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The aim of this study was to audit the pattern of use of the Hakim (Medos) programmable valve implanted in patients with complex hydrocephalus and their clinical outcome
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The objective of the investigation was to determine the pattern of use of the Hakim (Medos) programmable valve implanted in patients with complex hydrocephalus and their clinical outcome. A prospective audit of patients with complex hydrocephalus undergoing Hakim programmable valve implantation between 1989 and 1994 in the United Kingdom and Ireland, was followed-up for a minimum of 5 more...
International Classification:
Procedure - Hakim valve implants
Categories:
Hakim valve implants
Geography:
Republic of Ireland and the United Kingdom
Br J Neurosurg,
Vol: 14 Page: 535-42 December 2000
A. D. Kay; A. J. Fisher; C. O'Kane; H. K. Richards; J. D. Pickard
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The aim of this study was to examine the linguistic anthropology which underpins the language dynamics of two Gaeltacht (Irish-speaking) areas
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This paper presents an analysis of the linguistic anthropology which underpins the language dynamics of two Gaeltacht (Irish-speaking) areas, Ros Muc in Conamara, Co. Galway and Rath Cairn in Co. Meath. This research highlights what could be considered a socio-linguistic paradox: the community (Rath Cairn) which engages more vigorously in language maintenance endeavors, and exhibits a more...
International Classification:
Anthropology or ethnographic-language
Categories:
linguistic anthropology; language dynamics
Geography:
Republic of Ireland
Coll Antropol,
Vol: 28 Suppl 1 Page: 73-81 2004
C. O. Giollagain
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The aim of this study was to assess the health economics of realtime teledermatology compared with conventional care: an urban versus rural perspective
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A randomized controlled trial was carried out to measure the cost-effectiveness of realtime teledermatology compared with conventional outpatient dermatology care for patients from urban and rural areas. One urban and one rural health centre were linked to a regional hospital in Northern Ireland by ISDN at 128 kbit/s. Over two years, 274 patients required a hospital outpatient more...
International Classification:
Evaluation of the effectiveness of teledermatology v. conventional assessment
Categories:
teledermatology v. conventional care
Geography:
Northern Ireland
J Telemed Telecare,
Vol: 7 Page: 108-18 2001
M. A. Loane; S. E. Bloomer; R. Corbett; D. J. Eedy; C. Evans; N. Hicks; P. Jacklin; H. E. Lotery; C. Mathews; J. Paisley; P. Reid; K. Steele; R. Wootton
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The aim of this study was to assess realtime teledermatology, store-and-forward teledermatology and conventional outpatient dermatological care were evaluated in a randomized control trial
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The clinical effectiveness of realtime teledermatology, store-and-forward teledermatology and conventional outpatient dermatological care were evaluated in a randomized control trial. A total of 204 patients took part--102 patients were randomized to the realtime teledermatology consultation, 96 of whose cases were also referred using a store-and-forward technique, and 102 to the more...
International Classification:
Evaluation of the effectiveness of two treatments - in dermatological care
Categories:
dermatological care
Geography:
Northern Ireland
J Telemed Telecare,
Vol: 6 Suppl 1 Page: S1-3 2000
M. A. Loane; S. E. Bloomer; R. Corbett; D. J. Eedy; N. Hicks; H. E. Lotery; C. Mathews; J. Paisley; K. Steele; R. Wootton
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The aim of this study was to examine the number of factors associated with the occurrence of suicide
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This study reports on 60 cases of suicide in Londonderry, Northern Ireland from January 2000 to December 2005. The research focused on a number of factors associated with the occurrence of suicide. These included age, gender, employment status, method used and possible predisposing factors. Additionally, the seasonality of occurrence was also investigated. Notably, over the period of more...
International Classification:
External causes of morbidity and mortality - Intentional self-harm - suicide
Categories:
suicide
Geography:
Northern Ireland
J Forensic Leg Med,
Vol: 15 Page: 148-57 April 2008
A. Burns; E. Goodall; T. Moore
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The aim of this study was to examine the incidence, causes, associated factors, and pathological findings in people who died while exercising
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BACKGROUND: Sudden death in sport is rare, but when it occurs the effects are devastating. There have not been any reports to date describing the frequency and causes of sudden death in sport in the Republic of Ireland. AIM: To describe the incidence, possible causes, associated factors, and pathological findings in people who died while exercising in the Republic of Ireland in the 10 more...
