Irish journal of medical science
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Review Case Reports
The challenges of managing refractory oesphageal lichen planus.
Lichen planus is an inflammatory mucocutaneous disorder, often idiopathic. It is postulated that the characteristic skin lesions arise from a T cell mediated autoimmune response against basal keratinocytes. Oral mucosal involvement can occur in up to 70 % of cases of cutaneous disease however, oesphageal involvement is rare. ⋯ Oesphageal lichen planus is rare, often unrecognised and can be resistant to treatment. However, diagnosis is crucial as malignant transformation of longstanding ulcerative lichen planus may occur.
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Review
Primary care teams in Ireland: a qualitative mapping review of Irish grey and published literature.
The Irish government published its primary care strategy, Primary Care: A New Direction in 2001. Progress with the implementation of Primary care teams is modest. The aim of this paper is to map the Irish grey literature and peer-reviewed publications to determine what research has been carried out in relation to primary care teams, the reform process and interdisciplinary working in primary care in Ireland. ⋯ There is evidence of significant problems that disrupt team formation and functioning that warrants more comprehensive research.
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Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are a major public health challenge. In 2012, young people (20-29 years) represented 59.1 % of STI notifications in Ireland. In studying awareness and knowledge of STIs, methods of protection, and sexual practices of young people, many researchers have accessed university students. ⋯ Young people do not always have the information needed for them to take responsibility for their sexual health. In this study, university-provided medical and information resources were available, but large numbers of students were unaware or uncomfortable accessing them. Future work is needed to determine factors contributing to effective communication of sexual health information to young people.
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Ireland has the 17th highest suicide rate in the EU and the 4th highest among 15-24-year-old males (WHO 2012). Suicide is the leading cause of death in this age group; death by hanging accounted for 69 % of suicides in 2010. ⋯ The suicide rate in Ireland remains very high and strategies to address this are urgently required. Our study indicates that national suicide prevention strategies can be effective.