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• 1.   Surface topography and vectors: a new measure for the three dimensional quantification of scoliotic deformity

  This article discusses a new measure for the quantification of scoliotic deformity

  

  Abstract:

  The monitoring of spinal deformity uses many techniques: clinical history and physical examination for patient status, radiography for precise spinal delineation and Cobb angle, topography to quantify cosmesis and to approximate the Cobb angle. Experience with a system based on Raster photography has shown that adequate correlation with the Cobb angle is achieved, but that the more...

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  Stud Health Technol Inform, Vol: 123 Page: 449-55 2006
  C. J. Goldberg; D. Grove; D. P. Moore; E. E. Fogarty; F. E. Dowling

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• 2.   Surgical practice for infantile hypertrophic pyloric stenosis in the United Kingdom and Ireland--a survey of members of the British Association of Paediatric Surgeons

  This study aimed to explore current practices regarding operative strategy and antibiotic policy in treating infantile hypertrophic pyloric stenosis

  

  Abstract:

  PURPOSE: Operative strategy and antibiotic policy in treating infantile hypertrophic pyloric stenosis (IHPS) may vary widely. This study surveys current practice in the United Kingdom and Ireland among members of the British Association of Paediatric Surgeons. METHODS: The study used postal and email survey of consultant pediatric surgeons. RESULTS: One hundred five questionnaires were more...

  International Classification:

  Practice/knowledge - infantile hypertrophic pyloric stenosis

  Categories:

  infantile hypertrophic pyloric stenosis

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland and the United Kingdom

  J Pediatr Surg, Vol: 43 Page: 1227-9 June 2008
  D. Mullassery; D. Perry; A. Goyal; E. C. Jesudason; P. D. Losty

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• 3.   Survey of the use of oesophageal and precordial stethoscopes in current paediatric anaesthetic practice

  This study aimed to explore the use of oesophageal and precordial stethoscopes for monitoring in current Paediatric anaesthetic in the United Kingdom and Ireland

  

  Abstract:

  BACKGROUND: The aim of the study was to examine the use of oesophageal and precordial stethoscopes for monitoring in current paediatric anaesthetic practice in the UK and Ireland. METHODS: A postal survey of members of the Association of Paediatric Anaesthetist of Great Britain and Ireland was undertaken. RESULTS: One hundred and forty-five questionnaires were returned with a response more...

  International Classification:

  Practice/knowledge - use of oesophageal and precordial stethoscopes for monitoring

  Categories:

  use of oesophageal and precordial stethoscopes for monitoring

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland and the United Kingdom

  Paediatr Anaesth, Vol: 11 Page: 437-42 July 2001
  A. Watson; A. Visram

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• 4.   Symptoms suffered by life-limited children that cause anxiety to UK children's hospice staff

  The aim of this study was to examine the symptoms which cause anxiety to staff working in children's hospices

  

  Abstract:

  BACKGROUND: Very little is published about the symptom profile of children with life-limiting illnesses other than cancer. METHOD: A postal questionnaire was sent to children's hospice staff who were asked to identify symptoms experienced by life-limited children which caused them anxiety. RESULTS: Staff in 23 hospices were sent questionnaires. Twenty-eight questionnaires were returned more...

  International Classification:

  Health service provision

  Categories:

  children's hospices

  Geography:

  the United Kingdom

  Int J Palliat Nurs, Vol: 12 Page: 254-8 June 2006
  H. L. McCluggage

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• 5.   The Age of Criminal Responsibility: "The Frontier between Care and Justice"

  This article addresses the potential conflict between the concept of the welfare of children inherent in the family care system and that of responsibility inherent in the criminal justice system.

  

  Abstract:

  This is an extract from a speech given by Mr Justice Gillen to a conference in Belfast organised by Children Law UK in January 2006. It addresses the potential conflict between the concept of the welfare of children inherent in the family care system and that of responsibility inherent in the criminal justice system. It questions whether the abolition of doli incapax and the age of more...

  Geography:

  Northern Ireland

  Child Care in Practice, Vol: 12 Page: 129-139 2006
  John Gillen

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• 6.   The British Paediatric Surveillance Unit: the first 20 years

  This article discusses the first 20 years of the British Paediatric Surveillance Unit

  

  Geography:

  England

  Arch Dis Child, Vol: 92 Page: 744-5 September 2007
  R. Lynn; E. Ross

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• 7.   The burden of paediatric intensive care: a perspective from the UK and Ireland

  This article discusses the burden of paediatric intensive care

  

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland and the United Kingdom

  Paediatr Respir Rev, Vol: 6 Page: 154-9 September 2005
  D. J. Macrae

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• 8.   The Four Nations Child Policy Network

  This article presents updates on the Four Nations Child Policy Network, a partnership among the organizations Child Care Northern Ireland

  

  Abstract:

  Presents updates on the Four Nations Child Policy Network, a partnership among the organizations Child Care Northern Ireland, Children in Wales, Children in Scotland and the National Children's Bureau. Children's voluntary sector; Service consisting of a Web site, an e-briefing service and a paper-briefing service; News; Consultations; Legislative matters; Registration for e-mail more...