International Classification:
Deaths - while exercising
Categories:
death while exercising
Geography:
Republic of Ireland
Br J Sports Med,
Vol: 34 Page: 258-61 August 2000
F. Quigley
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This study aimed to review and document the changing patterns in diagnosis, causes and treatment of bacterial infections of the central nervous system in a national neurosurgical unit
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OBJECTIVES: To review and document the changing patterns in diagnosis, causes and treatment of bacterial infections of the central nervous system (CNS) in a national neurosurgical unit only in patients from whom a specimen was obtained for culture. METHODS: The case notes, radiological results and laboratory records of all 163 patients in our institution who underwent a neurosurgical more...
International Classification:
Hospital infection - in a neurosurgical unit
Categories:
bacterial infections of the central nervous system
Geography:
Republic of Ireland
Clin Microbiol Infect,
Vol: 9 Page: 803-9 August 2003
M. Roche; H. Humphreys; E. Smyth; J. Phillips; R. Cunney; E. McNamara; D. O'Brien; O. McArdle
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The aim of this study was to examine the absence of Epstein-Barr virus encoded RNA and latent membrane protein (LMP1) in salivary gland neoplasms
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A series of 55 (42 benign and 13 malignant) salivary gland tumours were investigated by immunohistochemistry, to detect Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) latent membrane protein (LMP1) and by in situ hybridization for EBV-encoded RNA. Non-neoplastic gland from all the patients with tumours and 15 control glands were also examined. All cases, both neoplastic and non-neoplastic were negative for more...
International Classification:
International committee on Taxonomy of Viruses - Epstein-Barr virus
Categories:
Epstein-Barr virus; -salivary gland neoplasms
Geography:
Republic of Ireland
J Laryngol Otol,
Vol: 113 Page: 906-8 October 1999
A. M. Pollock; M. Toner; M. McMenamin; J. Walker; C. I. Timon
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This study described the effect of early administration of analgesia for acute abdominal pain in the accident and emergency setting
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BACKGROUND: Recent trials suggest that the early administration of analgesia in patients with acute abdominal pain facilitates examination and does not delay diagnosis. We investigated current practice regarding analgesia for these patients. METHODS: All patients admitted via the accident and emergency department with abdominal pain were included. The main outcome measures evaluated more...
International Classification:
Drugs - analgesia
Categories:
abdominal pain
Geography:
Republic of Ireland
Eur J Emerg Med,
Vol: 11 Page: 309-12 December 2004
J. Shabbir; P. F. Ridgway; K. Lynch; C. E. Law; D. Evoy; J. B. O'Mahony; K. Mealy
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The aim of this study was to describe the age and sex profile of patients having cataract surgery by 2 consulting ophthalmic surgeons over an 18-year period
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PURPOSE: To investigate the age and sex profile of patients having cataract surgery by 2 consulting ophthalmic surgeons over an 18-year period. SETTING: Waterford Regional Hospital, Waterford, Republic of Ireland. METHODS: Operating theater logbooks were reviewed, and all patients having cataract surgery between January 1986 and December 2003 in Waterford Regional Hospital were more...
International Classification:
Procedure - cataract surgery
Categories:
cataract surgery
Geography:
Republic of Ireland
J Cataract Refract Surg,
Vol: 31 Page: 2162-6 November 2005
P. O'Reilly; U. Mahmoud; P. Hayes; P. Tormey; S. Beatty
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The aim of this study was to examine the age at death of people with an intellectual disability in Ireland.
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This study examined the age at death of people with an intellectual disability in Ireland. Using data from the National Intellectual Disability Database, the average age at death of 1120 people who died between 1996 and 2001 was 45.68 years, with no difference in lifespan between men and women. A more severe level of intellectual disability predicted shorter lifespan. In general, those more...
