Browsing University of Galway Support Services by Subject "prevalence"
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A nationwide survey of anthelmintic treatment failure on sheep farms in ireland
(Springer Nature, 2017-02-09)Background: Between 2013 and 2015 the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) administered a sheep technology adoption programme (STAP), with the aim of increasing profitability on Irish sheep farms by ... -
A proposal for the use of uniform diagnostic criteria for gestational diabetes in europe: an opinion paper by the european board & college of obstetrics and gynaecology (ebcog)
(Springer Nature, 2015-05-08)Screening and diagnostic criteria for gestational diabetes (GDM) are inconsistent across Europe, and the development of a uniform GDM screening strategy is necessary. Such a strategy would create opportunities for more ... -
A randomized controlled multimodal behavioral intervention trial for improving antiepileptic drug adherence
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A review of nocturnal leg cramps in older people
(Oxford University Press (OUP), 2016-08-11)Nocturnal leg cramps are common and troublesome, especially in later life, and have a significant impact on quality of life, particularly sleep quality. This article reviews the current state of knowledge regarding the ... -
A secondary analysis of the choir trial shows that comorbid conditions differentially affect outcomes during anemia treatment
(Elsevier BV, 2010-02-01)The CHOIR trial in anemic patients with chronic kidney disease compared epoetin-alfa treatment with low (11.3 g/l) and high (13.5 g/l) hemoglobin targets on the composite end point of death, hospitalization for heart ... -
A study of workaholism in irish academics
(Oxford University Press (OUP), 2016-05-11)Background Workaholism is recognized as a health risk for academics given the open-ended nature of academic work; however, current prevalence rates of workaholism in the academic setting are unknown. Aims To assess the ... -
Abnormal glucose tolerance post-gestational diabetes mellitus as defined by the international association of diabetes and pregnancy study groups criteria
(BioScientifica, 2016-07-15)Objective: An increase in gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) prevalence has been demonstrated across many countries with adoption of the International Association of the Diabetes and Pregnancy Study Groups (IADPSG) ... -
Adolescents’ beliefs about sources of help for adhd and depression
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An evaluation of cro� myaction community lifestyle modification programme compared to standard care to reduce progression to diabetes/pre-diabetes in women with prior gestational diabetes mellitus (gdm): study protocol for a randomised controlled trial
(Springer Nature, 2013-01-01)Background: Universal screening using the International Association of Diabetes and Pregnancy Study Groups (IADPSG) criteria has identified a prevalence of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) of 12.4% in women living in ... -
Analysis of risk factors and early predictors of challenging behavior for children with autism spectrum disorder
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Aortic stenosis in the elderly
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Applying current screening tools for gestational diabetes mellitus to a european population: is it time for change?
(American Diabetes Association, 2013-06-11)OBJECTIVEThe optimal screening regimen for gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) remains controversial. Risk factors used in selective screening guidelines vary. Given that universal screening is not currently adopted in our ... -
Association between atypical antipsychotic agents and type 2 diabetes: review of prospective clinical data
(Royal College of Psychiatrists, 2004-04-01)Background Most evidence suggesting an association between schizophrenia, antipsychotic medications and diabetes has been based on retrospective studies not controlled for important confounders. Aims To compare diabetogenic ... -
Atlantic-dip: raised maternal body mass index (bmi) adversely affects maternal and fetal outcomes in glucose-tolerant women according to international association of diabetes and pregnancy study groups (iadpsg) criteria
(The Endocrine Society, 2012-04-01)Context: Raised maternal body mass index (BMI) in association with hyperglycemia is associated with adverse pregnancy outcome. The contribution of raised BMI as an independent risk factor for adverse pregnancy outcome is ... -
Body mass index and risk of surgical site infection following spine surgery: a meta-analysis
(Springer Nature, 2013-07-05)Inconsistent results have been reported in the literature on the association between obesity, expressed as increased body mass index (BMI), and risk for surgical site infection (SSI) following spine surgery. The objective ... -
Chlamydia trachomatis infection and sexual behaviour among female students attending higher education in the republic of ireland
(Springer Nature, 2009-10-29)Background: There are no prevalence data on Chlamydia trachomatis relating to female students attending higher education available for the Republic of Ireland. This information is required to guide on the necessity for ... -
Chronic disease burden associated with overweight and obesity in ireland: the effects of a small bmi reduction at population level
(Springer Nature, 2014-02-10)Background: Overweight and obesity prevalence has risen dramatically in recent decades. While it is known that overweight and obesity is associated with a wide range of chronic diseases, the cumulative burden of chronic ... -
Chronic pain syndromes after ischemic stroke: profess trial
(Ovid Technologies (Wolters Kluwer Health), 2013-04-04)Background and Purpose-Chronic pain syndromes are reported to be common after stroke, but most previous epidemiological studies have generally included small cohorts of patients with relatively short-term follow-up. In a ...