  Geography:

  the United Kingdom

  Child Care in Practice, Vol: 8 Page: 312 2002
  Elaine McEllduff; Nicola Kerr

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• 9.   The national pediatric epidural audit

  The aim of this study was to quantify the risks associated with the technique of epidural infusion analgesia

  

  Abstract:

  BACKGROUND: This paper describes a prospective audit of children receiving epidural infusion analgesia (EIA) in Great Britain and Ireland. The aim was to quantify the risks associated with this technique. METHODS: In order to obtain sufficient data on the number of pediatric epidurals performed and the incidence of unwanted events, a decision was taken, at an Annual Meeting of Great more...

  International Classification:

  Factors influencing health status and contact with health services - persons encountering health services for examination and investigation - epidural infusion analgesia

  Categories:

  epidural infusion analgesia

  Geography:

  the United Kingdom

  Paediatr Anaesth, Vol: 17 Page: 520-33 June 2007
  N. Llewellyn; A. Moriarty

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• 10.   The normal population distribution of PRNP codon 129 polymorphism

  The aim of this study was to provide representative normal population-based data, or data stratified according to age or gender on the distribution of the common prion protein gene (PRNP) codon 129 polymorphism

  

  Abstract:

  OBJECTIVES: The common prion protein gene (PRNP) codon 129 polymorphism modifies the susceptibility to and the phenotype of prion diseases. However, no truly representative normal population-based data, or data stratified according to age or gender are available on the distribution of this polymorphism. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Allelic variation of codon 129 in three Finnish populations more...

  International Classification:

  Other - prion protein gene

  Categories:

  prion protein gene

  Geography:

  International

  Acta Neurol Scand, Vol: 108 Page: 374-8 November 2003
  M. H. Nurmi; M. Bishop; L. Strain; F. Brett; C. McGuigan; M. Hutchison; M. Farrell; R. Tilvis; S. Erkkila; O. Simell; R. Knight; M. Haltia

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• 11.   The outcome of pediatric cadaveric renal transplantation in the UK and Eire

  The aim of this study was to assess the outcome of pediatric cadaveric renal transplantation in the United Kingdom and Eire

  

  Abstract:

  An analysis of all pediatric cadaveric renal transplant recipients in the UK and Eire was undertaken to review the outcomes of pediatric cadaveric renal transplantation and to consider the implications for organ allocation procedures for pediatric recipients. Factors influencing the outcome of 1,252 pediatric cadaveric renal transplants in the UK and Eire in the 10-yr period from 1 more...

  International Classification:

  Organ transplants - cadaveric

  Categories:

  pediatric cadaveric renal transplantation

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland and the United Kingdom

  Pediatr Transplant, Vol: 6 Page: 367-77 October 2002
  R. J. Johnson; S. Armstrong; M. A. Belger; S. V. Fuggle; S. Martin; D. Middleton; T. C. Ray; S. P. Rigden; K. Verrier-Jones; P. J. Morris

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• 12.   The Participation Rights of Looked After Children in their Health Care: A Critical Review of the Research

  This article discusses the importance of "looked after" children participating in their own health care and presents research into rates and types of participation

  

  Abstract:

  The article discusses the importance of "looked after" children participating in their own health care and presents research into rates and types of participation. "Looked after" children are at higher risk for physical and mental health problems. Great Britain's amended Children's Act of 2004 requires that "looked after" children be afforded the right to more...

  Geography:

  Northern Ireland

  International Journal of Children's Rights, Vol: 14 Page: 77-95 2006
  Karen Winter

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• 13.   The philosophy of practice governs the rate of obstetric intervention: analysis of 212 units in the United Kingdom

  This study aimed to explore the relationship between the practices of obstetric intervention in individual obstetric units

  

  Abstract:

  OBJECTIVE: To investigate the relationship between the practices of obstetric intervention in individual units. STUDY DESIGN: A retrospective analysis of the annual statistical returns to the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of 222 units in the UK for 1997-98. RESULTS: A total of 212 units that delivered more than 1000 babies were analyzed. A positive correlation was more...

