Publications

Recent Publications Include:  

• Kiran, R.P et al (2012) Impact of Resident Participation in Surgical Operations on Postoperative Outcomes
• Healy, D et al (2012) Primary care support for youth mental health: a preliminary evidence base for Ireland’s Mid-West

• Cotter, A. et al (2012) Duration of membrane rupture and risk of perinatal transmission of HIV-1 in the era of combination antiretroviral therapy

• O'Gorman, C et al (2012) Children in hospital in Ireland - what do they eat and what do they weigh: a cross-sectional study

• Hull TL, Joyce MR, Geisler DP, Coffey JC. Adhesions after laparoscopic and open ileal pouch-anal anastomosis surgery for ulcerative colitis. Br J Surg. 2011
  Nov 17. doi: 10.1002/bjs.7759. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 22095139.
• Rowan F, Docherty NG, Murphy M, Murphy TB, Coffey JC, O'Connell PR. Ileal pouch microbial diversity. Ann Surg. 2011 Oct;254(4):669; author reply 669-70. PubMed PMID: 21892071.
• O'Neill F, Condon F, McGloughlin T, Lenehan B, Coffey JC, Walsh M. Dynamic hip screw versus DHS blade: a biomechanical comparison of the fixation achieved by each implant in bone. J Bone Joint Surg Br. 2011 May;93(5):616-21. PubMed PMID:21511926.
• Romics L Jr, Dy EA, Coffey JC, Herlihy D, Aftab F, Chaudhry MZ, Fogarty K, O'Donnell JA, Redmond HP. Initial experiences with isolated limb perfusion for
  unresectable melanoma of the limb. Ir J Med Sci. 2011 Jun;180(2):517-20. Epub 2011 Feb 3. PubMed PMID: 21287291.
• Kronberg U, Kiran RP, Soliman MS, Hammel JP, Galway U, Coffey JC, Fazio VW. A characterization of factors determining postoperative ileus after laparoscopic colectomy enables the generation of a novel predictive score. Ann Surg. 2011 Jan;253(1):78-81. PubMed PMID: 21233608.
• Pharmacokinetics and safety of single-dose tenofovir disoproxil fumarate and emtricitabine in HIV-1-infected pregnant women and their infants.
  lynn PM, Mirochnick M, Shapiro DE, Bardeguez A, Rodman J, Robbins B, Huang S, Fiscus SA, Van Rompay KK, Rooney JF, Kearney B, Mofenson LM, Watts DH, Jean-Philippe P, Heckman B, Thorpe E Jr, Cotter A, Purswani M; PACTG 394 Study Team.  Antimicrob Agents Chemother. 2011 Dec;55(12):5914-22. Epub 2011 Sep 6.
• O’Brien S, Cullen W. Undergraduate education in substance use. Irish Journal of Medical Science 2011 (Online First).
• Field CA, Klimas J, Barry J., Bury G, Keenan E, Lyons, S, Cullen W. Alcohol Screening and Brief Intervention among Drug Users in Primary Care: A discussion paper. Irish Journal of Medical Science 2011 (Online First).
