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Proceedings of the 13th annual clinical meeting of the irish perinatal society, held in drogheda in march 1985
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Measurement of orbital volumes following trauma using low-dose computed tomography
We describe a simple CT technique for the assessment of enophthalmos and measurement of orbital volumes following trauma. The technique uses original diagnostic CT images, standard CT software and involves no ...
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Irish endocrine society: 23rd annual meeting
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Use of single-slice thick slab phase-contrast angiography for the diagnosis of dural venous sinus thrombosis
The aim of this study was to examine the reliability of single-slice phase-contrast angiography (SSPCA) as a rapid technique for the investigation of suspected dural venous sinus occlusion. Images were obtain...
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High-resolution magnetic resonance and volume rendering of the labyrinth
Our aim was to verify the feasibility of volume rendering (VR) of high-resolution magnetic resonance (HR-MR) data sets of the labyrinth. We retrospectively reviewed the HR-MR data sets of 16 consecutive patie...
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Successful umbilical cord blood stem cell transplantation for chronic granulomatous disease
Chronic granulomatous disease (CGD) causes growth failure, inflammatory lung damage and often early death. Prophylactic cotrimoxazole improves medium-term survival, but cannot prevent inflammatory sequelae. We...
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Maternal activity in relation to birth size in rural India. The Pune Maternal Nutrition Study
Objective: To describe the relationship of the mother's physical activity to the birth size of her baby in a rural Indian population.
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Single centre experience of umbilical cord stem cell transplantation for primary immunodeficiency
Primary immunodeficiencies (PID) are an important cause of childhood mortality. Haematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) is the best treatment for many PID. Umbilical cord stem cells are an alternative ...
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Validation of the use of the ROSIER stroke recognition instrument in an Irish emergency department
A study was performed to determine the utility of the 8-point recognition of stroke in the emergency room (ROSIER) instrument as a diagnostic tool in a large Irish emergency department.
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Imaging vascular function for early stage clinical trials using dynamic contrast-enhanced magnetic resonance imaging
Many therapeutic approaches to cancer affect the tumour vasculature, either indirectly or as a direct target. Dynamic contrast-enhanced magnetic resonance imaging (DCE-MRI) has become an important means of inv...
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Open AccessImplementing diffusion-weighted MRI for body imaging in prospective multicentre trials: current considerations and future perspectives
For body imaging, diffusion-weighted MRI may be used for tumour detection, staging, prognostic information, assessing response and follow-up. Disease detection and staging involve qualitative, subjective asses...
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Open AccessClinical characteristics and outcome of critically ill COVID-19 patients with acute kidney injury: a single centre cohort study
Acute kidney injury (AKI) is a common manifestation among patients critically ill with SARS-CoV-2 infection (Coronavirus 2019) and is associated with significant morbidity and mortality. The pathophysiology of...
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Open AccessReducing short-acting beta-agonist use in asthma: Impact of national incentives on prescribing practices in England and the findings from SENTINEL Plus early adopter sites
Short-acting beta-agonist (SABA) over-use in asthma is harmful for patients and the environment. The Investment and Impact Fund (IIF) 2022/2023 financially rewarded English primary care networks that achieved ...