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1. Active surveillance of hepatitis C infection in the UK and Ireland

The aim of this study was to examine the prevalence, distribution, and clinical details of paediatric hepatitis C virus infection in the United Kingdom and Ireland.

Abstract:

AIM: To investigate the prevalence, distribution, and clinical details of paediatric hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection in the UK and Ireland. METHODS: Active monthly surveillance questionnaire study coordinated through the British Paediatric Surveillance Unit, to all consultant paediatricians in 1997 and 1998. RESULTS: A total of 182 HCV infected children were reported from 54 centres more...

International Classification:

Certain infectious and parasitic diseases - Viral hepatitis - hepatitis C

Categories:

paediatric hepatitis C virus

Geography:

Republic of Ireland and the United Kingdom

Arch Dis Child, Vol: 82 Page: 286-91 April 2000
D. M. Gibb; P. E. Neave; P. A. Tookey; M. Ramsay; H. Harris; K. Balogun; D. Goldberg; G. Mieli-Vergani; D. Kelly

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2. Childhood hemolytic uremic syndrome, United Kingdom and Ireland

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

Abstract:

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

International Classification:

Syndrome - hemolytic uremic

Categories:

hemolytic uremic syndrome

Geography:

Republic of Ireland and the United Kingdom

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

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

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

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

International Classification:

Bacterium - Haemophilus influenzae type b

Categories:

Haemophilus influenzae type b

Geography:

Republic of Ireland and the United Kingdom

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

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4. Dietary folate and the prevalence of neural tube defects in the British Isles: the past two decades

The aim of this study was to examine the changes in folate consumption and the prevalence of neural tube defects in the British and Irish populations during the past two decades

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OBJECTIVES: To measure the changes in folate consumption and the prevalence of neural tube defects in the British and Irish populations during the past two decades. DESIGN: Ecological study. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: Average daily dietary folate consumption for Britain for the period 1980-1996 was estimated from the National Food Survey. Annual neural tube defect prevalences for the same more...

International Classification:

Congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities - neural tube defects - condiction

Categories:

folate consumption; neural tube defects

Geography:

Republic of Ireland and the United Kingdom

Bjog, Vol: 107 Page: 885-9 July 2000
M. Murphy; D. Whiteman; D. Stone; B. Botting; C. Schorah; J. Wild

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5. Epidemiology of traumatic brain injury in children receiving intensive care in the UK

The aim of this study was to examine the epidemiology of children with traumatic brain injury admitted to paediatric intensive care units in the United Kingdom

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AIMS: To describe the epidemiology of children with traumatic brain injury (TBI) admitted to paediatric intensive care units (PICUs) in the UK. METHODS: Prospective collection of clinical and demographic information from paediatric and adult intensive care units in the UK and Eire between February 2001 and August 2003. RESULTS: The UK prevalence rate for children (0-14 years) admitted more...

International Classification:

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

Categories:

traumatic brain injury

Geography:

Republic of Ireland and the United Kingdom

Arch Dis Child, Vol: 90 Page: 1182-7 November 2005
R. C. Parslow; K. P. Morris; R. C. Tasker; R. J. Forsyth; C. A. Hawley

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6. Group B streptococcal disease in UK and Irish infants younger than 90 days

The aim of this study was to identified cases of invasive group B streptococcal disease in infants younger than 90 days through surveillance involving paediatricians, microbiologists, and parents

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The incidence, morbidity, and mortality of group B streptococcal disease in the UK and Republic of Ireland are largely unknown. Between Feb 1, 2000, and Feb 28, 2001, we identified cases of invasive group B streptococcal disease in infants younger than 90 days through surveillance involving paediatricians, microbiologists, and parents. 568 cases were identified, equivalent to a total more...

International Classification:

Bacterium - Group B Strep

Categories:

Group B Strep

Geography:

Republic of Ireland and the United Kingdom

Lancet, Vol: 363 Page: 292-4 January 2004
P. T. Heath; G. Balfour; A. M. Weisner; A. Efstratiou; T. L. Lamagni; H. Tighe; L. A. O'Connell; M. Cafferkey; N. Q. Verlander; A. Nicoll; A. C. McCartney

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

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

International Classification:

Diet and lifestyle

Categories:

reactions to food

Geography:

Republic of Ireland and the United Kingdom

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

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8. Morbidity, mortality, and response to treatment by children in the United Kingdom and Ireland with perinatally acquired HIV infection during 1996-2006: planning for teenage and adult care

The aim of this study was to examine temporal changes in the morbidity and mortality persons with perinatally acquired HIV infection, many of whom are now adolescents.

