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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.   Calculations of dietary exposure to acrylamide

  The aim of this study was to examine usual and acute exposure to acrylamidein the Dutch population and young children

  

  Abstract:

  In this paper we calculated the usual and acute exposure to acrylamide (AA) in the Dutch population and young children (1-6 years). For this AA levels of different food groups were used as collected by the Institute for Reference Materials and Measurements (IRMM) of the European Commission's Directorate General Joint Research Centre (JRC) from April 2003 up to May 2004. This database more...

  International Classification:

  Other - acrylamide

  Categories:

  acrylamide

  Geography:

  International

  Mutat Res, Vol: 580 Page: 143-55 February 2005
  P. E. Boon; A. de Mul; H. van der Voet; G. van Donkersgoed; M. Brette; J. D. van Klaveren

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• 2.   Campylobacter jejuni adhere to and invade chicken intestinal epithelial cells in vitro

  The aim of this study was to compare the interaction of Campylobacter jejuni with primary intestinal cells from humans and poultry to identify factors that account for the divergent outcome following Campylobacter exposure

  

  Abstract:

  Campylobacter jejuni is a common cause of serious diarrhoeal disease in humans, in contrast to the avian population, where exposure results in prolonged colonization at high density without disease. Colonized poultry present a significant source of infection to humans worldwide. The aim of this work was to compare the interaction of Campylobacter with primary intestinal cells from more...

  International Classification:

  Bacterium - Campylobacter jejuni

  Categories:

  Campylobacter jejuni exposure

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  Microbiology, Vol: 153 Page: 561-9 February 2007
  C. M. Byrne; M. Clyne; B. Bourke

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• 3.   Can MRI replace DMSA in the detection of renal parenchymal defects in children with urinary tract infections?

  This study examined DMSA with MRI for the detection of renal parenchymal defects in children presenting for radiological investigation after a first UTI

  

  Abstract:

  BACKGROUND: Renal parenchymal defects may be a consequence of urinary tract infections (UTI) in childhood. MRI is a non-radiation imaging modality compared with DMSA scanning. OBJECTIVE: To compare DMSA with MRI for the detection of renal parenchymal defects in children presenting for radiological investigation after a first UTI. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Both DMSA and MRI were performed more...

  International Classification:

  Diagnostic tool (imaging techniques) - renal parenchymal defects

  Categories:

  renal parenchymal defects

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  Pediatr Radiol, Vol: 35 Page: 275-81 March 2005
  E. C. Kavanagh; S. Ryan; A. Awan; S. McCourbrey; R. O'Connor; V. Donoghue

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• 4.   Candidaemia in an Irish tertiary referral hospital: epidemiology and prognostic factors

  The aim of this study was to examine the candideamia in an Irish tertiary referral hospital, epidemiology and prognostic factors

  

  Abstract:

  There were two parts to this study. Part 1 evaluated the epidemiology of Candida bloodstream isolates within the Southern Health Board (SHB) of Ireland from 1992 to 2003 by retrospective surveillance of all such isolates of patients reported from SHB hospitals to our laboratory database during that period. Part 2 reviewed candidaemia cases occurring in Cork University Hospital (CUH) more...

  International Classification:

  Fungi - Candideamia

  Categories:

  Candideamia

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  Mycoses, Vol: 48 Page: 251-9 July 2005
  T. W. Boo; B. O'Reilly; J. O'Leary; B. Cryan

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• 5.   Carbon monoxide poisoning in the Republic of Ireland

  The aim of this study was to examine the epidemiology of carbon monoxide poisoning in Ireland, using Hospital Inpatient Enquiry (HIPE) data, Mortality data and data from the National Poisons Information Centre

  

  Abstract:

  Carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning remains a common preventable cause of morbidity and mortality from poisoning worldwide. Common environmental sources include motor vehicle exhaust, faulty kerosene or gas heaters used in unventilated rooms, and fireplaces with blocked flues. This paper describes the epidemiology of CO poisoning in Ireland, using Hospital Inpatient Enquiry (HIPE) data, more...

  International Classification:

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

  Categories:

  carbon monoxide poisoning

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  Ir Med J, Vol: 96 Page: 83-6 March 2003
  D. Crowley; E. Scallan; J. Herbert; A. Staines; B. Herity; J. Tracey

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• 6.   Cause-specific mortality and the extended effects of particulate pollution and temperature exposure

  The aim of this study was to examine the association of particulate pollution (black smoke) and temperature with age-standardized daily mortality rates over 17 years in Dublin,

  

  Abstract:

  Air pollution exposure studies in the past decade have focused on acute (days) or long-term (years) effects. We present an analysis of medium-term (weeks to months) exposure effects of particulate pollution and temperature. We assessed the associations of particulate pollution (black smoke) and temperature with age-standardized daily mortality rates over 17 years in Dublin, Ireland, more...

