Dr. Niamh Cummins
Biography
Assistant Professor Cummins is a lecturer in public health specialising in health services research with a focus on prehospital and emergency medicine. While she now mainly works in the clinical setting she originally trained as a scientist and due to this diverse background has an excellent understanding of interdisciplinary research. She believes in research with real impact, findings that will inform policy and practice and ultimately influence population health and patient care. Her work has led to policy changes at national level including the introduction of new models of care and updates in clinical practice guidelines for paramedics in Ireland. She is particularly interested in the integration of health services, clinical screening tools, health behaviour, mental health and social determinants of health. Assistant Professor Cummin's speciality is in collaboratively fostering a research culture and building research capacity through networking, mentorship and peer-assisted learning. She also acts as a patient advocate and is a firm believer in participatory health research.Research Interests
Public HealthEmergency Medicine
Prehospital Care
Mental Health
Ageing
Peer Reviewed Journals
The impact of COVID-19 on an Irish Emergency Department (ED): a cross-sectional study exploring the factors influencing ED utilisation prior to and during the pandemic from the patient perspective
Cummins N.M.;Garavan C.;Barry L.A.;Devlin C.;Corey G.;Cummins F.;Ryan D.;McCarthy G.;Galvin R. (2022) The impact of COVID-19 on an Irish Emergency Department (ED): a cross-sectional study exploring the factors influencing ED utilisation prior to and during the pandemic from the patient perspective. Bmc Emergency Medicine
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The “better data, better planning” census: a cross-sectional, multi-centre study investigating the factors influencing patient attendance at the emergency department in Ireland
Cummins N.M.;Barry L.A.;Garavan C.;Devlin C.;Corey G.;Cummins F.;Ryan D.;Cronin S.;Wallace E.;McCarthy G.;Galvin R. (2022) The “better data, better planning” census: a cross-sectional, multi-centre study investigating the factors influencing patient attendance at the emergency department in Ireland. Bmc Health Services Research
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The Impact of COVID-19 on an Irish Emergency Department (ED): Unlocking the Factors influencing Decision to Attend the ED in a Repeated Measure, Cross-sectional Study
Cummins NM, Garavan C, Devlin, C, Barry LA, Corey G, Cummins F, Ryan D, McCarthy G and Galvin R. (2021) The Impact of COVID-19 on an Irish Emergency Department (ED): Unlocking the Factors influencing Decision to Attend the ED in a Repeated Measure, Cross-sectional Study. London, UK Emergency medicine journal : EMJ :0-0
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Screening instruments to predict adverse outcomes for undifferentiated older adults attending the emergency department: Protocol for a prospective cohort study
Leahy A, Corey G, O'Neill A, Higginbotham O, Devlin, C, Barry LA, Cummins NM, Shanahan E, Shchetkovsky D, Ryan D, O'Connor M, Galvin R (2021) Screening instruments to predict adverse outcomes for undifferentiated older adults attending the emergency department: Protocol for a prospective cohort study. Dublin, Ireland Hrb Open Research :1-5
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The impact of frailty Screening of Older adults with muLtidisciplinary assessment of those At Risk during emergency hospital attendance on the quality, safety and cost-effectiveness of care (SOLAR): a randomised controlled trial