  International Classification:

  Practice/knowledge - Pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium - practices of obstetric intervention

  Categories:

  practices of obstetric intervention

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland and the United Kingdom

  J Matern Fetal Neonatal Med, Vol: 13 Page: 267-70 April 2003
  M. P. O'Connell; E. M. Gurney; S. W. Lindow

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• 14.   'They are not looking at the cost of living': a study of income adequacy in Northern Ireland

  This article argues that the UK government has failed in its duty to guarantee 'an adequate income and resources to live in human dignity 'for all.

  

  Abstract:

  This article argues that the UK government has failed in its duty to guarantee 'an adequate income and resources to live in human dignity' (EC, 2000, p27) for all. The evidence provided is qualitative, from a study of mothers and young people in the most disadvantaged parts of Northern Ireland. Mothers, particularly those on benefits, found it very difficult to provide food and warmth. more...

  Geography:

  Northern Ireland

  Benefits: The Journal of Poverty & Social Justice, Vol: 15 Page: 59-68 2007

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• 15.   Three more centres for Irish victims

  This article discusses resource centres for victims of Institutional Child abuse

  

  Abstract:

  Reports on the opening of some resource centers for victims of institutional child abuse in Ireland who live in England, by the Irish Survivors Outreach Service organization as of August 2002. Services provided by the centers; Reason for the opening of the additional centers; Deadline set by the Irish government to apply for compensation for child abuse. more...

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  Community Care, 2002

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• 16.   Transient viral load increases in HIV-infected children in the U.K. and Ireland: what do they mean?

  The aim of this study was to assess investigate transient increases in viral load during sustained suppression in children in the UK and Ireland Collaborative HIV Paediatric Study (CHIPS)

  

  Abstract:

  OBJECTIVES: To investigate transient increases in viral load during sustained suppression in children in the UK and Ireland Collaborative HIV Paediatric Study (CHIPS). DESIGN: Cohort of HIV-infected children from 39 centres. METHODS: Transient viraemia was defined as > or =1 detectable viral loads (> or =50 copies/ml) between two undetectable values (<50 copies/ml) <280 days apart, more...

  International Classification:

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

  Categories:

  HIV viral load

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland and the United Kingdom

  Antivir Ther, Vol: 12 Page: 949-56 2007
  K. J. Lee; D. Shingadia; D. Pillay; A. S. Walker; A. Riordan; E. Menson; T. Duong; G. Tudor-Williams; D. M. Gibb

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• 17.   Underdosing of antiretrovirals in UK and Irish children with HIV as an example of problems in prescribing medicines to children, 1997-2005: cohort study

  The aim of this study was to examine the presentation, treatment and outcome of patients who developed atrioventricular block after transcatheter closure of a perimembranous ventricular septal defect (PMVSD) with the Amplatzer PMVSD device

  

  Abstract:

  OBJECTIVE: To measure the extent of underdosing of antiretroviral drugs in children. DESIGN: Multicentre cohort study. SETTING: Clinical centres in hospitals in the United Kingdom and Ireland in the collaborative HIV paediatric study (CHIPS). PARTICIPANTS: 615 HIV infected children aged 2-12 years receiving antiretrovirals. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: Doses relative to weight and height more...

  International Classification:

  Congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities - Congenital malformations of the circulatory system - perimembranous ventricular septal defect

  Categories:

  atrioventricular block; perimembranous ventricular septal defect

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland and the United Kingdom

  Bmj, Vol: 332 Page: 1183-7 May 2006
  E. N. Menson; A. S. Walker; M. Sharland; C. Wells; G. Tudor-Williams; F. A. Riordan; E. G. Lyall; D. M. Gibb

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• 18.   Update on Progress in the Development of Children's Commissioners across the UK

  This article discusses an update on progress in the development of children's commissioners across Great Britain

  

  Abstract:

  Presents an update on the progress in the development of children's commissioners across Great Britain, as of January 2003. Provisions in the 1991 United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child concerning the establishment of children's commissioners; Variations in the legislation that have developed in the different regions of the country. more...

  Geography:

  the United Kingdom

  Child Care in Practice, Vol: 9 Page: 84 2003
  Elaine McElduff; Frank Roper; Nell Warner; Donald Mac Iver

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• 19.   Urinary fluoride excretion of young children exposed to different fluoride regimes

  The aim of this study was to examine 24-hour urinary fluoride excretion in young children exposed to different fluoride regimes

  

  Abstract:

  AIMS: To compare 24-hour urinary fluoride excretion in young children exposed to different fluoride regimes. DESIGN: Twenty-four-hour urine samples were collected from children aged between 1.8 and 5.2 years. Samples were collected from Cork, Ireland (n=19) where the water is fluoridated to a concentration between 0.8 and 1.0 mg/l; Knowsley, UK, where the water fluoride concentration is more...