  International Classification:

  Other - pollution

  Categories:

  pollution

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  Environ Health Perspect, Vol: 112 Page: 179-85 February 2004
  P. G. Goodman; D. W. Dockery; L. Clancy

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• 7.   Cell-adhesion molecules and fibroblast growth factor signalling in Hirschsprung's disease

  The aim of this study was to investigate the expression of cell-adhesion molecules fibroblast growth factors, & fibroblast growth factors receptors in ganglionic and aganglionic segments of Hirschsprung's disease

  

  Abstract:

  Hirschsprung's disease (HD) is characterised by the absence of ganglion cells and the presence of hypertrophic nerve trunks in the distal bowel. It has been suggested that aganglionosis may be caused by failure of differentiation as a result of microenvironmental change after neuronal migration has occurred. Recently, it was reported that cell-adhesion molecules (CAMs) and fibroblast more...

  International Classification:

  Congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities - Other congenital malformations of the digestive system - Hirschsprung disease

  Categories:

  cell-adhesion molecules & fibroblast growth factors signalling; -Hirschsprung's disease

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  Pediatr Surg Int, Vol: 17 Page: 299-303 May 2001
  A. Yoneda; Y. Wang; D. S. O'Briain; P. Puri

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• 8.   Central corneal thickness and its relationship to intraocular pressure in mucopolysaccararidoses-1 following bone marrow transplantation

  This study examined the ocular findings in mucopolysaccaridoses-1 (MPS-1) and the relationship between intraocular pressure and central corneal thickness following bone marrow transplantation

  

  Abstract:

  PURPOSE: To examine the ocular findings in mucopolysaccaridoses-1 (MPS-1) and the relationship between intraocular pressure (IOP) and central corneal thickness following bone marrow transplantation. METHODS: Setting: clinical practice. Subjects: 23 subjects with MPS-1 following bone marrow transplantation were examined. Observation procedures: age, sex, visual acuity, presence of more...

  International Classification:

  Organ transplants - bone marrow

  Categories:

  bone marrow transplantation

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  J Aapos, Vol: 12 Page: 7-10 February 2008
  P. Connell; K. McCreery; A. Doyle; F. Darcy; A. O'Meara; D. Brosnahan

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• 9.   Central venous access devices in children with congenital coagulation disorders: complications and long-term outcome

  This study reviewed central venous access devices in children with congenital coagulation disorders to assess complications and long-term outcomes

  

  Abstract:

  Reliable venous access is essential to facilitate the administration of prophylactic factor concentrate or blood products in children with congenital coagulation disorders and immune tolerance therapy (ITT) regimens in those who develop high responding inhibitors. Poor venous access is even more problematic in very young children, the vast majority of whom will require the insertion of more...

  International Classification:

  Congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities - congenital coagulation disorders

  Categories:

  congenital coagulation disorders

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland and the United Kingdom

  Br J Haematol, Vol: 110 Page: 461-8 August 2000
  C. McMahon; J. Smith; K. Khair; R. Liesner; I. M. Hann; O. P. Smith

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• 10.   Cerebral palsy in Northern Ireland: 1981--93

  This study aimed to describe the method of compilation of the Northern Ireland Cerebral Palsy Register (NICPR) and outlines the epidemiology of cerebral palsy (CP) in Northern Ireland in 1981--93

  

  Abstract:

  This paper describes the method of compilation of the Northern Ireland Cerebral Palsy Register (NICPR) and outlines the epidemiology of cerebral palsy (CP) in Northern Ireland in 1981--93 based on an analysis of 784 cases. Multiple and overlapping sources of notification were used to compile the NICPR. Each case was followed up with a standardised assessment completed at age 5 years and more...

  International Classification:

  Effectiveness of measurement tool - compilation of the Northern Ireland Cerebral Palsy Register

  Categories:

  method of compilation of the Northern Ireland Cerebral Palsy Register

  Geography:

  Northern Ireland

  Paediatr Perinat Epidemiol, Vol: 15 Page: 278-86 July 2001
  J. Parkes; H. Dolk; N. Hill; S. Pattenden

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• 11.   Changes in birth father involvement in stepfamily adoption in the Republic of Ireland

  The aim of this study was to examine impact of legal change on the practice of involving birth fathers in the stepfamily adoption decisions relating to their children

  

  Abstract:

  The majority of domestic adoption applications in the Republic of Ireland today concern the adoption of children into their stepfamilies. These adoptions are processed under the Adoption Act 1952 and the adoption severs connections with the child's non-custodial birth parent, usually the birth father. Birth fathers had no legal entitlement to inclusion in any decision about the proposed more...

  International Classification:

  Adoption

  Categories:

  adoption

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  Adoption & Fostering, Vol: 28 Page: 59-69 2004
  C. Loftus

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• 12.   Changing profile of rotavirus in Ireland: predominance of P[8] and emergence of P[6] and P[9] in mixed infections

  The aim of this study was to examine the changing profile of rotavirus in Ireland: predominance of P[8] and emergence of P[6] and P[9] in mixed infections

  

  Abstract:

  Six hundred and thirty three fecal specimens were collected from patients under 6 years, suffering from non-bacterial, putative viral gastroenteritis in the south of Ireland, between 2003 and 2006. Following laboratory identification of rotavirus as the aetiological agent in 558 specimens, reverse transcriptase polymerase chain reaction was employed to amplify the VP7 and VP4 gene more...