Leahy, A;McNamara, R;Reddin, C;Corey, G;Carroll, I;Team, S;O'Neill, A;Flannery, D;Devlin, C;Barry, L;MacCarthy, B;Cummins, N;Shanahan, E;Shchetkovsky, D;Ryan, D;O'Connor, M;Galvin, R (2021) The impact of frailty Screening of Older adults with muLtidisciplinary assessment of those At Risk during emergency hospital attendance on the quality, safety and cost-effectiveness of care (SOLAR): a randomised controlled trial. LONDON : BMC Trials
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Raman spectroscopy as a predictive tool for monitoring osteoporosis therapy in a rat model of postmenopausal osteoporosis
Beattie J.;Sophocleous A.;Caraher M.;O’Driscoll O.;Cummins N.;Bell S.;Towler M.;Rahimnejad Yazdi A.;Ralston S.;Idris A. (2019) Raman spectroscopy as a predictive tool for monitoring osteoporosis therapy in a rat model of postmenopausal osteoporosis. Journal Of Materials Science : Materials In Medicine
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Raman spectroscopy predicts the link between claw keratin and bone collagen structure in a rodent model of oestrogen deficiency
Caraher, MC,Sophocleous, A,Beattie, JR,O'Driscoll, O,Cummins, NM,Brennan, O,O'Brien, FJ,Ralston, SH,Bell, SEJ,Towler, M,Idris, AI (2018) Raman spectroscopy predicts the link between claw keratin and bone collagen structure in a rodent model of oestrogen deficiency. Biochimica Et Biophysica Acta-Molecular Basis Of Disease :398-406
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An observational study of the utility of continuous positive airway pressure ventilation for appropriate candidates in prehospital care in the Midwest region
Mac Donncha, C,Cummins, N,Hennelly, D,Hannigan, A,Ryan, D (2017) An observational study of the utility of continuous positive airway pressure ventilation for appropriate candidates in prehospital care in the Midwest region. Irish journal of medical science :489-494
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Raman spectral variation for human fingernails of postmenopausal women is dependent on fracture risk and osteoporosis status
Beattie, JR,Caraher, MC,Cummins, NM,O'Driscoll, OM,Eastell, R,Ralston, SH,Towler, MR (2017) Raman spectral variation for human fingernails of postmenopausal women is dependent on fracture risk and osteoporosis status. Journal Of Raman Spectroscopy :813-821
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ViEWS from the prehospital perspective: A comparison with a prehospital score to triage categorisation in the emergency department
Gaumont, D.;Cummins, N.;Hannigan, A.;Ryan, D.; (2016) ViEWS from the prehospital perspective: A comparison with a prehospital score to triage categorisation in the emergency department. Irish medical journal
Read moreVIEWS from the prehospital perspective: A comparison with a prehospital score to triage categorisation in the emergency department
Gaumont D.;Cummins N.;Hannigan A.;Ryan D. (2016) VIEWS from the prehospital perspective: A comparison with a prehospital score to triage categorisation in the emergency department. Irish medical journal :-424
Read moreRaman Spectroscopic Analysis of Fingernail Clippings Can Help Differentiate Between Postmenopausal Women Who Have and Have Not Suffered a Fracture
Beattie, JR,Cummins, NM,Caraher, C,O'Driscoll, OM,Bansal, AT,Eastell, R,Ralston, SH,Stone, MD,Pearson, G,Towler, MR (2016) Raman Spectroscopic Analysis of Fingernail Clippings Can Help Differentiate Between Postmenopausal Women Who Have and Have Not Suffered a Fracture. Clinical Medicine Insights-Arthritis And Musculoskeletal Disorders :109-116
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What answers does the Internet provide for Irish patients with questions about generic medicines?
