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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.   Is primary endoscopic puncture of ureterocele a long-term effective procedure?

  This study examined the long-term effectiveness of primary endoscopic puncture of ureterocele

  

  Abstract:

  BACKGROUND/PURPOSE: For more than a decade, endoscopic puncture of ureterocele has been recommended as an initial and, in the majority of the patients, as a definitive procedure. This study evaluates the long-term effectiveness of primary endoscopic puncture of ureterocele. METHODS: Over the last 18 years (1984 through 2001), 52 patients (median age 3 months) underwent primary more...

  International Classification:

  Diseases of the genitourinary system - Other disorders of kidney and ureter-ureterocele

  Categories:

  ndoscopic puncture of ureterocele

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  J Pediatr Surg, Vol: 38 Page: 116-9; discussion 116-9 January 2003
  B. Chertin; D. de Caluwe; P. Puri

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• 2.   Is screening for factor V Leiden and prothrombin G20210A mutations in renal transplantation worthwhile? Results of a large single-center U.K. study

  This aim of this study was to screen renal transplant recipients and donors for the commonest prothrombotic genotypes

  

  Abstract:

  This single center study is the largest series of renal transplant recipients and donors screened for the commonest prothrombotic genotypes. A total of 562 transplant recipients and 457 kidney donors were genotyped for the factor V Leiden and prothrombin G20210A mutations. The prevalence of heterozygous factor V Leiden was 3.4% and 2.6% and prothrombin G20210A was 2.0% and 1.1% in more...

  International Classification:

  Organ transplants - renal

  Categories:

  renal transplant recipients; renal transplant donors;prothrombotic genotypes

  Geography:

  Northern Ireland

  Transplantation, Vol: 76 Page: 603-5 August 2003
  A. D. Pherwani; P. C. Winter; P. T. McNamee; C. C. Patterson; C. M. Hill; J. K. Connolly; A. P. Maxwell

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• 3.   Is tuberculin testing before BCG vaccination necessary for children over three months of age?

  The aim of this study was to examine the value of tuberculin testing before BCG vaccination for children over three months of age

  

  Abstract:

  In July 2007 Irish national policy changed such that children aged 3 months to 6 years no longer routinely require tuberculin (Mantoux) skin testing prior to BCG vaccination. Previous to that a tuberculin test was required in all children in this age group pre vaccination. While the previous policy was in place this study was conducted to assess the value of this test. The observation more...

  International Classification:

  Vaccination

  Categories:

  tuberculin testing; BCG vaccination

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  Ir Med J, Vol: 101 Page: 72-4 March 2008
  B. Hennessy

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• 4.   Island flap reconstruction of the web space in congenital incomplete syndactyly

  The aim of this study was to examine technique of island flap reconstruction of the web space in congenital incomplete syndactyly

  

  Abstract:

  A number of techniques have been described for the correction of incomplete syndactyly, some of which may produce obvious dorsal scarring of the fingers or hand while others rely on the use of skin grafts. Many of the methods require complex planning. We present our experience of a new technique which simplifies the operative planning, allows a natural looking web space to be more...

  International Classification:

  Procedure - island flap reconstruction; congenital incomplete syndactyly

  Categories:

  island flap reconstruction; congenital incomplete syndactyly

  Geography:

  Northern Ireland

  J Hand Surg [Br], Vol: 29 Page: 377-80 August 2004
  M. D. Brennen; B. J. Fogarty

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• 5.   Isoflavone intake in four different European countries: the VENUS approach

  The aim of this study was to examine levels of isoflavone intake (total isoflavones, daidzein and genistein) in four European countries

  

  Abstract:

  The aim of this study was to identify the level of isoflavone intake (total isoflavones, daidzein and genistein) in four European countries: Ireland, Italy, The Netherlands and the UK. For this purpose national food composition databases of isoflavone content were created in a comparable way, using the Vegetal Estrogens in Nutrition and the Skeleton (VENUS) analytical database as a more...

  International Classification:

  Other - isoflavone intake

  Categories:

  isoflavone intake

  Geography:

  International

  Br J Nutr, Vol: 89 Suppl 1 Page: S25-30 June 2003
  M. A. van Erp-Baart; H. A. Brants; M. Kiely; A. Mulligan; A. Turrini; C. Sermoneta; A. Kilkkinen; L. M. Valsta

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• 6.   Isolation and antimicrobial sensitivities of Kluyvera spp. from humans in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, 2005-2006

  This article discusses isolation and antimicrobial sensitivities of Kluyvera spp. from humans in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, 2005-2006

  

  Geography:

  the United Kingdom

  Int J Antimicrob Agents, Vol: 30 Page: 371-2 October 2007
  B. Muller-Pebody; M. Lillie; A. P. Johnson

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• 7.   Kawasaki syndrome hospitalizations in Ireland, 1996 through 2000

  This study described the epidemiologic characteristics and estimate the incidence of Kawasaki syndrome among children in Ireland 1996 through 2000

  

  Abstract:

  OBJECTIVE: To describe the epidemiologic characteristics and estimate the incidence of Kawasaki syndrome (KS) among children in Ireland. METHODS: Hospital discharge records with a KS diagnosis among patients <18 years of age were examined using Ireland's Hospital In-Patient Enquiry database for 1996 through 2000. RESULTS: During the study period 265 hospitalizations associated with KS more...