  International Classification:

  International committee on Taxonomy of Viruses - rotavirus

  Categories:

  rotavirus

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  J Med Virol, Vol: 80 Page: 524-30 March 2008
  G. Lennon; N. Reidy; B. Cryan; S. Fanning; H. O'Shea

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• 13.   Characteristics of children referred to a general anaesthetic service in Northern Ireland

  The aim of this study was to establish the social and dental characteristics of the children receiving general anaesthetics for dental extractions

  

  Abstract:

  General anaesthetics are still frequently given to children for dental extractions and this method of treatment is most prevalent in regions such as Northern Ireland where high levels of dental disease persist in children. The aim of this study was to establish the social and dental characteristics of the children receiving general anaesthetics for dental extractions. Parents of more...

  International Classification:

  Dental

  Categories:

  anaesthetics; dental extractions

  Geography:

  Northern Ireland

  J Ir Dent Assoc, Vol: 45 Page: 119-23 1999
  C. Mac Cormac; M. Kinirons

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• 14.   Child health: little by little

  This article discusses immunisation uptake rates

  

  Abstract:

  While the latest national immunisation uptake rates show a promising rise, there is still a long way to go in preventing disease outbreaks. more...

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  World of Irish Nursing & Midwifery, Vol: 13 Page: 45-45 2005
  T. Horan

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• 15.   Childhood cancer in Ireland: a population-based study

  The aim of this study was to undertake an analysis of the incidence and survival data for cancers diagnosed in children under 15 years of age in the Republic of Ireland during 1994-2000 and the longer term mortality trends

  

  Abstract:

  BACKGROUND: Population-based studies of childhood cancer incidence, survival and mortality make an important contribution to monitoring the successful implementation of new treatment guidelines and to understanding the epidemiology of these diseases. METHODS: We analysed incidence and survival data for cancers diagnosed in children under 15 years of age in the Republic of Ireland during more...

  International Classification:

  Neoplasm - cancer

  Categories:

  cancer

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  Arch Dis Child, Vol: 92 Page: 890-7 October 2007
  M. Stack; P. M. Walsh; H. Comber; C. A. Ryan; P. O'Lorcain

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• 16.   Childhood femoral hernia: a commonly misdiagnosed condition

  This study undertook a review of femoral hernias in children during the past 21 years

  

  Abstract:

  Femoral hernia is a rare surgical entity in the paediatric age group. The diagnosis is still a challenging issue. The aim of our study was to review our experience with femoral hernias in children during the past 21 years. We reviewed retrospectively the medical records of all patients who underwent femoral hernia repair in our institution between 1980 and 2000. Thirty-eight children more...

  International Classification:

  Other - hernia

  Categories:

  femoral hernias

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  Pediatr Surg Int, Vol: 19 Page: 608-9 October 2003
  D. De Caluwe; B. Chertin; P. Puri

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• 17.   Childhood hemolytic uremic syndrome, United Kingdom and Ireland

  The aim of this study was to examine disease incidence and clinical, epidemiologic and microbiologic characteristics childhood hemolytic uremic syndrome

  

  Abstract:

  We conducted prospective surveillance of childhood hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS) from 1997 to 2001 to describe disease incidence and clinical, epidemiologic and microbiologic characteristics. We compared our findings, where possible, with those of a previous study conducted from 1985 to 1988. The average annual incidence of HUS for the United Kingdom and Ireland (0.71/100,000) was more...

  International Classification:

  Syndrome - hemolytic uremic

  Categories:

  hemolytic uremic syndrome

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland and the United Kingdom

  Emerg Infect Dis, Vol: 11 Page: 590-6 April 2005
  R. M. Lynn; S. J. O'Brien; C. M. Taylor; G. K. Adak; H. Chart; T. Cheasty; J. E. Coia; I. A. Gillespie; M. E. Locking; W. J. Reilly; H. R. Smith; A. Waters; G. A. Willshaw

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• 18.   Childhood immunisation guidelines revised to ease the parent fears

  This article discusses how childhood immunisation guidelines were revised to ease parent fears

  

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  All Ireland Journal of Nursing & Midwifery, Vol: 2 Page: 9-9 2002

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• 19.   Childhood immunization: the vital role of the midwife

  This article discusses the vital role of the midwife in immunisation

  

  Abstract:

  In the present climate of change within the health-care system and with the emphasis on improving health and eradicating disease, the controversial issue of immunization has once again come under public scrutiny. The purpose of this article is to present the subject of immunization from an Irish perspective, in a clear and concise manner and to highlight relevant issues pertaining to more...

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  British Journal of Midwifery, Vol: 14 Page: 588-591 2006
  E. Biggs

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• 20.   Childhood respiratory infections and hospital admissions for COPD

  The aim of this study was to examine if respiratory viral infection of children in the community was associated with hospital admissions of patients with exacerbations of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

  

  Abstract:

  BACKGROUND: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) exacerbations are associated with viral infections. We wished to determine if respiratory viral infection of children in the community was associated with hospital admissions of patients with exacerbations of COPD. METHODS: We collected data over a 45-month period from the Northern Ireland Regional Virus Laboratory and from a more...