Dunne, S., Cummins, N., Hannigan, A., Shannon, B., Cullen, w., Dunne, C.P. (2014) What answers does the Internet provide for Irish patients with questions about generic medicines?. Journal of Generic Medicine
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Biomechanical analysis of spinal immobilisation during prehospital extrication: a proof of concept study
Dixon, M,O'Halloran, J,Cummins, NM (2014) Biomechanical analysis of spinal immobilisation during prehospital extrication: a proof of concept study. Emergency medicine journal : EMJ :745-7749
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A Method for the Design and Development of Medical or Health Care Information Websites to Optimize Search Engine Results Page Rankings on Google
Dunne S, Cummins NM, Hannigan A, Shannon B, Dunne C, Cullen W. (2013) A Method for the Design and Development of Medical or Health Care Information Websites to Optimize Search Engine Results Page Rankings on Google. Journal Of Medical Internet Research :e183-
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Generic medicines: an evaluation of the accuracy and accessibility of information available on the internet
Dunne, SS,Cummins, NM,Hannigan, A,Shannon, B,Dunne, C,Cullen, W (2013) Generic medicines: an evaluation of the accuracy and accessibility of information available on the internet. Bmc Medical Informatics And Decision Making
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The Advanced Paramedic Clinical Activity Study (APCAS): an insight into the work of advanced paramedics in the mid-west of Ireland
Cummins, NM,Garavan, C,Dixon, M,Landymore, E,Mulligan, N,O'Donnell, C (2013) The Advanced Paramedic Clinical Activity Study (APCAS): an insight into the work of advanced paramedics in the mid-west of Ireland. Irish journal of medical science :469-475
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Can advanced paramedics in the field diagnose patients and predict hospital admission?
Cummins, NM,Dixon, M,Garavan, C,Landymore, E,Mulligan, N,O'Donnell, C (2013) Can advanced paramedics in the field diagnose patients and predict hospital admission?. Emergency medicine journal : EMJ :1043-1047
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Biological evaluation of nano-hydroxyapatite-zirconia (HA-ZrO2) composites and strontium-hydroxyapatite (Sr-HA) for load-bearing applications
Brook, I,Freeman, C,Grubb, S,Cummins, N,Curran, D,Reidy, C,Hampshire, S,Towler, M (2012) Biological evaluation of nano-hydroxyapatite-zirconia (HA-ZrO2) composites and strontium-hydroxyapatite (Sr-HA) for load-bearing applications. Journal Of Biomaterials Applications :291-298
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Clinical Risk Factors for Osteoporosis in Ireland and the UK: A Comparison of FRAX and QFractureScores
Cummins, NM; Poku, EK; Towler, MR; O'Driscoll, OM; Ralston, SH (2011) Clinical Risk Factors for Osteoporosis in Ireland and the UK: A Comparison of FRAX and QFractureScores. Calcified Tissue International :172-177
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The bioactivity and ion release of titanium-containing glass polyalkenoate cements for medical applications
Wren, AW; Cummins, NM; Laffir, FR; Hudson, SP; Towler, MR (2011) The bioactivity and ion release of titanium-containing glass polyalkenoate cements for medical applications. Journal Of Materials Science-Materials In Medicine :19-28
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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; Towler, MR; (2011) The response of Pseudomonas Aeruginosa biofilm to the presence of a glass polyalkenoate cement formulated from a silver containing glass. J. Materials Science
Read moreThe response of Pseudomonas aeruginosa biofilm to the presence of a glass polyalkenoate cement formulated from a silver containing glass
Coughlan, A.;Ryan, M.P.;Cummins, N.M.;Towler, M.R.; (2011) The response of Pseudomonas aeruginosa biofilm to the presence of a glass polyalkenoate cement formulated from a silver containing glass. Materials Science
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A spectroscopic investigation into the setting and mechanical properties of titanium containing glass polyalkenoate cements
Wren, AW; Kidari, A; Cummins, NM; Towler, MR (2010) A spectroscopic investigation into the setting and mechanical properties of titanium containing glass polyalkenoate cements. Journal Of Materials Science-Materials In Medicine :2355-2364
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Comparison of antibacterial properties of commercial bone cements and fillers with a zinc-based glass polyalkenoate cement
Wren, AW; Cummins, NM; Towler, MR (2010) Comparison of antibacterial properties of commercial bone cements and fillers with a zinc-based glass polyalkenoate cement. Journal Of Materials Science :5244-5251
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The effect of adding organic polymers on the handling properties, strengths and bioactivity of a Ca-Sr-Zn-Si glass polyalkenoate cement
Wren, AW; Cummins, NM; Coughlan, A; Towler, MR (2010) The effect of adding organic polymers on the handling properties, strengths and bioactivity of a Ca-Sr-Zn-Si glass polyalkenoate cement. Journal Of Materials Science :3554-3562
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Raman spectroscopy of fingernails: A novel tool for evaluation of bone quality?
