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• Method 1- uses a free natural language approach.

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

• Method 2 - utilises key words.

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

• Method 3 - is based on the indexing system

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

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

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

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

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• 1.   Fathers' perspectives on the emotional impact of managing the care of their children with cystic fibrosis

  This study examines fathers' perspectives on the emotional impact of managing the care of their children with cystic fibrosis (CF) are examined

  

  Abstract:

  In this article, fathers' perspectives on the emotional impact of managing the care of their children with cystic fibrosis (CF) are examined. The constant worry of living with the unpredictability of CF was highlighted in this study, drawing on interviews with eight Irish fathers, who experienced difficulties communicating their concerns to others. Despite efforts at not dwelling on CF, more...

  International Classification:

  Other - perspectives

  Categories:

  fathers' perspectives on managing children

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  J Pediatr Nurs, Vol: 23 Page: 250-6 August 2008
  C. C. Hayes; E. Savage

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• 2.   Female monozygotic twins with selective mutism--a case report

  This case report discusses a case of young female monozygotic twins who presented with selective mutism and their treatment

  

  Abstract:

  Selective mutism is a rare social anxiety disorder characterized by a total lack of speech in certain specific situations despite the ability to speak in others. Both genetic and psychosocial factors are thought to be involved in its presentation, persistence, and response to treatment. This case report describes a case of young female monozygotic twins who presented with selective more...

  International Classification:

  Mental and behavioural disorders - Report

  Categories:

  selective mutism

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  J Dev Behav Pediatr, Vol: 27 Page: 129-33 April 2006
  L. Sharkey; F. Mc Nicholas

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• 3.   Firework injuries presenting to a national burn's unit

  The aim of this study was to describe firework injuries presenting to a national burns units

  

  Abstract:

  The sale to the general public of fireworks is illegal in Ireland. However, many fireworks are readily available on the black market from illegal traders. The number of firework injuries presenting to our unit during the three week run-up to Hallowe'en October 2001 was recorded. In addition, each patient was contacted to determine how the fireworks were obtained, the average amount of more...

  International Classification:

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

  Categories:

  firework injuries

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  Ir Med J, Vol: 97 Page: 244-5 September 2004
  D. Jones; W. Lee; S. Rea; M. O. Donnell; P. A. Eadie

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• 4.   Fluoride ingestion from toothpaste: background to European Union-funded multicentre project

  This article discusses a European Union-funded multicentre project in which one of the aims is to describe fluoride ingestion from toothpaste

  

  Abstract:

  As in most other established market economies throughout the world the prevalence of dental caries has declined in most Member States of the European Union (EU). There is evidence that the increased use of fluoride toothpaste has been a major factor in this improvement. Recently there has been increasing debate on the alleged link between increased use of fluoride toothpaste, more...

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  Community Dent Oral Epidemiol, Vol: 32 Suppl 1 Page: 5-8 April 2004
  D. M. O'Mullane; J. A. Cochran; H. P. Whelton

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• 5.   Fluoride ingestion from toothpaste: conclusions of European Union-funded multicentre project

  This article discusses fluoride ingestion from toothpaste: conclusions of European Union-funded multicentre project

  

  Abstract:

  An important challenge encountered in this multicentred project was the need to take account of the different cultural and legal differences between the seven sites when agreeing the protocol. Examples such as access to registers of births and subject consent dictated that there were some differences in the methods used in the different sites. The data presented showed that it was more...

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  Community Dent Oral Epidemiol, Vol: 32 Suppl 1 Page: 74-6 April 2004
  D. M. O'Mullane; C. E. Ketley; J. A. Cochran; H. P. Whelton; W. P. Holbrook; C. van Loveren; B. Fernandes; L. Seppa; T. Athanassouli

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• 6.   Fluoride ingestion from toothpaste: fluoride recovered from the toothbrush, the expectorate and the after-brush rinses

  The aim of this study was to describe the effects of rinsing and spitting on fluoride ingestion from toothpaste during normal oral-hygiene procedures of younger children, and hence to make recommendations on rinsing during toothbrushing

  

  Abstract:

  OBJECTIVES: The aim of this study was to determine the effects of rinsing and spitting on fluoride ingestion from toothpaste during normal oral-hygiene procedures of younger children, and hence to make recommendations on rinsing during toothbrushing. METHODS: The brushing habits of 166 Dutch and 185 Irish children between 1.5 and 3.5 years were observed during home visits. The weight of more...

