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Acute compartment syndrome and the role of regional anesthesia. (2010)

Mannion, Stephen; Capdevila, Xavier

Acute compartment syndrome and the role of regional anesthesia. (2010)

Mannion, Stephen; Capdevila, Xavier

http://hdl.handle.net/10147/132321

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Antibiotics for acute bronchitis. (2014)

Smith, Susan M; Fahey, Tom; Smucny, John; Becker, Lorne A

Antibiotics for acute bronchitis. (2014)

Smith, Susan M; Fahey, Tom; Smucny, John; Becker, Lorne A

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This review is published as a Cochrane Review in the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2014, Issue 3. Cochrane Reviews are regularly updated as new evidence emerges and in response to comments and criticisms, and the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews should be consulted for the most recent version of the Review. The review is also available at <a href="http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/14651858.CD000245.pub3" target="_blank">http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/14651858.CD000245.pub3</a>
BACKGROUND: The benefits and risks of antibiotics for acute bronchitis remain unclear despite it being one of the most common illnesses seen in primary care. OBJECTIVES: To assess the effects of antibiotics in improving outcomes and assess adverse effects of antibiotic therapy for patients with a clinical diagnosis of acute bronchitis. SEARCH METHODS: We searched CENTRAL 2013, Issue 12, ...

https://epubs.rcsi.ie/gpart/55

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Elevated white cell count in acute coronary syndromes: relationship to variants in inflammatory and thrombotic genes. (2004)

Byrne, Connie E; Fitzgerald, Anthony; Cannon, Christopher P; Fitzgerald, Desmond J; Shi...

Elevated white cell count in acute coronary syndromes: relationship to variants in inflammatory and thrombotic genes. (2004)

Byrne, Connie E; Fitzgerald, Anthony; Cannon, Christopher P; Fitzgerald, Desmond J; Shields, Denis C

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This article is also available from <a href="http://www.biomedcentral.com">www.biomedcentral.com</a>
BACKGROUND: Elevated white blood cell counts (WBC) in acute coronary syndromes (ACS) increase the risk of recurrent events, but it is not known if this is exacerbated by pro-inflammatory factors. We sought to identify whether pro-inflammatory genetic variants contributed to alterations in WBC and C-reactive protein (CRP) in an ACS population. METHODS: WBC and genotype of interleukin 6 (IL-6 G-174C) and of interleukin-1 receptor antagonist (IL1RN intronic repeat polymorphism) were investigated in 732 Caucasian patients with ACS in the OPUS-TIMI-16 trial. Samples for measurement of WBC and inflammatory factors were taken at baseline, i.e. Within 72 hours of an acute myocardial infarction or an unstable angina event. RESULTS: An increased white blood cell count (WBC) was associated with an increa...

https://epubs.rcsi.ie/mctart/57

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Gender differences in the presentation and management of acute coronary syndromes: a national sample of 1365 admissions (2005)

Doyle, Frank; De La Harpe, Davida; McGee, Hannah; Shelley, Emer; Conroy, Ronán

Gender differences in the presentation and management of acute coronary syndromes: a national sample of 1365 admissions (2005)

Doyle, Frank; De La Harpe, Davida; McGee, Hannah; Shelley, Emer; Conroy, Ronán

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This article is available from http://www.jcardiovascularrisk.com. The article in the repository is not the final published version.
Background Gender differences in presentation and management of acute coronary syndromes (ACS) are well established internationally. This study investigated differences in a national Irish sample. Design Cross-sectional survey. Methods All centres (n= 39) admitting cardiac patients to intensive/coronary care provided information on 25 consecutive acute myocardial infarction patients and other ACS patients admitted concurrently (n= 1365 episodes). Patient data was analyzed in terms of those with prior ACS/revascularization, and those without. Results Men with prior established ACS/revascularization were twice as likely to have received revascularization procedures (coronary artery bypass graft or percutaneous coronary intervention) prior to admission when controlling for age, total cholesterol and insurance status [odds r...

https://epubs.rcsi.ie/psycholart/6

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Long term outcome of stroke: Stroke is a chronic disease with acute events. (2008)