Cummins, NM; Day, JCC; Wren, A; Carroll, P; Murphy, N; Jakeman, PM; Towler, MR (2010) Raman spectroscopy of fingernails: A novel tool for evaluation of bone quality?. Spectroscopy-An International Journal :517-524
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Raman spectroscopy of fingernails: A novel tool for evaluation of bone quality?
Cummins, N. M.;Day, J. C. C.;Wren, A.;Carroll, P.;Murphy, N.;Jakeman, P. M.;Towler, M. R.; (2010) Raman spectroscopy of fingernails: A novel tool for evaluation of bone quality?. Spectroscopy-An International Journal
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Raman spectroscopy of the human nail: A potential tool for evaluating bone health?
Towler, M. R.;Wren, A.;Rushe, N.;Saunders, J.;Cummins, N. M.;Jakeman, P. M.; (2007) Raman spectroscopy of the human nail: A potential tool for evaluating bone health?. Journal Of Materials Science : Materials In Medicine
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Osteoporosis update 1/2007,Osteoporose-Update 1/2007
Pfeilschifter, J.;Häussler, B.;Gothe, H.;Mangiapane, S.;Glaeske, G.;Pientka, L.;Felsenberg, D.;Chen, P.;Miller, P.D.;Delmas, P.D.;Misurski, D.A.;Krege, J.H.;Gallagher, J.C.;Rapuri, P.B.;Smith, L.M.;Lewis, C.E.;Ewing, S.K.;Taylor, B.C.;Shikany, J.M.;Fink, H.A.;Ensrud, K.E.;Barrett-Connor, E.;Cummings, S.R.;Orwoll, E.;Gallacher, S.J.;Gallagher, A.P.;McQuillian, C.;Mitchell, P.J.;Dixon, T.;Nguyen, N.D.;Eisman, J.A.;Center, J.R.;Nguyen, T.V.;Towler, M.R.;Wren, A.;Rushe, N.;Saunders, J.;Cummins, N.M.;Jakeman, P.M.;Richards, J.;Leslie, W.;Joseph, L.;Siminoski, K.;Hanley, D.;Adachi, J.;Brown, J.;Morin, S.;Papaioannou, A.;Josse, R.;Prior, J.;Davison, K.;Tenenhouse, A.;Goltzman, D.;Black, D.M.;Schwartz, A.V.;Ensrud, K.E.;Cauley, J.A.;Levis, S.;Quandt, S.A.;Satterfield, S.;Wallace, R.B.;Bauer, D.C.;Palermo, L.;Wehren, L.E.;Lombardi, A.;Santora, A.C.;Cummings, S.R.;Sornay-Rendu, E.;Boutroy, S.;Munoz, F.;Delmas, P.D.; (2007) Osteoporosis update 1/2007,Osteoporose-Update 1/2007. Osteologie
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Raman spectroscopy of the human nail: A potential tool for evaluating bone health?
Towler, MR; Wren, A; Rushe, N; Saunders, J; Cummins, NM; Jakeman, PM (2007) Raman spectroscopy of the human nail: A potential tool for evaluating bone health?. Journal Of Materials Science-Materials In Medicine :759-763
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Books
Book Chapters
Edited Books
Other Journals
Generic medicines an evaluation of the accuracy and accessibility of information available on the Internet.
