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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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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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The aim of this study was to review of all referrals from the Plastic Surgery Service to a Psychological Medicine Service over a 1-year period to describe the incidence and nature of psychiatric morbidity in plastic surgery patients
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Few studies describe the incidence and nature of psychiatric morbidity in plastic surgery patients. We undertook a review of all referrals from the Plastic Surgery Service to the Psychological Medicine Service over a 1-year period (January-December 2001). Standardised socio-demographic information, nature and cause of injury/defect, surgical intervention, surgical outcome, psychiatric more...
International Classification:
Health service provision
Categories:
Plastic Surgery Service
Geography:
Republic of Ireland
Br J Plast Surg,
Vol: 57 Page: 440-5 July 2004
S. Mc Learie; D. J. Orr; A. M. O'Dwyer
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We evaluated the incidence of readmission with respiratory syncytial virus infection among the graduates of a regional Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, and characterized those who were rehospitalized
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We evaluated the incidence of readmission with respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infection among the graduates of a regional Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), and characterized those who were rehospitalized. These data were used as a predictive tool to estimate the number of babies likely to suffer readmission with RSV for the year 2000 cohort. Using the published efficacies of more...
International Classification:
Economic - Health service provision-readmissions
Categories:
respiratory syncytial virus
Geography:
Northern Ireland
Pediatr Pulmonol,
Vol: 34 Page: 262-6 October 2002
J. McCormick; R. Tubman
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The aim of this study was to improve primary treatment, prevention, and control of infection caused by Chlamydia trachomatis and Neisseria gonorrhoeae, by undertaking an analysis of all cases presenting in a time- and geographical-frame
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BACKGROUND: Chlamydia trachomatis and Neisseria gonorrhoeae are two important and frequently overlooked causes of neonatal and adult conjunctivitis. OBJECTIVES AND METHODS: In order to improve primary treatment, prevention, and control of infection caused by these organisms, an analysis of all cases presenting from July 2002 to December 2006 at a major Irish regional teaching hospital more...
International Classification:
Bacterium - Chlamydia trachomatis
Categories:
Chlamydia trachomatis; Neisseria gonorrhoeae
Geography:
Republic of Ireland
Int J Infect Dis,
Vol: 12 Page: 371-3 July 2008
M. Quirke; A. Cullinane
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The aim of this study was to examine the recurrence rate of macrosomia in non-diabetic pregnancy and to see if the history of multiple prior macrosomic infants confers additional risk
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Fetal macrosomia (birth weight >/=4,500 g) is known to increase a number of adverse maternal and perinatal outcomes. Although there is a clear association between maternal diabetes mellitus and fetal macrosomia, the majority of macrosomic infants are born to non-diabetic mothers. We wished to determine the recurrence rate of macrosomia in non-diabetic pregnancy and to see if a history more...
International Classification:
Pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium
Categories:
macrosomia in non-diabetic pregnancy; macrosomic infants
Geography:
Republic of Ireland
J Obstet Gynaecol,
Vol: 27 Page: 374-8 May 2007
C. A. Walsh; R. T. Mahony; M. E. Foley; L. Daly; C. O'Herlihy
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The aim of this study was to examine the effects of iron replacement on the incidence of recurrent herpes labialis and serum ferritin levels in patients with sideropenia
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This study investigated the effects of iron replacement on the incidence of recurrent herpes labialis and serum ferritin levels in patients with sideropenia. Ten patients with diagnosed sideropenia and a history of recrudescent herpes labialis were prescribed ferrous sulphate for a period of 3 months. Patients were questioned on the number of episodes of recrudescent herpes labialis more...
International Classification:
Certain infectious and parasitic diseases - Viral infections characterized by skin and mucous membrane lesions - herpes labialis
Categories:
herpes labialis
Geography:
Northern Ireland
Eur J Clin Microbiol Infect Dis,
Vol: 19 Page: 355-7 May 2000
A. Willis; P. Hyland; P. J. Lamey
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Book Review: (Article) discusses food allergic reactions in children in the United kingdom and Ireland
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Reviews the article by C. F. Macdougall et al which examined the incidence of fatal and severe allergic reactions to food in a large population of children. The author of this review believes that despite the anxiety about severe allergic reactions to food, this national epidemiological survey shows that mortality is extremely low, and near fatal and severe reactions are also very more...
