Irish Journal of Medical Science

Article	Citations
Addressing iatrophobia in transgender patients	160
Eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis as a rare cause of the syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone secretion	71
Evaluation of liver and spleen stiffness measurement with shear wave elastography in brucellosis	53
The link between serum neuregulin-1 and atherogenic index in type 2 diabetes mellitus	47
Illuminating the path: the role of photodynamic therapy in comprehensive periodontal treatment	42
Duration time of labor progression for pregnant women of vaginal birth after cesarean in Hubei, China	39
Effect of antibiotic treatment and exercise on knee synovitis in patients with diabetes mellitus	34
Genetic and clinical characteristics of children with mody: insights into novel HNF4A variants and genotype–phenotype correlation	31
Delirium care in hospitals in Ireland on World Delirium Awareness Day 2023	28
Persistent basal ganglia involvement in aminoacylase-1 deficiency: expanding imaging findings and review of literature	28
Abstracts for the 49th Sir Peter Freyer Surgical Symposium 2024 University of Galway 6th & 7th September 2024	26
Intestinal fatty-acid binding protein as a diagnosis marker in younger with celiac diseases	24
Evaluation of Ireland’s Sugar-Sweetened Beverage Tax (SSBT)	23
The diagnostic value of the systemic immune-inflammation index in acute pancreatitis: a retrospective cohort study	22
Perceptions of academic staff toward the objective structured clinical examination (OSCE) in clinical nursing: Assessment method	22
Digital habits and physical health: a study of screen time and BMI among young healthcare profession students and residents	21
Promoting research and scholarship in the medical and health humanities in Ireland	20
Sir Peter Freyer Surgical Symposium 2025 University of Galway 5th & 6th September 2025	20
Radiotherapy after radical prostatectomy for prostate cancer: clinical outcomes and factors influencing biochemical recurrence	20
Relationship between skeletal muscle mass and glycemic parameters in individuals with young-onset type 2 diabetes mellitus	19
Prediction of surgical necessity in children with ureteropelvic junction obstruction using machine learning	18
Fire covering the murder: diagnostic challenges of postmortem burning in carbonized victims	18
The triglycerides and glucose index is highly associated with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease in overweight and obese women	18
Paediatric Escherichia coli urinary tract infection: susceptibility trends and clinical management—a retrospective analysis of a 10-year period	18
Comparison of plantar pressure distribution, balance and functional parameters in older adults with high and low fall risk: a cross-sectional study	18

Dual pathology in lateral elbow pain: the overlooked role of posterior interosseous nerve compression in refractory lateral epicondylitis	17
Patient and clinician perspectives on test result communication in dermatology	17
Immunohistochemical investigation of transferrin receptor 2 (TFR2) immunoreactivity in patients with cutaneous lichen planus	17
YKL-40 in serum: a promising biomarker of juvenile SLE and strongly correlated with disease duration	16
Digital nerve injury: to repair or not?	16
Serum soluble α-Klotho levels in patients with diabetic nephropathy	16
“Textbook outcome(s)” in colorectal surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis	16
Artificial intelligence in medical science: a review	16
The effect of progressive muscle relaxation exercises on primary dysmenorrhea, menstrual symptoms, and quality of life: a randomized controlled trial	15
The ability of the modified albumin-bilirubin-platelet score to predict high-risk varices in cirrhotic patients	15
A relook at gastroenteropancreatic neuroendocrine tumours as per 2019 WHO classification—A tertiary centre experience	14
Age-related effects of high protein diet on rat liver and kidney	14
Fluid and electrolyte management: increasing the knowledge of House Officers using an interactive eLearning tool	14
Diagnostic role of thoracic ultrasound in patients with acute respiratory failure at emergency service	14
The utility of cemented femoral stems in modern THA: a 10-year comparative analysis of the Charnley and Exeter stems	14
Survey of consultant psychiatrists about the draft heads of a bill to amend the mental health act	14
Appendicitis-related acute referrals to Children’s Health Ireland from Non-Specialist Paediatric Surgical Centres	14
Association between the albumin-to-globulin ratio and deep vein thrombosis in older adults receiving home healthcare: a prospective cohort study	14
A single-centre prospective cohort study: prone positioning in awake, non-intubated patients with covid-19 hypoxemic failure	14
An extremely rare case of hypoglycemia with a novel mutation and review of the literature: fructose-1,6 bisphosphatase deficiency in an adult man	14
Early lactate clearance for predicting outcomes in patients with gastrointestinal bleeding	13
Mechanism of injury, resource utilisation and outcomes for patients admitted with head injuries under General Surgery	13
Clinical, biochemical profile and atherosclerotic cardiovascular risk score (ASCVD) in patients with high HDL cholesterol	13
Iron accumulation in the corpus callosum: a quantitative MRI study in relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis	13
Temporal trends in TAVI outcomes: experience from an Irish tertiary referral centre	13
Perspectives of educators and students on the efficacy of online teaching and learning strategies employed during COVID-19 in a health sciences institution	13
A scoping review of historical and contemporary management strategies for paediatric scrotal trauma	13
Improving the quality of transurethral resection of bladder tumour (TURBT) operative notes following the European Association of Urology guidelines	13
Morbidity and mortality of traumatic cervical spinal cord injuries in a geriatric cohort	12
Prognostic value of progesterone receptor expression in non-small cell lung cancer tissue	12
Improved performance of cementless total knee arthroplasty (TKA)across international registries: a comparative review	12
Diet quality, sleep and quality of life in Parkinson’s disease: a cross-sectional study	12
Adding eosinophil count to EMERALD rules predicts subarachnoid haemorrhage better in emergency department	12
Systemic methotrexate (MTX) in early pregnancy: a retrospective study of a tertiary maternity hospital	12
Application of norepinephrine in the treatment of septic shock: a meta-analysis	12
Anatomical variation in the branching pattern of the aortic arch: a literature review	12
Evaluation of pain, disease activity, anxiety, depression, and neuropathic pain levels after COVID-19 infection in fibromyalgia patients	12
Methanol poisoning in the emergency department: methanol blood levels, prognosis, and sequelae outcomes	12
Reproductive health services: attitudes and practices of Saudi community pharmacists	12
Emerging and unresolved issues with Ireland’s Sugar-Sweetened Beverage Tax (SSBT)	12
The association between levels of vitamin D and clinical outcomes following hip fracture surgery	11
Patient information leaflet in the era of digitalisation: a cross-sectional study on patients’ attitudes and practices	11
Predicting delivery time after dinoprostone induction: insights from clinical experience and population variability	11
The effect of the timing of catheter removal on postoperative urinary continence after radical prostatectomy: a systematic review and meta-analysis	11
From knowledge to trust and from trust to advocacy in vaccine communication: a three-step approach for public health sustainability	11
Evaluating the utility of robotic axillary lymph node dissection in patients with invasive breast cancer: a systematic review	11
The effect of kinesiophobia on motor symptoms in individuals with Parkinson’s Disease	11
Utilising case-based learning as an inclusive educational activity for non-consultant hospital doctors	11
Uremic pruritus: prevalence, determinants, and its impact on health-related quality of life and sleep in Indian patients undergoing hemodialysis	11
Prognostic relationship between high sensitivity troponin I level, hematoma volume and glasgow coma score in patients diagnosed with spontaneous intracerebral hemorrhage	11