  International Classification:

  Diseases of the respiratory system - respiratory

  Categories:

  respiratory viral infection

  Geography:

  Northern Ireland

  Respir Med, Vol: 100 Page: 512-8 March 2006
  T. E. McManus; P. V. Coyle; J. C. Kidney

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• 21.   Children with stable asthma have reduced airway matrix metalloproteinase-9 and matrix metalloproteinase-9/tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinase-1 ratio

  The aim of this study was to examine the balance of MMP-8, MMP-9 and tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinases (TIMP)-1 in the airways of children with asthma

  

  Abstract:

  BACKGROUND: Childhood asthma is characterized by inflammation of the airways. Structural changes of the airway wall may also be seen in some children early in the course of the disease. Matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) are key mediators in the metabolism of the extracellular matrix (ECM). OBJECTIVE: To investigate the balance of MMP-8, MMP-9 and tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinases more...

  International Classification:

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

  Categories:

  asthma

  Geography:

  Northern Ireland

  Clin Exp Allergy, Vol: 35 Page: 1168-74 September 2005
  G. M. Doherty; S. V. Kamath; F. de Courcey; S. N. Christie; A. Chisakuta; J. D. Lyons; L. G. Heaney; M. Ennis; M. D. Shields

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• 22.   Children's reasoning about the causal significance of the temporal order of events

  The aim of this study was to examine children's ability to reason about the causal significance of the order in which 2 events occurred (the pressing of buttons on a mechanically operated box).

  

  Abstract:

  Four experiments examined children's ability to reason about the causal significance of the order in which 2 events occurred (the pressing of buttons on a mechanically operated box). In Study 1, 4-year-olds were unable to make the relevant inferences, whereas 5-year-olds were successful on one version of the task. In Study 2, 3-year-olds were successful on a simplified version of the more...

  International Classification:

  Other - reasoning ability

  Categories:

  reasoning ability

  Geography:

  Northern Ireland

  Dev Psychol, Vol: 41 Page: 54-63 January 2005
  T. McCormack; C. Hoerl

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• 23.   Chronic cough in children: bronchoalveolar lavage findings

  The aim of this study was to examine children with isolated chronic cough looking for evidence of airway inflammation typical of asthma, with increased numbers of airway eosinophils as assessed from bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL)

  

  Abstract:

  Isolated chronic cough in childhood is a common complaint. Although the symptom cough is included in the definition of clildhood asthma, there is debate as to whether the majoritv of these children have asthma. The authors studied children with isolated chronic cough looking for evidence of airway inflammation typical of asthma, with increased numbers of airway eosinophils as assessed more...

  International Classification:

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

  Categories:

  isolated chronic cough; asthma

  Geography:

  Northern Ireland

  Eur Respir J, Vol: 16 Page: 1109-14 December 2000
  P. S. Fitch; V. Brown; B. C. Schock; R. Taylor; M. Ennis; M. D. Shields

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• 24.   Chronic kidney disease post-liver transplantation

  This study determined the incidence of, and risk factors for, all stages of chronic kidney disease, as defined in the Kidney Disease Outcomes Quality Initiative Guideline

  

  Abstract:

  BACKGROUND: Renal disease is a recognized complication of orthotopic liver transplantation (OLT). We aimed to determine the incidence of all stages of chronic kidney disease (CKD), as defined in the Kidney Disease Outcomes Quality Initiative Guidelines. We also wanted to determine the risk factors for development of CKD and its impact on patient survival. METHODS: All patients who more...

  International Classification:

  Other - kidney disease

  Categories:

  chronic kidney disease

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  Nephrol Dial Transplant, Vol: 21 Page: 2630-6 September 2006
  A. O'Riordan; V. Wong; P. A. McCormick; J. E. Hegarty; A. J. Watson

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• 25.   Classification of the spectrum of Coats' disease as subtypes of idiopathic retinal telangiectasis with exudation

  This study classified cases of the spectrum of Coats' disease as subtypes of idiopathic retinal telangiectasis with exudation

  

  Abstract:

  PURPOSE: An increasing variety of eponymous terms have been used to describe atypical cases of Coats' disease. A group of typical cases of Coats' disease and other cases of differing severity were classified as one of four subtypes of idiopathic retinal telangiectasis with exudation and compared with regard to clinical outcome. METHODS: In a retrospective clinical review patients with more...

  International Classification:

  Diseases of the eye and adnexa - Disorders of choroid and retina - Coats' disease

  Categories:

  Coats' disease

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  Acta Ophthalmol Scand, Vol: 79 Page: 596-602 December 2001
  M. Cahill; M. O'Keefe; R. Acheson; A. Mulvihill; D. Wallace; D. Mooney

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• 26.   Classification, assessment, and management of childhood ptosis

  This article discusses classification, assessment, and management of childhood ptosis

  

  Abstract:

  Ptosis in childhood may both impair normal visual development and be cosmetically disfiguring. Ptosis may sometimes be a component part of a more extensive disorder involving the extraocular muscles, facial structures, or nervous system. Each patient must receive a thorough ocular examination, as well as careful assessment of the ptosis itself. Optimum outcome following surgical repair more...