International Classification:
Mental and behavioural disorders - Mental retardation - intellectual disabilities
Categories:
intellectual disabilities
Geography:
Republic of Ireland
J Intellect Disabil,
Vol: 10 Page: 155-64 June 2006
K. E. Lavin; B. E. McGuire; M. J. Hogan
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The aim of this study was to examine renal replacement therapy in the United Kingdom with regard to prevalence and a range of demographic characteristics
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Summary data are provided for the whole United Kingdom. There were 41,776 adult patients alive on renal replacement therapy (RRT) in the UK at the end of 2005, a prevalence for adults of 694 pmp. Addition of 748 children under the age of 18 on RRT gives a total prevalence of 706 pmp. The more detailed analysis includes data on 37,534 patients from 65 of the 70 units which returned more...
International Classification:
Health service provision
Categories:
renal replacement therapy
Geography:
the United Kingdom
Nephrol Dial Transplant,
Vol: 22 Suppl 7 Page: vii30-50 August 2007
K. Farrington; R. Rao; R. Stenkamp; D. Ansell; T. Feest
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This study examined pitfalls in the acute management of ankle fractures which were referred to a regional orthopaedic unit
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OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to identify pitfalls in the acute management of ankle fractures which were referred to a regional orthopaedic unit. This unit provides orthopaedic services for the catchment area of the Waterford Emergency Department together with three additional emergency units in the south-eastern region of Ireland. METHODS: This is a retrospective study of all more...
International Classification:
Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes - fractures
Categories:
ankle fractures
Geography:
Republic of Ireland
Eur J Emerg Med,
Vol: 12 Page: 216-9 October 2005
C. Deasy; D. Murphy; G. C. McMahon; I. P. Kelly
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The aim of this study was to evaluate the use, timing and appropriateness of antimicrobial prophylaxis perioperatively, in otorhinolaryngological/head and neck
procedures.
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Prophylactic antimicrobial therapy is defined as the administration of an antimicrobial agent prior to contamination of previously sterile tissues or fluids, in an attempt to reduce the microbial burden of intraoperative contamination. Prophylactic antimicrobial therapy should cover the anticipated floral contamination, with therapeutic levels from incision to closure. There is level I more...
International Classification:
Procedure - otorhinolaryngological
Categories:
otorhinolaryngological
Geography:
Republic of Ireland
Clin Otolaryngol,
Vol: 32 Page: 204-7 June 2007
B. G. Fennessy; M. Harney; M. J. O'Sullivan; C. Timon
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The aim of this study was to examine the association between the allele 2 of the interleukin 1 receptor antagonist gene
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BACKGROUND AND AIMS: An association between the allele 2 of the interleukin 1 receptor antagonist gene variable number tandem repeats polymorphism in intron 2 and ulcerative colitis was first reported in 1994. Subsequent studies in Caucasian Northern European patients have not confirmed this, although trends towards an association were observed. The lack of statistical significance more...
International Classification:
Diseases of the digestive system - Noninfective enteritis and colitis - ulcerative colitis
Categories:
allele 2 of the interleukin 1 receptor antagonist gene variable; -ulcerative colitis
Geography:
International
Gut,
Vol: 48 Page: 461-7 April 2001
M. J. Carter; F. S. di Giovine; S. Jones; J. Mee; N. J. Camp; A. J. Lobo; G. W. Duff
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The aim of this study was to characterise an Irish kindred with apparent autosomal dominant peripheral retinal lesions and peripapillary crescents associated with retinal breaks and uveitis to examine the association with altered homocysteine metabolism
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PURPOSE: To characterise an Irish kindred with apparent autosomal dominant peripheral retinal lesions and peripapillary crescents associated with retinal breaks and uveitis and assess whether these findings were associated with altered homocysteine metabolism. METHODS: Family members were followed prospectively and regularly examined. Molecular genetic analysis was performed on family more...
International Classification:
Diseases of the eye and adnexa - Disorders of sclera, cornea, iris and ciliary body - uveitis
Categories:
peripheral retinal lesions; uveitis
Geography:
Republic of Ireland
Graefes Arch Clin Exp Ophthalmol,
Vol: 239 Page: 102-8 February 2001
M. Cahill; P. Gallagher; A. Whitehead; R. Acheson
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This study examined the surgical results of the first one hundred cochlear implant operations at the Belfast Cochlear Implant Centre
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We assess the surgical results of the first one hundred cochlear implant operations at the Belfast Cochlear Implant Centre. This paper is in the form of a retrospective case series, taking into account the surgical technique used and any problems encountered. Initially 28 operations were performed using the standard inverted U-shaped incision. After Gibson and Harrison described a more...