  International Classification:

  Dental

  Categories:

  fluoride ingestion

  Geography:

  International

  Community Dent Oral Epidemiol, Vol: 32 Suppl 1 Page: 54-61 April 2004
  C. van Loveren; C. E. Ketley; J. A. Cochran; R. M. Duckworth; D. M. O'Mullane

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• 7.   Fluoride metabolism and fluorosis

  This article discusses the only proven risk associated with water fluoridation: enamel fluorosis. Its purpose is to review current methods of measuring enamel fluorosis, its aetiology and metabolism

  

  Abstract:

  OBJECTIVES: This paper is primarily concerned with the only proven risk associated with water fluoridation: enamel fluorosis. Its purpose is to review current methods of measuring enamel fluorosis, its aetiology and metabolism. A further objective is to identify risk factors to reduce the prevalence of enamel fluorosis and employ methods to manage such risk factors. DATA: The prevalence more...

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  J Dent, Vol: 33 Page: 177-86 March 2005
  D. Browne; H. Whelton; D. O'Mullane

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• 8.   Foam eater

  This case report discusses the underlying medical condition of a child who presented as a "Foam eater" - Pica

  

  International Classification:

  Mental and behavioural disorders - Report

  Categories:

  "Foam eater"; Pica disorder

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  J Pediatr, Vol: 151 Page: 710 December 2007
  N. M. Allen; D. J. O'Donovan

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• 9.   Food allergies

  This article discusses aspects of true food allergies, implying immune-mediated adverse responses to food antigens, discussing the importance of IgE-mediated and non-IgE-mediated immune mechanisms

  

  Abstract:

  Adverse reactions to foods are commonly implicated in the causation of ill health. However, foreign antigens, including food proteins and commensal microbes encountered in the gastrointestinal tract, are usually well tolerated. True food allergies, implying immune-mediated adverse responses to food antigens, do exist, however, and are especially common in infants and young children. more...

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  Curr Gastroenterol Rep, Vol: 4 Page: 373-82 October 2002
  P. F. O'Leary; F. Shanahan

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• 10.   Food allergy in childhood: have the dangers been underestimated? Arch Dis Child 2003;88:79-81

  This article discusses food allergy in childhood

  

  Geography:

  the United Kingdom

  Archives of Disease in Childhood, Vol: 89 Page: 197-197 2004
  A. T. Clark; P. W. Ewan

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• 11.   Food allergy QoL questionnaire for children aged 0-12 years: content, construct, and cross-cultural validity

  This study developed a sensitive, multi-dimensional measure to assess parental perception of health-related QoL in children aged 0-12 years with food allergy

  

  Abstract:

  BACKGROUND: To date, there is no food allergy-specific questionnaire that allows parents to report children's health-related QoL (HRQL) from the child's perspective. OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to develop a sensitive, multi-dimensional measure to assess parental perception of HRQL in children aged 0-12 years with food allergy. METHODS: The Food Allergy QoL - Parent Form more...

  International Classification:

  Diagnostic tool (questionaire/scale) - quality of life

  Categories:

  health-related QoL

  Geography:

  International

  Clin Exp Allergy, Vol: 38 Page: 977-86 June 2008
  A. DunnGalvin; B. M. de BlokFlokstra; A. W. Burks; A. E. Dubois; J. O. Hourihane

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• 12.   Foreign bodies of the nose and ears in children. Should these be managed in the accident and emergency setting?

  This study examined the management of children with foreign bodies in the nose or ear in an attempt to see whether these children can be successfully managed in Accident & Emergency or whether they should be referred to the Otolaryngology service

  

  Abstract:

  OBJECTIVE: This study reviews the management of children with foreign bodies in the nose or ear in an attempt to see whether these children can be successfully managed in the Accident and Emergency (A & E) Department or whether they should be directly referred to the Otolaryngology service. METHODS: The records of all children with a foreign body in either the nose or ear who presented more...

  International Classification:

  Procedure - foreign bodies exteraction

  Categories:

  foreign bodies

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol, Vol: 70 Page: 425-8 March 2006
  T. Mackle; B. Conlon

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• 13.   Freeman-Sheldon syndrome: a case report

  This case report discusses a case of dental treatment carried out successfully under local anaesthetic for a young child with Freeman-Sheldon syndrome.

  

  Abstract:

  BACKGROUND: Freeman-Sheldon Syndrome is a rare craniofacial syndrome that has not been described in the dental literature to date. The main feature of relevance is severe microstomia, which limits access for routine dental care. CASE REPORT: Dental treatment was carried out successfully under local anaesthetic for a young child with Freeman-Sheldon syndrome. A novel coloured compomer more...

  International Classification:

  Syndrome

  Categories:

  Freeman-Sheldon syndrome.