• Klimas J, Field CA, Cullen W, O’Gorman C, Glynn L, Keenan E, Saunders J, Bury G, Dunne C. Psychosocial interventions for problem alcohol use in illicit drug users (Protocol). Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2011 (8). Art. No.: CD009269. http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/14651858.CD009269/abstract.
• Field CA, Klimas J, Barry J., Bury G, Keenan E, Lyons, S Cullen W. Commentary on ‘The research translation problem: Alcohol screening and brief intervention in primary care – Real world evidence supports theory’. Drugs: Education, Prevention, and Policy, 2011 (Early Online).
• Klimas J, Field CA, Cullen W, O'Gorman C, Glynn L, Keenan E, Saunders J, Dunne C, Bury G (2011, March). Psychosocial interventions for problem alcohol use in illicit drug users (Protocol). Paper presented at the 41st Annual Conference of Psychological Society of Ireland, 10-13 November, Galway. Proceedings published in: Irish Psychologist, 38(1):38-9.
• Clinical risk factors for osteoporosis in Ireland and the UK: A comparison of FRAX and QFracture Scores. Cummins NM, Poku E, Towler MR, O’Driscoll O and Ralston SR. Calcified Tissue International (2011) 89: p172-177
• Biological evaluation of nano HA-ZrO2 composites and Sr-HA for load bearing applications. Brook IM, Freeman CO, Grubb S, Curran DJ, Reidy CJ, Cummins NM, Hampshire S and Towler MR. Journal of Biomaterials Applications (2011)  Published online in September
  DOI: 10.1177/0885328211403020
• The bioactivity and ion release of Titanium-containing glass polyalkenoate cements for medical applications. Wren AW, Cummins NM, Laffir FR, Hudson S and Towler MR. Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Medicine (2011) 22: 1 p19-28.
• The response of Pseudomonas aeruginosa biofilm to the presence of a glass polyalkenoate cement formulated from a silver containing glass. Coughlan A, Ryan MP, Cummins NM and Towler MR. Journal of Materials Science (2011) 46: 1 p285-287.
• Watts M, Powys L, O’Hora C, Kinsella S, Saunders J, Reid L, Finucane P. Acute Medical Assessment Units: an efficient alternative to in-hospital acute medical care.  Ir Med J 2011;104:47-49. 
• Meagher D, Leonard M, Donnelly S, Conroy M, Adamis D, Trzepacz PT. A Longitudinal Study of Motor Subtypes in Delirium: Relationship with Other Phenomenology, Etiology, Medication Exposure and Prognosis. J Psychosomatic Res (2011 Dec;71(6):395-403)
• Meagher D, Adamis D, Trzepacz P, Leonard M. Features of subsyndromal and persistent delirium. Br J Psychiatry 2012 Jan;200:37-44.
• Adamis D, Meagher DJ. Insulin-Like Growth Factor I and the pathogenesis of delirium: a review of current evidence. J Aging Res 2011;951403 epub Jul 3.
• Cullen W, Broderick N, Connolly D, Meagher D. What is the role of general practice in addressing youth mental health? A discussion paper. Ir J Med Sci 2011; Epub ahead of print.