International Classification:
Procedure - cochlear implant
Categories:
cochlear implant operations
Geography:
Northern Ireland
Rev Laryngol Otol Rhinol (Bord),
Vol: 121 Page: 9-11 2000
S. M. Hampton; J. G. Toner
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This study analysed the elective MR scans of the lumbosacral spine with findings that Bertolotti's syndrome is a major cause of back pain in young people
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Bertolotti's syndrome is characterised by anomalous enlargement of the transverse process(es) of the most caudal lumbar vertebra which may articulate or fuse with the sacrum or ilium and cause isolated L4/5 disc disease. We analysed the elective MR scans of the lumbosacral spine of 769 consecutive patients with low back pain taken between July 2003 and November 2004. Of these 568 showed more...
International Classification:
Syndrome - Bertolotti's
Categories:
Bertolotti's syndrome
Geography:
Republic of Ireland
J Bone Joint Surg Br,
Vol: 88 Page: 1183-6 September 2006
J. F. Quinlan; D. Duke; S. Eustace
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This case report discusses a selection of cases managed with botulinum toxin and review the current data on use of the toxin to treat salivary gland disorders - Frey's syndrome, excessive salivation, hyperhidrosis, lacrimation and chronic rhinitis.
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SUMMARY: The use of botulinum toxin to treat disorders of the salivary glands is increasing in popularity in recent years. Recent reports of the use of botulinum toxin in glandular hypersecretion suggest overall favourable results with minimal side-effects. However, few randomised clinical trials means that data are limited with respect to candidate suitability, treatment dosages, more...
International Classification:
Syndrome
Categories:
botulinum toxin
Geography:
Republic of Ireland
J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg,
Vol: 61 Page: 1024-8 September 2008
T. A. Laing; M. E. Laing; S. T. O'Sullivan
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The aim of this study was to examine usual and acute exposure to acrylamidein the Dutch population and young children
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In this paper we calculated the usual and acute exposure to acrylamide (AA) in the Dutch population and young children (1-6 years). For this AA levels of different food groups were used as collected by the Institute for Reference Materials and Measurements (IRMM) of the European Commission's Directorate General Joint Research Centre (JRC) from April 2003 up to May 2004. This database more...
International Classification:
Other - acrylamide
Categories:
acrylamide
Geography:
International
Mutat Res,
Vol: 580 Page: 143-55 February 2005
P. E. Boon; A. de Mul; H. van der Voet; G. van Donkersgoed; M. Brette; J. D. van Klaveren
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The aim of this study was to examine the epidemiology of carbon monoxide poisoning in Ireland, using Hospital Inpatient Enquiry (HIPE) data, Mortality data and data from the National Poisons Information Centre
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Carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning remains a common preventable cause of morbidity and mortality from poisoning worldwide. Common environmental sources include motor vehicle exhaust, faulty kerosene or gas heaters used in unventilated rooms, and fireplaces with blocked flues. This paper describes the epidemiology of CO poisoning in Ireland, using Hospital Inpatient Enquiry (HIPE) data, more...
International Classification:
Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes - poisoning
Categories:
carbon monoxide poisoning
Geography:
Republic of Ireland
Ir Med J,
Vol: 96 Page: 83-6 March 2003
D. Crowley; E. Scallan; J. Herbert; A. Staines; B. Herity; J. Tracey
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This study examined a generic adenovirus nested polymerase chain amplification assay designed to be capable of detecting all respiratory adenoviruses.
Abstract:
BACKGROUND: respiratory adenoviruses are common, often resulting in serious sporadic and epidemic infections and impaired immunity can dramatically increase their severity. They are now thought capable of establishing latency. Diagnosis by culture is slow while direct antigen detection by immunofluorescence lacks sensitivity. Molecular diagnosis can be both rapid and sensitive but the more...
International Classification:
Diagnostic tool laboratory - adenovirus
Categories:
Dimercaptosuccinic acid scan (DMSA); Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
Geography:
Northern Ireland
J Clin Virol,
Vol: 26 Page: 331-8 April 2003
S. Mitchell; H. J. O'Neill; G. M. Ong; S. Christie; P. Duprex; D. E. Wyatt; C. McCaughey; V. J. Armstrong; S. Feeney; L. Metwally; P. V. Coyle
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The aim of this study was to audit the number, source, symptoms and diagnosis of neurophysiology referrals in the southern health board region
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BACKGROUND: Cork University Hospital (CUH) provides a tertiary service for all neurophysiology referrals in the Southern Health Board region. AIM: To ascertain the number, source, symptoms and diagnosis of neurophysiology referrals at CUH. METHODS: We did a prospective audit of the referral patterns to the neurophysiology department over a 12 -week period. RESULTS: Of 635 referrals, 254 more...
