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The article discusses how to turn research into effective obesity prevention strategies - a clearer understanding of the psycho-social, behavioural and environmental factors that influence activity is needed
Abstract:
With the increasing prevalence of childhood obesity, there is an urgent need to identify risk factors that are amenable to preventative action. However, there is a remarkable lack of consistency between studies that have investigated the relationships between measurements of physical activity and energy expenditure and body fatness in children. This disparity could be because energy more...
Geography:
Northern Ireland
Proc Nutr Soc,
Vol: 65 Page: 393-402 November 2006
K. L. Rennie; J. C. Wells; T. A. McCaffrey; M. B. Livingstone
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This study examined studied the effect of ischaemic heart disease, diagnosed prior to transplantation, on the renal function of recipients who survived more than 6 months after surgery
Abstract:
Renal dysfunction is a recognized complication of cardiac transplantation and can impact on the life expectancy of an already fragile population. A large proportion of these patients require transplantation because of the consequences of ischaemic heart disease (IHD) which, in turn, is often associated with ischaemic nephropathy. We studied the effect of IHD, diagnosed prior to more...
International Classification:
Diseases of the circulatory system - Ischaemic heart disease
Categories:
ischaemic heart disease
Geography:
Republic of Ireland
Am J Transplant,
Vol: 2 Page: 355-9 April 2002
K. A. Abraham; C. McGorrian; P. O'Kelly; M. Neligan; A. E. Woods; P. J. Conlon; J. Donohoe
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The aim of the study was to investigate the impact of social disadvantage on motor development in young children
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BACKGROUND: Empirical research suggests that social disadvantage has a negative effect on the development of language, and related cognitive skills such as reading. There is, however, no corresponding body of research on the impact of social disadvantage on motor development. The primary purpose of this study was to investigate the impact of social disadvantage on motor development in more...
International Classification:
Growth and development
Categories:
early neuromotor indicators
Geography:
Northern Ireland
J Child Psychol Psychiatry,
Vol: 48 Page: 1214-22 December 2007
M. McPhillips; J. A. Jordan-Black
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The aim of this study was to describe perinatal factors associated with later morbidity among extremely preterm children at 30 months of age
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AIMS: To describe perinatal factors associated with later morbidity among extremely preterm children at 30 months of age corrected for prematurity. POPULATION: Of 308 surviving children born at more...
International Classification:
Premature - children
Categories:
extremely preterm children
Geography:
Republic of Ireland and the United Kingdom
Arch Dis Child Fetal Neonatal Ed,
Vol: 90 Page: F134-40 March 2005
N. S. Wood; K. Costeloe; A. T. Gibson; E. M. Hennessy; N. Marlow; A. R. Wilkinson
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The aim of this study was to examine s ocular toxocariasis and the resultant damage it causes to vision
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Ocular toxocariasis damages vision and may cause blindness. It is a relatively 'new' disease, the histological changes having been described in 1950 and the causative organism identified in 1956. Many aspects of the epidemiology of toxocariasis are unclear. It is generally accepted that the usual route of entry to the eye is via the blood stream. Once the eye is invaded characteristic more...
International Classification:
Certain infectious and parasitic diseases - Helminthiases - ocular toxocariasis
Categories:
ocular toxocariasis
Geography:
Republic of Ireland
J Helminthol,
Vol: 75 Page: 109-18 June 2001
M. R. Taylor
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This article discusses the reasons for taking childhood obesity seriously
Geography:
Northern Ireland
Br J Gen Pract,
Vol: 56 Page: 710-7 September 2006
S. Brown
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This study reports the impact of a contaminated city water supply on an emergency department
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In March 2007 Galway City and County's water supply was officially contaminated by cryptosporidiosis. The medical and nursing staff at the city's only Emergency Department had noted a rise in an atypical form of gastroenteritis in the preceding months. A retrospective audit of 11,723 charts from January 1st 2007 to 22nd March (day after contamination was confirmed) was performed to more...
International Classification:
Surveillance - contaminated city water
Categories:
contaminated water
Geography:
Republic of Ireland
Ir Med J,
Vol: 101 Page: 78-9 March 2008
N. C. Collins; S. Carr; S. Nasim; M. Mulkeen; A. J. Martin; J. J. O'Donnell
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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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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 study examined systemic lupus erythematosus patients attending a specialist connective tissue disease clinic to assess the occurrence of antiphospholipid antibody syndrome (APLAs) and to audit the effectiveness of screening for APLAs
Abstract:
Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is an autoimmune disease characterised by excess autoantibody production. It typically affects women of childbearing age. Antiphospholipid antibody syndrome (APLAs) is associated with serious co-morbidity to mother and child characterized by recurrent vascular thrombosis and/or pregnancy associated morbidity. We reviewed SLE patients attending a more...