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BACKGROUND: Recent evidence suggests that decreases in morbidity and mortality in cohorts of adults infected with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) are showing signs of reversal. We describe changes over time in these characteristics and in the response to treatment among children in the United Kingdom and Ireland with perinatally acquired HIV infection, many of whom are now more...

International Classification:

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

Categories:

perinatally acquired HIV infection

Geography:

Republic of Ireland and the United Kingdom

Clin Infect Dis, Vol: 45 Page: 918-24 October 2007
A. Judd; K. Doerholt; P. A. Tookey; M. Sharland; A. Riordan; E. Menson; V. Novelli; E. G. Lyall; J. Masters; G. Tudor-Williams; T. Duong; D. M. Gibb

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9. New-onset heart failure due to heart muscle disease in childhood: A prospective study in the United Kingdom and Ireland

The aim of this study was to examine the incidence and outcome of heart muscle disease-induced heart failure in children

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BACKGROUND: We undertook the first prospective, national, multicenter study to describe the incidence and outcome of heart muscle disease-induced heart failure in children. METHODS AND RESULTS: Data were collected on patients admitted to a hospital through 2003 with a first episode of heart failure in the absence of congenital heart disease. All 17 pediatric cardiac centers in the more...

International Classification:

Other - heart muscle disease-induced heart failure

Categories:

heart muscle disease-induced heart failure

Geography:

Republic of Ireland and the United Kingdom

Circulation, Vol: 117 Page: 79-84 2008
R. E. Andrews; M. J. Fenton; D. A. Ridout; M. Burch

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10. Non-susceptibility trends among Enterobacteriaceae from bacteraemias in the UK and Ireland, 2001-06

The aim of this study was to examine non-susceptibility trends among Enterobacteriaceae from bacteraemias in the United Kingdom and Ireland, 2001-06

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BACKGROUND: Enterobacteriaceae are common agents of bacteraemia, with Escherichia coli accounting for 20% of the cases. Reflecting this importance, members of the family constitute 4 of the 12 collection groups in the British Society for Antimicrobial Chemotherapy (BSAC) Bacteraemia Surveillance Programme. METHODS: MICs from the BSAC surveillance programme were reviewed, along with more...

International Classification:

Bacterium - Enterobacteriaceae

Categories:

Enterobacteriaceae; bacteraemias

Geography:

Republic of Ireland and the United Kingdom

J Antimicrob Chemother, Vol: 62 Suppl 2 Page: ii41-54 November 2008
D. M. Livermore; R. Hope; G. Brick; M. Lillie; R. Reynolds

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11. Non-susceptibility trends among enterococci and non-pneumococcal streptococci from bacteraemias in the UK and Ireland, 2001-06

The aim of this study was to examine patterns and trends in antimicrobial susceptibility in enterococci and streptococci (excepting pneumococci) from bacteraemia in the UK and Ireland from 2001 to 2006

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OBJECTIVES: To describe the current patterns and trends in antimicrobial susceptibility in enterococci and streptococci (excepting pneumococci) from bacteraemia in the UK and Ireland from 2001 to 2006. METHODS: In each year 2001-06, blood culture isolates were collected by 25 laboratories distributed across the UK and Ireland. In total, there were 1408 isolates of enterococci, 1332 of more...

International Classification:

Bacterium - Enterococci and streptococci

Categories:

enterococci; streptococci

Geography:

Republic of Ireland and the United Kingdom

J Antimicrob Chemother, Vol: 62 Suppl 2 Page: ii75-85 November 2008
D. F. Brown; R. Hope; D. M. Livermore; G. Brick; K. Broughton; R. C. George; R. Reynolds

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12. Non-susceptibility trends among Haemophilus influenzae and Moraxella catarrhalis from community-acquired respiratory tract infections in the UK and Ireland, 1999-2007

The aim of this study was to examine the antimicrobial susceptibility of Haemophilus influenzae and Moraxella catarrhalis causing community-acquired respiratory tract infections in the UK and Ireland from 1999/2000 to 2006/07

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OBJECTIVES: To determine the antimicrobial susceptibility of Haemophilus influenzae and Moraxella catarrhalis causing community-acquired respiratory tract infections in the UK and Ireland from 1999/2000 to 2006/07. METHODS: Sentinel laboratories across the UK and Ireland contributed up to a fixed quota of isolates of defined organisms per annum. A central laboratory confirmed the more...