  Geography:

  Northern Ireland

  Int J Paediatr Dent, Vol: 16 Page: 440-3 November 2006
  L. A. Corrigan; C. A. Duncan; T. A. Gregg

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• 14.   Frequency and distribution of group I intron genotypes of Candida albicans colonising critically ill patients

  The aim of this study was to examine the distribution and frequency of 25S rRNA intron genotypes of Candida albicans isolated from different anatomical sites of patients in an intensive care unit setting

  

  Abstract:

  A study is performed to examine the distribution and frequency of 25S rRNA intron genotypes of Candida albicans isolated from different anatomical sites of patients in an intensive care unit (ICU) setting. Germ-tube positive Candida isolates (n=65) from 65 patients are included and isolates are characterised by 25S intron genotyping, whereby all can be subdivided into four genotypes more...

  International Classification:

  Fungi - Candida albicans

  Categories:

  Candida albicans

  Geography:

  Northern Ireland

  Br J Biomed Sci, Vol: 62 Page: 24-7 2005
  B. C. Millar; J. Xu; R. McMullan; M. J. Walker; S. Hedderwick; J. E. Moore

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• 15.   Functional data analysis of joint coordination in the development of vertical jump performance

  The aim of this study was to describe functional data analysis of joint coordination in the development of vertical jump performance

  

  Abstract:

  Mastery of complex motor skills requires effective development of inter-segment coordination patterns. These coordination patterns can be described and quantified using various methods, including descriptive angle-angle diagrams, conjugate cross-correlations, vector coding, normalized root mean squared error techniques and, as in this study, functional data analysis procedures. Lower more...

  International Classification:

  Physical activity

  Categories:

  vertical jump performance

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  Sports Biomech, Vol: 6 Page: 199-214 May 2007
  A. J. Harrison; W. Ryan; K. Hayes

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• 16.   Functional data analysis of knee joint kinematics in the vertical jump

  The aim of this study was to examine functional data analysis of knee joint kinematics in the vertical jump

  

  Abstract:

  Understanding of the motor development process is usually based on descriptive studies using either cross-sectional or longitudinal designs. These data typically consist of sets of measurements on groups of individuals gathered during the performance of a single task. A natural approach is to represent the set of measurements for an individual as a single entity, a function. In more...

  International Classification:

  Physical activity

  Categories:

  knee joint kinematics

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  Sports Biomech, Vol: 5 Page: 121-38 January 2006
  W. Ryan; A. Harrison; K. Hayes

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• 17.   Fundus fluorescein angiographic characterization of diffuse choroidal hemangiomas

  This study examined the clinical usefulness of fundus fluorescein angiography in characterizing diffuse choroidal hemangiomas in Sturge-Weber syndrome.

  

  Abstract:

  PURPOSE: To evaluate the clinical usefulness of fundus fluorescein angiography (FFA) in characterizing diffuse choroidal hemangiomas in Sturge-Weber syndrome. METHODS: A retrospective case review of children attending a university hospital clinic with a diagnosis of Sturge-Weber syndrome was undertaken. The FFA findings of seven patients who had undergone angiography were reviewed. more...

  International Classification:

  Syndrome - Sturge-Weber

  Categories:

  Sturge-Weber syndrome.

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  J Pediatr Ophthalmol Strabismus, Vol: 45 Page: 26-30 2008 Jan-Feb
  N. Horgan; M. O'Keefe; E. McLoone; B. Lanigan

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• 18.   Fungal endocarditis in neonates and children

  This article discusses the published literature on fungal endocarditis in children and to discuss the incidence due to a wide range of fungi, primarily Aspergillus and Candida species

  

  Abstract:

  Fungal endocarditis in the neonate and pediatric population is associated with a high degree of morbidity and mortality, with diagnosis in the majority of cases made postmortem. The aim of this article is to review published literature on fungal endocarditis in children and to discuss the incidence due to a wide range of fungi, primarily Aspergillus and Candida species, as well as its more...

  Geography:

  Northern Ireland

  Pediatr Cardiol, Vol: 26 Page: 517-36 2005 Sep-Oct
  B. C. Millar; J. Jugo; J. E. Moore

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• 19.   Further case of microdeletion of 8q24 with phenotype overlapping Langer-Giedion without TRPS1 deletion

  This case report discusses a boy with an oligo array-cgh characterised small microdeletion involving EXT1 alone but with some features of Langer-giedion syndrome suggesting a functional disturbance of TRPS1

  

  Abstract:

  Langer-Giedion syndrome results from a microdeletion at 8q24.1 encompassing the EXT1 and the adjacent TRPS1 gene. We report on a boy with an oligo array-cgh characterized small microdeletion involving EXT1 alone but with some features of Langer-Giedion syndrome suggesting a functional disturbance of TRPS1. This boy, in addition to a mild Langer-Giedion like phenotype, also had some more...