Geography:
Republic of Ireland and the United Kingdom
Child: Care, Health and Development,
Vol: 28 Page: 432-432 2002
Richard Reading
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The aim of this study was to investigate the epidemiology of spinal cord injury in Ireland over 1 year
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STUDY DESIGN: Prospective data collection on all patients with spinal cord injury (SCI) admitted for a comprehensive management programme. OBJECTIVES: To examine the epidemiology of SCI in Ireland over 1 year. SETTING: Ireland's National Spinal Cord Injury Centre. METHODS: Systematic data collection on all patients admitted with SCI for management. RESULTS: A total of 46 patients (40 more...
International Classification:
Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes - injury
Categories:
spinal cord injury
Geography:
Republic of Ireland
Spinal Cord,
Vol: 44 Page: 445-8 July 2006
R. J. O'Connor; P. C. Murray
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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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This study examined role of the penrose drain in the management of very low birth weight infants with preforated necrotising enterocolitis
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We studied the effectiveness of the Penrose drain in very low birth weight infants with BW < 1500g with perforated necrotizing Enterocolitis. We reviewed the infants with perforated NEC over the 9 years between 1995-2004. The inclusive criteria was free intraperitoneal air in VLBW infants < 1500g. A total 22 infants were studied. Gestational age ranged from 23 to 33 weeks. Perforated more...
International Classification:
Certain conditions originating in the perinatal period - Digestive system disorders of fetus and newborn - necrotising enterocolitis
Categories:
necrotising enterocolitis
Geography:
Republic of Ireland
Irish Medical Journal,
Vol: 100 Page: 533-534 2007
K. Chauhan; S. Kashif; S. Awadalla
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The aim of this study was to examine rotavirus gastroenteritis among paediatric patients at Tralee general hospital
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Rotavirus infection among paediatric patients in Tralee general hospital was monitored over 4 years (1994 - 1998). A total of 2,319 specimens from gastroenteritis patients less than 7 years old were tested by latex agglutination assay, of which 203 (8.75%) were deemed positive. An inverse correlation was observed between age and susceptibility to infection, with the very young (under 2 more...
International Classification:
International committee on Taxonomy of Viruses - rotavirus
Categories:
rotavirus gastroenteritis
Geography:
Republic of Ireland
Ir Med J,
Vol: 93 Page: 274-7 December 2000
J. O'Mahony; G. Christie; J. G. Morgan; C. Hill
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The aim of this study was to examine trends in diarrheal hospitalizations among children <5 years old as coded by ICD-9-CM for the period January, 1997, to December, 1998
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BACKGROUND: We estimated the disease burden caused by rotavirus hospitalizations in the Republic of Ireland by using national data on the number of hospitalizations for diarrhea in children and laboratory surveillance of confirmed rotavirus detections. METHODS: We examined trends in diarrheal hospitalizations among children <5 years old as coded by ICD-9-CM for the period January, 1997, more...
International Classification:
International committee on Taxonomy of Viruses - rotavirus
Categories:
rotavirus
Geography:
Republic of Ireland
Pediatr Infect Dis J,
Vol: 20 Page: 693-8 July 2001
M. Lynch; F. O'Halloran; D. Whyte; S. Fanning; B. Cryan; R. I. Glass
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The aim of this study was to estimate the cost of rotavirus infection in hospitalised children
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BACKGROUND AND AIMS: In anticipation of vaccine development this study sought to determine the incidence, disease burden and associated financial burden of rotavirus (RV) infection, in hospitalised children. METHODS: Prospective observational study in two Dublin paediatric centres. RESULTS: Of 663 confirmed infections, 485 (73%) patients were hospitalised with community acquired (CA) more...