  International Classification:

  Syndrome - Kawasaki

  Categories:

  Kawasaki syndrome

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  Pediatr Infect Dis J, Vol: 22 Page: 959-63 November 2003
  M. Lynch; R. C. Holman; A. Mulligan; E. D. Belay; L. B. Schonberger

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• 8.   Key messages from the National Prospective Tonsillectomy Audit

  The aim of this study was to audit occurrence of postoperative hemorrhage after tonsillectomy and risk factors for these complications

  

  Abstract:

  OBJECTIVES: Investigation of the occurrence of postoperative hemorrhage after tonsillectomy and risk factors for these complications. STUDY DESIGN: Prospective National Audit with electronic web-based data collection from the National Health Service and independent hospitals in England and Northern Ireland. METHODS: Consenting patients undergoing tonsillectomy between July 2003 and more...

  International Classification:

  Procedure - tonsillectomy

  Categories:

  postoperative tonsillectomy hemorrhaging

  Geography:

  the United Kingdom

  Laryngoscope, Vol: 117 Page: 717-24 April 2007
  D. Lowe; J. van der Meulen; D. Cromwell; J. Lewsey; L. Copley; J. Browne; M. Yung; P. Brown

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• 9.   Kyphectomy in children with myelomeningocele: a long-term outcome study

  This study examined children with myelomeningocele and a kyphotic deformity treated by surgical correction

  

  Abstract:

  Twenty-four children with myelomeningocele and a kyphotic deformity treated by surgical correction between 1980 and 1994 were reviewed. Different techniques of instrumentation and spinal fusion were used. The mean age at surgery was 9.5 years. The mean kyphotic angle was 121 degrees preoperatively, 50 degrees postoperatively, and 57 degrees at final follow-up. The postoperative more...

  International Classification:

  Procedure - myelomeningocele

  Categories:

  myelomeningocele; kyphotic deformity

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  J Pediatr Orthop, Vol: 24 Page: 37-44 2004 Jan-Feb
  D. M. Niall; F. E. Dowling; E. E. Fogarty; D. P. Moore; C. Goldberg

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• 10.   Langerhans' cell histiocytosis of the clivus: case report and literature review

  This case report discusses a 5-year-old girl with Langerhans' cell histiocytosis of the clivus.

  

  Abstract:

  This report describes a 5-year-old girl with Langerhans' cell histiocytosis (LCH) of the clivus. To date only five patients, including our patient, have been described with LCH at this site. Our patient differs from those previously reported by her atypical clinical presentation with torticollis, but without a sixth nerve palsy. In addition, she is the first patient to present with more...

  International Classification:

  Endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases-Report

  Categories:

  Langerhans' cell histiocytosis

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  Pediatr Radiol, Vol: 34 Page: 267-70 March 2004
  M. E. Hurley; A. O'Meara; E. Fogarty; R. Hayes

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• 11.   Laparoscopic appendectomy after conservative management of appendix mass

  This study examined the safety and efficacy of laparoscopic appendicectomy following non-operative management of appendix mass in children

  

  Abstract:

  The purpose of this study was to demonstrate the safety and efficacy of laparoscopic appendicectomy following non-operative management of appendix mass in children. Medical records of 103 consecutive patients (61 males, 42 females) who underwent non-operative treatment of appendix mass followed by laparoscopic elective appendicectomy were examined. Their ages ranged from 2 years 5 more...

  International Classification:

  Diseases of the digestive system - Diseases of appendix - appendicectomy

  Categories:

  appendicectomy

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  Pediatr Surg Int, Vol: 24 Page: 299-301 March 2008
  J. Gillick; N. Mohanan; L. Das; P. Puri

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• 12.   Laparoscopic appendectomy is recommended for the treatment of complicated appendicitis in children

  This study examined compare open versus laparoscopic appendectomies in complicated appendicitis in children and to assess the safety and feasibility of laparoscopic appendectomies

  

  Abstract:

  Laparoscopic appendectomy in children is well accepted for the treatment of non complicated appendicitis. An increased risk of postoperative intraabdominal abcess formation has been reported in complicated appendicitis. The puropose of this study was to compare open (OA) versus laparoscopic appendectomies (LA) in complicated appendicitis in children and to assess the safety and more...

