occurred in 144 patients (of mean age 56.6 more...

  International Classification:

  Fungi - Candida

  Categories:

  Candida bloodstream infections

  Geography:

  Northern Ireland

  J Infect, Vol: 45 Page: 25-8 July 2002
  R. McMullan; R. McClurg; J. Xu; J. E. Moore; B. C. Millar; M. Crowe; S. Hedderwick

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• 44.   Trends in viral meningitis hospitalisations and notifications in the North Eastern Health Board (1997 - 2001): a cause for concern?

  The aim of this study was to examine trends in viral meningitis hospitalisations and notifications in the North Eastern Health Board (1997 - 2001)

  

  Abstract:

  This study aimed to compare trends in both hospital admissions and notifications of viral meningitis in the North Eastern Health Board (NEHB). Hospital admissions from 1997 to 2001, involving NEHB residents with an infectious disease diagnosis, were examined and viral meningitis cases were analyzed. During this period 265 NEHB residents were admitted to hospital with viral more...

  International Classification:

  Diseases of the nervous system - Inflammatory diseases of the central nervous system - meningitis

  Categories:

  viral meningitis

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  Ir Med J, Vol: 97 Page: 306-8 2004 Nov-Dec
  E. D. Brabazon; A. O'Farrell; C. A. Murray; P. Finnegan

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• 45.   Tuberculosis in the Republic of Ireland at the end of the 1990s

  The aim of this study was to examine the epidemiological data available on tuberculosis in the Republic of Ireland

  

  Abstract:

  There has been limited detailed epidemiological data available on tuberculosis in the Republic of Ireland. The 1998 and 1999 National TB Reports produced by the National Disease Surveillance Centre presented disaggregate national data describing in detail the epidemiology of TB in the Republic of Ireland. Individual case notifications were collated by health boards, forwarded to NDSC more...

  International Classification:

  Certain infectious and parasitic diseases - Tuberculosis - tuberculosis

  Categories:

  tuberculosis

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  Ir Med J, Vol: 95 Page: 136, 138-9 May 2002
  A. Smith; D. O'Flanagan; D. Igoe

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• 46.   Tuberculosis treatment outcome monitoring in England, Wales and Northern Ireland for cases reported in 2001

  The aim of this study was to estimate the proportion of tuberculosis treatment success and to identify predictors of non-completion for cases reported

  

  Abstract:

  BACKGROUND: Tuberculosis treatment outcome monitoring was introduced in England, Wales and Northern Ireland in 2002 based on cases reported in 2001. OBJECTIVE: To estimate the proportion of treatment success and to identify predictors of non-completion for cases reported in 2001. Method: At 12 months after the start of treatment, outcome was assessed according to a protocol based on more...

  International Classification:

  Certain infectious and parasitic diseases - Tuberculosis - tuberculosis

  Categories:

  tuberculosis

  Geography:

  the United Kingdom

  J Epidemiol Community Health, Vol: 61 Page: 302-7 April 2007
  D. Antoine; C. E. French; J. Jones; J. M. Watson

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• 47.   Tumor necrosis factor-alpha gene polymorphism in reflux nephropathy

  The aim of this study was to examine the frequency of TNF-alpha gene polymorphism in patients with reflux nephropathy

  

  Abstract:

  PURPOSE: Interstitial scarring contributes to the progression of renal failure in reflux nephropathy. The proinflammatory cytokine tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-alpha) has been implicated in the disease susceptibility and pathogenesis of several inflammatory diseases promoting interstitial infiltration of inflammatory cells. We evaluate the frequency of TNF-alpha gene polymorphism in more...

  International Classification:

  Diseases of the genitourinary system - reflux nephropathy

  Categories:

  TNF-alpha gene polymorphism; - reflux nephropathy

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  J Urol, Vol: 172 Page: 1604-6; discussion 1606 October 2004
  V. Solari; S. Ennis; S. Cascio; P. Puri

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• 48.   Turner's syndrome and benign intracranial hypertension with or without growth hormone treatment

  This case report discusses a cases of Turner's syndrome and benign intracranial hypertension with or without growth hormone treatment

  

  International Classification:

  Syndrome

  Categories:

  Turner's syndrome

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  J Pediatr Endocrinol Metab, Vol: 17 Page: 1243-4 September 2004
  P. Bala; J. McKiernan; C. Gardiner; G. O'Connor; A. Murray

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• 49.   Typical Friedreich's ataxia without GAA expansions and GAA expansion without typical Friedreich's ataxia

  The aim of this study was to examine clinically and performed polymerase chain reaction analysis for the GAA trinucleotide repeat expansion in families, with a prior clinical diagnosis of Friedreich's ataxia (FA) or an unclassified progressive ataxia

  

  Abstract:

  We clinically assessed and performed polymerase chain reaction analysis for the GAA trinucleotide repeat expansion in 103 patients from 73 families in Ireland, with a prior clinical diagnosis of Friedreich's ataxia (FA) or an unclassified progressive ataxic syndrome. The patients were classified as "typical" or "atypical" FA according to Harding's mandatory clinical more...

  International Classification:

  Diseases of the nervous system - Systemic atrophies primarily affecting the central nervous system - Friedreich's ataxia

  Categories:

  Friedreich's ataxia

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  J Neurol, Vol: 247 Page: 346-55 May 2000
  D. J. McCabe; F. Ryan; D. P. Moore; S. McQuaid; M. D. King; A. Kelly; K. Daly; D. E. Barton; R. P. Murphy

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• 50.   Underdosing of antiretrovirals in UK and Irish children with HIV as an example of problems in prescribing medicines to children, 1997-2005: cohort study

  The aim of this study was to examine the presentation, treatment and outcome of patients who developed atrioventricular block after transcatheter closure of a perimembranous ventricular septal defect (PMVSD) with the Amplatzer PMVSD device

  

  Abstract:

  OBJECTIVE: To measure the extent of underdosing of antiretroviral drugs in children. DESIGN: Multicentre cohort study. SETTING: Clinical centres in hospitals in the United Kingdom and Ireland in the collaborative HIV paediatric study (CHIPS). PARTICIPANTS: 615 HIV infected children aged 2-12 years receiving antiretrovirals. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: Doses relative to weight and height more...

  International Classification:

  Congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities - Congenital malformations of the circulatory system - perimembranous ventricular septal defect

  Categories:

  atrioventricular block; perimembranous ventricular septal defect

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland and the United Kingdom

  Bmj, Vol: 332 Page: 1183-7 May 2006
  E. N. Menson; A. S. Walker; M. Sharland; C. Wells; G. Tudor-Williams; F. A. Riordan; E. G. Lyall; D. M. Gibb

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• 51.   Under-reporting of notifiable infectious disease hospitalizations in a health board region in Ireland: room for improvement?

  The aim of this study was to examine the level of hospitalization for notifiable infectious diseases for a 6-year period in one health board region in Ireland and to assess whether or not there was any under-reporting during this period.

  

  Abstract:

  Rapid notification of infectious diseases is essential for prompt public health action and for monitoring of these diseases in the Irish population at both a local and national level. Anecdotal evidence suggests, however, that the occurrence of notifiable infectious diseases is seriously underestimated. This study aims to assess the level of hospitalization for notifiable infectious more...

  International Classification:

  Health service provision

  Categories:

  notifiable infectious diseases

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  Epidemiol Infect, Vol: 136 Page: 241-7 February 2008
  E. D. Brabazon; A. O'Farrell; C. A. Murray; M. W. Carton; P. Finnegan

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