International Classification:
Economic - International committee on Taxonomy of Viruses-rotavirus
Categories:
rotavirus
Geography:
Republic of Ireland
Ir J Med Sci,
Vol: 172 Page: 33-6 2003 Jan-Mar
M. Harrington; K. Butler; M. Cafferkey
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This article discusses Scoliosis
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Scoliosis, lateral curvature of the spine, has been studied since Hippocrates' time, but remains a disputed subject in orthopaedic surgery, because of its several varieties, unknown cause and unpredictable course. A review of 30 years' experience in a paediatric orthopaedic unit was undertaken to clarify the problem. Patient records, collected prospectively, were examined to demonstrate more...
Geography:
Republic of Ireland
Pediatr Surg Int,
Vol: 24 Page: 129-44 February 2008
C. J. Goldberg; D. P. Moore; E. E. Fogarty; F. E. Dowling
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The aim of this study was to examine trends in the incidence of Type 1 diabetes in Northern Ireland over the period 1989-2003
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AIMS: To investigate secular trends in the incidence of Type 1 diabetes in Northern Ireland over the period 1989-2003. To highlight geographical variations in the incidence of Type 1 diabetes by producing disease maps and to compare incidence rates by relevant area characteristics. METHODS: New cases of Type 1 diabetes in children aged 0-14 years in Northern Ireland were prospectively more...
International Classification:
Endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases - Diabetes mellitus - type 1 diabetes mellitus
Categories:
type 1 diabetes
Geography:
Northern Ireland
Diabet Med,
Vol: 24 Page: 289-95 March 2007
C. R. Cardwell; D. J. Carson; C. C. Patterson
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This study examined serum albumin and mortality in very low birth weight infants
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Serum albumin is a predictor of outcome in adults but its role in paediatric patients is unclear. Earliest albumin was not associated with mortality or morbidity in very low birth weight (VLBW) infants. However, the lowest serum albumin had a statistically significant inverse correlation with mortality and potentially plays a prognostic role in VLBW neonates. more...
International Classification:
Death - serum albumin and mortality
Categories:
serum albumin and mortality
Geography:
Republic of Ireland
Arch Dis Child Fetal Neonatal Ed,
Vol: 93 Page: F310-2 July 2008
I. Morris; N. McCallion; A. El-Khuffash; E. J. Molloy
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This article discusses WHO recommended universal childhood hepatitis B vaccination - be implemented globally and the current adoption of an "at-risk" strategy in relation to Hepatitis B vaccination and other aspects of childhood immunisation programmes
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Infection with hepatitis B causes between 500,000 and 1.2 million deaths per year worldwide, and is the leading cause of liver cancer. Over 12 years ago, WHO recommended that universal childhood hepatitis B vaccination be implemented globally. Despite this, Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Ireland, the Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, and the UK have yet to implement such a policy and instead more...
Geography:
the United Kingdom
Lancet Infect Dis,
Vol: 7 Page: 410-9 June 2007
J. Zuckerman; J. van Hattum; M. Cafferkey; I. Gjorup; T. Hoel; M. L. Rummukainen; O. Weiland
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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
Categories:
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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The aim of this study was to examine the incidence of acute-onset presumed infectious endophthalmitis following cataract surgery in the United Kingdom and provide epidemiological data on presentation, management, microbiology, and endophthalmitis cases
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AIMS: To estimate the incidence of acute-onset presumed infectious endophthalmitis (PIE) following cataract surgery in the UK and provide epidemiological data on the presentation, management, microbiology, and outcome of cases of endophthalmitis. METHODS: Cases were identified prospectively by active surveillance through the British Ophthalmological Surveillance Unit reporting card more...