International Classification:

Bacterium - Haemophilus influenzae

Categories:

antimicrobial susceptibility; Haemophilus influenzae; Moraxella catarrhalis

Geography:

Republic of Ireland and the United Kingdom

J Antimicrob Chemother, Vol: 62 Suppl 2 Page: ii97-103 November 2008
I. Morrissey; K. Maher; L. Williams; J. Shackcloth; D. Felmingham; R. Reynolds

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13. Non-susceptibility trends among Pseudomonas aeruginosa and other non-fermentative Gram-negative bacteria from bacteraemias in the UK and Ireland, 2001-06

The aim of this study was to examine non-susceptibility trends among Pseudomonas aeruginosa and other non-fermentative Gram-negative bacteria from bacteraemias in the United Kingdom and Ireland, 2001-06

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BACKGROUND: Pseudomonas and Acinetobacter spp. are important opportunists, notorious for resistance. Pseudomonas spp. are collected in the British Society for Antimicrobial Chemotherapy (BSAC) bacteraemia surveillance, with Acinetobacter spp. and Stenotrophomonas maltophilia well represented in the 'other Gram-negatives' group. METHODS: Data for collected isolates were reviewed together more...

International Classification:

Bacterium - Pseudomonas aeruginosa

Categories:

Pseudomonas aeruginosa; non-fermentative Gram-negative bacteria; bacteraemias

Geography:

Republic of Ireland and the United Kingdom

J Antimicrob Chemother, Vol: 62 Suppl 2 Page: ii55-63 November 2008
D. M. Livermore; R. Hope; G. Brick; M. Lillie; R. Reynolds

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14. Non-susceptibility trends among staphylococci from bacteraemias in the UK and Ireland, 2001-06

The aim of this study was to examine non-susceptibility trends among staphylococci from bacteraemias in the United Kingdom and Ireland, 2001-06

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OBJECTIVES: Investigation of the antibiotic susceptibilities and trends for staphylococci collected from bacteraemia cases in the UK and Ireland, from 2001 to 2006, as part of the British Society for Antimicrobial Chemotherapy's Bacteraemia Surveillance Programme. METHODS: Twenty-five hospitals from the UK and Ireland each collected up to 10 consecutive isolates of both Staphylococcus more...

International Classification:

Bacterium - Staphylococci

Categories:

staphylococci

Geography:

Republic of Ireland and the United Kingdom

J Antimicrob Chemother, Vol: 62 Suppl 2 Page: ii65-74 November 2008
R. Hope; D. M. Livermore; G. Brick; M. Lillie; R. Reynolds

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15. Non-susceptibility trends and serotype distributions among Streptococcus pneumoniae from community-acquired respiratory tract infections and from bacteraemias in the UK and Ireland, 1999 to 2007

The aim of this study was to examine non-susceptibility trends and serotype distributions among Streptococcus pneumoniae from community-acquired respiratory tract infections and from bacteraemias in the United Kingdom and Ireland, 1999 to 2007

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OBJECTIVES: Pneumococcal disease is prevalent and is a cause of significant morbidity and mortality in the UK and Ireland. We describe the antimicrobial susceptibility and serotype distributions of Streptococcus pneumoniae causing bacteraemia and community-acquired pneumonia in these countries from 1999/2000 to 2006/7, predominantly prior to the introduction of the heptavalent more...

