Browsing Externally hosted open access publications with University of Galway authors (2) by Subject "guidelines"
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5-hydroxyethyl-3-tetradecanoyltetramic acid represents a novel treatment for intravascular catheter infections due tostaphylococcus aureus
(Oxford University Press (OUP), 2016-12-20)Objectives: Biofilm infections of intravascular catheters caused by Staphylococcus aureus may be treated with catheter lock solutions (CLSs). Here we investigated the antibacterial activity, cytotoxicity and CLS potential ... -
Aliskiren alone or with other antihypertensives in the elderly with borderline and stage 1 hypertension: the apollo trial
(Oxford University Press (OUP), 2014-03-09)Aims We studied the unclear question whether blood pressure (BP) lowering reduces cardiovascular disease (CVD) in elderly individuals with systolic BP <160 mm Hg. Methods and results We initiated a randomized ... -
Aortic stenosis in the elderly
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Apples to apples: can differences in out-of-hospital cardiac arrest incidence and outcomes between sweden and ireland be explained by core utstein variables?
(Springer Nature, 2018-05-03)Background: Variation in reported incidence and outcome based on aggregated data is a persistent feature of out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) epidemiology. Objective: To investigate the extent to which patient-level ... -
Comparing mortality in patients with atrial fibrillation who are receiving a direct-acting oral anticoagulant or warfarin: a meta-analysis of randomized trials
(Wiley-Blackwell, 2014-07-25)BackgroundIn patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation (AF), direct-acting oral anticoagulants (DOACs) are at least non-inferior to warfarin for the prevention of stroke and systemic embolism. The main objective of ... -
Comparison of three cuffed emergency percutaneous cricothyroidotomy devices to conventional surgical cricothyroidotomy in a porcine model
(Oxford University Press (OUP), 2010-10-30)Background. Emergency cricothyroidotomy is a potentially life-saving procedure in the 'cannot intubate cannot ventilate (CICV)' scenario. Although surgical cricothyroidotomy remains the technique recommended in many 'CICV' ... -
Do patients with angina alone have a more benign prognosis than patients with a history of acute myocardial infarction, revascularisation or both? findings from a community cohort study
(BMJ, 2008-07-31)Aim: To compare prognosis for patients with a diagnosis of angina alone to patients postacute myocardial infarction (AMI) and/or revascularisation and/or angina. Design: Community-based retrospective cohort study. Setting: ... -
Duragraft vascular conduit preservation solution in patients undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting: rationale and design of a within-patient randomised multicentre trial
(BMJ, 2018-04-01)Introduction Saphenous vein grafts (SVGs) remain the most often used conduits in coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG). However, they are prone to vein graft disease (VGD) during follow-up, which may compromise clinical ... -
European guidelines on management of restless legs syndrome: report of a joint task force by the european federation of neurological societies, the european neurological society and the european sleep research society
(Wiley-Blackwell, 2012-11-01)Background Since the publication of the first European Federation of Neurological Societies (EFNS) guidelines in 2005 on the management of restless legs syndrome (RLS; also known as Willis-Ekbom disease), there have been ... -
Evaluation of the airtraq® and macintosh laryngoscopes in patients at increased risk for difficult tracheal intubation*
(Wiley-Blackwell, 2008-01-16)The Airtraq (R), a novel single use indirect laryngoscope, has demonstrated promise in the normal and simulated difficult airway. We compared the ease of intubation using the Airtraq with the Macintosh laryngoscope, in ... -
Experiencing visual impairment in a lifetime home: an interpretative phenomenological inquiry
(Springer Nature, 2017-05-19)Lifetime home standards (LTHS) are a set of standards aimed at making homes more accessible. Previous research, however, indicates that LTHS do not adequately meet the needs of those with sensory impairments. Now, with ... -
Feasibility, acceptability and uptake rates of gestational diabetes mellitus screening in primary care vs secondary care: findings from a randomised controlled mixed methods trial
(Springer Nature, 2015-08-05)Aims/hypothesis It is postulated that uptake rates for gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) screening would be improved if offered in a setting more accessible to the patient. The aim of this study was to evaluate the ... -
Gestational diabetes mellitus in europe: prevalence, current screening practice and barriers to screening. a review
(Wiley-Blackwell, 2012-06-19)Diabet. Med. 29, 844854 (2012) Abstract Background Gestational diabetes mellitus is a potentially serious condition that affects many pregnancies and its prevalence is increasing. Evidence suggests early detection and ... -
Improving medication management in multimorbidity: development of the multimorbidity collaborative medication review and decision making (my comrade) intervention using the behaviour change wheel
(Springer Nature, 2015-09-24)Background: Multimorbidity, the presence of two or more chronic conditions, affects over 60 % of patients in primary care. Due to its association with polypharmacy, the development of interventions to optimise medication ... -
In vitroapproach for identification of the most effective agents for antimicrobial lock therapy in the treatment of intravascular catheter-related infections caused by staphylococcus aureus
(American Society for Microbiology, 2016-02-29)Infection of intravascular catheters by Staphylococcus aureus is a significant risk factor within the health care setting. To treat these infections and attempt salvage of an intravascular catheter, antimicrobial lock ... -
Long-term costs of introducing hpv-dna post-treatment surveillance to national cervical cancer screening in ireland
(Informa UK Limited, 2015-09-17)Introduction: Co-testing (cytology plus human papillomavirus DNA testing) as part of cervical cancer surveillance in Ireland increases one-time testing costs. Of interest to policy makers was the long-term impact of these ... -
Multimorbidity's research challenges and priorities from a clinical perspective: the case of ‘mr curran’
(Informa UK Limited, 2013-10-25)Older patients, suffering from numerous diseases and taking multiple medications are the rule rather than the exception in primary care. A manifold of medical conditions are often associated with poor outcomes, and their ... -
Out-of-hospital cardiac arrests in the older population in ireland
(BMJ, 2017-06-27)Introduction Age influences survival from an outof- hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) but it is unclear to what extent. Improved understanding of the impact of increasing age may be helpful in improving decision making on who ... -
Patients' views and experiences of technology based self-management tools for the treatment of hypertension in the community: a qualitative study
(Springer Nature, 2015-09-09)Background: Patients with hypertension in the community frequently fail to meet treatment goals. The optimal way to organize and deliver care to hypertensive patients has not been clearly identified. The powerful on-board ...