  International Classification:

  Syndrome

  Categories:

  Langer-giedion syndrome

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  Am J Med Genet A, Vol: 146A Page: 1587-92 June 2008
  J. McBrien; J. A. Crolla; S. Huang; J. Kelleher; J. Gleeson; S. A. Lynch

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• 20.   General paediatric surgery in Ireland: a crisis in evolution

  This case report discusses the journey of one child in getting hospital treatment and broadens to discuses general paediatric surgery in Ireland

  

  International Classification:

  Health service provision

  Categories:

  the journey to hospital

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  Ir J Med Sci, Vol: 176 Page: 249-51 December 2007
  D. N. Coakley; P. A. Grace

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• 21.   General practice out-of-hours service, variations in use and equality in access to a doctor: a cross-sectional study

  The aim of this study was to examine geographical variation in the rates of out-of-hours calls and to see if there is any systematic variation in how the co-operative that covers the area responds to calls

  

  Abstract:

  BACKGROUND: There is increasing dissatisfaction among general practitioners (GPs) with their 24 hour commitment despite the demand for GP services outside ordinary working hours. The creation of out-of-hours co-operatives has been welcomed by participating GPs and their families and patient satisfaction is generally high. However, there have been concerns about the lack of patient more...

  International Classification:

  Health service provision

  Categories:

  out-of-hours medical calls

  Geography:

  Northern Ireland

  Br J Gen Pract, Vol: 51 Page: 625-9 August 2001
  D. O'Reilly; M. Stevenson; C. McCay; J. Jamison

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• 22.   Genetic abnormalities in a pre and post-chemotherapy hepatoblastoma

  This case report discusses a case of genetic abnormailites in pre and post-chemotherapy hepatoblastoma

  

  Abstract:

  Comparative genomic hybridization (CGH) analysis was performed on both a pre- and post-chemotherapy hepatoblastoma from a 24-month-old female patient. The diagnostic sample obtained from a tru-cut biopsy was a mixed epithelial-mesenchymal tumor with both fetal and embryonal patterns present. In contrast, the post-chemotherapy tumor exhibited a prominent anaplastic large cell population more...

  International Classification:

  Neoplasms-Malignant

  Categories:

  hepatoblastoma

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  Cytogenet Cell Genet, Vol: 95 Page: 9-11 2001
  M. Mullarkey; C. J. Breen; M. McDermott; A. O'Meara; R. L. Stallings

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• 23.   Genetic variation in clinical varicella-zoster virus isolates collected in Ireland between 2002 and 2003

  The aim of this study was to examine genetic variation in 16 varicella-zoster virus isolates selected at random and circulating in the Irish population

  

  Abstract:

  Analysis of genetic variation in 16 varicella-zoster virus (VZV) isolates selected at random and circulating in the Irish population between March 2002 and February 2003 was carried out. A 919 bp fragment of the glycoprotein E gene (open reading frame 68) encompassing codon 150, at which a non-synonymous mutation defines the escape mutant VZV-MSP, and including two other epitope regions more...

  International Classification:

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

  Categories:

  varicella-zoster virus

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  J Med Virol, Vol: 73 Page: 131-6 May 2004
  M. J. Carr; G. P. McCormack; B. Crowley

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• 24.   Giving children and parents a voice - the parents' perspective

  This article discusses the difference it makes to the parents of a sick child when professionals make time to listen

  

  Abstract:

  Being the parent of a sick child requires advocacy, endurance and persistence if the child's voice is to be heard and his or her needs met. Based on her experiences as the mother of a child who was treated for leukaemia and died at the age of nine and a half years, Bridget Taylor illustrates the difference it makes when professionals make time to listen and take on the advocacy role for more...

  Geography:

  Northern Ireland

  Paediatric Nursing, Vol: 18 Page: 20-23 2006
  B. Taylor

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• 25.   Glutaric aciduria type I: outcome in the Republic of Ireland

  The aim of this study was to examine glutaric aciduria type I in the Republic of Ireland

  

  Abstract:

  Twenty-one patients have been diagnosed with glutaric aciduria type I over a 16-year period in the Republic of Ireland, 11 following clinical presentation and 10 following a high-risk screen. Nineteen have been managed with diet. Eight patients have died, of whom 7 were diagnosed clinically. Six had dystonic and one spastic cerebral palsy. Of the 11 patients who did not have cerebral more...

  International Classification:

  Endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases - Metabolic disorders - glutaric aciduria type 1

  Categories:

  glutaric aciduria type I:

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  J Inherit Metab Dis, Vol: 27 Page: 917-20 2004
  E. R. Naughten; P. D. Mayne; A. A. Monavari; S. I. Goodman; G. Sulaiman; D. T. Croke

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• 26.   Glycopeptide prescribing in a tertiary referral paediatric hospital and applicability of hospital infection control practices advisory committee (HICPAC) guidelines to children

  The aim of this study was to examine glycopeptide prescribing in a tertiary referral paediatric hospital and applicability of hospital infection control guidelines

  

  Abstract:

  This study was undertaken to investigate the frequency of, indications for and appropriateness of glycopeptide prescription in a paediatric tertiary referral hospital and to assess the usefulness of the Hospital Infection Control Practices Advisory Committee (HICPAC) guidelines. A prospective audit of all systemic glycopeptide prescriptions over a 2-month period was undertaken. Clinical more...