International Classification:

Bacterium - Streptococcus pneumoniae

Categories:

Streptococcus pneumoniae; community-acquired respiratory tract infections

Geography:

Republic of Ireland and the United Kingdom

J Antimicrob Chemother, Vol: 62 Suppl 2 Page: ii87-95 November 2008
D. J. Farrell; D. Felmingham; J. Shackcloth; L. Williams; K. Maher; R. Hope; D. M. Livermore; R. C. George; G. Brick; S. Martin; R. Reynolds

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16. Prevalence of abnormal urinary albumin excretion in adolescents and children with insulin dependent diabetes: the MIDAC study. Microalbinuria in Diabetic Adolescents and Children (MIDAC) research group

The aim of this study was to examine the prevalence of abnormal urinary albumin excretion in adolescents and children with insulin dependent diabetes: the MIDAC study. Microalbinuria in Diabetic Adolescents and Children (MIDAC) research group

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OBJECTIVE: To examine the prevalence of microalbuminuria, defined as an albumin to creatinine ratio (UAC) equal to or greater than 2 mg/mmol in at least two of three early morning urine samples, in adolescents and children with insulin dependent diabetes mellitus. DESIGN: Centrally coordinated, cross sectional, multicentre study in paediatric diabetes outpatient clinics in the United more...

International Classification:

Endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases - Diabetes mellitus - insulin dependent diabetes

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abnormal urinary albumin excretion; insulin dependent diabetes

Geography:

Republic of Ireland and the United Kingdom

Arch Dis Child, Vol: 83 Page: 239-43 September 2000
T. H. Moore; J. P. Shield

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17. Prospective surveillance study of severe hyperbilirubinaemia in the newborn in the UK and Ireland

The aim of this study was to examine incidence of severe hyperbilirubinaemia in the newborn and to identify associated clinical and demographic variables and short term outcomes in the United Kingdom and Ireland

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OBJECTIVES: To determine the incidence of severe hyperbilirubinaemia in the newborn, and to identify associated clinical and demographic variables, and short-term outcomes. DESIGN: Prospective, population-based study. SETTING: UK and Republic of Ireland, between 1 May 2003 and 31 May 2005. PARTICIPANTS: Infants in the first month of life with severe hyperbilirubinaemia (maximum more...

International Classification:

Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified - Symptoms and signs involving the digestive system and abdomen - hyperbilirubinaemia

Categories:

hyperbilirubinaemia

Geography:

Republic of Ireland and the United Kingdom

Archives of Disease in Childhood -- Fetal & Neonatal Edition, Vol: 92 Page: F342-6 2007
D. Manning; P. Todd; M. Maxwell; M. J. Platt

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18. Prospective survey of childhood inflammatory bowel disease in the British Isles

The aim of this study was to examine the incidence of childhood inflammatory bowel disease in the British Isles

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The incidence of inflammatory bowel disease in children in western countries may be rising. Since there is no prospective national data on the incidence of inflammatory bowel disease in the UK and Republic of Ireland (ROI), we undertook a prospective survey to determine this incidence. The incidence during 1998 and 1999 was 5.2/100,000 per year in children aged younger than 16 years. more...

International Classification:

Other - Inflammatory bowel disease - non specific

Categories:

inflammatory bowel disease

Geography:

Republic of Ireland and the United Kingdom

Lancet, Vol: 357 Page: 1093-4 April 2001
A. Sawczenko; B. K. Sandhu; R. F. Logan; H. Jenkins; C. J. Taylor; S. Mian; R. Lynn

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19. Rising incidence of type 2 diabetes in children in the U.K

The aim of this study was to examine the incidence of type 2 diabetes in children <17 years of age and to investigate the relationship of diabetes with increasing childhood obesity in the U.K. and the Republic of Ireland (ROI)

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OBJECTIVE: To estimate the incidence of type 2 diabetes in children <17 years of age and to investigate the relationship of diabetes with increasing childhood obesity in the U.K. and the Republic of Ireland (ROI). RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS: Active monthly reporting of cases by consultant pediatricians occurred through the framework of the British Pediatric Surveillance Unit, with more...

International Classification:

Endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases - Diabetes mellitus - type 2 diabetes mellitus

Categories:

type 2 diabetes; type 2 diabetes; obesity

Geography:

Republic of Ireland and the United Kingdom

Diabetes Care, Vol: 30 Page: 1097-101 May 2007
L. Haines; K. C. Wan; R. Lynn; T. G. Barrett; J. P. Shield

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20. Risk of serious neurologic disease after immunization of young children in Britain and Ireland

The aim of this study was to examine the risk of serious neurologic disease after immunization in early childhood

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OBJECTIVE: We sought to investigate the risk of serious neurologic disease after immunization in early childhood. METHODS: The results of a 3-year prospective study of children (2-35 months old) in Britain and Ireland with encephalitis and/or severe illness with convulsions and fever were linked to each child's vaccine history. Cases were reported via the British Paediatric Surveillance more...

