A5084131371- Appendicitis Diagnosis and Management
- Hepatocellular Carcinoma Treatment and Prognosis
- Cardiac, Anesthesia and Surgical Outcomes
- Liver Disease Diagnosis and Treatment
- Pancreatic and Hepatic Oncology Research
- Bipolar Disorder and Treatment
- Gallbladder and Bile Duct Disorders
- Nutrition and Health in Aging
- Inflammatory Biomarkers in Disease Prognosis
- Pancreatitis Pathology and Treatment
- Foreign Body Medical Cases
- Ultrasound in Clinical Applications
- Vasculitis and related conditions
- Sports injuries and prevention
- Atherosclerosis and Cardiovascular Diseases
- Breast Implant and Reconstruction
- Shoulder Injury and Treatment
- Breast Cancer Treatment Studies
- Genetic and Kidney Cyst Diseases
- Economic and Financial Impacts of Cancer
- Medical Coding and Health Information
- Thyroid and Parathyroid Surgery
- HIV/AIDS drug development and treatment
- Tryptophan and brain disorders
- Sarcoidosis and Beryllium Toxicity Research
St. Vincent's University Hospital
2023-2025
Mater Misericordiae University Hospital
2024
Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland
2018-2024
Virginia Commonwealth University
2021-2024
Mercy University Hospital
2021-2022
University Health System
2022
Wexford General Hospital
2019-2020
University Hospital Limerick
2019-2020
Mayo General Hospital
2020
Connolly Hospital Blanchardstown
2017-2018
Background An association exists between smoking and schizophrenia, independent of other factors related to psychotic symptomatology. Aims To determine whether is associated with psychosis in bipolar affective disorder. Method Smoking data were collected from 92 unrelated patients ordinal logistic regression analysis tested the relationship severity symptomatology, allowing for potential confounders. Results A significant was detected smoking/heavy history (68.7%, n =44). less prevalent who...
Medial ulnar collateral ligament (MUCL) repair has been proven to be effective in nonprofessional overhead-throwing athletes, with faster and higher rates of return play (RTP) than the more traditional Tommy John reconstruction. Biomechanical studies clinical data suggest that MUCL augmented a collagen-coated internal brace may an treatment option this patient population.To evaluate functional outcomes young athletes who underwent augmentation for medial elbow instability. The hypothesis was...
Granulomatosis with polyangiitis (GPA) is a small blood vessel vasculitic disorder high mortality rate if undiagnosed or treated inadequately. Disease relapse key feature of this disease and early identification episodes very important in limiting end-organ damage. The advent indirect immunofluorescence to detect antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibody (ANCA) specific reactivity against the enzyme proteinase-3 (PR3) has been useful diagnosis GPA but less helpful predicting relapse. Indeed, up...
To examine the association between single-nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) in CTGF (connective tissue growth factor) and patient outcomes after terminal ileal resection for Crohn's disease.The primary indication intestinal disease is fibrostenotic disease. a cytokine overexpressed intestine of patients with that influences other processes.DNA was extracted from formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded 147 who had undergone 1981 2009. Genotyping performed 4 SNPs (rs9402373, rs12526196, rs6918698,...
Enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) protocols in orthopaedic have garnered significant focus due to their ability control pain adequately the immediate postoperative window, allowing for earlier mobilization, shorter hospital stays, and fewer complications. Virginia Commonwealth University created a multimodal management approach which patients receive preoperative femoral nerve block followed by periarticular intraoperative local injection anesthesia consisting of bupivacaine, ketamine,...
Perforation of the gastrointestinal tract by ingested foreign body is an uncommon surgical emergency, most typically associated with consumption fish and chicken bones. We present unusual case a gentleman presenting emergently acute abdomen following ingestion meal containing frog meat. Emergent computed tomography (CT) revealed findings suggestive jejunal perforation due to body. At laparotomy, mid-jejunal site was noted protruding piece fractured bone. Washout primary repair small bowel...
Objective: To describe the epidemiology of hamstring tears in National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) sports. Design: Descriptive study. trainers from NCAA schools reported injuries to Injury Surveillance Program. Setting: A convenience sample tear during 2014/2015 through 2018/2019 academic years. Patients (or Participants): student-athletes. Independent Variables: Sport, sex, event type, season segment, injury history, and activity at time injury. Main Outcome Measures: counts,...
Abstract Background Acute cholecystitis (AC) is a commonly encountered surgical emergency. In cases of severe AC or cholangitis, in patients with significant comorbidities, percutaneous cholecystostomy (PC) may be employed. International data suggest PC associated significantly worse patient outcomes, but limited exist the Irish context. Method All presenting to public hospitals Ireland between January 2017 and July 2023 were identified using National Quality Assurance Improvement System...
ABSTRACT Background It is unknown if textbook outcomes (TBOs) correlate with patient‐reported health‐related quality of life (HRQoL) parameters in patients undergoing hepatic resection for colorectal liver metastasises. Understanding this relationship required to inform treatment decisions and optimise patient care. This single‐centre analysis aims assess correlation provide insight into the impact on well‐being population. Methods Single‐centre all resections performed metastases (CRLM) at...
Minimally invasive surgery may confer perioperative benefit to patients with resectable Hepatocellular Carcinoma (HCC) but published data are limited. Robotic resection for HCC has recently been introduced in our institution, and the goal of this study is benchmark patient outcomes against open laparoscopic surgery. A retrospective evaluation was performed all undergoing liver institution between September 2012 November 2022 using a prospectively maintained database. Data were collected...