International Classification:
Factors influencing health status and contact with health services - persons encountering health services for examination and investigation - neurophysiology referrals
Categories:
neurophysiology referrals
Geography:
Republic of Ireland
Ir J Med Sci,
Vol: 173 Page: 211-4 2004 Oct-Dec
R. Renganathan; S. O'Brien; B. Sweeney; R. Galvin; B. McNamara
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This study reports the occurrence - crude incidence rate - of Cryptosporidiosis and water-borne outbreaks in Europe
Abstract:
Cryptosporidium causes diarrhoeal disease that can be particularly severe in immuno-compromised individuals. Cryptosporidiosis is a notifiable disease at European Union level, and surveillance data are collected through the European Basic Surveillance Network. The disease distribution in Europe for 2005 showed 7,960 cryptosporidiosis cases reported from 16 countries. The crude incidence more...
International Classification:
Surveillance - Certain infectious and parasitic diseases - Intestinal infectious diseases - Cryptosporidiosis
Categories:
Cryptosporidiosis
Geography:
International
Euro Surveill,
Vol: 12 Page: E13-4 May 2007
J. C. Semenza; G. Nichols
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This study examined 94 deaths from blunt trauma occurring after admission to the hospital, in the region of Northern Ireland, for the year of 2001, data is presented with reference to preventable deaths
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In this retrospective review of 94 deaths from blunt trauma occurring after admission to the hospital, in the region of Northern Ireland, for the year of 2001, data is presented with reference to preventable deaths (10%). Comparison is made with previous audit from the year of 1981 (preventable death rate 16%). Adverse events continue to occur in relation to abdominal haemorrhage, and more...
International Classification:
Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes - injury (external blunt trama)
Categories:
blunt trauma
Geography:
Northern Ireland
Injury,
Vol: 36 Page: 47-50 January 2005
D. Gilroy
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The aim of the study was to audit gastroscopies to assess yield and diagnostic trends
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Gastroscopy is the gold standard for investigating upper gastrointestinal complaints. Open access gastroscopy has advantages, but may not always be feasible in a small unit. Our 2-consultant general surgical unit provides gastroscopy on demand for medical and surgical patients. We audited the 499 gastroscopies carried out in our unit in 1997 to assess yield and diagnostic trends. The more...
International Classification:
Procedure - gastroscopies
Categories:
gastroscopies
Geography:
Republic of Ireland
Ir J Med Sci,
Vol: 168 Page: 268-70 1999 Oct-Dec
R. Kingston; G. Byrnes; D. O'Ceallaigh
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This study reports on epidemiological and virological assessment of influenza activity in Europe during the 2003-2004 season
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The 2003-2004 influenza season in Europe was dominated by the spread of the new drift variant A/Fujian/411/2002 (H3N2)-like virus which was not perfectly matched with the A(H3N2) component of the influenza vaccine. Sporadic cases of this virus were detected in Europe at the end of the 2002-2003 season and influenza activity associated with this virus began relatively early during the more...
International Classification:
Surveillance - Diseases of the respiratory system - Influenza and pneumonia - influenza
Categories:
virological assessment; influenza
Geography:
International
Euro Surveill,
Vol: 10 Page: 107-11 April 2005
W. J. Paget; T. J. Meerhoff; A. Meijer
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This study reports on epidemiological and virological assessment of influenza activity in Europe during the 2004-2005 winter
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The 2004-2005 influenza season in Europe started in late December 2004 and the first influenza activity occurred in the west and southwest (Spain, United Kingdom and Ireland). Influenza activity then moved gradually east across Europe during January and early February 2005, and from late February until late March, most movement was south to north. The intensity of clinical influenza more...