  International Classification:

  Diseases of the digestive system - Diseases of appendix - appendicectomy

  Categories:

  appendicectomy

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  Pediatr Surg Int, Vol: 24 Page: 303-5 March 2008
  M. Menezes; L. Das; M. Alagtal; J. Haroun; P. Puri

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• 13.   Laparoscopic appendectomy versus open appendectomy in children

  The aim of the study was to compare the benefits, advantages and complications of laparoscopic Appendicectomy versus Open Appendectomy in children's in Dublin Ireland

  

  Abstract:

  This study compares the benefits, advantages and complications of laparoscopic Appendicectomy (LA) versus Open Appendectomy (OA) in children's in Dublin Ireland. Total 200 patients were studied. Hundred of LA and 100 for OA. Out of 100 LA 58 were male, 42 were female aged between 4-15 yr. and out of 100 OA 58 were male, 42 were female aged between 4-14 yr. The mean operative time of LA more...

  International Classification:

  Diseases of the digestive system - Diseases of appendix - appendicectomy

  Categories:

  appendicectomy

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  Ir Med J, Vol: 99 Page: 298-300 2006 Nov-Dec
  K. Chauhan; S. Kashif; S. Awadalla

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• 14.   Large E. coli O157 outbreak in Ireland, October-November 2005

  This study reports on a outbreak of E.coli in Ireland, October - November 2005

  

  International Classification:

  Surveillance - Bacterium - E.coli

  Categories:

  E.coli

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  Euro Surveill, Vol: 10 Page: E051222 3 2005
  M. Mannix; N. O'Connell; E. McNamara; A. Fitzgerald; T. Prendiville; T. Norris; T. Greally; R. Fitzgerald; D. Whyte; D. Barron; R. Monaghan; E. Whelan; A. Carroll; A. Curtin; C. Collins; J. Quinn; F. O'Dea; M. O'Riordan; J. Buckley; J. McCarthy; P. Mc Keown

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• 15.   Large international differences in (adeno)tonsillectomy rates

  The aim of this study was to examine recent paediatric and adolescent (adeno)tonsillectomy (T +/- Ads) rates in several countries of the European Union, the US, Canada and Australia.

  

  Abstract:

  This article compares recent paediatric and adolescent (adeno)tonsillectomy (T +/- Ads) rates in several countries of the European Union, the US, Canada and Australia. Trends in paediatric and adolescent surgical rates in the Netherlands and UK from 1974 to 1998 are studied as well. In 1998, the paediatric T +/- Ads rate varied from 19 per 10000 children in Canada to 118 per 10000 in more...

  International Classification:

  Procedure - (adeno)tonsillectomy

  Categories:

  (adeno)tonsillectomy

  Geography:

  International

  Clin Otolaryngol Allied Sci, Vol: 29 Page: 161-4 April 2004
  E. H. Van Den Akker; A. W. Hoes; M. J. Burton; A. G. Schilder

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• 16.   LASIK surgery in children

  This study reported on the success of high myopia treatment in children with LASIK

  

  Abstract:

  AIMS: To report success in the treatment of high myopia in children with LASIK. To report the visual results, complications and postoperative management of children with high myopia. METHODS: Six children (seven eyes) with high myopia were included in this series. Preoperative and postoperative refraction, visual acuity, and pachymetry were compared. RESULTS: Six children with high more...

  International Classification:

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

  Categories:

  myopia

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  Br J Ophthalmol, Vol: 88 Page: 19-21 January 2004
  M. O'Keefe; L. Nolan

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• 17.   Lawnmower injuries in children

  This study reviewed the authors experience with paediatric lawnmower-associated trauma, and the safety recommendations available to operators of power lawnmowers

  

  Abstract:

  OBJECTIVE: Power lawnmowers can pose significant danger of injury to both the operator and the bystander, from direct contact with the rotary blades or missile injury. Our objective was to review our experience with paediatric lawnmower-associated trauma, and the safety recommendations available to operators of power lawnmowers. METHODS: The patient cohort comprised paediatric (<16 more...

  International Classification:

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

  Categories:

  lawnmower-associated trauma

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  Eur J Emerg Med, Vol: 13 Page: 286-9 October 2006
  N. Nugent; J. B. Lynch; M. O'Shaughnessy; S. T. O'Sullivan

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• 18.   Lessons learned using Snodgrass hypospadias repair

  This study examined lessons learned using snodgrass technique for distal hypospadias repair

  

  Abstract:

  BACKGROUND: This is a review of our experience with the Snodgrass technique for distal hypospadias repair and we point to lessons learned in improving results. METHODS: We reviewed all patients who underwent Snodgrass hypospadias repair for distal hypospadias over a four-year period by a single surgeon. Chart review followed by parental telephone interview was used to determine voiding more...