International Classification:

Vaccination

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serious neurologic disease after immunization

Geography:

Republic of Ireland and the United Kingdom

Pediatrics, Vol: 120 Page: 314-21 August 2007
K. N. Ward; N. J. Bryant; N. J. Andrews; J. S. Bowley; A. Ohrling; C. M. Verity; E. M. Ross; E. Miller

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21. Severe complications of chickenpox in hospitalised children in the UK and Ireland

The aim of this study was to examine the annual incidence of hospitalisations due to severe complications of varicella, describe the complications and estimate the annual mortality

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AIMS: To estimate the annual incidence of hospitalisations due to severe complications of varicella, describe the complications and estimate annual mortality. METHODS: Active surveillance throughout the UK and Ireland for 13 months by paediatricians notifying cases to the British Paediatric Surveillance Unit and completing a questionnaire. The case definition was any child aged <16 more...

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

Categories:

varicella

Geography:

Republic of Ireland and the United Kingdom

Arch Dis Child, Vol: 92 Page: 1062-6 December 2007
J. C. Cameron; G. Allan; F. Johnston; A. Finn; P. T. Heath; R. Booy

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22. Severe food-allergic reactions in children across the UK and Ireland, 1998 to 2000

The aim of this study was to examine the incidence and aetiology of food allergic reactions in children admitted to hospital in UK and Ireland

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Aim Medical and lay concerns about food allergy are increasing. Whilst food allergy may be becoming more common, fatal reactions to food in childhood are very rare and their rate is not changing. We sought to establish how common severe reactions are. Methods Prospective survey, 1998 to“2000, of hospital admissions for food-allergic reactions â€“ conducted primarily through the more...

International Classification:

Diet and lifestyle

Categories:

food allergic reactions

Geography:

Republic of Ireland and the United Kingdom

Child: Care, Health & Development, Vol: 31 Page: 741-742 2005
Richard Reading

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23. Severe food-allergic reactions in children across the UK and Ireland, 1998-2000

The aim of this study was to examine the severe food-allergic reactions in children across the UK and Ireland

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AIM: Medical and lay concerns about food allergy are increasing. Whilst food allergy may be becoming more common, fatal reactions to food in childhood are very rare and their rate is not changing. We sought to establish how common severe reactions are. METHODS: Prospective survey, 1998 to 2000, of hospital admissions for food-allergic reactions-conducted primarily through the British more...

International Classification:

Diet and lifestyle

Categories:

severe food-allergic reactions

Geography:

Republic of Ireland and the United Kingdom

Acta Paediatr, Vol: 94 Page: 689-95 June 2005
A. F. Colver; H. Nevantaus; C. F. Macdougall; A. J. Cant

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24. Subdural haematoma and effusion in infancy: an epidemiological study

The aim of this study was to examine incidence, aetiology and clinical features of subdural haematomoa and effusion in infancy in the United Kingdom and Ireland

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AIM: To determine incidence, aetiology, and clinical features of subdural haematoma and effusion (SDH/E) in infancy throughout the British Isles. METHODS: Cases were notified to the British Paediatric Surveillance Unit over 12 months by paediatricians, neurosurgeons, and paediatric and forensic pathologists. RESULTS: A total of 186 infants (121 boys, 65 girls) aged 0-2 years were more...

International Classification:

Diseases of the circulatory system - Cerebrovascular diseases - subdural haematomoa

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subdural haematomoa; effusion

Geography:

Republic of Ireland and the United Kingdom

Archives of Disease in Childhood, Vol: 90 Page: 952-955 2005
C. Hobbs; A. Childs; J. Wynne; J. Livingston; A. Seal

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25. Symptomatic toxoplasma infection due to congenital and postnatally acquired infection [corrected] [published erratum appears in ARCH DIS CHILD 2006 Jul;91(7):624]

The aim of this study was to examine the incidence and severity of symptomatic toxoplasma infection presenting during childhood due to congential or postnatally acquired infection

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AIMS: To determine the incidence and severity of symptomatic toxoplasma infection presenting during childhood due to congenital or postnatally acquired infection. METHODS: Between 2002 and 2004, newly diagnosed children (<16 years) with signs or symptoms of congenital or ocular toxoplasmosis were reported by clinicians to the British Paediatric and Ophthalmic Surveillance Units or by more...