International Classification:
Surveillance - Diseases of the respiratory system - Influenza and pneumonia - influenza
Categories:
virological assessment; influenza
Geography:
International
Euro Surveill,
Vol: 11 Page: 111-8 2006
A. Meijer; W. J. Paget; T. J. Meerhoff; C. S. Brown; L. E. Meuwissen; J. van der Velden
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The aim of this study was to examine the incidence (age- and sex-specific) of childhood fractures in Britain using the general practice research database
Abstract:
A population-based British cohort study, including approximately 6% of the population, was used to derive age- and sex-specific incidence rates of fractures during childhood. Fractures were more common among boys than girls, with peak incidences at 14 and 11 years of age, respectively. At childhood peak, incidence rates were only surpassed later in life at 85 years of age among women more...
International Classification:
Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes - fractures
Categories:
childhood fractures
Geography:
the United Kingdom
J Bone Miner Res,
Vol: 19 Page: 1976-81 December 2004
C. Cooper; E. M. Dennison; H. G. Leufkens; N. Bishop; T. P. van Staa
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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
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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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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
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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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The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of hyponatremia during carbamazepine treatment in patients with Intellectual Disability, and to investigate the risk factors and clinical features of this condition
Abstract:
Carbamazepine is an anticonvulsant and psychotropic medication commonly used in the treatment of people with intellectual disability (ID). The incidence of hyponatremia during treatment in this population is unclear. The present study aimed to determine the prevalence of hyponatremia during carbamazepine treatment in patients with ID, and to investigate the risk factors and clinical more...
International Classification:
Mental and behavioural disorders - Mental retardation - Intellectual disabilities
Categories:
hyponatremia; carbamazepine treatment; -Intellectual Disability
Geography:
Republic of Ireland
J Intellect Disabil Res,
Vol: 45 Page: 152-6 April 2001
B. D. Kelly; J. Hillery
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The aim of this study was to examine the emergence of Vancomycin-resistant enterococci amongst our cohort of renal replacement therapy patients posed considerable challenges in our attempts to prevent spread
Abstract:
Vancomycin-resistant enterococci (VRE) commonly colonize, but less frequently infect, debilitated patients, such as those on chronic renal dialysis. The emergence of VRE amongst our cohort of renal replacement therapy patients posed considerable challenges in our attempts to prevent spread. Although 60 of 451 (13%) patients became colonized, only two patients required systemic more...
International Classification:
Vancomycin resistant enterococci
Categories:
vancomycin resistant enterococci
Geography:
Republic of Ireland
J Hosp Infect,
Vol: 58 Page: 28-33 September 2004
H. Humphreys; V. Dolan; T. Sexton; P. Conlon; L. Rajan; E. Creamer; J. Walshe; J. Donohoe; E. G. Smyth
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This study sought to evaluate the current surveillance arrangements in Northern Ireland, describe the epidemiology of malaria and make appropriate recommendations
Abstract:
Malaria is a preventable disease, which is under notified in the U.K. This study sought to evaluate the current surveillance arrangements in Northern Ireland (NI), describe the epidemiology of malaria and make appropriate recommendations. A case was defined as a resident or visitor to NI with laboratory confirmed malaria, diagnosed by the NI haematology laboratories and/or the Malaria more...
International Classification:
Certain infectious and parasitic diseases - Report
Categories:
malaria
Geography:
Northern Ireland
Ulster Med J,
Vol: 75 Page: 129-35 May 2006
G. M. Ong; B. Smyth
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The aim of this study was to examine first aid measures taken by both patients and their primary carers following burn injury
Abstract:
Burn injury is a significant cause of mortality and morbidity in Ireland. Simple first aid measures such as immediate wound cooling and removal of the source of injury can significantly improve clinical outcome. We conducted a six-month study, investigating the first aid measures taken by both patients and their primary carers following burn injury. Of the 63 patients referred to the more...
International Classification:
Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes - injury
Categories:
burn injury
Geography:
Republic of Ireland
Ir Med J,
Vol: 98 Page: 15-6 January 2005
A. C. O'Neill; E. Purcell; D. Jones; N. Pasha; J. McCann; P. Regan
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This study examined the incidence of presumed endophthalmitis following cataract surgery over a 5-year period in a busy ophthalmic hospital
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PURPOSE: To evaluate the incidence of presumed endophthalmitis following cataract surgery over a 5-year period in a busy ophthalmic hospital. SETTING: Ophthalmology unit in the Royal Victoria Eye and Ear Hospital, Dublin, Ireland. METHODS: A retrospective series of 8736 consecutive cases of cataract extraction with intraocular lens implantation carried out during a period of 5 years more...
