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Caffeine treatment for apnea of prematurity and the influence on dose-dependent postnatal weight gainobserved over 15 years

Philip, Roy K; Ismail, Abu; Murphy, Bernadette; Mirza, Adnan; Quinn, Collette; Dunworth, Margo (Mary Ann Liebert, Inc., Publishers, 2018)

Background and Aim: To analyze the influence on weight gain of infants exposed to two dosage regimens of oral caffeine citrate (CC) for apnea of prematurity. Methods: Retrospective descriptive observational study of an ...
Can different patient satisfaction survey methods yield consistent results? Comparison of three surveys

Cohen, Geoff; Forbes, John F.; Garraway, Michael (BMJ Publishing Group, 1996)

Objective-To examine the consistency of survey estimates ofpatient satisfaction with interpersonal aspects of hospital experience. Design-Interview and postal surveys, evidence from three independent population surveys ...
Can general practice help address youth mental health? A retrospective cross-sectional study in Dublin's south inner city

Connolly, D.; Leahy, Dorothy; Bury, Gerard; Gavin, Blanaid; McNicholas, Fiona; Meagher, David; O'Kelly, F. D.; Wiehe, P.; Cullen, Walter (Wiley, 2012)

Aims: With general practice potentially having an important role in early intervention of mental and substance use disorders among young people, we aim to explore this issue by determining the prevalence of psychological ...
Can social network analysis help to include marginalised young women in structural support programmes in Botswana? A mixed methods study

Loutfi, David; Andersson, Neil; Law, Susan; Salsberg, Jon; Haggerty, Jeannie; Kgakole, Leagajang; Cockcroft, Anne (BMC, 2019)

Background: In Botswana, one fifth of the adult population is infected with HIV, with young women most at risk. Structural factors such as poverty, poor education, strong gender inequalities and gender violence render many ...
Cardiometabolic and vascular risks in young and adolescent girls with Turner syndrome

Mavinkurve, Meenal; O'Gorman, Clodagh S. (Elsevier, 2015)

Background: Turner syndrome (TS) is the most common chromosomal abnormality in females and is associated with several co-morbidities. It commonly results from X monosomy which is diagnosed on a 30 cell karyotype. Congenital ...
The case for medicinal cannabis

O'Doherty, Jane; O'Connor, Ray (Springer, 2018)

no abstract available
A case of failed eradication of cystic fibrosis-related sinus colonisation by Pseudomonas aeruginosa

Linnane, Barry; Kearse, Linda; O'Connell, Nuala H.; Fenton, John; Kiernan, Miranda G.; Dunne, Colum P. (BioMed Central, 2015)

Background: Pseudomonas aeruginosa is a pathogen associated with cystic fibrosis that has potential to decrease lung function and cause respiratory failure. Paranasal sinuses are increasingly recognised as potential ...
A case of fatal daptomycin-resistant, vancomycinresistantenterococcal infective endocarditis in end-stage kidney disease

O'Connor, Ciara; Casserly, Liam F.; Qazi, Junaid; Power, Lorraine; Finnegan, Cathriona; O'Connell, Nuala H.; Dunne, Colum P. (Society for General Microbiology, 2015)

Introduction: Ireland currently has the highest reported rate in Europe of vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus (VRE) isolated from the bloodstream, but data regarding the prevalence of VRE endocarditis remain scarce. ...
A case of Panton–Valentine leucocidin toxin-positive staphylococcus aureus-mediated neonatal mastitis

O'Connor, Ciara; O'Connell, Nuala H.; Power, Lorraine; Merrigan, Anne; Tormey, Shona M.; Coffey, Calvin J.; Linnane, Barry; Dunne, Colum P. (Society for General Microbiology, 2014)

Introduction: Neonatal mastitis is an inflammatory condition of the breast frequently associated with Staphylococcus aureus. While Panton–Valentine leucocidin (PVL), a B-pore-forming cytotoxin, is commonly associated ...
Challenges facing vaccinators in the 21st century: results from a focus group qualitative study

Wiot, Frédérique; Shirley, Jane; Prugnola, Anna; Di Pasquale, Alberta; Philip, Roy K (Taylor & Francis, 2019)

Introduction: Barriers to vaccination and the important role of healthcare professionals (HCPs) in influencing immunization decisions made by parents/patients have been well documented. Little information describes challenges ...
Challenges with seeking HIV care services:perspectives of older adults infected with HIV in western Kenya

Kiplagat, Jepchirchir; Mwangi, Ann; Chasela, Charles; Huschke, Susann (BMC, 2019)

Background: While younger adults (15–49 years) form the majority of the population living with HIV, older adults(≥50 years) infected with HIV face multiple challenges related to the aging process and HIV. We explored the ...
Changes in peristomal skin condition and user experience of a novel ostomy barrier ring with assisted flow: a 6-week feasibility study