International Classification:

Other - toxoplasma infection

Categories:

toxoplasma infection

Geography:

Republic of Ireland and the United Kingdom

Archives of Disease in Childhood, Vol: 91 Page: 495-498 2006
R. Gilbert; H. K. Tan; S. Cliffe; E. Guy; M. Stanford

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26. Trends in management and outcome of pregnancies in HIV-infected women in the UK and Ireland, 1990-2006

The aim of this study was to examine the changing demographic profile of diagnosed HIV-infected pregnant women over time and trends in pregnancy outcome, uptake of interventions and mother-to-child transmission

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OBJECTIVE: To describe the changing demographic profile of diagnosed HIV-infected pregnant women over time and trends in pregnancy outcome, uptake of interventions and mother-to-child transmission. DESIGN: National surveillance study. SETTING: UK and Ireland. POPULATION: Diagnosed HIV-infected pregnant women, 1990-2006. METHODS: Active surveillance of obstetric and paediatric HIV more...

International Classification:

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

Categories:

HIV-infected pregnance; uptake of interventions; mother-to-child transmission of HIV

Geography:

Republic of Ireland and the United Kingdom

Bjog, Vol: 115 Page: 1078-86 August 2008
C. L. Townsend; M. Cortina-Borja; C. S. Peckham; P. A. Tookey

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27. Vitamin K deficiency bleeding in Great Britain and Ireland: British Paediatric Surveillance Unit Surveys, 1993-94 and 2001-02

The purpose of this study was to conduct and report monitoring of vitamin K deficiency bleeding in Great Britain and Ireland following the 1988-90 survey

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OBJECTIVE: To conduct and report monitoring of vitamin K deficiency bleeding (VKDB) in Great Britain and Ireland following the 1988-90 survey (VKDB-90). DESIGN: Two 2-year surveys conducted during 1993-4 (VKDB-94) and 2001-02 (VKDB-02). SETTING: Data collected from all consultant paediatricians in Great Britain and Ireland. PATIENTS: All infants presenting with bleeding resulting from more...

International Classification:

Vitamin K

Categories:

vitamin K deficiency bleeding

Geography:

Republic of Ireland and the United Kingdom

Archives of Disease in Childhood, Vol: 92 Page: 759-766 2007
A. McNinch; A. Busfield; J. Tripp

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1. Active surveillance of hepatitis C infection in the UK and Ireland

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2. Childhood hemolytic uremic syndrome, United Kingdom and Ireland

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

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4. Dietary folate and the prevalence of neural tube defects in the British Isles: the past two decades

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5. Epidemiology of traumatic brain injury in children receiving intensive care in the UK

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6. Group B streptococcal disease in UK and Irish infants younger than 90 days

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

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8. Morbidity, mortality, and response to treatment by children in the United Kingdom and Ireland with perinatally acquired HIV infection during 1996-2006: planning for teenage and adult care

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9. New-onset heart failure due to heart muscle disease in childhood: A prospective study in the United Kingdom and Ireland

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10. Non-susceptibility trends among Enterobacteriaceae from bacteraemias in the UK and Ireland, 2001-06

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11. Non-susceptibility trends among enterococci and non-pneumococcal streptococci from bacteraemias in the UK and Ireland, 2001-06

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12. Non-susceptibility trends among Haemophilus influenzae and Moraxella catarrhalis from community-acquired respiratory tract infections in the UK and Ireland, 1999-2007

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13. Non-susceptibility trends among Pseudomonas aeruginosa and other non-fermentative Gram-negative bacteria from bacteraemias in the UK and Ireland, 2001-06

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14. Non-susceptibility trends among staphylococci from bacteraemias in the UK and Ireland, 2001-06

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15. Non-susceptibility trends and serotype distributions among Streptococcus pneumoniae from community-acquired respiratory tract infections and from bacteraemias in the UK and Ireland, 1999 to 2007

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16. Prevalence of abnormal urinary albumin excretion in adolescents and children with insulin dependent diabetes: the MIDAC study. Microalbinuria in Diabetic Adolescents and Children (MIDAC) research group

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