Dunne, S.S., Cummins, N.M., Hannigan, A., Shannon, B., Dunne, C.P., Cullen, W. (2016) Generic medicines an evaluation of the accuracy and accessibility of information available on the Internet. . National Institute of Health Sciences Bulletin :64-
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Dunne, S.S., Cummins, N.M., Hannigan, A., Shannon, B., Cullen, W., Dunne, C.P. (2016) What Answers does the Internet provide for patients in Ireland with questions about generic medicines? . National Institute of Health Sciences Bulletin :65-
Read moreA Method for Design and Development of Medical or Healthcare Information Websites to Optimise Google Search Engine Results Page (SERP) Rankings
Dunne, S., Cummins, N., Hannigan, A., Shannon, B., Dunne, C., Cullen, W. (2014) A Method for Design and Development of Medical or Healthcare Information Websites to Optimise Google Search Engine Results Page (SERP) Rankings. National Institute of Health Sciences Bulletin :51-
Read moreCardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training in health professionals: An exploratory study of skill retention and level of confidence 6-12 months post-training
Byrnes, I; Cummins, NM; (2011) Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training in health professionals: An exploratory study of skill retention and level of confidence 6-12 months post-training. National Institute of Health Sciences Research Bulletin
Read moreConference Publications
Cochrane in Ireland Conference
Cummins, NM; Ryan, D; (2014) Cochrane in Ireland Conference.
Read moreBT Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition
Sweeney, E; Ryder, H; Cummins, NM; (2014) BT Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition.
Read moreEMS Today Conference
Figgis D, Carlin B, O'Donnell C and Cummins NM. (2013) EMS Today Conference.
Read moreNational Association of Emergency Medical Services Physicians (NAEMSP) Annual Meeting
Blanchard, I; Bigham, B; Cummins, NM; Jensen, J; White, L; (2013) National Association of Emergency Medical Services Physicians (NAEMSP) Annual Meeting.
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Dixon, M; O'Halloran, J; Cummins NM (2013) National Association of Emergency Medical Services Physicians (NAEMSP) Annual Meeting.
Read moreParamedics Australasia Conference
Walker, P; Cummins NM; Collins, N; (2013) Paramedics Australasia Conference.
Read moreInternational Conference on Emergency Medicine
Cummins, NM; Dixon, M; Garavan, C; Landymore, E; Mulligan, N; O'Donnell, C; (2012) International Conference on Emergency Medicine.
Read moreEuropean Resuscitation Council Congress
Figgis, D; Carlin, B; O'Donnell, C; Cummins, NM; (2012) European Resuscitation Council Congress.
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Cummins, NM; Dixon, M; Garavan, C; Landymore, E; Mulligan, N; O'Donnell, C; (2012) European Resuscitation Council Congress.
Read moreThe 23rd International Conference on Raman Spectroscopy
Beattie, JR; Towler, MR; Feskanich, D; Armhein, J; Cummins, NM; Bakker Schut, TC; Poku, E; (2012) The 23rd International Conference on Raman Spectroscopy.
Read moreThe Effect of Adding Organic Polymers to Ca-Sr-Zn-Si Glass Polyalkenoate Cement
Coughlan, A,Cummins, NM,Wren, AW,Towler, MR, (2011) The Effect of Adding Organic Polymers to Ca-Sr-Zn-Si Glass Polyalkenoate Cement. 2011 Ieee 37th Annual Northeast Bioengineering Conference (Nebec)
Read moreAluminium-Free Glass Polyalkenoate Spinal Cements
Wren, AW,Cummins, NM,Towler, MR, (2011) Aluminium-Free Glass Polyalkenoate Spinal Cements. 2011 Ieee 37th Annual Northeast Bioengineering Conference (Nebec)
Read moreBiomedical Engineering Society Annual Meeting
Towler, MR; Wren, AW; Coughlan, A; Cummins, NM; (2010) Biomedical Engineering Society Annual Meeting.
Read moreInternational Association for Dental Research (IADR) General Session
Freeman, CO; Grubb, S; Cummins, NM; Reidy, CJ; Curran, DJ; Hampshire, S; Brook, IM; Towler, MR; (2010) International Association for Dental Research (IADR) General Session.