  International Classification:

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

  Categories:

  glycopeptide prescribing

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  Eur J Pediatr, Vol: 159 Page: 193-7 March 2000
  C. Nourse; C. Byrne; L. Leonard; K. Butler

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• 27.   Growth patterns in children with congenital vertebral anomaly

  The aim of this study was to describe if children with congenital vertebral anomaly are significantly deficient in growth or show an abnormality of maturation

  

  Abstract:

  STUDY DESIGN: Height and weight data in children with congenital vertebral anomaly, recorded routinely during clinical follow-up, were analyzed. OBJECTIVES: To determine whether these children are significantly deficient in growth or show an abnormality of maturation. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA: Structural abnormalities in the vertebral column, and surgery to prevent or correct more...

  International Classification:

  Congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities - congenital vertebral anomaly

  Categories:

  congenital vertebral anomaly

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  Spine, Vol: 27 Page: 1191-201 June 2002
  C. J. Goldberg; M. C. Fallon; D. P. Moore; E. E. Fogarty; F. E. Dowling

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• 28.   Growth patterns in patients with unoperated congenital vertebral anomaly

  The aim of this study was to describe growth patterns in patients with unoperated congenital vertebral anomaly

  

  Abstract:

  Retrospective analysis of height and weight data recorded during routine clinic visits of children with congenital vertebral anomaly were related to decimal age and compared with national centiles. Individuals were dropped from the study at surgery. Growth followed a normal trajectory until puberty, although girls tended to be smaller than average. At puberty, they lagged behind their more...

  International Classification:

  Congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities - congenital vertebral anomaly

  Categories:

  congenital vertebral anomaly

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  Stud Health Technol Inform, Vol: 91 Page: 101-3 2002
  C. J. Goldberg; D. P. Moore; E. E. Fogarty; F. E. Dowling

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• 29.   Have we stopped looking for a red reflex in newborn screening?

  This study aimed to review when the diagnosis of congenital cataracts was made in our region, by whom it was made, and the visual outcome at 2 years of age or more

  

  Abstract:

  Best medical evidence indicates that surgical treatment of significant congenital cataracts is required within the first 3 months of life for optimal visual outcome. The aim of the present study was to review when the diagnosis of congenital cataracts was made in our region, by whom it was made, and the visual outcome at 2 years of age or more. This was a retrospective study in a region more...

  International Classification:

  Practice/knowledge - congenital cataracts

  Categories:

  congenital cataracts

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  Ir Med J, Vol: 100 Page: 398-400 March 2007
  O. Sotomi; C. A. Ryan; G. O'Connor; B. P. Murphy

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• 30.   Health & living. Good eating habits

  This article discusses good eating habits

  

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  World of Irish Nursing & Midwifery, Vol: 16 Page: 49-49 2008
  O. Fens

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• 31.   Health expectancies in the UK and its constituent countries, 2001

  The aim of the study was to investigate the impact of applying a new series of health expectations by comparing estimates of healthy life expectancy (HLE) and disability-free life expectancy (DFLE) based on the old and new methods for one year (2001)

  

  Abstract:

  A previous article set out proposals for constructing a new series of health expectancies which aimed to widen the coverage to the UK and all four of its constituent countries and to improve the methods used in the calculations. This article investigates the impact of applying the new methods by comparing estimates of healthy life expectancy (HLE) and disability-free life expectancy more...

  International Classification:

  Other - disability-free life expectancy

  Categories:

  estimates of healthy life, and disability-free life expectancy

  Geography:

  the United Kingdom

  Health Stat Q, 2006 Spring
  C. Breakwell; M. Bajekal

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• 32.   Heat-accelerated fixation and rapid dissection of the pediatric brain at autopsy: a pragmatic approach to the difficulties of organ retention

  The aim of this study was to describe heat-accelerated fixation and rapid dissection of the pediatric brain at autopsy

  

  Abstract:

  We investigated whether it is possible to accelerate the examination of a pediatric brain at autopsy and thus facilitate its return to the body before a funeral without compromising the quality of the neuropathologic examination. Accelerated fixation and next-day dissection of the brain was performed in selected cases over a 2-year period by using a microwave histologic tissue processor more...

  International Classification:

  Organ transplants

  Categories:

  organ retention

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  Pediatr Dev Pathol, Vol: 7 Page: 595-600 2004 Nov-Dec
  C. Barrett; F. Brett; D. Grehan; M. B. McDermott

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• 33.   Helical CT of the body: are settings adjusted for pediatric patients?