International Classification:
Diseases of the eye and adnexa - Disorders of vitreous body and globe - endophthalmitis
Categories:
endophthalmitis
Geography:
the United Kingdom
Eye,
Vol: 18 Page: 580-7 June 2004
S. Kamalarajah; G. Silvestri; N. Sharma; A. Khan; B. Foot; R. Ling; G. Cran; R. Best
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The aim of this study was to examine symptom domains in autism and related conditions which provided evidence of familiality
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Heterogeneity in autism impairs efforts to localize and identify the genes underlying this disorder. As autism comprises severe but variable deficits and traits in three symptom domains (social interaction, communication, and repetitive behaviors) and shows variability in the presence and emergence of useful phrase speech, different genetic factors may be associated with each. The more...
International Classification:
Mental and behavioural disorders - Disorders of psychological development - autism
Categories:
autism and related conditions
Geography:
Republic of Ireland
Am J Med Genet,
Vol: 114 Page: 64-73 January 2002
J. M. Silverman; C. J. Smith; J. Schmeidler; E. Hollander; B. A. Lawlor; M. Fitzgerald; J. D. Buxbaum; K. Delaney; P. Galvin
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This study examined 16 years of children with Symptomatic Meckel's diverticulum
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Meckel's diverticulum (MD) has varied presentations and often becomes a diagnostic challenge. The purpose of this study was to review the various presentations of symptomatic MD and to assess the sensitivity of the Meckel's scan as a diagnostic tool in patients with bleeding MD. The hospital records of 71 consecutive patients with a diagnosis of MD from 1990 to 2005 were retrospectively more...
International Classification:
Congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities - Other congenital malformations of the digestive system - Symptomatic Meckel's diverticulum
Categories:
symptomatic Meckel's diverticulum
Geography:
Republic of Ireland
Pediatr Surg Int,
Vol: 24 Page: 575-7 May 2008
M. Menezes; F. Tareen; A. Saeed; N. Khan; P. Puri
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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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The aim of this study was to describe temporal variation in Irish suicide rates
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Using Irish suicide data for the period 1990-1998, the independent effects of month and day adjusting for age, gender, and calendar year effects and distinguishing between holiday and working Mondays were assessed. The male suicide rate was significantly higher on working Mondays (+31%) and Saturdays (+14%), and during April, June, and August (+17%), after adjustment for the other more...
International Classification:
External causes of morbidity and mortality - Intentional self-harm - suicide
Categories:
suicide
Geography:
Republic of Ireland
Suicide Life Threat Behav,
Vol: 34 Page: 429-38 2004 Winter
P. Corcoran; M. Reilly; A. Salim; A. Brennan; H. S. Keeley; I. J. Perry
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The aim of this study was to examine the incidence, detection patterns, current management, and intraocular pressure control at 1 year in children
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PURPOSE: Pediatric glaucoma is a rare, potentially blinding condition, yet, in the United Kingdom, there is a paucity of contemporary epidemiologic and clinical data regarding this condition. The British Infantile and Childhood Glaucoma (BIG) Eye Study is the first national population-based study conducted to examine the incidence, detection patterns, current management, and intraocular more...
International Classification:
Other - intraocular pressure
Categories:
intraocular pressure
Geography:
the United Kingdom
Invest Ophthalmol Vis Sci,
Vol: 48 Page: 4100-6 September 2007
M. Papadopoulos; N. Cable; J. Rahi; P. T. Khaw
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The aim of this study was to examine the epidemiological factors associated with Sudden Infant Death Syndrome to give a general profile of SID cases occurring in Ireland between the years 1993 to 1997
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This paper examines some epidemiological factors associated with SIDS to give a general profile of SIDS cases occurring in Ireland between the years 1993 to 1997. There has been a dramatic decrease in the incidence of the Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) in the Republic of Ireland in the last decade from an average rate of 2.2/1000 live-births in the 1980s to 0.8/1000 live-births in more...