International Classification:
Diseases of the eye and adnexa - Disorders of vitreous body and globe - endophthalmitis
Categories:
endophthalmitis
Geography:
Republic of Ireland
J Cataract Refract Surg,
Vol: 31 Page: 1575-81 August 2005
R. I. Khan; S. Kennedy; P. Barry
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The aim of this study was to examine the annual incidence of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) over a 10-year period in the UK
Abstract:
OBJECTIVE: To estimate the annual incidence of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) over a 10-year period in the UK, and to examine age-, sex-, and region-specific rates. METHODS: The study was based on the UK General Practice Research Database (GPRD), which covers approximately 5% of the UK population. We estimated SLE incidence rates, during the period 1990-1999, among persons more...
International Classification:
Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue - Other disorders of the skin and subcutaneous tissue - systemic lupus erythematosus
Categories:
systemic lupus erythematosus
Geography:
the United Kingdom
Arthritis Rheum,
Vol: 57 Page: 612-8 May 2007
E. C. Somers; S. L. Thomas; L. Smeeth; W. M. Schoonen; A. J. Hall
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This study examined new coeliac patients seen over a 9-year period to determine how the availability of serology, particularly to primary care physicians, has changed rates and sources of diagnosis
Abstract:
BACKGROUND: Serological testing, using IgA class endomysial and tissue transglutaminase antibodies has high sensitivity and specificity for coeliac disease and allows case finding by clinicians other than gastroenterologists. We reviewed new coeliac patients seen over a 9-year period to determine how the availability of serology, particularly to primary care physicians, has changed more...
International Classification:
Diseases of the digestive system - Other diseases of the digestive system - coeliac disease
Categories:
coeliac disease
Geography:
Northern Ireland
Dig Liver Dis,
Vol: 37 Page: 928-33 December 2005
W. Dickey; S. A. McMillan
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The aim of this study was to screen for genomic imbalances in patients with acute leukaemia using conventional and molecular and fluorescence in situ hybridisation methods
Abstract:
AIMS: To screen for genomic imbalances in patients with acute leukaemia using conventional (G-banding) and molecular (comparative genomic hybridisation (CGH) and fluorescence in situ hybridisation (FISH)) methods to determine whether an integrative screening approach increases abnormality detection rate. METHODS: G-banded analysis was performed on unstimulated bone marrow (BM) or more...
International Classification:
Neoplasms - Malignant neoplasms - leukaemia
Categories:
leukaemia (acute)
Geography:
Northern Ireland
J Clin Pathol,
Vol: 61 Page: 903-8 August 2008
P. McGrattan; S. Campbell; R. Cuthbert; F. G. Jones; M. F. McMullin; M. Humphreys
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This study aimed to explore the number of unjustified requests for plain abdominal radiography among A&E doctors and whether there is a statistically significant difference in the justification of request between doctors of differing experience
Abstract:
With the introduction of the Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2000 (IRMER) the medical practitioner faces greater accountability when requesting radiological investigations. The referrer (usually a doctor or dentist) must supply sufficient medical data to justify radiation exposure to a patient. These regulations can lead to criminal prosecution if more...
International Classification:
Practice/knowledge - radiography
Categories:
requests for plain abdominal radiography
Geography:
Northern Ireland
Ulster Med J,
Vol: 70 Page: 19-21 May 2001
R. E. Bell; R. E. McLaughlin
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The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of Panton-Valentine leucocidin (PVL)-encoding genes among isolates of S. aureus from bacteraemic patients.
Abstract:
BACKGROUND: The morbidity and mortality associated with Panton-Valentine leucocidin (PVL)-positive Staphylococcus aureus suggest that this toxin is a key marker of disease severity. Nevertheless, the importance of PVL in the pathogenesis of primary bacteraemia caused by S. aureus is uncertain. We have determined the prevalence of PVL-encoding genes among isolates of S. aureus from more...