  This study aimed to determine whether adjustments related to patient age are made in the scanning parameters that are determinants of radiation dose for helical CT of pediatric patients

  

  Abstract:

  OBJECTIVE: Our objective was to determine whether adjustments related to patient age are made in the scanning parameters that are determinants of radiation dose for helical CT of pediatric patients. SUBJECTS AND METHODS: This prospective investigation included all body (chest and abdomen) helical CT examinations (n = 58) of neonates, infants, and children (n = 32) referred from outside more...

  International Classification:

  Effectiveness of measurement tool - determinants of radiation dose for helical CT

  Geography:

  Northern Ireland

  AJR Am J Roentgenol, Vol: 176 Page: 297-301 February 2001
  A. Paterson; D. P. Frush; L. F. Donnelly

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• 34.   Helicobacter pylori and tonsillectomy

  The aim of this study was to examine relationship between Helicobacter pylori and tonsillectomy

  

  Abstract:

  Tonsillar tissue is a component of mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue (MALT), which has evolved to protect vulnerable mucosal surfaces. Helicobacter pylori, implicated as an aetiological factor in duodenal ulcers and gastritis, induces the appearance of lymphoid aggregates (MALT) in the stomach. This organism is cytotoxic via a nitric oxide synthase cascade. The possibility that more...

  International Classification:

  Bacterium - Helicobacter pylori

  Categories:

  Helicobacter pylori and tonsillectomy

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  Clin Otolaryngol Allied Sci, Vol: 26 Page: 505-9 December 2001
  L. J. Skinner; D. C. Winter; A. J. Curran; C. Barnes; S. Kennedy; A. J. Maguire; D. A. Charles; C. I. Timon; H. P. Burns

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• 35.   Helping hands

  This article discusses how advice from nurses and midwives, as well as a better support network, will improve breastfeeding rates

  

  Abstract:

  Advice from nurses and midwives, as well as a better support network, will improve breastfeeding rates, writes Patrick Gleeson. more...

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  World of Irish Nursing & Midwifery, Vol: 15 Page: 27-27 2007
  P. Gleeson

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• 36.   Hepatitis B genotype and YMDD profiles in an untreated Irish population

  This paper discusses the Hepatitis B genotype and YMDD profiles in an untreated Irish population

  

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  J Clin Virol, Vol: 35 Page: 203-4 February 2006
  M. Horgan; E. Brannigan; B. Crowley; J. Levis; L. J. Fanning

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• 37.   Herbal medicine use by children presenting for ambulatory anesthesia and surgery

  The aim of this study was to examine the incidence of herbal medicine use in a population of otherwise healthy children admitted for minor ambulatory anesthesia and surgery

  

  Abstract:

  BACKGROUND: Herbal medicine use has become increasingly popular throughout the world. Some of these agents may have serious interactions with anesthetic drugs. Children may potentially be more vulnerable to such interactions because of altered drug handling. While the prevalence of herbal medicine use by children with some chronic illnesses has been estimated, the incidence of this in a more...

  International Classification:

  Other - Herbal medicine

  Categories:

  herbal medicine

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  Paediatr Anaesth, Vol: 14 Page: 916-9 November 2004
  S. Crowe; B. Lyons

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• 38.   Herring classification: how useful is the initial radiograph?

  This study assess the predictability of the initial herring classification

  

  Abstract:

  The Herring lateral pillar classification has been shown to be a useful predictor of subsequent femoral head deformity in Perthes disease. The initial Herring classification, however, can often be misleading with regard to outcome, as further collapse can occur. The purpose of this study was to assess the predictability of the initial Herring classification. The radiographs of 253 more...

  International Classification:

  Predictability of herring classification

  Categories:

  predictability; herring classification

  Geography:

  Northern Ireland

  J Pediatr Orthop, Vol: 22 Page: 479-82 2002 Jul-Aug
  K. Lappin; D. Kealey; A. Cosgrove

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• 39.   Heterogeneous influenza activity across Europe during the winter of 2002-2003

  This study reports on heterogeneous influenza activity across Europe during the winter of 2002-2003

  

  Abstract:

  Influenza activity varied across Europe during the 2002-2003 season both in terms of the intensity of clinical activity and the circulating virus types/subtypes. Influenza B was generally predominant in the 'western' parts of Europe (Portugal, Spain, the United Kingdom and Ireland) and influenza A (H3N2) in the 'central' and 'eastern' areas (Germany, Italy, Denmark, Switzerland, Poland, more...