O'Neill, Desmond; Horgan, Frances; Hickey, Anne; McGee, Hannah

Long term outcome of stroke: Stroke is a chronic disease with acute events. (2008)

O'Neill, Desmond; Horgan, Frances; Hickey, Anne; McGee, Hannah

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This is also available in the British Medical Journal at http://www.bmj.com/content/336/7642/461.2.long

https://epubs.rcsi.ie/sphysioart/6

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Measuring the financial burden of acute cough in pre-school children: a cost of illness study. (2008)

Hollinghurst, Sandra; Gorst, Catherine; Fahey, Tom; Hay, Alastair D

Measuring the financial burden of acute cough in pre-school children: a cost of illness study. (2008)

Hollinghurst, Sandra; Gorst, Catherine; Fahey, Tom; Hay, Alastair D

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This article is also available from <a href="http://www.biomedcentral.com">www.biomedcentral.com</a>
BACKGROUND: Context: Acute cough is a very common symptom presentation among children in primary care and is usually due to respiratory infection, yet its cost is unknown. An estimate of the cost to healthcare providers and parents would aid budgetary decision-making, and provide an insight into the need for interventions to reduce the burden. Purpose: To estimate the cost per child per episode, and the annual population cost in the UK, of acute cough in pre-school children presenting to primary care. METHODS: Design: Incidence and prevalence-based cost-of-illness study from the perspectives of the UK NHS and of parents and caregivers. Setting: 11 general practices in Bristol, UK. Subjects: 121 children without known asthma aged 3 to 59 months presenting for the first time with an acute ( RESU...

https://epubs.rcsi.ie/gpart/15

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Over-the-counter medications for acute cough in children and adults in ambulatory settings. (2008)

Smith, Susan M; Schroeder, Knut; Fahey, Tom

Over-the-counter medications for acute cough in children and adults in ambulatory settings. (2008)

Smith, Susan M; Schroeder, Knut; Fahey, Tom

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This article is also available at <a href="http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/14651858.CD001831.pub3/epdf">http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/14651858.CD001831.pub4/epdf</a>
BACKGROUND: Acute cough due to upper respiratory tract infection (URTI) is a common symptom. Non-prescription over-the-counter (OTC) medicines are frequently recommended as a first-line treatment, but there is little evidence as to whether these drugs are effective. OBJECTIVES: To assess the effects of oral OTC cough preparations for acute cough. SEARCH STRATEGY: We searched the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL) (The Cochrane Library 2006, Issue 4); MEDLINE (January 1966 to January Week 1, 2007); EMBASE (January 1974 to January 2007); and the UK Department of Health National Research Register (June 2007). SELECTION CRITERIA: Randomised controlled trials (RCTs) comp...

https://epubs.rcsi.ie/gpart/84

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The Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale depression subscale, but not the Beck Depression Inventory-Fast Scale, identifies patients with acute coronary syndrome at elevated risk of 1-year mortality. (2006)

Doyle, Frank; McGee, Hannah; De La Harpe, Davida; Shelley, Emer; Conroy, Ronán

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This article is available at http://www.jpsychores.com/ or http://www.sciencedirect.com/
OBJECTIVE: The objective of this study was to investigate the use of short-form depression scales in assessing 1-year mortality risk in a national sample of patients with acute coronary syndrome (ACS). METHODS: Patients with ACS (N=598) completed either the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale depression subscale (HADS-D) or the Beck Depression Inventory-Fast Scale (BDI-FS). Their mortality status was assessed at 1 year. RESULTS: Cox proportional hazards modeling showed that patients depressed at baseline (combining HADS-D and BDI-FS depressed cases) were more likely to die within 1 year [hazard ratio (HR)=2.8, 95% CI=1.4-5.7, P=.005], even when controlling for major medical and demographic variables (HR=4.1, 95% CI=1.6-10.3, P=.003). Scoring above the threshold on the HADS-D predicted mortality (HR=4.2, 95% CI=1.8-10.0, P=.001), but scoring above the threshold o...

https://epubs.rcsi.ie/psycholart/15