Read moreUK Society of Biomaterials 8th Annual Conference
Cummins, NM; Towler, MR; (2009) UK Society of Biomaterials 8th Annual Conference.
Read moreThe 21st European Conference on Biomaterials
Cummins, NM; Towler, MR; Wren, AW; Rushe, N; Saunders, J; Jakeman, PM; Carroll, P; Murphy, N; (2007) The 21st European Conference on Biomaterials.
Read moreRoyal Academy of Medicine in Ireland (RAMI) Biomedical Sciences Meeting
Cummins, NM; Carroll, P; Jakeman, PM; (2006) Royal Academy of Medicine in Ireland (RAMI) Biomedical Sciences Meeting.
Read moreBioMedical Sciences Meeting, Royal Academy of Medicine in Ireland
Cummins NM, Carroll P, Jakeman P (2006) BioMedical Sciences Meeting, Royal Academy of Medicine in Ireland. :iformix epub-*
Read moreThe 11th World Congress on the Menopause
Towler, MR; Wren, AW; Jakeman, PM; Cummins NM; (2005) The 11th World Congress on the Menopause.
Read more11th World Congress on the Menopause
Towler MR, Wren A, Jakeman PM and Cummins N. (2005) 11th World Congress on the Menopause. :0319-*
Read moreConference Contributions
Published Reports
Editorials
Book Reviews
Other Publications
303 SCREENING INSTRUMENTS TO PREDICT ADVERSE OUTCOMES FOR UNDIFFERENTIATED OLDER ADULTS ATTENDING THE EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT: RESULTS OF SOAED PROSPECTIVE COHORT STUDY
Leahy, A;Corey, G;Purtill, H;O'Neill, A;Devlin, C;Barry, L;Cummins, N;Shanahan, E;Shchetkovsky, D;Ryan, D;O'Connor, M;Galvin, R (2022) 303 SCREENING INSTRUMENTS TO PREDICT ADVERSE OUTCOMES FOR UNDIFFERENTIATED OLDER ADULTS ATTENDING THE EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT: RESULTS OF SOAED PROSPECTIVE COHORT STUDY. OXFORD : OXFORD UNIV PRESS Age and ageing
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A COMPARISON OF THE ISAR TOOL AND THE CLINICAL FRAILTY SCALE TO PREDICT MORTALITY AND ED REATTENDANCE IN A COHORT OF ED ATTENDER
Leahy, A;Corey, G;O'Neill, A;Higginbotham, O;Devlin, C;Barry, L;Cummins, N;Shanahan, E;Shchetkovsky, D;Ryan, D;O'Connor, M;Galvin, R (2022) A COMPARISON OF THE ISAR TOOL AND THE CLINICAL FRAILTY SCALE TO PREDICT MORTALITY AND ED REATTENDANCE IN A COHORT OF ED ATTENDER. OXFORD : OXFORD UNIV PRESS Age and ageing
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A COMPARISON OF THE ISAR AND THE CLINICAL FRAILTY SCALE TO PREDICT MORTALITY AND ED RE-ATTENDANCE IN OLDER ED ATTENDERS
Leahy, A;Corey, G;O'Neill, A;Higginbotham, O;Devlin, C;Barry, L;Cummins, N;Gabr, A;Shanahan, E;Shchetkovsky, D;Ryan, D;O'Connor, M;Galvin, R (2021) A COMPARISON OF THE ISAR AND THE CLINICAL FRAILTY SCALE TO PREDICT MORTALITY AND ED RE-ATTENDANCE IN OLDER ED ATTENDERS. OXFORD : OXFORD UNIV PRESS Age and ageing
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Raman spectroscopy of keratin; A novel tool for evaluation of bone quality?
Cummins, NM; (2009) Raman spectroscopy of keratin; A novel tool for evaluation of bone quality?.
Read moreThe influence of lifestyle factors on bone health in Irish women
Cummins, NM; (2006) The influence of lifestyle factors on bone health in Irish women.
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