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  Ophthalmol Clin North Am, Vol: 14 Page: 447-55 September 2001
  A. Mulvihill; M. O'Keefe

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

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

  

  Abstract:

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

  International Classification:

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

  Categories:

  Cleft lip and/or palate

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

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

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• 28.   Cleft palate and otitis media with effusion: a review

  This article reviewed the epidemiology, aetiology, and natural history of middle ear disease in children with cleft palate

  

  Abstract:

  Otitis media with effusion is a common finding in children with cleft palate. However, although middle ear effusions have been reported to be almost universal among infants with cleft palate, less is known regarding the epidemiology, natural history, and outcome of middle ear disease among older children with cleft palate. Furthermore, considerable controversy surrounds the management more...

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  Rev Laryngol Otol Rhinol (Bord), Vol: 124 Page: 171-7 2003
  P. Sheahan; A. W. Blayney

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• 29.   Clinical and immunological risk factors associated with Haemophilus influenzae type b conjugate vaccine failure in childhood

  The aim of this study was to examine the clinical and immunological risk factors associated with Haemophilus influenzae type b conjugate vaccine failure in childhood

  

  Abstract:

  Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) conjugate vaccines have proved extremely efficacious in healthy children. True Hib vaccine failures are rare. Hib conjugate vaccines were introduced for routine immunization in the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland in 1992. Coincident with this, active prospective and national surveillance via pediatricians, microbiologists, and public health more...

  International Classification:

  Bacterium - Haemophilus influenzae type b

  Categories:

  Haemophilus influenzae type b

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland and the United Kingdom

  Clin Infect Dis, Vol: 31 Page: 973-80 October 2000
  P. T. Heath; R. Booy; H. Griffiths; E. Clutterbuck; H. J. Azzopardi; M. P. Slack; J. Fogarty; A. C. Moloney; E. R. Moxon

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• 30.   Clinical and MRI correlates of cerebral palsy: the European Cerebral Palsy Study

  The aim of this study was to examine the correlates of Cerebal Palsy in a population sample and compare clinical findings with information available from MRI brain studies

  

  Abstract:

  CONTEXT: Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) findings have been reported for specific clinical cerebral palsy (CP) subgroups or lesion types but not in a large population of children with all CP subtypes. Further information about the causes of CP could help identify preventive strategies. OBJECTIVE: To investigate the correlates of CP in a population sample and compare clinical findings more...

  International Classification:

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

  Categories:

  cerebral palsy

  Geography:

  International

  Jama, Vol: 296 Page: 1602-8 October 2006
  M. Bax; C. Tydeman; O. Flodmark

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• 31.   Clinical assessment of a generic DNA amplification assay for the identification of respiratory adenovirus infections

  This study examined a generic adenovirus nested polymerase chain amplification assay designed to be capable of detecting all respiratory adenoviruses.

  

  Abstract:

  BACKGROUND: respiratory adenoviruses are common, often resulting in serious sporadic and epidemic infections and impaired immunity can dramatically increase their severity. They are now thought capable of establishing latency. Diagnosis by culture is slow while direct antigen detection by immunofluorescence lacks sensitivity. Molecular diagnosis can be both rapid and sensitive but the more...

  International Classification:

  Diagnostic tool laboratory - adenovirus

  Categories:

  Dimercaptosuccinic acid scan (DMSA); Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)

  Geography:

  Northern Ireland

  J Clin Virol, Vol: 26 Page: 331-8 April 2003
  S. Mitchell; H. J. O'Neill; G. M. Ong; S. Christie; P. Duprex; D. E. Wyatt; C. McCaughey; V. J. Armstrong; S. Feeney; L. Metwally; P. V. Coyle

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

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

  

  Abstract:

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

  International Classification:

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

  Categories:

  juvenile dermatomyositis

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

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

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• 33.   Clinical features of newly presenting cases of chronic otitis media

  This study examined clinical features of newly presenting cases of chronic otitis media

  

  Abstract:

  The clinical features of 58 consecutive patients presenting with a new case of chronic otitis media were prospectively collected over a 15-month period. Twenty-three ears had a keratin filled marginal or attic defect (14 with cholesteatoma), 20 had a self-clearing marginal or attic defect, and 21 had a central tympanic membrane perforation (including one cholesteatoma). Twenty patients more...

  International Classification:

  Diseases of the ear and mastoid process - Diseases of middle ear and mastoid -otitis media

  Categories:

  otitis media

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  J Laryngol Otol, Vol: 115 Page: 962-6 December 2001
  P. Sheahan; M. Donnelly; R. Kane

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• 34.   Clinical judgement of near pupil responses provides a useful indicator of focusing ability in children with cerebral palsy

  The aim of the study was to compare the quality of near pupil responses with objective measures of accommodative function dynamic retinoscopy and investigate the utility of NPR in indicating accommodative facility in children with cerebral palsy

  

  Abstract:

  Accommodation is often reduced in cerebral palsy (CP). Knowledge about accommodative facility is valuable when investigating a child's visual needs and developing strategies for education. With normal accommodation, changing focus from distance to near results in pupil constriction. We compared quality of near pupil responses (NPR) with objective measures of accommodative function more...