  International Classification:

  Dental

  Categories:

  fluoride

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  Community Dent Health, Vol: 19 Page: 12-7 March 2002
  C. E. Ketley; J. A. Cochran; M. A. Lennon; D. M. O'Mullane; H. V. Worthington

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• 20.   Use of albumin, blood transfusion and intraoperative glucose by APA and ADARPEF members: a postal survey

  This study aimed to explore the impact of a recently published Cochrane report on the clinical use of albumin solutions in paediatric anaesthetic practice

  

  Abstract:

  BACKGROUND AND METHODS: A postal survey was mailed to the members of Association of Paediatric Anaesthetists of Great Britain and Ireland (APA) (n=187) and French-Language Society of Paediatric Anaesthesiologists (ADARPEF) (n=220) to primarily investigate the impact of a recently published Cochrane report on the clinical use of albumin solutions in paediatric anaesthetic practice. At more...

  International Classification:

  Practice/knowledge - impact of Cochrane report on paediatric anaesthetic practice

  Categories:

  impact of Cochrane report on paediatric anaesthetic practice

  Geography:

  International

  Paediatr Anaesth, Vol: 11 Page: 685-9 November 2001
  M. Soderlind; G. Salvignol; P. Izard; P. A. Lonnqvist

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• 21.   Use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs in infants. A survey of members of the Association of Paediatric Anaesthetists of Great Britain and Ireland

  This study aimed to explore the use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs in infants

  

  Abstract:

  BACKGROUND: Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are commonly used as perioperative analgesics. Many are currently used off label. Diclofenac is currently licensed for use in children over 1 year of age for the treatment of juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, while ibuprofen is licensed for use in children weighing over 7 kg. The dose and interval in children is currently more...

  International Classification:

  Practice/knowledge - onsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs

  Categories:

  nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs;

  Geography:

  International

  Paediatr Anaesth, Vol: 17 Page: 464-9 May 2007
  N. Eustace; B. O'Hare

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• 22.   Variations in initial assessment and management of inflammatory bowel disease across Great Britain and Ireland

  This study examined variations in the initial assessment and management of inflammatory bowel disease in the United Kingdom and Ireland

  

  Abstract:

  BACKGROUND: There are no published data from Great Britain and Ireland detailing the initial management of children with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). AIMS: To prospectively record the initial investigation and treatment of children aged less than 16 years with newly diagnosed IBD. METHODS: For 13 months, between June 1998 and June 1999, 3247 paediatricians, adult more...

  International Classification:

  Other - inflammatory bowel disease - non specific

  Categories:

  inflammatory bowel disease

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland and the United Kingdom

  Arch Dis Child, Vol: 88 Page: 990-4 November 2003
  A. Sawczenko; R. Lynn; B. K. Sandhu

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• 23.   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

  

  Abstract:

  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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• 24.   Youth parliaments

  This article discusses the Youth Parliament in Great Britain

  

  Abstract:

  The article offers information on the Youth Parliament in Great Britain. England will launch a Youth Parliament in July 1999 which offers 11 to 18 years olds to stand or vote. In Scotland, the Scottish Youth Parliament (SYP) elected young people aged 14 to 25 to be a collective national youth voice for Scotland youth. The Northern Ireland Youth Forum is run by young people aged 14 to 25 more...

  Geography:

  the United Kingdom

  Children & Young People Now, 2008
  Ben Cook

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• 25.   Youth work

  This article provides various youth work disciplines offered for those who are willing to study youth work in Great Britain. In Northern Ireland, youth workers are required to study one of the approved Joint Negotiating Committee (JNC) qualifications

  

  Abstract:

  The article provides various youth work disciplines offered for those who are willing to study youth work in Great Britain. In Northern Ireland, youth workers are required to study one of the approved Joint Negotiating Committee (JNC) qualifications to become qualified. In Scotland, a Degree in Community Education is the minimum qualification for professional recognition in the country. more...

  Geography:

  the United Kingdom

  Children & Young People Now, 2008
  Tim Burke

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• 26.   Youth worker pay and conditions

  This article reports on the payment of youth workers in England, Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland.

  

  Abstract:

  The article reports on the payment of youth workers in England, Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland. In England and Northern Ireland, the pay and conditions of youth workers are agreed through a national joint negotiating committee (JNC) developed by local authority leaders and unions. In Scotland, there is no specific job category of youth workers and those working in the youth more...

  Geography:

  the United Kingdom

  Children & Young People Now, 2008
  Simon Vevers

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