  International Classification:

  Procedure - distal hypospadias repair

  Categories:

  distal hypospadias repair

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  Ir J Med Sci, Vol: 175 Page: 37-9 2006 Jan-Mar
  K. M. O'Connor; E. A. Kiely

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• 19.   Levels of oral disease in a sample of children with disability; a study carried out prior to comprehensive dental treatment under general anaesthesia

  The aim of this study was to audit the levels of oral disease in those children whose disability required general anaesthesia for comprehensive dental treatment

  

  Abstract:

  AIM: To audit the levels of oral disease in those children whose disability required general anaesthesia for comprehensive dental treatment. METHODS: An audit was conducted of oral disease levels in a sample of 51 children attending for treatment. RESULTS: The proportion of untreated decayed teeth was 72%, previously extracted 25% and restored 3%. Very high levels of debris and gingival more...

  International Classification:

  Dental - oral disease in children with a disability

  Categories:

  oral disease in children with a disability

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  Eur Arch Paediatr Dent, Vol: 8 Page: 150-2 September 2007
  I. O'Leary; M. Kinirons; C. Stewart; F. Graham; C. Hartnett

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• 20.   Linkage disequilibrium mapping at DAT1, DRD5 and DBH narrows the search for ADHD susceptibility alleles at these loci

  The aim of this study was to describe linkage disequilibrium mapping at DAT1, DRD5 and DBH to narrow the search for attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder susceptibility alleles at these loci

  

  Abstract:

  Abnormalities in dopaminergic neurotransmission are now accepted as factors in predisposing to ADHD. Evidence of associations between dopamine transporter gene polymorphism and ADHD was first reported by Cook et al. We confirmed the DAT1 association and also identified two additional susceptibility loci at the DRD5 and DBH. Notably, none of the associated variants at these three genes more...

  International Classification:

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

  Categories:

  attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  Mol Psychiatry, Vol: 8 Page: 299-308 March 2003
  Z. Hawi; N. Lowe; A. Kirley; F. Gruenhage; M. Nothen; T. Greenwood; J. Kelsoe; M. Fitzgerald; M. Gill

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• 21.   Linkage of a gene causing familial membranoproliferative glomerulonephritis type III to chromosome 1

  The aim of this study was to examine linkage of a gene causing familial membranoproliferative glomerulonephritis type III to chromosome 1

  

  Abstract:

  Membranoproliferative glomerulonephritis (MPGN) type III is a chronic progressive renal disease of unknown cause. The diagnosis is based on renal pathologic features (specifically immunofluorescence staining patterns and ultrastructural appearance). Mesangial cell proliferation and subendothelial and subepithelial deposits characterize the renal disease. Although the actual prevalence more...

  International Classification:

  Diseases of the genitourinay system - Glomerular diseases - membranoproliferative glomerulonephritis type III

  Categories:

  familial membranoproliferative glomerulonephritis type III

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  J Am Soc Nephrol, Vol: 13 Page: 2052-7 August 2002
  J. J. Neary; P. J. Conlon; D. Croke; A. Dorman; M. Keogan; F. Y. Zhang; J. M. Vance; M. A. Pericak-Vance; W. K. Scott; M. P. Winn

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• 22.   Liquid paraffin: a reappraisal of its role in the treatment of constipation

  This article discusses the liquid paraffin: a reappraisal of its role in the treatment of constipation

  

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  Arch Dis Child, Vol: 85 Page: 121-4 August 2001
  F. Sharif; E. Crushell; K. O'Driscoll; B. Bourke

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• 23.   Long-term outcome in children with Hodgkin's lymphoma: the United Kingdom Children's Cancer Study Group HD82 trial

  This study examined the efficacy of chlorambucil/vinblastine/procarbazine/prednisolone in the treatment of childhood Hodgkin's lymphoma stages II-IV and radiotherapy alone in stage I patients

  

  Abstract:

  BACKGROUND: The aim of United Kingdom Children's Cancer Study Group (UKCCSG) HD82 was to establish the efficacy of chlorambucil/vinblastine/procarbazine/prednisolone (ChlVPP) in the treatment of childhood Hodgkin's lymphoma stages II-IV and radiotherapy (RT) alone in stage I patients. We report on the status of these patients to a follow-up of 20 years. METHODS: Treatment consisted of more...

  International Classification:

  Neoplasms - Malignant neoplasms - Hodgkin's lymphoma

  Categories:

  Hodgkin's lymphoma; treatments

  Geography:

  Northern Ireland

  Eur J Cancer, Vol: 43 Page: 1171-9 May 2007
  M. Capra; M. Hewitt; M. Radford; J. Hayward; C. L. Weston; D. Machin

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• 24.   Long-term outcome of patients with enterocolitis complicating Hirschsprung's disease

  This study examined the risk factors in the development of enterocolitis and the long-term outcome in patients with Hirschsprung's disease

  

  Abstract:

  Enterocolitis remains the most serious complication of Hirschsprung's disease (HD). The purpose of this study was to evaluate the risk factors in the development of enterocolitis and the long-term outcome in these patients. The hospital records of 259 consecutive patients with HD during 1975-2003 were examined. The data was analysed for age at presentation, associated anomalies, level more...