International Classification:
Factors influencing health status and contact with health services - persons encountering health services for examination and investigation - screening for antiphospholipid antibody syndrome antibodies
Categories:
screening for antiphospholipid antibody syndrome antibodies; lupus erythematosus patients
Geography:
Republic of Ireland
Ir Med J,
Vol: 99 Page: 296-8 2006 Nov-Dec
M. A. McMahon; M. Keogan; P. O'Connell; G. Kearns
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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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The aim of this study was to examine annual primary/national school attendance data over a 10 year period as a proxy health status measure
Abstract:
As a result of community concerns over animal and human ill health centred around a rural town in the Republic of Ireland, a series of epidemiological studies were conducted. The absence of adequate health-information systems forced researchers to investigate alternative methods of assessing child health in the 'at-risk' area. This study aimed to examine annual primary/national school more...
International Classification:
Other - Health status measure
Categories:
health status measure
Geography:
Republic of Ireland
Public Health,
Vol: 117 Page: 417-23 November 2003
F. Houghton; M. Gleeson; K. Kelleher
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The aim of this study was to describe tinea capitis in a paediatric population
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Tinea capitis is an increasing problem in Europe. The pattern of infection is changing with an increase in pathogenic anthropophilic dermatophytes particularly Trichophyton tonsurans. We aimed to determine the frequency of tinea capitis in a paediatric population attending dermatology outpatients and examine the clinical spectrum of disease. A retrospective analysis was performed of all more...
International Classification:
Certain infectious and parasitic diseases - Mycoses - Tinea capitis
Categories:
Tinea capitis
Geography:
Republic of Ireland
Ir Med J,
Vol: 99 Page: 294-5 2006 Nov-Dec
B. C. Hackett; K. O'Connell; M. Cafferkey; B. F. O'Donnell; F. M. Keane
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This study investigated the risk of type 1 diabetes after tonsillectomy and/or adenoidectomy
International Classification:
Procedure - tonsillectomy
Categories:
type 1 diabetes after tonsillectomy and/or adenoidectomy
Geography:
Northern Ireland
Diabetes Care,
Vol: 30 Page: 2564-5 October 2007
C. R. Cardwell; D. J. Carson; E. J. McNaboe; C. C. Patterson
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The aim of this study was to audit the occurrence of complications after all tonsillectomies
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BACKGROUND: Tonsillectomy is one of the most frequent surgical procedures. "Hot" tonsillectomy techniques (eg, diathermy and coblation) have become well established, but there is little evidence to suggest that they are better than traditional "cold steel" dissection with only packs or ties for haemostasis. METHODS: We obtained data for the occurrence of more...
International Classification:
Procedure - tonsillectomy
Categories:
tonsillectomies
Geography:
the United Kingdom
Lancet,
Vol: 364 Page: 697-702 2004 Aug 21-27
D. Lowe; J. van der Meulen
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This study examined the tracking of energy and nutrient intakes, assessed by diet history, in a random sample of adolescents (boys n 225, girls n 230) at baseline (age 12 years), and subsequently at age 15 years.
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This study evaluated the tracking of energy and nutrient intakes, assessed by diet history, in a random sample of adolescents (boys n 225, girls n 230) at baseline (age 12 years), and subsequently at age 15 years. Median energy (MJ/d) and macronutrient (g/d) intakes increased significantly (all P < 0.001) with increasing age in the boys. The girls' reported energy intake (MJ/d) remained more...
International Classification:
Longitudinal - Energy and nutrient intakes
Categories:
energy and nutrient intakes
Geography:
Northern Ireland
Br J Nutr,
Vol: 84 Page: 541-8 October 2000
P. J. Robson; A. M. Gallagher; M. B. Livingstone; G. W. Cran; J. J. Strain; J. M. Savage; C. A. Boreham
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The aim of this study was to examine trends in infant mortality and low-birth weight in the Southern Health Board area and to investigate the relationship between IMR and social and economic factors.
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The objective of this paper is to examine trends in infant mortality (IMR) and low-birth weight (LBW) in the Southern Health Board (SHB) area and to investigate the relationship between IMR and social and economic factors. IMR data were obtained from the Central Statistics Office (CSO) over a 10-year period (1988-1997). Social deprivation was measured using the Small Area Health more...
International Classification:
Deaths - infants
Categories:
infant mortality rate; low-birth weight rate;
Geography:
Republic of Ireland
Ir Med J,
Vol: 93 Page: 204-6 October 2000
C. A. Ryan; F. Ryan; E. Keane; H. Hegarty
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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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This article discusses the twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome
Geography:
Republic of Ireland
Ir Med J,
Vol: 100 Page: 517-8 2007 Jul-Aug
N. Russell; F. McAuliffe; S. Carroll; P. Mc Parland
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The article discusses Type 2 Diabetes and Pregnancy
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Type 2 diabetes is a growing concern, with the number of new cases increasing and occurring at a younger age due to obesity. Consequently the number of cases arising in women of child-bearing age is increasing, and the condition will be encountered more frequently in the antenatal clinic. Type 2 diabetes is often perceived as a benign form of diabetes, but this is not the case when one more...