Hunt, Rhona; Kelleher, Kevin; Coffey, Calvin J.; Clarke-Moloney, Mary; Ahern, Mary; Conway, Elaine; Hannigan, Ailish; Erwin-Toth, Paula; O'Sullivan, Leonard (Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins, 2018)

PURPOSE: This purpose of this study was to evaluate a novel barrier ring with an assisted flow mechanism by assessing changes in peristomal moisture-associated skin damage (MASD) and perceptions of comfort, security, ...
Characterization of adolescent pregnancy and legal Abortion in situations involving incest or sexual violence by an unknown aggressor

Bessa, Maria Misrelma Moura; Drezett, Jefferson; Adami, Fernando; de Araújo, Sandra Dircinha Teixeira; Bezerra, Italla Maria Pinheiro; de Abreu, Luiz Carlos (MDPI, 2019)

Background and Objectives: In pregnancies resulting from incest, the adolescent maintains close family and emotional relations with the aggressor, different from what occurs when pregnancy results from sexual violence by ...
Characterization of adrenocortical tumors by 18F-FDG PET/CT: does steroid hormone hypersecretion status modify the uptake pattern?

Paladino, Nunzia Cinzia; Guérin, Carole; Lowery, Aoife J.; Attard, Andrea; Essamet, Wassim; Slotema, Eveline; Morange, Isabelle; Castinetti, Frédéric; Brue, Thierry; Loundou, Anderson; Taïeb, David; Sebag, Frédéric (Elsevier, 2018)

Background adrenal tumor-to-liver uptake value (Tmx:Lmx) on 18F-FDG PET/CT is an accurate and reproducible PET parameter in the distinction between benign and malignant adrenal masses. The potential impact of steroid ...
Child problem behaviours are associated with obesity in parents caring for children with developmental disabilities

Gallagher, Stephen; Hannigan, Ailish (Elsevier, 2015)

Epidemiological evidence suggests that obesity and depression are highly co-morbid. In a national cohort study, we examined whether parents caring for children with disabilities were more likely to be classified as obese ...
A child with autoimmune polyendocrinopathy candidiasis and ectodermal dysplasia treated with immunosuppression: a case report

O'Gorman, Clodagh S.; Shulman, Rayzel M; Lara-Corrales, Irene; Pope, Elena; Marcon, Margaret; Grasemann, Hartmut; Schneider, Rayfel; Upton, Julia; Sochett, Etienne B; Kolfin, Dror; Cohen, Eyal (BioMed Central Ltd, 2013)

Introduction: Common features of autoimmune polyendocrinopathy-candidiasis-ectodermal dysplasia include candidiasis, hypoparathyroidism and hypoadrenalism. The initial manifestation of autoimmune polyendocrinopathy-can ...
Children in hospital in Ireland - what do they eat and what do they weigh: a cross-sectional study

Flinn, Aisling; Macken, Alan P; Cullen, Walter; Leddin, Des; Dunne, Colum P.; O'Gorman, Clodagh S. (BioMed Central Ltd, 2012)

Background: Overweight and obesity is a growing problem in Ireland. Many parents are unaware when their child is overweight or obese. Our objectives were to examine parents’ perceptions of a healthy diet and their children’s ...
Children's television and nutrition

Scully, Paul; Macken, Alan P; Leddin, Des; Dunne, Colum P.; Cullen, Walter; O'Gorman, Clodagh S. (Irish Medical Organization, 2015)

The prevalence of overweight children, and hours of television viewed are positively correlated1,2. Causality may include greater periods of inactivity and exposure to food advertising and product placement while watching ...
Clinical risk factors for osteoporosis in Ireland and the UK: a comparison of FRAX and QFracturescores

Cummins, Niamh M.; Poku, E.K.; Towler, M.R.; O'Driscoll, Olive M.; Ralston, S.R. (Springer-Verlag, 2011)

Introduction: Recently two algorithms have become available to estimate the 10-year probability of fracture in patients suspected to have osteoporosis on the basis of clinical risk factors (CRF); the FRAX algorithm and ...
Clinical study predicting delirium duration in elderly hip-surgery patients: does early symptom profile matter?

Slor, Chantal J.; Witlox, Joost; Adamis, Dimitrios; Meagher, David; van der Ploeg, Tjeerd; Jansen, Rene W. M. M.; van Stijn, Mireille F.M.; Houdijk, Alexander P. J.; van Gool, Willem A.; Eikelenboom, Piet; de Jonghe, Jos F.M. (Hindawi Publishing Corporation, 2012)

Background. Features thatmay allow early identification of patients at risk of prolonged delirium, and therefore of poorer outcomes, are not well understood.The aim of this study was to determine if preoperative delirium ...

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