• Young J, Meagher D, MacLullich A. Cognitive assessment of older people. BMJ 2011; Sept 7:343:d5042.
• Jabbar F, Leonard M, Meehan K, Cronin C, O’Connor M, Reynolds P, Meaney AM, Meagher D. Neuropsychiatric and cognitive profile of patients with DSM- IV delirium referred to an old age psychiatry consultation-liaison service. Int Psychogeriatrics 2011; 23:1167-74.
• Leonard M, Conroy M, Donnelly S, Trzepacz P, Meagher D. Phenomenological and Neuropsychological Profile Across Motor Variants in Delirium in a Palliative care Unit. Journal of Neuropsychiatry and Clinical Neurosciences 2011;23:180-8.
• Uzoechina C, Hilvering P, Rogers C, Obrien S, Pullela A, Yousafzai M, Meagher D. Off-label prescribing in patients with recurrent depressive disorder attending a community mental health service. The Psychiatrist 2011; 35: 84-89.
• O'Connor, W.T., Smyth, A., Gilchrist, M.D. Animal models of traumatic brain injury: A critical evaluation. Pharmacol Ther.130 (2):106-13. 2011 PMID: 21256863.
• Ferraro, L., O'Connor, W.T.,  Beggiato, S., Tomasini, M.C., Fuxe, K., Tanganelli, S. and Antonelli, T.  Striatal NTS(1), dopamine D(2) and NMDA receptor regulation of pallidal GABA and glutamate release - a dual-probe microdialysis study in the intranigral 6-hydroxydopamine unilaterally lesioned rat. Eur J Neurosci. 2011 PMID:22211865
• O’Connor, W.T.   What can neuroscience teach us about teaching?  International Conference on Engaging Pedagogy. Full paper ePublication http://icep.ie/icep-2010-proceedings/
• O’Connor, W.T.  What can neuroscience teach us about problem based learning? The 4th International Conference of Education, Research and Innovation (ICERI), P1-6. 2011. (Conference Paper).
• CCommentary on: “Statins for children with familial hypercholesterolemia”: An invited commentary. CS O’Gorman. Evidence-Based Child Health: A Cochrane Review Journal. Evid.-Based Child Health 2011; 6: 1132-1133. Published July 2011 on-line in Wiley Online Library (http://www.evidence-basedchildhealth.com). DOI: 10.1002/ebch.790 (Expert opinion piece). In print: Evidence-Based Child Health: A Cochrane Review Journal 2011; 6 (4):1132–1133.
• “The impact of socio-economic status on the cerebellum. Data from a well-characterised population sample” Jonathan Cavanagh; Rajeev Krishnadas, M.D., MRCPsych; David G Batty, PhD; Harry Burns, MD; Barrie Condon, PhD; Kevin A Deans, PhD MRCPath; Ian Ford, PhD; Donald Hadley, PhD; Alex McConnachie, PhD; Suzanne Lloyd, BSc; Agnes McGinty, BSc; Jennifer S McLean, PhD; Keith Millar, PhD; Chris J Packard, PhD FRCPath; Naveed Sattar, PhD FRCPath; Paul Shiels, PhD; Carol Tannahill, PhD; Yoga N Velupillai, MD; John McLean, PhD Elsevier Editorial System(tm) for Biological Psychiatry (2011)
• ‘Early cross-sectional imaging for patients with acute abdominal pain: systematic review of randomised clinical trials’ R Gohil  R Agha  TY Tang  SR Walsh
  International Journal of Clinical Practice 2011 Oct; 65 (Suppl):
• ‘Long-term effects of EVAR: suprarenal versus infrarenal fixation’ A Noorani  SR Walsh  JR Boyle Journal of Cardiovascular Surgery 2011 Apr; 52(2): 199-203
• ‘Vaginal hysterectomy versus total laparoscopic hysterectomy for benign disease: a metaanalysis of randomized controlled trials’ Gendy  R, Walsh CA, Walsh SR, Karantanis E. American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology 2011 May; 204(5): 388.e1-8.
• ‘Neutrophil-lymphocyte ratio predicts medium-term survival following elective major vascular surgery: a cross-sectional study.’ Bhutta H, Agha R, Wong J, Tang TY, Wilson YG, Walsh SR. Vascular & Endovascular Surgery 2011 Apr;45(3):227-31
• ‘Staples vs subcuticular sutures for skin closure at cesarean delivery: a metaanalysis of randomized controlled trials.’ Clay FS, Walsh CA, Walsh SR. American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology 2011 May;204(5):378-83
• ‘Prospective audit of cross-sectional imaging and radiation exposure in general surgical patients.’ Cadwallader RA, Walsh SR, Burrows B, Chappell CL, Cousins C.Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England 2011 Jan;93(1):6-8.
• ‘Predicting outcome following colorectal cancer surgery using a colorectal biochemical and haematological outcome model (Colorectal BHOM).’
  Farooq N, Patterson AJ, Walsh SR, Prytherch DR, Justin TA, Tang TY.Colorectal Disease 2011 Nov;13(11):1237-41.