  International Classification:

  Surveillance - Diseases of the respiratory system - Influenza and pneumonia - influenza

  Categories:

  influenza

  Geography:

  International

  Euro Surveill, Vol: 8 Page: 230-9 December 2003
  W. J. Paget; T. J. Meerhoff; H. Rebelo de Andrade

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• 40.   Hib vaccination in infants born prematurely

  The aim of this study was to document the immunogenicity and persistence of antibody to polyribosyl-ribitol Phosphate as well as the protection against Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) disease in premature infants immunised at the routine schedule

  

  International Classification:

  Bacterium - Haemophilus influenzae

  Categories:

  antibody to polyribosyl-ribitol Phosphate; -Hib disease

  Geography:

  the United Kingdom

  Archives of Disease in Childhood, Vol: 88 Page: 206-210 2003
  P. T. Heath; R. Booy; J. McVernon; J. Bowen-Morris; H. Griffiths; M. P. E. Slack; A. C. Moloney; M. E. Ramsay; E. R. Moxon

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• 41.   High prevalence of Cohen syndrome among Irish travellers

  This case report discusses a diagnosis of 5 cases of Cohen Syndrome among 3 families from the Irish Traveller Community in the West of Ireland

  

  International Classification:

  Syndrome

  Categories:

  Cohen syndrome

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  Clin Dysmorphol, Vol: 16 Page: 257-9 October 2007
  A. M. Murphy; O. Flanagan; K. Dunne; S. A. Lynch

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• 42.   Higher incidence of childhood-onset type 1 diabetes mellitus in remote areas: a UK regional small-area analysis

  The aim of this study was to examine the association between the incidence of type 1 diabetes mellitus and remoteness (a proxy measure for exposure to infections) using recently developed techniques for statistical analysis of small-area data

  

  Abstract:

  AIMS/HYPOTHESIS: We investigated the association between the incidence of type 1 diabetes mellitus and remoteness (a proxy measure for exposure to infections) using recently developed techniques for statistical analysis of small-area data. SUBJECTS, MATERIALS AND METHODS: New cases in children aged 0 to 14 years in Northern Ireland were prospectively registered from 1989 to 2003. more...

  International Classification:

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

  Categories:

  type 1 diabetes mellitus

  Geography:

  Northern Ireland

  Diabetologia, Vol: 49 Page: 2074-7 September 2006
  C. R. Cardwell; D. J. Carson; C. C. Patterson

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• 43.   Higher-order aberrations in children

  The aim of this study was to quantify and characterise higher order aberrations in children and to investigate the influence of refractive error and cycloplegia

  

  Abstract:

  PURPOSE: To quantify and characterize higher order aberrations in children and to investigate the influence of refractive error and cycloplegia. DESIGN: Observational cross-sectional study. METHODS: setting: Clinical practice. patients: One hundred sixty-two eyes of 82 children were examined. The mean age of the children was 6.7 years (range, 4 to 14 years), and the mean manifest more...

  International Classification:

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

  Categories:

  higher order aberrations; refractive error; cycloplegia

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  Am J Ophthalmol, Vol: 141 Page: 67-70 January 2006
  C. Kirwan; M. O'Keefe; H. Soeldner

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• 44.   Histopathology of the teeth in segmental odontomaxillary dysplasia: new findings

  This case report discusses new findings on the histopathology of the teeth in segmental odontomaxillary dysplasia

  

  Abstract:

  Histological examination of the deciduous teeth in two cases of segmental odontomaxillary dysplasia (SOMD) showed fibrous enlargement of the pulps, an irregular pulp/dentine interface displaying many pseudoinclusions and pulp stones. There were tubular defects in the coronal dentine from pulp horn to cusp tip, an irregular tubular structure to the circumpulpal dentine of the apical more...

  International Classification:

  Dental

  Categories:

  odontomaxillary dysplasia

  Geography:

  Northern Ireland

  J Oral Pathol Med, Vol: 33 Page: 246-8 April 2004
  C. Armstrong; S. S. Napier; R. C. Boyd; T. A. Gregg

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• 45.   HLA class II haplotype and autoantibody associations in children with juvenile dermatomyositis and juvenile dermatomyositis-scleroderma overlap

  The aim of this study was to investigate a large cohort of children with juvenile dermatomyositis, and those with JDM-scleroderma (JDM-SSc) overlap, using detailed serological analysis, HLA class II genotyping and clinical characterization.

  

  Abstract:

  OBJECTIVES: To investigate a large cohort of children with juvenile dermatomyositis (JDM), and those with JDM-scleroderma (JDM-SSc) overlap, using detailed serological analysis, HLA class II genotyping and clinical characterization. METHODS: Children (114) with JDM were recruited, and clinical data collected, through the JDM National Registry and Repository (UK and Ireland). Sera were more...