International Classification:
Bacterium - Staphylococcus aureus
Categories:
Panton-Valentine leucocidin-encoding genes; S. aureus
Geography:
the United Kingdom
J Antimicrob Chemother,
Vol: 60 Page: 402-5 August 2007
M. J. Ellington; R. Hope; M. Ganner; M. Ganner; C. East; G. Brick; A. M. Kearns
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This article discusses the clinical evidence to use honey to manage wounds
Geography:
Republic of Ireland
J Wound Care,
Vol: 13 Page: 275-8 July 2004
G. Gethin
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The aim of this study was to examine levels of isoflavone intake (total isoflavones, daidzein and genistein) in four European countries
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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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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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The aim of this study was to determine the healthcare cost and duration of the morbidity associated with ladder fall injuries
Abstract:
Ladder fall injuries are associated with a wide spectrum of injury patterns. However, the healthcare cost of these injuries is unknown. The aim of this study was to determine the healthcare cost and duration of the morbidity associated with ladder fall injuries. A retrospective observational study involving patients with ladder injuries who presented to a Level 1 Trauma Centre over a more...
International Classification:
Economic - Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes-injury
Categories:
ladder fall injuries
Geography:
Republic of Ireland
Injury,
Vol: 35 Page: 429-31 April 2004
J. O'Sullivan; A. Wakai; R. O'Sullivan; C. Luke; S. Cusack
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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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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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The aim of this study was to describe methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus in an Irish orthopaedic centre
Abstract:
This prospective five-year study analyses the impact of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) on an Irish orthopaedic unit. We identified 318 cases of MRSA, representing 0.76% of all admissions (41,971). A total of 240 (76%) cases were colonised with MRSA, while 120 (37.7%) were infected. Patients were admitted from home (218; 68.6%), nursing homes (72; 22.6%) and other more...
International Classification:
Methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus
Categories:
methicillin resistant staphylococcus aureus
Geography:
Republic of Ireland
J Bone Joint Surg Br,
Vol: 88 Page: 807-11 June 2006
S. J. Roche; D. Fitzgerald; A. O'Rourke; J. P. McCabe
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The objective of this study was to evaluate the effect of antimicrobial drug use and infection control practices on nosocomial MRSA incidence in a 426-bed general teaching hospital
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OBJECTIVES: Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is a major nosocomial pathogen worldwide. A wide range of factors have been suggested to influence the spread of MRSA. The objective of this study was to evaluate the effect of antimicrobial drug use and infection control practices on nosocomial MRSA incidence in a 426-bed general teaching hospital in Northern Ireland. more...
International Classification:
Effectiveness of measurement tool - effect of antimicrobial drug use and infection control practices on nosocomial MRSA
Categories:
to evaluate the effect of antimicrobial drug use and infection control practices; MRSA
Geography:
Northern Ireland
J Antimicrob Chemother,
Vol: 62 Page: 593-600 September 2008
M. A. Aldeyab; D. L. Monnet; J. M. Lopez-Lozano; C. M. Hughes; M. G. Scott; M. P. Kearney; F. A. Magee; J. C. McElnay
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The aim of this study was to examine the epidemiology of accidental poisoning with decanted chemicals
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Decanting of chemicals from their original containers is a hazardous practice that can result in inadvertent poisoning. We conducted a four-year prospective observational study to analyse the epidemiology of accidental poisoning with decanted chemicals. 157 patients were poisoned following accidental exposure to chemicals transferred to innocuous containers. 106 patients attended more...
International Classification:
Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes - poisoning
Categories:
accidental poisoning
Geography:
Republic of Ireland
Ir Med J,
Vol: 98 Page: 175-8 June 2005
N. Cassidy; J. A. Tracey
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The aim of this study was to examine the acceptance rate for renal replacement therapy and characteristics of the target population
Abstract:
In 2005, the acceptance rate for renal replacement therapy (RRT) in adults in the UK was 108 per million population (pmp). This was derived from complete data for adults in the UK, as data were obtained separately from the five English renal units not currently returning to the Registry. In addition, 87 children started RRT (see Chapter 13) giving a total incidence of 110 pmp. From 2001 more...
International Classification:
Procedure - renal replacement therapy
Categories:
renal replacement therapy
Geography:
the United Kingdom
Nephrol Dial Transplant,
Vol: 22 Suppl 7 Page: vii11-29 August 2007
K. Farrington; R. Rao; J. Gilg; D. Ansell; T. Feest
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