  International Classification:

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

  Categories:

  accommodative (ocular) facility

  Geography:

  Northern Ireland

  Dev Med Child Neurol, Vol: 50 Page: 33-7 January 2008
  K. J. Saunders; J. F. McClelland; P. M. Richardson; M. Stevenson

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• 35.   Clinical neurophysiology referral patterns to a tertiary hospital--a prospective audit

  The aim of this study was to audit the number, source, symptoms and diagnosis of neurophysiology referrals in the southern health board region

  

  Abstract:

  BACKGROUND: Cork University Hospital (CUH) provides a tertiary service for all neurophysiology referrals in the Southern Health Board region. AIM: To ascertain the number, source, symptoms and diagnosis of neurophysiology referrals at CUH. METHODS: We did a prospective audit of the referral patterns to the neurophysiology department over a 12 -week period. RESULTS: Of 635 referrals, 254 more...

  International Classification:

  Factors influencing health status and contact with health services - persons encountering health services for examination and investigation - neurophysiology referrals

  Categories:

  neurophysiology referrals

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  Ir J Med Sci, Vol: 173 Page: 211-4 2004 Oct-Dec
  R. Renganathan; S. O'Brien; B. Sweeney; R. Galvin; B. McNamara

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• 36.   Clinical presentation of type 1 diabetes

  The aim of this study was to describe the presenting features of type 1 diabetes in a national incident cohort aged under 15 years

  

  Abstract:

  OBJECTIVE: To identify the presenting features of type 1 diabetes in a national incident cohort aged under 15 yr, the duration of symptoms, the occurrence of diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) at presentation, and the frequency of a family history of diabetes. METHODS: A prospective study was undertaken of incident cases of type 1 diabetes using an active monthly reporting card system from more...

  International Classification:

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

  Categories:

  type 1 diabetes; diabetic ketoacidosis

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  Pediatr Diabetes, Vol: 6 Page: 75-8 June 2005
  E. F. Roche; A. Menon; D. Gill; H. Hoey

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• 37.   Clinical screening for developmental dysplasia of the hip in Northern Ireland

  The aim of this study was to examine the incidence of late diagnosed developmental dysplasia of the hip requiring surgery in Northern Ireland

  

  Abstract:

  PROBLEM: The incidence of late diagnosed developmental dysplasia of the hip requiring surgery in Northern Ireland is high. The reported incidence was 1.14 per 1000 children born during 1983-7. DESIGN: Comparative retrospective study. BACKGROUND AND SETTING: Clinical screening programme in Northern Ireland. Key measure for improvement: Reduced rate of operative intervention in children more...

  International Classification:

  Congenital malformations and deformations of the musculosketal system - Congenital malformations and deformations of the musculoskeletal system - developmental dysplasia of the hip

  Categories:

  late diagnosed developmental dysplasia of the hip

  Geography:

  Northern Ireland

  Bmj, Vol: 324 Page: 1031-3 April 2002
  S. L. Maxwell; A. L. Ruiz; K. J. Lappin; A. P. Cosgrove

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• 38.   Cognitive-behavioural interventions for children who have been sexually abused

  The aim of this review was to assess the efficacy of cognitive-behavioural approaches in addressing the immediate and longer-term sequelae on children who have been sexually abused

  

  Abstract:

  BACKGROUND: Despite differences in perceptions of what constitutes child sexual abuse there is a general consensus amongst clinicians and researchers that this is a substantial social problem which affects large numbers of children and young people worldwide. The effects of sexual abuse manifest themselves in a wide range of symptoms, including fear, anxiety, post-traumatic stress more...

  International Classification:

  Sexual abuse - cognative behavioural therapy

  Categories:

  cognitive-behavioural addressing the sequelae of sexually abused children

  Geography:

  Systematic Review

  Cochrane Database Syst Rev, 2006
  G. M. Macdonald; J. P. Higgins; P. Ramchandani

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• 39.   Community children's nursing in Northern Ireland: an evaluative review

  The aim of this study was to examine development of community children's nursing in Northern Ireland

  

  Abstract:

  All parents taking on the responsibility of providing care for their child with complex needs in the community setting need to feel competent, confident and supported. Despite policy recommendations that reinforce the value of community children's nursing in meeting child and family needs, numbers in Northern Ireland remain small. The development of community children's nursing in more...

  International Classification:

  Health service provision

  Categories:

  community children's nursing

  Geography:

  Northern Ireland

  Paediatr Nurs, Vol: 19 Page: 25-7 February 2007
  D. Corkin; J. Chambers

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• 40.   Community children's nursing services in Wales: will the NSF make a difference?