Book Chapters

• Trzepacz P, Meagher D. Neuropsychiatric aspects of delirium. American Psychiatric Association Manual of Neuropsychiatry (1st Edition). Eds Yudofsky S, Hales R,  American Psychiatric Publishing press, Washington DC, 2012.

Patents

• D McGrath et al - US Patent filed Sep 2011 “A Monitoring System”

Published Abstracts/Short Communications

• Mortality following surgical services reconfiguration in the Mid-West
  E.M. Boyle, P. Burke, J.C. Coffey, E. Kavanagh, P.A. Grace, S.R. Walsh. Irish Journal of Medical Science, s114, 2011
• Inflammatory outcomes in chronic ulcerative Colitis. N Bambury (1, 2), G Lennon (1), A Lavelle (1), A Maguire (1, 2), NG Docherty (3), JC Coffey (4), PR O’Connell (1, 2) Irish Journal of Medical Science, s272, 2011
• A national survey of medical student career choices
  in final medical year. E Boyle (1), D Healy (1), S McHugh (2), ADK Hill (2), J Reynolds(3), HP Redmond (4), PR O’Connell (5), SR Walsh (1), MJ Kerin (6),
  JC Coffey (1) Irish Journal of Medical Science, s265, 2011
• Cross-comparison of publically available microarray repositories identifies a transcriptional - basis for metastatic transformation in colon cancer
  CT O Connor (1), JC Coffey (1) Irish Journal of Medical Science, s282, 2011
• A characterisation of mucin expression in the inflamed versus healthy colon
  N. Bambury, G. Lennon, A. Lavelle, A. Maguire, N. Docherty, J.C. Coffey, P.R. O’Connell. Irish Journal of Medical Science, s88, 2011
• X-bolt versus the dynamic hip screw (DHS): does this new design variation offer potential? A biomechanical study F. O’Neill1, T. McGloughlin2, B. Lenehan1, J.C. Coffey2, F. Condon1, M. Walsh2. Irish Journal of Medical Science, s99, 2011
• Cochrane review at graduate entry medical school. NIHS Research bulletin, (2011) Volume 6, Issue 1, (abstract): http://www.nihs.ie/ResearchBulletin/pdfs/NIHS_VOL6Issue1_Web.pdf
• Problematic alcohol use among methadone users: update on a HRB-funded study, by Suzi Lyons. Drugnet Ireland (2011), 10(37): p18: http://www.hrb.ie/uploads/tx_hrbpublications/Drugnet_Issue_37FINAL.pdf
• Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training in health professionals: An exploratory study of skill retention and level of confidence 6-12 months post-training. Byrnes I and Cummins NM. National Institute of Health Sciences Research Bulletin (2011) December Edition

In Press

• C O’Gorman . Health concerns in girls with Turner Syndrome. Written for the TCGI (Turners Contact Group Ireland). In Press.
• Guihen, E., Ho, W.L., Hogan, A.M., O'Connell, M.L., Leahy, M.J., Ramsay, B., O'Connor, W.T. Rapid quantification of histamine in human psoriatic plaques using microdialysis and ultra high performance liquid chromatography with fluorescence detection. J. Chromatogr B Analyt Technol Biomed Life Sci. 2011 (In Press).
• O'Connor, W.T. Using animal models to understand traumatic brain injury. International NeuroTrauma Letter  2011 (In press).
• O'Brien S, McFarland J, Kealy B, Pullela A, Saunders J, Cullen W, Meagher D. A randomized-controlled trial of intensive case management emphasizing the recovery model among patients with severe and enduring mental illness. Ir J Med Sci. (In Press)
• Meagher D, Leonard M, Donnelly S, Conroy M, Adamis D, Trzepacz PT. A longitudinal study of motor subtypes in delirium: frequency and stability during episodes. J Psychosomatic Res (In Press)
• Mattoo SK, Grover S, Chakravarty G, Trzepacz PT, Gupta N, Meagher D. Symptom Profile and Etiology of Delirium in a Referral Population in Northern India: Factor Analysis of  the DRS-R98. J Neuropsychiatry and Clin Neurosci (In Press)
• ‘Recent Advances in Miniaturisation-The Role of Microchip Electrophoresis in Clinical Analysis’  F. Shang, E.Guihen, J.D. Glennon, Electrophoresis. (In Press)
• ‘Rapid Quantification of Histamine in Human Psoriatic Plaques using Microdialysis and Ultrahigh Performance Liquid Chromatography with Fluorescence Detection’ E.Guihen, W. Lyn Ho, A.-M.Hogan, M.-L O’Connell, M.J. Leahy, B.Ramsay, W.T. O’Connor Journal of Chromatography B. (In Press)
• O’Connor, W.T. Providing student support in a medical curriculum. INMED Annual Conference, Trinity College, Dublin 18-20t May 2011. Irish Journal of Medical Science 2011 (In press).
• O'Connor, W.T., Ferraro, L., Beggiato, S., Tomasini, M.C., Fuxe, K., Tanganelli, S. and Antonelli, T. Increased pallidal GABA and glutamate release following an intranigral 6-hydroxydopamine lesion. A dual probe microdialysis study in the awake rat., 4th Annual Neuroscience Ireland Meeting, NUIM Maynooth, September 2011. Irish Journal of Medical Science 2011 (In press).