International Classification:
Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified- Ill-defined and unknown causes of mortality - Sudden infant death syndrome
Categories:
sudden infant death syndrome
Geography:
Republic of Ireland
Ir Med J,
Vol: 93 Page: 264-8 December 2000
M. Mehanni; A. Cullen; B. Kiberd; M. McDonnell; M. O'Regan; T. Matthews
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The aim of this study was to analyse the incidence, aetiology and management of live born cases of hydrops fetalis in a Regional Perinatal Centre
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OBJECTIVES: To analyse the incidence, aetiology and management of live born cases of hydrops fetalis in a Regional Perinatal Centre. METHODS: We reviewed 35 cases of hydrops delivered over a six year period. RESULTS: Non-immune hydrops accounted for 80% of the cases and the majority of babies required Level 1 intensive care. The mortality rate was 40%. CONCLUSION: The pattern of hydrops more...
International Classification:
Certain conditions originating in the perinatal period - Haemorrhagic and haematological disorders of fetus and newborn - hydrops fetalis
Categories:
hydrops fetalis
Geography:
Northern Ireland
Ulster Med J,
Vol: 75 Page: 185-6 September 2006
B. Trainor; R. Tubman
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This study examined the incidence of congenital heart disease diagnosed in the infants presenting to the tertiary referral centre in Belfast.
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There is a recognised association between major gastrointestinal (GI) malformations and congenital heart disease (CHD). A retrospective study over 10 years involving 240 infants born with gastrointestinal malformations was conducted in the Royal Belfast Hospital For Sick Children (RBHSC). We felt it was important to look at the incidence of CHD diagnosed in the infants presenting to the more...
International Classification:
Congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities - Congenital malformations of the circulatory system - congenital heart disease
Categories:
congenital heart disease
Geography:
Northern Ireland
Ulster Med J,
Vol: 69 Page: 23-6 May 2000
A. J. Thompson; H. C. Mulholland
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The aim of this study was to examine the incidence of cyclic vomiting syndrome and to define the clinical characteristics of the condition at diagnosis
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OBJECTIVE: Cyclic vomiting syndrome (CVS) is characterized by severe recurrent episodes of vomiting in an otherwise healthy child. Currently, there is no population data on the incidence of CVS. The aim of this study was to determine the incidence of CVS and to define the clinical characteristics of the condition at diagnosis. METHODS: Each pediatrician on the island of Ireland was more...
International Classification:
Syndrome - cyclic vomiting syndrome
Categories:
cyclic vomiting syndrome
Geography:
Republic of Ireland
Am J Gastroenterol,
Vol: 103 Page: 991-5; quiz 996 April 2008
E. Fitzpatrick; B. Bourke; B. Drumm; M. Rowland
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This study assessed incidence of postoperative venous thrombosis among patients with ulcerative colitis
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BACKGROUND: Patients with Ulcerative Colitis (UC) have inherent prothrombotic tendencies. It is unknown whether this necessitates the use of additional perioperative anti-thrombotic prophylaxis when such patients require major surgery. METHODS: The postoperative courses of 79 patients with UC undergoing 180 major abdominal and pelvic operations were examined for clinical and more...
International Classification:
Diseases of the digestive system - Noninfective enteritis and colitis - ulcerative colitis
Categories:
ulcerative colitis
Geography:
Republic of Ireland
Ir J Med Sci,
Vol: 174 Page: 20-2 2005 Jul-Sep
O. J. O'Connor; R. A. Cahill; W. O. Kirwan; H. P. Redmond
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This article discusses the launch of the Ireland-Northern Ireland-National Cancer Institute Cancer Consortium goals, aims and implications
Abstract:
The Ireland-Northern Ireland-National Cancer Institute Cancer Consortium was launched in October of 1999, at a conference in Belfast, Northern Ireland, for the development of cancer programs in Ireland and Northern Ireland, where cancer is a significant cause of mortality and morbidity. Cancer services there have undergone major restructuring as a result of several government reports. more...
Geography:
Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland
Oncologist,
Vol: 6 Page: 453-8 2001
P. G. Johnston; P. A. Daly
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The aim of this study was to examine the prevalence and features of pure autosomal dominant hereditary spastic paraparesis in the island of Ireland
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OBJECTIVES: Hereditary spastic paraparesis (HSP) is clinically and genetically heterogeneous. "Pure" autosomal dominant (AD) HSP is most common and eight genetic loci are identified to date. Previous studies have included autosomal recessive and sporadic cases in prevalence calculations. This study aimed to determine the prevalence and features of pure ADHSP in the island of more...