  This article discusses the 2006 edition of the RCN Community Children's Nursing Directory - which lists 239 services

  

  Abstract:

  The 2006 edition of the RCN Community Children's Nursing Directory lists 239 services--16 of which are based in Wales, 12 in Northern Ireland, two in the Channel Islands, one in the Isle of Man, 23 in Scotland and 185 in England. This listing highlights the continued development and expansion of services across the UK, as well as the further developments that are needed to ensure equity more...

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland and the United Kingdom

  Paediatr Nurs, Vol: 19 Page: 22-4 February 2007
  E. Z. Maunder

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• 41.   Comparison of graft-versus-host-disease and survival after HLA-identical sibling bone marrow transplantation in ethnic populations

  The aim of the study was to compare graft-versus-host-disease and survival after HLA-identical sibling bone marrow transplantation in ethnic populations

  

  Abstract:

  The association of ethnicity with the incidence of graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) and other clinical outcomes after transplantation is controversial. We compared the results of HLA-identical sibling bone marrow transplantations for leukemia, performed between 1990 and 1999, among different ethnic populations, including 562 Japanese, 829 white Americans, 71 African Americans, 195 more...

  International Classification:

  Organ transplants

  Categories:

  bone marrow transplantation

  Geography:

  International

  Blood, Vol: 105 Page: 1408-16 February 2005
  H. Oh; Jr. F. R. Loberiza; M. J. Zhang; O. Ringden; H. Akiyama; T. Asai; S. Miyawaki; S. Okamoto; M. M. Horowitz; J. H. Antin; A. Bashey; J. M. Bird; M. H. Carabasi; J. W. Fay; R. P. Gale; R. H. Giller; J. M. Goldman; G. A. Hale; R. E. Harris; J. Henslee-Downey; H. J. Kolb; M. R. Litzow; P. L. McCarthy; S. M. Neudorf; D. S. Serna; G. Socie; P. Tiberghien; A. J. Barrett

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• 42.   Comparison of phenotypic and genotypic characteristics of Salmonella bredeney associated with a poultry-related outbreak of gastroenteritis in Northern Ireland

  The aim of this study was to investigate a combination of phenotypic and genotypic subspecies typing methods to aid in an epidemiological investigation of an outbreak of Salmonella bredeney

  

  Abstract:

  OBJECTIVES. To employ a combination of phenotypic and genotypic subspecies typing methods to aid in an epidemiological investigation of an outbreak of Salmonella bredeney involving ten persons. METHODS. Isolates were characterised by employing antibiogram typing, in addition to two genotyping techniques, including pulsed field gel electrophoresis (PFGE), random amplification of more...

  International Classification:

  Other - Salmonella bredeney

  Categories:

  Salmonella bredeney

  Geography:

  Northern Ireland

  J Infect, Vol: 47 Page: 33-9 July 2003
  J. E. Moore; L. Murray; S. Fanning; M. Cormican; M. Daly; N. Delappe; B. Morgan; P. G. Murphy

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• 43.   Complex branchial fistula: a variant arch anomaly

  This case report discusses a 5-year-old boy with presented with an infected left-sided branchial fistula

  

  Abstract:

  A 5-year-old boy presented with an infected left-sided branchial fistula. Despite antibiotic treatment and repeated excision of the fistula, purulent discharge from the wound persisted. Three-dimensional computed tomography (3D CT) reconstruction greatly facilitated the diagnosis and management of this case by showing the course of the fistulous tract. The complexity of the tract more...

  International Classification:

  Congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities - Report

  Categories:

  infected left-sided branchial fistula

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  J Pediatr Surg, Vol: 36 Page: 1087-8 July 2001
  D. De Caluwe; R. Hayes; M. McDermott; M. T. Corbally

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• 44.   Comprehensive genetic and histopathologic study reveals three types of neuroblastoma tumors

  The aim of this study was to examine the relationship between multiple genetic features, tumor morphology, and prognosis in neuroblastoma

  

  Abstract:

  PURPOSE: To determine the relationship between multiple genetic features, tumor morphology, and prognosis in neuroblastoma. PATIENTS AND METHODS: The genetic alterations and morphologic features that underpin three histopathologic risk classifications were analyzed in 108 neuroblastoma patients. Tumors were subdivided into four groups based on the three most frequent and prognostically more...

  International Classification:

  Neoplasms - Malignant neoplasms - neuroblastoma

  Categories:

  neuroblastoma

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland and the United Kingdom

  J Clin Oncol, Vol: 19 Page: 3080-90 June 2001
  M. Lastowska; C. Cullinane; S. Variend; S. Cotterill; N. Bown; S. O'Neill; K. Mazzocco; P. Roberts; J. Nicholson; C. Ellershaw; A. D. Pearson; M. S. Jackson

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• 45.   Congenital cardiac disease as a core feature of cranio-osteoarthropathy

  These case reports discuss two unrelated patients with features of cranio-osteoarthropathy, both of whom also had a history of congenital heart disease

  

  Abstract:

  Cranio-osteoarthropathy is a rare condition. Classically, signs are identifiable in infancy with clubbing of fingers, and delayed closure of the clinically enlarged cranial sutures, followed by periosteal new bone formation on X-rays of the long bones. Ultimately, joint swelling and stiffness follow, typically involving the large joints. We report two unrelated patients with features of more...

