A5029914340- Pregnancy and preeclampsia studies
- Birth, Development, and Health
- Prenatal Screening and Diagnostics
- Cardiovascular Issues in Pregnancy
- Maternal and fetal healthcare
- Fetal and Pediatric Neurological Disorders
- Congenital Heart Disease Studies
- Hemodynamic Monitoring and Therapy
- Neonatal Respiratory Health Research
- Cardiovascular Function and Risk Factors
- Cardiac, Anesthesia and Surgical Outcomes
- Assisted Reproductive Technology and Twin Pregnancy
- Blood groups and transfusion
- Folate and B Vitamins Research
- Blood Pressure and Hypertension Studies
- Ultrasound in Clinical Applications
- Ectopic Pregnancy Diagnosis and Management
- Gestational Diabetes Research and Management
- Demographic Trends and Gender Preferences
- Blood Coagulation and Thrombosis Mechanisms
- Platelet Disorders and Treatments
- Electrolyte and hormonal disorders
- Autopsy Techniques and Outcomes
- Neonatal and Maternal Infections
- Reconstructive Facial Surgery Techniques
Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland
2014-2025
Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital
2025
Rotunda Hospital
2013-2022
National Maternity Hospital
2022
University College Dublin
2013
Background and Aims There is a paucity of data on left ventricle (LV) rotational physiology in neonates. We aimed to assess mechanics infants with hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy (HIE) premature (<32 weeks) at 36 weeks postmenstrual age (PMA) (preterm group) compare them healthy term controls (term controls). also compared the parameters preterm without chronic lung disease (CLD). Methods Echocardiography was performed within 48 hours birth or PMA. LV basal apical rotation, twist (and...
Abstract Objective: To characterise Mean platelet volume (MPV) in patients with early onset preeclampsia (EOPE) and unaffected controls from time of first antenatal visit until the postpartum. Materials methods: Retrospective secondary analysis an observational study Irish tertiary referral centre 9000 deliveries annually. The MPV 27 women EOPE was compared to 19 controls. inclusion criteria for disease state development defined by National Institute Health Care Excellence (NICE) guideline,...
• Mandibular reconstructions still present a difficult and challenging problem. Failures experienced in using rib or iliac bone grafts stimulated clinical research activities evaluating the following new techniques: composite myocutaneous flaps, transplants with microvascular anastomoses, freeze-dried homografts. This article describes usefulness of titanium tray without cancellous for mandibular reconstruction. The series presented herein includes 12 patients who underwent reconstruction...
Summary Early onset preeclampsia (EOP) is a pregnancy-specific proinflammatory disorder that characterised by competing thrombotic and bleeding risks. It was the aim of this study to characterise thrombin generation, major determinant risk, in order better understand haemostatic balance patients with EOP. Patients EOP were recruited at Rotunda Hospital, Dublin. Twenty-six cases over 21-month period, out 15,299 deliveries Rotunda. Blood samples collected into sodium citrate plus corn trypsin...
Chromosomal trisomies are associated with advancing maternal age. In Ireland, information on the total prevalence and outcome of trisomy affected pregnancies is unavailable. This study aimed to ascertain more precise data Trisomies 21, 18 13 in a large Irish region during period 2011–2013. Multiple sources were used case finding, including regional congenital anomaly register, all maternity paediatric hospitals Department Clinical Genetics. There 394 cases from 80 894 births, which 289...
<b><i>Background:</i></b> Assessment of myocardial performance in neonates using advanced techniques such as deformation imaging and rotational mechanics has gained considerable interest. The applicability these for elucidating abnormal various clinical scenarios is becoming established. We hypothesise that term infants born to mothers with gestational hypertension (GH) may experience impaired the left right ventricles during early neonatal period....
Recent studies have implicated hepatitis C virus (HCV) in the pathogenesis of immune thrombocytopenia. In pregnancy-associated thrombocytopenia, multidisciplinary management is required due to a potential for bleeding complications. We performed retrospective review HCV-infected pregnant women and age-matched controls who were not infected with HCV.One hundred six HCV viral load identified from 2009 2011.Thrombocytopenia was 10.3% 1.6% (P<0.001). Mean platelet count during pregnancy 120 ± 23...
<h3></h3> The incidence of NTDs in Ireland has declined over the past two decades from 4.8/1000 births 1980 to 0.8–1.5/1000 2001<sup>1</sup> Preconceptual folic acid is accepted reduce however, 50% pregnancies are unplanned.<sup>2</sup> We reviewed cases three years, their gestation at diagnosis and outcome conjunction with EUROCAT reporting. All NTDS were identified Fetal Assessment Unit records between 2009 –2011. Maternal notes assess demographics pregnancy outcome. In total 45 NTD...
Background Pre-eclampsia (PET) affects 2–3% of all pregnancies, rising to 5–7% in nulliparous women. This study aimed investigate the prevalence PET over a 13-year period.Methods A retrospective review was performed period (2004–2016) via interrogation annual clinical reports The Rotunda Hospital, Dublin.Results There fall overall incidence (nulliparous and multiparous), from peak 3.8% 2007 1.5% 2015. Comparing first second halves time-period this decrease statistically significant (p <...