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Cross-sectional analysis of the prevalence and predictors of statin utilisation in ireland with a focus on primary prevention of cardiovascular disease
(BMJ, 2018-02-01)
Objective To describe the prevalence of statin utilisation by people aged over 50 years in Ireland and the factors associated with the likelihood of using a statin, focusing particularly on those using statins for primary ...
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 ...
Out-of-hospital cardiac arrest in the home: can area characteristics identify at-risk communities in the republic of ireland?
(Springer Nature, 2018-02-20)
Background: Internationally, the majority of out-of-hospital cardiac arrests where resuscitation is attempted (OHCAs) occur in private residential locations i.e. at home. The prospect of survival for this patient group is ...
Do mothers accurately identify their child’s overweight/obesity status during early childhood? evidence from a nationally representative cohort study
(Springer Nature, 2018-06-19)
Background: Maternal recognition of overweight/obesity during early childhood is a key determinant in achieving healthy weight status in children. The aim of this study is to 1) investigate maternal perceptions of their ...