A5071064650- Obstructive Sleep Apnea Research
- Tracheal and airway disorders
- Pleural and Pulmonary Diseases
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Research
- Neuroscience of respiration and sleep
- Interstitial Lung Diseases and Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
- Lung Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment
- Long-Term Effects of COVID-19
- Cardiovascular and Diving-Related Complications
- Inflammatory Myopathies and Dermatomyositis
- Medical Imaging and Pathology Studies
- Regulation of Appetite and Obesity
- COVID-19 Clinical Research Studies
- Immunodeficiency and Autoimmune Disorders
- Frailty in Older Adults
- Autoimmune Neurological Disorders and Treatments
- Lung Cancer Treatments and Mutations
- Dietetics, Nutrition, and Education
- Cardiac Health and Mental Health
- Neuroendocrine Tumor Research Advances
- Cancer Genomics and Diagnostics
- Myeloproliferative Neoplasms: Diagnosis and Treatment
- Eosinophilic Disorders and Syndromes
- Interprofessional Education and Collaboration
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding Diagnosis and Treatment
University College Cork
2021-2025
Cork University Hospital
2019-2025
St. Vincent's University Hospital
2020-2023
Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
2023
University College Dublin
2020-2023
Munster Technological University
2021
University Hospital Waterford
2019
Mercy University Hospital
2019
Rationale: Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is an independent risk factor for cardiovascular (CV) morbidity and mortality, but the benefit of continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) uncertain. However, most randomized controlled trials have focused on role CPAP in secondary prevention, although there growing evidence a potential early CV disease. Weight loss combination with may be superior difficult to achieve maintain conventional measures alone. Objectives: The aim this study was gain...
Single-use flexible bronchoscopes (SUFBs) offer various advantages over reusable (RBs) including portability and cost-effectiveness, potentially reduced infection transmission. Our study aimed to review the performance of Ambu® aScope™ 5 Broncho suite in Cork University Hospital. Following ethical approval, data was collected prospectively on procedures performed with Data included patient demographics, procedure details (location, indication, SUFB size, procedures, complications), user...
Pulmonary hernia refers to the protrusion of pulmonary parenchyma with pleural membranes through a defect in thoracic wall. It was originally described 1499 by Ronald iand 1847, Morel-Lavelle classified hernias as either congenital or acquired.[1][1] The majority (80%)
Abstract Background Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is an independent risk factor for cardiovascular (CV) morbidity and mortality, but the benefit of continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy uncertain. However, most randomized-controlled trials have focused on role CPAP in secondary prevention although there growing evidence a potential early CV disease. Weight loss combination with may be superior difficult to achieve maintain conventional measures alone. The aim this study was gain...
Introduction Approximately 65 million people worldwide have Long COVID. COVID is a complex condition with more than 200 symptoms, which can substantially affect the lives of individuals. The evidence base for evolving rapidly and, therefore, an up-to-date understanding prevalence and risk factors necessary to inform service delivery allocation healthcare resources. Methods A systematic literature review was conducted. epidemiological published after October 2021 identified in MEDLINE,...
Obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) is associated with reductions in quality and of life indices. Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy improves life, but adherence to treatment often poor. In this study we evaluated the effect CPAP vs. a glucagon-like peptide (GLP)-1 (Liraglutide)-mediated weight loss strategy (LWR) on scores. These are data from randomized proof-of-concept (clinicaltrials.gov: NCT04186494). 30 patients moderate severe OSA without diabetes were randomised CPAP, LWR...
Paraneoplastic striatal encephalitis (PSE) is relatively unusual, accounting for only 1% of all paraneoplastic neurological syndromes.1 PSE usually found in association with the presence onconeural anti-CV2/collapsin response mediator protein (CRMP) 5 (64%) and/or anti-Hu antibodies1, 2 and small cell lung cancer.1-3 Hyperintensity basal ganglia (BG) often evident on T2-weighted fluid attenuated inversion recovery (FLAIR) sequences magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).1 Herein, we report a case...
<b>Introduction:</b> Obstructive Sleep Apnoea (OSA) represents a major public health burden. About 2000 patients had been awaiting access to our tertiary referral centre and average time from CPAP was 927 days. We have introduced novel pathway using telemedicine home sleep apnoea testing (HSAT) with WatchPAT One device (Itamar). The aim of this study assess the effectiveness in waiting reduction. <b>Methods:</b> Patients suspected OSA on list were assessed by an administrator for...
<b>Background:</b> Chest drain malposition is a well recognized safety issue. In 2008, the UK National Patient Safety Agency issued alert regarding chest insertion after receiving reports of 12 deaths 2005-2008. British Thoracic Society pleural guidelines recommend that all procedures are carried out by skilled operator under ultrasound guidance. If in course investigating death coroner is concerned circumstances giving rise to might arise again and could be prevented, then they have...
<b>Introduction:</b> The benefit of continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy on cardiovascular (CV) diseases in obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) remains uncertain. Novel imaging methods allow quantification non-calcified coronary artery plaque subtypes including low-density plaque, which is prognostic future CV events. Here, we aim to evaluate the potential effect CPAP vs. glucagon-like peptide (GLP)-1 (Liraglutide)-mediated weight loss (LWR) volumes. <b>Methods:</b> These are data...
Abstract Background Our Model 4 Hospital will open a Specialist Geriatric Ward in the coming months. This ward focus on provision of evidence-based care to confused and frail older adults. Careful selection patients who would most benefit from this be vital ensure success. We aim determine prevalence frailty confusion our inpatient cohort expected demand new service inform admission criteria. Methods All adult inpatients were screened for (pre-admission status) using Rockwood Clinical...
Abstract Background Our Integrated Care Hub has been operating since mid-2017 providing patient-centred multidisciplinary team (MDT) care via a number of specialised pathways. There an early emphasis on the response to crisis presentations and with introduction we now have extensive organised such presentations. We wanted assess does this system result in earlier referral ‘Crisis’ patient Hub. Methods performed retrospective quantitative analysis data comparing two time-periods January June...