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Rett syndrome in Ireland: a demographic study
BackgroundRett syndrome (RTT) is a rare neurodevelopmental condition associated with mutations in the gene coding for the methyl-CpG-binding protein...
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Blood Cancer Network Ireland (BCNI) and National Cancer Registry Ireland (NCRI) collaboration: challenges and utility of an Enhanced Blood Cancer Outcomes Registry (EBCOR) pilot
BackgroundThe Blood Cancer Network Ireland and National Cancer Registry Ireland worked to create an Enhanced Blood Cancer Outcomes Registry (EBCOR)....
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An updated scoping review of migrant health research in Ireland
BackgroundOne in five people living in Ireland is a migrant. Understanding the distinctive health needs of this diverse population is essential to...
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bTB eradication in Ireland: where to from here?
BackgroundIn an earlier paper from 2019, this author concluded that successful eradication of bovine tuberculosis (bTB) from Ireland by 2030 would be...
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Retrospective analysis of 131 feline uroliths from the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland (2010-2020)
BackgroundThe proportions of different urolith types have not been investigated in cats from the Republic of Ireland (ROI) and Northern Ireland (NI)...
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A spatial examination of alcohol availability and the level of disadvantage of schools in Ireland
BackgroundThe availability of alcohol is a major factor in underage drinking and according to the alcohol harm paradox, those living in more deprived...
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Preconception health and care policies, strategies and guidelines in the UK and Ireland: a scoping review
BackgroundPreconception health has the potential to improve parental, pregnancy and infant outcomes. This scoping review aims to (1) provide an...
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Prevalence and determinants of sarcopenia in community-dwelling older adults in Ireland
BackgroundData on the prevalence of sarcopenia among older adults in Ireland are lacking.
AimsTo assess the prevalence and determinants of...
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Laid-back breastfeeding: knowledge, attitudes and practices of midwives and student midwives in Ireland
BackgroundDespite concerted efforts by policy developers, health professionals and lay groups, breastfeeding rates in Ireland remain one of the...
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Optimising oncology drug expenditure in Ireland
A combination of improvements in patient survival, increasing treatment duration, and the development of more expensive agents has led to a doubling...
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Womb to rent: the ethical and legal implications of surrogacy in Ireland
BackgroundSurrogacy is a form of assisted human reproduction whereby a surrogate woman carries a pregnancy for a commissioning couple or individual....
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Women’s experiences of seeking healthcare for abdominal pain in Ireland: a qualitative study
BackgroundEvidence suggests that women’s abdominal pain is more likely to be minimised or dismissed by healthcare professionals than men’s. This can...
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Survival in an era of organ preservation: an update on laryngeal cancer in Ireland
BackgroundLaryngeal cancer epidemiology has changed in recent years, with falling incidence observed internationally. Organ preservation therapies...
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Antipsychotic prescribing: national findings of children and adolescents attending mental health services in Ireland
Antipsychotic prescribing trends vary internationally, albeit off-label use remains high (i.e., target symptoms). We aim to describe antipsychotic...
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Homelessness and health-related outcomes in the Republic of Ireland: a systematic review, meta-analysis and evidence map
AimTo map existing research on homelessness and health in the Republic of Ireland, and to synthesize the evidence on housing-related disparities in...
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Exile and repetition: One hundred years of women’s reproduction in Ireland, 1922-2022
This article discusses reproductive history and recent developments in reproductive rights and freedoms in Ireland.
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A mixed-method survey to understand the role of dog welfare organisations in Ireland, including reported challenges and potential solutions
BackgroundThis novel study forms part of a larger research programme seeking an improved understanding of aspects of the owned dog population in...
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Priorities for rheumatic and musculoskeletal disease research in Ireland
BackgroundResearch priority setting is a useful approach to decide which unanswered questions are most worth trying to solve through research. The...
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Public beliefs about the consequences of living with obesity in the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland
BackgroundThis study aimed to capture public beliefs about living with obesity, examine how these beliefs have changed over time and to explore...
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A comparison of available guidelines for the detection of cauda equina syndrome and assessing the need for further clinical guidance in Ireland
The cauda equina syndrome (CES) is a rare but critical disorder, which can result in devastating motor weakness and sensory deficit, alongside often...