  International Classification:

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

  Categories:

  Hirschsprung's disease

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  Pediatr Surg Int, Vol: 22 Page: 316-8 April 2006
  M. Menezes; P. Puri

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• 25.   Long-term outcome of the retained ureteral stump after lower pole heminephrectomy in duplex kidneys

  This study examined the long-term outcome of retained ureteral stumps in children undergoing heminephrectomy for non-functioning lower pole moieties in duplex kidneys

  

  Abstract:

  OBJECTIVES: Duplication of the ureter and renal pelvis is the most common upper urinary tract anomaly in childhood. The anatomical and functional divisions between upper and lower moieties of duplex kidney are extremely variable. The underlying pathological condition associated with a lower moiety is usually massive vesicoureteral reflux (VUR) to the lower collecting system and only more...

  International Classification:

  Procedure - heminephrectomy

  Categories:

  heminephrectomy; duplex kidneys

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  Eur Urol, Vol: 42 Page: 63-6 July 2002
  D. De Caluwe; B. Chertin; P. Puri

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• 26.   Long-term results from in situ fusion for congenital vertebral deformity

  This study examined the success rate of fusion in situ for congenital vertebral anomaly and of risk factors for failure.

  

  Abstract:

  STUDY DESIGN: Retrospective review of long-term outcome of fusion in situ for congenital vertebral anomaly with particular emphasis on cosmesis and the incidence of reoperation. OBJECTIVE: Examination of the success rate of this procedure and of risk factors for failure. BACKGROUND: Fusion in situ is the accepted prophylactic treatment to prevent deformity in congenital vertebral more...

  International Classification:

  Congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities -? - congenital vertebral anomaly

  Categories:

  congenital vertebral anomaly

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  Spine, Vol: 27 Page: 619-28 March 2002
  C. J. Goldberg; D. P. Moore; E. E. Fogarty; F. E. Dowling

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• 27.   Long-term results of bowel function after treatment for Hirschsprung's disease: a 29-year review

  This study assessed the long-term clinical outcome and bowel function of patients with Hirschsprung's disease

  

  Abstract:

  Although various surgical procedures have been described to treat Hirschsprung's disease (HD), few studies have evaluated the long-term results of these children. The purpose of this study was to assess the long-term clinical outcome and bowel function of patients with HD. The hospital records of 259 consecutive patients with a confirmed histological diagnosis of HD during 1975-2003 more...

  International Classification:

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

  Categories:

  Hirschsprung's disease

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  Pediatr Surg Int, Vol: 22 Page: 987-90 December 2006
  M. Menezes; M. Corbally; P. Puri

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• 28.   Long-term results of primary avulsion of posterior urethral valves using a Fogarty balloon catheter

  This study evaluated the long-term results of primary avulsion of posterior urethral valves using a Fogarty balloon catheter

  

  Abstract:

  PURPOSE: Posterior urethral valves are the most common cause of bladder outlet obstruction in infancy and cause renal failure in 25% to 30% of these children before adolescence. Transurethral ablation under direct vision is the most commonly used method of treatment for posterior urethral valves. Since 1987 we have used a Fogarty balloon catheter for primary avulsion of the posterior more...

  International Classification:

  Procedure - surgery

  Categories:

  avulsion of posterior urethral valves

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  J Urol, Vol: 168 Page: 1841-3; discussion 1843 October 2002
  B. Chertin; D. Cozzi; P. Puri

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• 29.   Long-term visual results following primary trabeculectomy for infantile glaucoma

  This study reported the long-term visual outcome of eyes that underwent primary trabeculectomy for infantile glaucoma and to evaluate factors that affect visual prognosis.

  

  Abstract:

  PURPOSE: To report the long-term visual outcome of eyes that underwent primary trabeculectomy for infantile glaucoma and to evaluate factors that affect visual prognosis. METHODS: Thirty-five eyes of 22 consecutive patients presenting between 1980 and 1995 were included. Visual acuity, visual fields and refractive status were assessed and patient records reviewed. RESULTS: Nineteen of more...

  International Classification:

  Diseases of the eye and adnexa - Glaucoma

  Categories:

  infantile glaucoma

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  Acta Ophthalmol Scand, Vol: 79 Page: 472-5 October 2001
  J. O'Reilly; B. Lanigan; M. O'Keefe

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• 30.   Low immunisation uptake: is the process the problem?