International Classification:
Diseases of the nervous system - Systemic atrophies primarily affecting the central nervous system - spastic paraparesis
Categories:
autosomal dominant hereditary spastic paraparesis
Geography:
Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland
J Neurol Neurosurg Psychiatry,
Vol: 72 Page: 43-6 January 2002
P. McMonagle; S. Webb; M. Hutchinson
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The aim of this study was to examine the incidence of Down syndrome and the effects of changing demographics on incidence rates
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This is a retrospective survey of all cases of Down syndrome recorded between 1981 and 2000 to mothers resident in Co. Galway. The study compares the incidence of Down syndrome in both decades and examines the effects of changing demographics on incidence rates. The overall prevalence rate was 26.8/10,000 live births for the full period. Although there were 5119 fewer births in the more...
International Classification:
Congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities - Chromosomal abnormalities, not elsewhere classified - Down Syndrome
Categories:
Down Syndrome
Geography:
Republic of Ireland
Ir Med J,
Vol: 100 Page: 329-31 January 2007
S. O'Nuallain; O. Flanagan; I. Raffat; G. Avalos; B. Dineen
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This study examined trampoline injuries in children
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We reviewed the records of children referred to our hospital between April and September 2005 who had been injured whilst trampolining. Of 88 such children there were 33 boys and 55 girls with a mean age of 8 years 6 months (2 years 4 months to 15 years 9 months). Most of the injuries (53; 60%) occurred when bouncing and 34 (39%) were secondary to falls from the trampoline. The cause of more...
International Classification:
Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes - injury
Categories:
trampoline injuries
Geography:
Republic of Ireland
J Bone Joint Surg Br,
Vol: 88 Page: 796-8 June 2006
C. McDermott; J. F. Quinlan; I. P. Kelly
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The aim of this study was to examine trends in anorexia nervosa in Ireland between 1977 and 1985 using national registers of psychiatric and general hospital admissions
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The assumption that anorexia nervosa has increased in incidence over this century in western societies, mainly in the young female population, has been questioned by recent studies. This paper examines trends in anorexia nervosa in Ireland between 1977 and 1985 using national registers of psychiatric and general hospital admissions. The findings broadly concur with international studies more...
International Classification:
Mental and behavioural disorders - Behavioural syndromes associated with physiological disturbances and physical factors - anorexia nervosa
Categories:
anorexia nervosa
Geography:
the United Kingdom
European Eating Disorders Review,
Vol: 9 Page: 263-276 2001
R. Shinkwin; P. J. Standen
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The aim of this study was to examine describe the epidemiology of Candida bloodstream infections
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OBJECTIVE: To describe the epidemiology of Candida bloodstream infections (BSI) in Northern Ireland. METHODS: Retrospective collation of data relating to all clinically significant BSI in a university teaching hospital, which had been recorded prospectively, between 1984 and 2000. RESULTS: One hundred and forty five episodes of candidaemia occurred in 144 patients (of mean age 56.6 more...
International Classification:
Fungi - Candida
Categories:
Candida bloodstream infections
Geography:
Northern Ireland
J Infect,
Vol: 45 Page: 25-8 July 2002
R. McMullan; R. McClurg; J. Xu; J. E. Moore; B. C. Millar; M. Crowe; S. Hedderwick
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The aim of this study was to examine the epidemiological data available on tuberculosis in the Republic of Ireland
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There has been limited detailed epidemiological data available on tuberculosis in the Republic of Ireland. The 1998 and 1999 National TB Reports produced by the National Disease Surveillance Centre presented disaggregate national data describing in detail the epidemiology of TB in the Republic of Ireland. Individual case notifications were collated by health boards, forwarded to NDSC more...