  International Classification:

  Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue - cranio-osteoarthropathy

  Categories:

  cranio-osteoarthropathy

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  Clin Dysmorphol, Vol: 13 Page: 213-9 October 2004
  S. O'Connell; M. Suri; D. Duff; J. Kelleher; C. M. Hall; W. Reardon

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• 46.   Connexin 26 (GJB2) gene-related deafness and speech intelligibility after cochlear implantation

  The aim of this study was to examine the hypothesis that speech intelligibility in children after cochlear implantation may depend on their deafness cause, including connexin 26 (GJB2) gene-related deafness

  

  Abstract:

  HYPOTHESIS: Speech intelligibility in children after cochlear implantation may depend on their deafness cause, including connexin 26 (GJB2) gene-related deafness. BACKGROUND: There is significant variability in the degree of intelligibility, or clarity, of children's speech after cochlear implantation. GJB2 gene-related deafness may be a factor, as preliminary data suggest that more...

  International Classification:

  Diseases of the ear and mastoid process - Other disorders of ear - deafness

  Categories:

  deafness; cochlear implant

  Geography:

  Northern Ireland

  Otol Neurotol, Vol: 25 Page: 935-42 November 2004
  A. R. Sinnathuray; J. G. Toner; J. Clarke-Lyttle; A. Geddis; C. C. Patterson; A. E. Hughes

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• 47.   Conservative management of appendix mass in children

  This study examined the conservative management of appendix mass in children

  

  Abstract:

  BACKGROUND: The management of an appendix mass in children is controversial. An experience of conservative management of appendix masses in a paediatric population over the last 19 years is reviewed. METHODS: The medical records of all children who presented with an appendix mass to one of three children's hospitals between 1982 and 2000 were reviewed. In that interval 427 children with more...

  International Classification:

  Diseases of the digestive system - Diseases of appendix - appendixes

  Categories:

  appendix

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  Br J Surg, Vol: 88 Page: 1539-42 November 2001
  J. Gillick; M. Velayudham; P. Puri

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• 48.   Consumer satisfaction with child health clinics

  The aim of this study was to examine parent/guardians perceptions about the clinic type attended, appointment details, facilities and environment of the health centre attended and experiences of communication and information at the clinic

  

  Abstract:

  Consumer satisfaction surveys are used to assist in monitoring the quality of health care service delivery. In order to capture the views of those attending child health clinics in the community setting, a cohort of attendees to child health clinics in a health board region was sent a pre-piloted questionnaire enquiring about the clinic type attended, appointment details, facilities and more...

  International Classification:

  Health service provision

  Categories:

  health care facilities

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  Ir Med J, Vol: 97 Page: 143-5 May 2004
  A. Sheridan; I. Hegarty; E. Flanagan; M. Dooley; D. Bedford; F. Howell

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• 49.   Continuing education. Module 8: paediatrics: part 6. Management of LRTIs... lower respiratory tract infections

  This article discusses management of lower respiratory tract infections in pediatrics

  

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  World of Irish Nursing, Vol: 10 Page: 31-33 2002
  M. McDonald

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• 50.   Coping and positive perceptions in Irish mothers of children with intellectual disabilities

  This study examined the coping strategies and positive perceptions in Irish mothers of children with intellectual disabilities

  

  Abstract:

  Thirty-six mothers of children aged between 5 and 8 years with intellectual disabilities completed five self-report questionnaires measuring variables related to behavioural and emotional difficulties, levels of care demand, family supports, coping and positive perceptions.The relationships among these variables were investigated using a working model proposed by Hastings and Taunt more...

  International Classification:

  Mental and behavioural disorders - Mental retardation - intellectual disabilities

  Categories:

  intellectual disabilities; coping strategies

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  J Intellect Disabil, Vol: 10 Page: 231-48 September 2006
  F. A. Greer; I. M. Grey; B. McClean

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• 51.   Corneal hysteresis and intraocular pressure measurement in children using the reichert ocular response analyzer

  The aim of this study was to examine corneal hysteresis in children with normal eyes and congenital glaucoma and assess intraocular pressure (IOP) measurement with the Reichert Ocular Response Analyzer (RORA)

  

  Abstract:

  PURPOSE: To examine corneal hysteresis in children with normal eyes and congenital glaucoma and assess intraocular pressure (IOP) measurement with the Reichert Ocular Response Analyzer (RORA). DESIGN: Observational, cross-sectional study. METHODS: setting: Clinical practice. patients: Corneal hysteresis and intraocular pressure (Goldmann correlated [IOPg] and corneal compensated more...

  International Classification:

  Procedure - corneal hysteresis

  Categories:

  corneal hysteresis

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  Am J Ophthalmol, Vol: 142 Page: 990-2 December 2006
  C. Kirwan; M. O'Keefe; B. Lanigan

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