  This study examines mothers satisfaction with the process of immunisation and its possible contribution to suboptimal immunisation uptake

  

  Abstract:

  OBJECTIVE: To examine mothers' satisfaction with the process of immunisation and its possible contribution to suboptimal immunisation uptake. DESIGN: In depth interviews with mothers. SETTING: Two Community Care Areas, Dublin city, Ireland. PARTICIPANTS: In depth interviews of 23 mothers of children 1-2 years old, recruited purposively from a birth cohort born in 1994. MAIN RESULTS: more...

  International Classification:

  Vaccination

  Categories:

  immunisation satisfaction

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  J Epidemiol Community Health, Vol: 54 Page: 394-400 May 2000
  P. M. Harrington; C. Woodman; W. F. Shannon

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• 31.   Low incidence of concurrent enteric infection associated with sporadic and outbreak-related human cryptosporidiosis in Northern Ireland

  The aim of this study was to examine the frequency of mixed enteric infections with C.parvum and to determine the coinfecting organism in both sporadic and outbreak-related cryptosporidiosis

  

  International Classification:

  Certain infectious and parasitic diseases - Intestinal infectious diseases - cryptosporidiosis

  Categories:

  enteric infections; C.parvum

  Geography:

  Northern Ireland

  J Clin Microbiol, Vol: 40 Page: 3107-8 August 2002
  J. E. Moore; L. Crothers; B. C. Millar; E. Crothers; P. J. Rooney; L. Xiao; J. S. Dooley; C. J. Lowery

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• 32.   Low physical activity levels and high levels of sedentary behaviour are characteristic of rural Irish primary school children

  The aim of this study was to investigate physical activity levels and sedentary behaviour in rural Irish primary school children

  

  Abstract:

  There is increasing public health concern that levels of physical activity in children are extremely low. This study aimed to describe objectively levels of physical activity and sedentary behaviour during the waking hours in a sample of 4-5 year old (median 5.4 years range 4.3, 6.0) rural Irish children (n=41) and to test for gender differences in patterns of physical activity and more...

  International Classification:

  Physical activity

  Categories:

  physical activity; sedentary behaviour

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  Ir Med J, Vol: 98 Page: 138-41 May 2005
  L. A. Kelly; J. J. Reilly; S. Grant; J. Y. Paton

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• 33.   Lung cancer mortality predictions for Ireland 2001-2015 and current trends in North Western Europe

  The aim of this study was to examine Irish lung cancer mortality data for the years 1954-2000 to predict European age standardized mortality rates (EASMRs) and numbers of deaths for the period 2001-2015.

  

  Abstract:

  PURPOSE AND METHODOLOGY: Poisson regression models of Irish lung cancer mortality data for the years 1954-2000 were used to predict European age standardized mortality rates (EASMRs) and numbers of deaths for the period 2001-2015. Predictions for the whole population and for the age group 0-64 years were the main focus of this analysis. The models employed in this analysis were written more...

  International Classification:

  Deaths - lung cancer

  Categories:

  lung cancer mortality

  Geography:

  International

  Lung Cancer, Vol: 46 Page: 157-63 November 2004
  P. O'Lorcain; H. Comber

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• 34.   Malignancy and mortality in a population-based cohort of patients with coeliac disease or "gluten sensitivity"

  The aim of this study was to describe the risk of malignancy and mortality in patients with a positive endomysial or anti-gliadin antibody test in Northern Ireland

  

  Abstract:

  AIM: To determine the risk of malignancy and mortality in patients with a positive endomysial or anti-gliadin antibody test in Northern Ireland. METHODS: A population-based retrospective cohort study design was used. Laboratory test results used in the diagnosis of coeliac disease were obtained from the Regional Immunology Laboratory, cancer statistics from the Northern Ireland Cancer more...

  International Classification:

  Other - malignancy; mortality; positive endomysial; anti-gliadin antibody test

  Categories:

  malignancy; mortality; positive endomysial; anti-gliadin antibody tes

  Geography:

  Northern Ireland

  World J Gastroenterol, Vol: 13 Page: 146-51 January 2007
  L. A. Anderson; S. A. McMillan; R. G. Watson; P. Monaghan; A. T. Gavin; C. Fox; L. J. Murray

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• 35.   Malignant transformation of a lipomyelocele into a rhabdomyosarcoma?

  This case report discusses the unusual transformation of a lipomyelocele to a rhabdomyosarcoma in a 3-year-old boy

  

  Abstract:

  SUMMARY: We report the unusual transformation of a lipomyelocele to a rhabdomyosarcoma in a 3-year-old boy. A lipomyelocele is not considered pre-malignant, but the possibility of developing such a tumor may represent another reason for close neurological follow-up in patients with spinal dysraphism. more...