International Classification:
Certain infectious and parasitic diseases - Tuberculosis - tuberculosis
Categories:
tuberculosis
Geography:
Republic of Ireland
Ir Med J,
Vol: 95 Page: 136, 138-9 May 2002
A. Smith; D. O'Flanagan; D. Igoe
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The aim of this study was to estimate the proportion of tuberculosis treatment success and to identify predictors of non-completion for cases reported
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BACKGROUND: Tuberculosis treatment outcome monitoring was introduced in England, Wales and Northern Ireland in 2002 based on cases reported in 2001. OBJECTIVE: To estimate the proportion of treatment success and to identify predictors of non-completion for cases reported in 2001. Method: At 12 months after the start of treatment, outcome was assessed according to a protocol based on more...
International Classification:
Certain infectious and parasitic diseases - Tuberculosis - tuberculosis
Categories:
tuberculosis
Geography:
the United Kingdom
J Epidemiol Community Health,
Vol: 61 Page: 302-7 April 2007
D. Antoine; C. E. French; J. Jones; J. M. Watson
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The aim of this study was to examine the incidence and causes of unplanned hospital admissions in children undergoing day-case surgery
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE: Unplanned hospital admission is a measure of quality of care in the setting of day-case surgery. We set out to identify the incidence and causes of unplanned hospital admission in a paediatric day-case unit. METHODS: A retrospective survey to determine the incidence and causes of unplanned hospital admissions in children undergoing day-case surgery. The survey more...
International Classification:
Health service provision
Categories:
unplanned hospital admissions
Geography:
Republic of Ireland
Eur J Anaesthesiol,
Vol: 21 Page: 379-83 May 2004
I. T. Awad; M. Moore; C. Rushe; A. Elburki; K. O'Brien; D. Warde
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This article discusses reviews the role of radiology in urinary tract infections
Abstract:
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are a common cause of morbidity in children. The distinction between upper and lower tract UTI is clinically difficult but important, as permanent renal damage can occur when the UTI involves the kidneys. Children with a history of UTI need investigated promptly and thoroughly. The goal of imaging in UTI is to aid in the diagnosis of acute pyelonephritis, more...
Geography:
Northern Ireland
Eur Radiol,
Vol: 14 Suppl 4 Page: L89-100 March 2004
A. Paterson
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This study reports on a vaccination catch up campaign in response to an increase in Hib infection in Ireland
International Classification:
Surveillance - Vaccinations
Categories:
Hib infection; vaccination catch up campaign
Geography:
Republic of Ireland
Euro Surveill,
Vol: 10 Page: E050929 2 September 2005
M. Fitzgerald; M. Canny; D. O'Flanagan
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The aim of this study was to examine an outbreak of varicella in a residential home for 29 children(aged 4 to 16 years) with severe physical and learning disability
Abstract:
We report an outbreak of varicella in a residential home for 29 children(aged 4 to 16 years) with severe physical and learning disability. We report our group's incidence, complication and hospitalisation rate of varicella despite anti-viral therapy. As we did not have a control group we use statistics pertaining to the general population for comparison. All 15 non-immune children more...
International Classification:
Certain infectious and parasitic diseases - Viral infections characterized by skin and mucous membrane lesions - varicella
Categories:
varicella
Geography:
Republic of Ireland
Ir Med J,
Vol: 99 Page: 133-5 May 2006
F. Enright; B. Mc Mahon; A. Washington
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The aim of this study was to examine the incidence of vertebral fractures particularly after initiation of corticosteroids
Abstract:
Osteoporosis causes significant morbidity for boys with Duchenne muscular dystrophy. Corticosteroid therapy given to prolong mobility may increase the rate of osteoporosis and risk of fracture. This study of 33 boys with Duchenne muscular dystrophy determined retrospectively the incidence of vertebral fractures particularly after initiation of corticosteroids. A latency period of 40 more...
International Classification:
Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes - injury
Categories:
vertebral fractures
Geography:
Northern Ireland
Clin Pediatr (Phila),
Vol: 42 Page: 353-6 May 2003
J. E. Bothwell; K. E. Gordon; J. M. Dooley; J. MacSween; E. A. Cummings; S. Salisbury
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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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