  International Classification:

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

  Categories:

  HLA class II genotyping; juvenile dermatomyositis

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland and the United Kingdom

  Rheumatology (Oxford), Vol: 46 Page: 1786-91 December 2007
  L. R. Wedderburn; N. J. McHugh; H. Chinoy; R. G. Cooper; F. Salway; W. E. Ollier; L. J. McCann; H. Varsani; J. Dunphy; J. North; J. E. Davidson

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• 46.   HLA Cw*06 is not essential for streptococcal-induced psoriasis

  The aim of this study was to study Irish patients with psoriasis to investigate the relationship between streptococcal infections and Cw*06.

  

  Abstract:

  BACKGROUND: Streptococcal throat infections and HLA Cw6 (Cw*06) have been implicated in the pathogenesis of psoriasis, particularly in the guttate form. OBJECTIVES: To study 105 Irish patients with psoriasis to investigate the relationship between streptococcal infections and Cw*06. METHODS: The patients were divided into two groups: those with guttate psoriasis or guttate flare more...

  International Classification:

  Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue - Papulosquamous disorders - psoriasis

  Categories:

  streptococcal infections; Cw*06; -psoriasis

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  Br J Dermatol, Vol: 154 Page: 850-3 May 2006
  L. Fry; A. V. Powles; S. Corcoran; S. Rogers; J. Ward; D. J. Unsworth

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• 47.   Hospital admission for acute pancreatitis in the Irish population, 1997 2004: could the increase be due to an increase in alcohol-related pancreatitis?

  The aim of this study was to examine the incidence of acute pancreatitis by examining emergency admissions to acute public hospitals over an 8-year period

  

  Abstract:

  OBJECTIVE: To investigate trends in the incidence of acute pancreatitis by examining emergency admissions to acute public hospitals over an 8-year period; to compare trends for alcohol-related pancreatitis admissions with biliary tract-related admissions and to profile the patients admitted with an acute pancreatitis diagnosis. METHODS: All in-patient emergency admissions for which an more...

  International Classification:

  Diseases of the digestive system - Disorders of gallbladder, biliary tract and pancreas - pancreatitis

  Categories:

  acute pancreatitis

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  J Public Health (Oxf), Vol: 29 Page: 398-404 December 2007
  A. O'Farrell; S. Allwright; D. Toomey; D. Bedford; K. Conlon

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• 48.   How dangerous is food allergy in childhood? The incidence of severe and fatal allergic reactions across the UK and Ireland

  The aim of this study was to examine the incidence of fatal and severe allergic reactions to food in a large population of children in the United Kingdom and Ireland

  

  International Classification:

  Diet and lifestyle

  Categories:

  reactions to food

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland and the United Kingdom

  Archives of Disease in Childhood, Vol: 86 Page: 236-239 2002
  C. F. Macdougall; A. J. Cant; A. F. Colver

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• 49.   HSEA reconfirms extension of parental leave

  This paper discusses the Health Service Excutive-Employers Agency extension of parental leave

  

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  World of Irish Nursing, Vol: 12 Page: 12-12 2004

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• 50.   Human herpesviruses-6 and -7 each cause significant neurological morbidity in Britain and Ireland

  The aim of this study was to examine the extent of Human herpesvirus-6 and -7 infections in causing cause febrile illness in young children

  

  Abstract:

  BACKGROUND: Primary human herpesvirus-6 and -7 (HHV-6/-7) infections cause febrile illness sometimes complicated by convulsions and rarely encephalopathy. AIMS: To explore the extent of such HHV-6 and -7 induced disease in young children. METHODS: In a three year prospective study in Britain and Ireland, 205 children (2-35 months old) hospitalised with suspected encephalitis and/or more...

  International Classification:

  International committee on Taxonomy of Viruses - herpesvirus

  Categories:

  herpesvirus-6 and -7 infections; febrile illness

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland and the United Kingdom

  Arch Dis Child, Vol: 90 Page: 619-23 June 2005
  K. N. Ward; N. J. Andrews; C. M. Verity; E. Miller; E. M. Ross

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• 51.   Human nucleus pulposis can respond to a pro-inflammatory stimulus

  The aim of this study was to describe if the human intervertebral disc is capable of responding to a pro-inflammatory stimulus

  

  Abstract:

  STUDY DESIGN: Disc tissue obtained from patients undergoing surgery for scoliosis, lumbar radiculopathy, and discogenic pain was cultured under basal and lipopolysaccharide-stimulated conditions and the medium analyzed for production of a range of pro-inflammatory mediators. OBJECTIVES: This study was conducted to confirm that the human intervertebral disc is capable of responding to a more...

  International Classification:

  Other - intervertebral disc

  Categories:

  intervertebral disc

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  Spine, Vol: 28 Page: 2685-93 December 2003
  J. G. Burke; G. Watson RW ; D. Conhyea; D. McCormack; F. E. Dowling; M. G. Walsh; J. M. Fitzpatrick

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