  International Classification:

  Other - lipomyelocele

  Categories:

  lipomyelocele

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  AJNR Am J Neuroradiol, Vol: 29 Page: 434-5 March 2008
  A. M. O'Connell; D. Allcutt; F. Brett; S. Ryan

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• 36.   Malpuech syndrome: facial features in the absence of clefting

  This case report discusses a girl with Malpuech Syndrome

  

  Abstract:

  We present a girl with Malpuech syndrome. In addition to the typical features of intrauterine growth retardation, facial dysmorphism, caudal appendage and patent ductus arteriosis, she has an unusual eyebrow pattern with a lateral flare. more...

  International Classification:

  Syndrome

  Categories:

  Malpuech syndrome

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  Clin Dysmorphol, Vol: 15 Page: 243-4 October 2006
  S. M. Finn; S. A. Lynch

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• 37.   Management of anticoagulation and its reversal during paediatric cardiopulmonary bypass: a review of current UK practice

  This study aimed to obtain an overview of current practice of management of anticoagulation and its reversal from paediatric cardiac surgical units of Great Britain and Ireland

  

  Abstract:

  Protocols for management of heparin and protamine administration in patients undergoing open-heart surgery have been developed from experience gained mainly in adult practice. However, it has been demonstrated that there are marked differences between paediatric and adult patients in their response to systemic anticoagulation and its reversal. The aim of this study was to obtain an more...

  International Classification:

  Practice/knowledge - anticoagulation

  Categories:

  anticoagulation

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland and the United Kingdom

  Perfusion, Vol: 15 Page: 191-201 June 2000
  M. Codispoti; P. S. Mankad

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• 38.   Management of head injury in a regional hospital

  The aim of this study was to examine the management of head injuries in a regional hospital with computed tomographic and 'image-link' facilities allowing instantaneous transmission of CT scans to the regional neurosurgical unit for specialist assessment.

  

  Abstract:

  BACKGROUND: Concern about delay in the treatment of serious head injury may result in unnecessary transfer to neurosurgical units for scanning and neurosurgical assessment. AIMS: This study assessed the management of head injuries in a regional hospital with computed tomographic (CT) and 'image-link' facilities allowing instantaneous transmission of CT scans to the regional more...

  International Classification:

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

  Categories:

  head injuries

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  Ir J Med Sci, Vol: 169 Page: 103-6 2000 Apr-Jun
  E. Eguare; S. Tierney; M. C. Barry; P. A. Grace

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• 39.   Management of hepatitis B in children

  This article discusses issues of management of hepatitis B in children

  

  Abstract:

  Children with hepatitis B infection require management by physicians knowledgeable about the natural history of this disorder and experienced in the treatment of children. Selection of appropriate pediatric patients for treatment will prevent some cases of advanced liver disease later in life. New treatments under development for adults may benefit children as well, once they have been more...

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  Clin Liver Dis, Vol: 8 Page: 387-401 May 2004
  A. Broderick; M. M. Jonas

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• 40.   Management of vascular birthmarks: review of a multidisciplinary clinic

  This study examined management of vascular birth marks

  

  Abstract:

  Vascular birthmarks comprise a diverse group of congenital lesions and represent a significant cosmetic and functional burden for patients. They remain a diagnostic and management challenge for physicians due to their extremely variable clinical presentation and often complex anatomical associations. As each type of vascular lesion has a treatment program individual to it, optimal more...

  International Classification:

  Other - vascular birth marks

  Categories:

  vascular birth marks

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  Ir Med J, Vol: 100 Page: 425-7 April 2007
  G. M. O'Regan; R. Watson; D. Orr; D. O'Donovan; J. Russell; E. Phelan; M. Ryan; O. Brosnahan; A. Irvine

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• 41.   Markers of the validity of reported energy intake

  This article discusses studies in which energy intake was reported and energy expenditure was measured using the doubly labeled water technique

  

  Abstract:

  Energy intake (EI) is the foundation of the diet, because all other nutrients must be provided within the quantity of food needed to fulfill the energy requirement. Thus if total EI is underestimated, it is probable that the intakes of other nutrients are also underestimated. Under conditions of weight stability, EI equals energy expenditure (EE). Because at the group level weight may more...

  Geography:

  Northern Ireland

  J Nutr, Vol: 133 Suppl 3 Page: 895S-920S March 2003
  M. B. Livingstone; A. E. Black

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• 42.   Matching short break services for children with learning disabilities to family needs and preferences

  The aim of this study was to examine one Health and Social Services Board in Northern Ireland families who received short break services for their child with disabilities during a 12-month period.

  

  Abstract:

  Short breaks or respite care is a much-valued service by families and the demand for it is likely to exceed supply. It is all the more imperative that the services provided are matched to the needs and preferences of families. A census was undertaken within one Health and Social Services Board in Northern Ireland of families who received short break services for their child with more...

