Irish journal of medical science
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To compare clinical findings with MRI findings and evaluate the role of physical examination in the diagnosis, localization of the level, site, size, and type of lumbosacral disc herniation. ⋯ Proper correlation between clinical and MRI will help determine the lesion's level, horizontal location, herniation type, and herniated disc size in the lumbosacral region and achieve a more accurate diagnosis.
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The primary aim of this study was to assess functional and patient reported outcomes among those with first carpometacarpal joint osteoarthritis treated with the Pyrocardan implant (Stryker-Wright Medical) in Ireland. The secondary aim of this study was to assess implant survival and revision rates. ⋯ This is the first study assessing the Pyrocardan interpositional arthroplasty in Ireland. The implant appears to produce good functional and patient reported outcomes. There is high satisfaction and low revision rate, producing a reliable and successful surgical technique for treating CMC joint osteoarthritis.
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The potential link between functional gastrointestinal disorders and eating disorders has been reported recently. ⋯ In conclusion, we can conclude that both altered IBS symptoms and orthorexic tendencies affect the quality of life of irritable bowel patients independently of each other. These findings provide valuable insights into the treatment of IBS and inform clinicians and researchers in the fields of gastroenterology, nutrition, psychiatry,and psychology.
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To address the clinical diagnostic value of CRISPR-Cas13a-based molecular technology for tuberculosis (TB). ⋯ Bronchoalveolar lavage fluid CRISPR-Cas13a assay has high application value in the clinical diagnosis of TB and can be recommended for the initial screening of patients with suspected TB.
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General practice (GP) is crucial to primary care delivery in the Republic of Ireland and is almost fully computerised. General practice teams were the first point of contact for much COVID-19-related care and there were concerns routine healthcare activities could be disrupted due to COVID-19 and related restrictions. ⋯ General practice responded robustly to the pandemic by taking on additional activities while maintaining routine services where possible. The shift to teleconsulting was a significant change in workflow. Analysing routinely collected electronic medical record data can provide valuable insights for service planning, and access to these insights would be beneficial for future pandemic responses.