Geography:
Republic of Ireland
Semin Fetal Neonatal Med,
Vol: 10 Page: 333-9 August 2005
F. Dunne
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This study aimed to assess whether increased collagenolysis precedes severe chronic lung disease
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OBJECTIVE: To assess whether increased collagenolysis precedes severe chronic lung disease (CLD). METHODS: Matrix metalloproteinase-1 (MMP-1) and MMP-8 (enzymes that degrade type I collagen, the main structural protein of lung extracellular matrix) were measured by enzyme linked immunosorbent assay in 100 bronchoalveolar lavage samples taken during the first 6 postnatal days from 45 more...
International Classification:
Practice/knowledge - severe chronic lung disease
Categories:
severe chronic lung disease
Geography:
Republic of Ireland and the United Kingdom
Arch Dis Child Fetal Neonatal Ed,
Vol: 84 Page: F168-71 May 2001
D. G. Sweet; K. J. McMahon; A. E. Curley; C. M. O'Connor; H. L. Halliday
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This study aimed to explore under usage of conjugate pneumococcal vaccine in the Irish neonatal population
International Classification:
Practice/knowledge - Vaccinations
Categories:
conjugate pneumococcal vaccine
Geography:
Republic of Ireland
Ir Med J,
Vol: 100 Page: 345 January 2007
C. Breatnach; P. McMahon
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The aim of this study was to assess a risk factor-based screening programme with a universally based one - for gestational diabetes mellitus
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AIMS: Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is associated with adverse maternal and fetal outcome. Screening for GDM is therefore recommended but the best screening method remains controversial. This prospective, randomized study compared a risk factor-based screening programme with a universally based one. METHODS: Subjects were randomized at booking to one of two groups: the risk factor more...
International Classification:
Evaluation of the effectiveness of two gestational diabetes mellitus screening programmes
Categories:
gestational diabetes mellitus
Geography:
Republic of Ireland
Diabet Med,
Vol: 17 Page: 26-32 January 2000
M. E. Griffin; M. Coffey; H. Johnson; P. Scanlon; M. Foley; J. Stronge; N. M. O'Meara; R. G. Firth
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The aim of this study was to examine reasons for "drop out" in the Young Hearts Study of Northern Ireland
International Classification:
Education
Categories:
study "drop out" rates
Geography:
Northern Ireland
J Epidemiol Community Health,
Vol: 55 Page: 681-2 September 2001
F. J. van Lenthe; C. A. Boreham; J. W. Twisk; M. J. Savage; L. Murray; G. D. Smith
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The aim of this study was to examine wheeze, eczema and rhinitis in 6-7 year old Irish schoolchildren
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The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of wheeze, eczema and rhinitis in 6-7 year old schoolchildren in Louth and Meath and assess their risk factors. The ISAAC (International Study for Asthma and Allergies in Childhood) questionnaire was used. The response rate was 64.1% (n = 1899). The prevalence rates for wheeze, eczema and rhinitis were 17.4%, 11.2% and 20.2% more...
International Classification:
Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue - Dermatitis and eczema - eczema
Categories:
wheeze, eczema and rhinitis
Geography:
Republic of Ireland
Ir Med J,
Vol: 96 Page: 102-4 April 2003
S. B. Harty; A. Sheridan; F. Howell; A. Nicholson
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This article discusses Helicobacter pylori infection in childhood as a risk factor for gastric cancer
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Helicobacter pylori has been classified as a group 1 carcinogen for gastric cancer. It is estimated that there is between a two- and sixfold increase in the risk of developing gastric cancer among infected patients. Among different populations, the risk of H. pylori-infected individuals developing gastric cancer varies greatly. However, on a worldwide scale, gastric cancer is the second more...
Geography:
Republic of Ireland
Can J Gastroenterol,
Vol: 19 Page: 409-11 July 2005
B. Bourke
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The aim of this study was to examine Wilm's tumor gene 1 expression patterns in childhood acute lymphoblastic leukemia
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Wilms' tumor gene 1 (WT1) is overexpressed in the majority (70-90%) of acute leukemias and has been identified as an independent adverse prognostic factor, a convenient minimal residual disease (MRD) marker and potential therapeutic target in acute leukemia. We examined WT1 expression patterns in childhood acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL), where its clinical implication remains more...
International Classification:
Neoplasms - lymphoblastic leukemia
Categories:
Wilm's tumor gene 1 expression; -acute lymphoblastic leukemia
Geography:
International
Leukemia,
Vol: 20 Page: 254-63 February 2006
L. Boublikova; M. Kalinova; J. Ryan; F. Quinn; A. O'Marcaigh; O. Smith; P. Browne; J. Stary; S. R. McCann; J. Trka; M. Lawler
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This article discusses the need to understand the broader world of psychological research on trauma to inform the practice of psychologists and to guide them in working with client group
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Working with those affected by the 'Troubles' in Northern Ireland is not something entered into lightly. The often complex world of trauma, its treatments, successes and failures is further confused by the social, cultural and political context in which counseling psychologists may find themselves working in. Firstly, anyone who attempts to understand what has happened in Northern more...
Geography:
Republic of Ireland
Counselling Psychology Review,
Vol: 22 Page: 27-36 2007
Ãine Thompson
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