  International Classification:

  Disabilities - non specific

  Categories:

  disabilities

  Geography:

  Northern Ireland

  Child Care Health Dev, Vol: 26 Page: 429-44 September 2000
  R. McConkey; L. Adams

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• 43.   Measles outbreak in Dublin, 2000

  This study examined the charts of measles cases to extract epidemiologic and clinical details following an outbreak of this infection

  

  Abstract:

  BACKGROUND: An outbreak of measles occurred in Ireland between December 1999 and July 2000. The majority of cases were in north Dublin, the catchment area of The Children's University Hospital (TCUH). METHODS: Details of all of the 111 children attending the hospital with a diagnosis of measles between December 1999 and July 2000 were prospectively entered into a database. Charts were more...

  International Classification:

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

  Categories:

  measles

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  Pediatr Infect Dis J, Vol: 22 Page: 580-4 July 2003
  J. McBrien; J. Murphy; D. Gill; M. Cronin; C. O'Donovan; M. T. Cafferkey

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• 44.   Measles: the rise, fall and rise again

  The article discusses measles in Ireland

  

  Abstract:

  With massive fluctuations in reported cases of measles, Ireland is considerably off the WHO target for the elimination of measles by 2007. more...

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  World of Irish Nursing, Vol: 11 Page: 37-37 2003
  T. Horan

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• 45.   Measurement of comfort levels by means of electrical stapedial reflex in children

  The aim of this paper was to evaluate the use of electrically evoked stapedial reflexes to measure comfort levels for children and compare these results with behavioural measurements

  

  Abstract:

  BACKGROUND: Patient success and satisfaction with a cochlear implant largely depend on the adequacy of the speech-processing program. The program is generated by means of behaviorally determined threshold and comfort levels for each electrode. As the minimum age for implantation continues to decrease, behavioral methods of measuring comfort levels have become more problematic, and so more...

  International Classification:

  Economic - Stapedial reflexes

  Categories:

  electrically evoked stapedial reflexe; behavioral measurements

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  Arch Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg, Vol: 127 Page: 963-6 August 2001
  M. Bresnihan; G. Norman; F. Scott; L. Viani

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• 46.   Measurement of dietary intake in children

  This article discusses the cognitive abilities required to self-report food intake include an adequately developed concept of time, a good memory and attention span, a knowledge the names of foods

  

  Abstract:

  When children and adolescents are the target population in dietary surveys many different respondent and observer considerations surface. The cognitive abilities required to self-report food intake include an adequately developed concept of time, a good memory and attention span, and a knowledge of the names of foods. From the age of 8 years there is a rapid increase in the ability of more...

  Geography:

  Northern Ireland

  Proc Nutr Soc, Vol: 59 Page: 279-93 May 2000
  M. B. Livingstone; P. J. Robson

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• 47.   Meeting demand in child pain

  This article discusses the pain control nurse's role in anticipating and safely and effectively controlling pain in children

  

  Abstract:

  Pain should be anticipated and safely and effectively controlled in all children. The pain control nurse specialist is vital to achieving this. Alison Moore reports. more...

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  World of Irish Nursing & Midwifery, Vol: 13 Page: 39-39 2005
  A. Moore

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• 48.   Meningitis. Time trial

  This article discusses the importance of early recognition and treatment of meningitis if mortality from meningitis is to be reduced

  

  Abstract:

  Early recognition and treatment are vital if mortality from meningitis is to be reduced. more...

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  Nursing in the Community, Vol: 8 Page: 33-34 2007
  L. Slattery

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• 49.   Meningococcus C vaccination programme

  This article discusses the meningococcus C vaccination programme

  

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  Ir Med J, Vol: 93 Page: 164 September 2000
  J. F. Murphy

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• 50.   Mesangioproliferative glomerulonephritis with IgM deposition: clinical characteristics and outcome

  The aim of this study was to examine the clinical features, response to therapy and outcome of patients with Mesangioproliferative Glomerulonephritis (MGN) with diffuse IgM deposition

  

  Abstract:

  The significance of IgM on immunofluorescence in renal biopsy specimens remains unclear. This retrospective case study was conducted to define the clinical features, response to therapy and outcome of patients with Mesangioproliferative Glomerulonephritis (MGN) with diffuse IgM deposition. Of 1919 native renal biopsies performed over a ten-year period, 139 (7.2%) had light microscopic more...

  International Classification:

  Other - Mesangioproliferative Glomerulonephritis

  Categories:

  Mesangioproliferative Glomerulonephritis

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  Ren Fail, Vol: 22 Page: 445-57 2000
  M. A. Little; A. Dorman; D. Gill; J. J. Walshe

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• 51.   Minimally invasive video-assisted thyroidectomy: indications and technique

  This study examined minimally invasive video-assisted thyroidectomy

  

  International Classification:

  Procedure - video-assisted thyroidectomy

  Categories:

  video-assisted thyroidectomy

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  Laryngoscope, Vol: 116 Page: 1046-9 June 2006
  C. Timon; I. S. Miller

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