Examining the approach to medical remediation programmes —an observational study
ConclusionThis study demonstrates the need to focus on overall academic performance to identify struggling students rather than one high stakes exam. Most of the students in the remediation programme ultimately passed LCA2. (Source: Irish Journal of Medical Science)
Source: Irish Journal of Medical Science - March 13, 2024 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research
Pulmonary hypertension in newly diagnosed obstructive sleep apnea-chronic obstructive pulmonary disease overlap syndrome patients attending a tertiary care centre —a cross-sectional analysis
ConclusionThis study confirms that OSA patients with modest daytime level of hypoxemia and mild-moderate chronic airflow limitation have a high prevalence of PH. Chronic airway obstruction may be asymptomatic in some subjects and this stresses the necessity of pulmonary function test in OSA. (Source: Irish Journal of Medical Science)
Source: Irish Journal of Medical Science - March 12, 2024 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research
Palliative care in a Graduate Entry Medical Curriculum: exploring students ’ attitudes on the importance of receiving teaching in palliative care
ConclusionGraduate entry medical students view PC as a vital subject within their medical school training. The study highlights challenges in providing education and sufficient placement in PC to correlate with the respondents ’ perceived needs. The findings contribute to the growing literature surrounding the importance of PC education within the medical school curriculum. (Source: Irish Journal of Medical Science)
Source: Irish Journal of Medical Science - March 12, 2024 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research
Factors associated with increased risk of postoperative blood transfusion in patients undergoing total hip arthroplasty at an Irish University Hospital
ConclusionPreoperative anaemia was common in an Irish orthopaedic population undergoing THA. Preoperative anaemia predisposes patients to the greatest increased risk of postoperative blood transfusions. The other factors associated with the need for postoperative transfusion were ASA grade 3 or more and age greater than 65 years. Patients who received postoperative blood transfusions had a significantly increased length of hospital stay. (Source: Irish Journal of Medical Science)
Source: Irish Journal of Medical Science - March 12, 2024 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research
Correlation between maternal and infant vitamin B12 levels in severe malnutrition in infants under 6 months
ConclusionThe findings emphasize the importance of targeted interventions addressing maternal and infant nutrition, with a focus on ensuring adequate vitamin B12 levels. (Source: Irish Journal of Medical Science)
Source: Irish Journal of Medical Science - March 11, 2024 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research
Towards 24/7 MRI: the effect of routine weekend inpatient MRI scanning on patient waiting times
ConclusionRoutine weekend inpatient MRI significantly shortens inpatient waiting times. (Source: Irish Journal of Medical Science)
Source: Irish Journal of Medical Science - March 9, 2024 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research
The effectiveness of aerobic exercise and neck exercises in pediatric migraine treatment: a randomized controlled single-blind study
ConclusionsAerobic and neck exercises are effective in reducing the symptoms of pediatric migraine. Aerobic exercise may be particularly beneficial for reducing the attack frequency. These findings contribute to the limited data on exercise interventions for pediatric migraineurs and highlight the importance of tailored exercise programs for managing this condition. Future studies should consider more extensive exercise modalities and include diverse patient cohorts.Trial registrationClinicaltrials.gov ID: NCT0606875. (Source: Irish Journal of Medical Science)
Source: Irish Journal of Medical Science - March 9, 2024 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research
Adolescent bariatric surgery —a survey of referring practitioners
DiscussionThere is a reluctance among GPs to refer adolescents with severe obesity for consideration of bariatric surgery. Concerns regarding the different obesity treatments held by medical professionals should be addressed through education and engagement and should be fundamental to the development of child and adolescent obesity services. (Source: Irish Journal of Medical Science)
Source: Irish Journal of Medical Science - March 8, 2024 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research
Perceptions of academic staff toward the objective structured clinical examination (OSCE) in clinical nursing: Assessment method
ConclusionOSCE is a vital assessment and an objective method in assessing the student ’s clinical competence. More studies exploring the differences of OSCE perceptions and participant’s characteristics are required. (Source: Irish Journal of Medical Science)
Source: Irish Journal of Medical Science - March 7, 2024 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research
The effect of simultaneous administration of occipital nerve block and cervical myofascial trigger point injection (MTrPI) on headache parameters in chronic migraine patients
ConclusionThe combination of repeated MTrPIs and ONB proves more effective than ONB alone in managing patients with CM and cervical MTrP. In patients with CM, performing TrPs examination and adding treatments for this may contribute to the treatment. In cases where patients endure prolonged episodes of headache associated with chronic migraine, the inclusion of trigger point injections alongside peripheral nerve blocks may offer enhanced therapeutic benefits. (Source: Irish Journal of Medical Science)
Source: Irish Journal of Medical Science - March 7, 2024 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research
Evaluating online patient education materials for liver cirrhosis
ConclusionOnline patient education materials for cirrhosis in the US are equally accessible, but readability and understandability are too complex. Websites are of greater quality, accuracy, and comprehensiveness than YouTube videos, which are often narrowly focused and targeted at the medical community rather than patients. Further efforts should be made to improve online patient education and expand content across platforms. (Source: Irish Journal of Medical Science)
Source: Irish Journal of Medical Science - March 6, 2024 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research
Correction to: The effectiveness of dual task exercise training on balance, mobility, physical performance, and quality of life in children with cerebral palsy: a single-blind randomized controlled trial
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Source: Irish Journal of Medical Science - March 6, 2024 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research
Can you name that tablet? A cross-sectional study on recognition of common urology medications
ConclusionPatients often do not reliably know their own medications other than to describe them or show an unpackaged tablet. Prescribing safety is paramount to ensuring patient safety and reducing the risk of adverse drug reactions. This study shows that even experienced clinicians do not recognise the medications they regularly prescribe, and decisions should not be made without accurate medication reconciliation. (Source: Irish Journal of Medical Science)
Source: Irish Journal of Medical Science - March 2, 2024 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research
The impact of SGLT 2 inhibitors: Heart failure and beyond
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Source: Irish Journal of Medical Science - February 28, 2024 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research
Effectiveness of a novel consultant nurse-led breast pain clinic in secondary care
ConclusionA consultant nurse-led ‘breast pain clinic’ provides service improvement as it eases the pressure on the OSC. Most patients were managed without breast imaging with high level of patient satisfaction and low rereferral rate. (Source: Irish Journal of Medical Science)
Source: Irish Journal of Medical Science - February 26, 2024 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research