Impact of royal jelly consumption on oxidative stress, anti-oxidant markers and physical activities of patients with multiple sclerosis: a randomized double-blind placebo-controlled study	11
Glucometrics utilisation in an urban teaching hospital in ireland: current practice and future aims	10
Correction to: Age‑related volume decrease in subcortical gray matter is a part of healthy brain aging in men	10
Triple assessment breast clinics: The value of clinical core biopsies	10
Outcomes from 7 years of a direct to audiology referral pathway	10
Irish Roma: a literature review	10
Competency in trauma surgery: a national survey of trainees and consultants	10
Reducing non-attendance in hidradenitis suppurativa clinics: insights from a specialty service audit	10
Don’t guess the GCS: a systems-based approach to safer neurological assessment in the emergency department	10
Barriers to pursuing a career in orthopaedic surgery: a national survey of interns in Ireland	10
The need to maintain skills in both direct and videolaryngoscopy—insights from a national survey of anaesthesia trainees in Ireland	10
Clinical characteristics, diagnosis, and outcomes of orbital biopsies in a single Irish centre	10
Alcohol-related acute medical reviews in an acute hospital before and immediately after the introduction of minimum unit pricing	10
Objective screen time and smartphone addiction symptoms in defining risky smartphone use: A cross-sectional study of university students	10
Psychological supports for people living with a rare disease in Ireland: an online survey-based study	9
Observations on local interventions for colorectal cancer metastases to liver and lung	9
Beyond the incision: assessing bleeding risks in early aspirin administration post coronary artery bypass grafting	9
Neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio as a risk factor for prolonged hospital stay in stroke: The Peru-Casimiro study	9
From preparation to success: assessing the effectiveness of Saudi Pharmacists Licensure Examination (SPLE) preparation strategies in Saudi Arabia	9
Percutaneous image-guided treatment of mucoid degeneration of the ACL in advanced knee osteoarthritis—Preliminary observations	9
Breast cancer risk coordinators: Artificial intelligence–based density measurement and Mullerian-inhibiting substance	9
Effects of resistance training on the physical symptoms and functional capacity of patients with fibromyalgia: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials	9
Frequency and clinical effect of the presence of anti-DFS70 antibodies in a large cohort of patients with undifferentiated connective tissue disease	9
Challenges and effectiveness of remote neurological follow-up of children with concussion following TBI using telemedicine	9
The impact of SGLT 2 inhibitors: Heart failure and beyond	9
The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the performance of the Rapid Access Lung Cancer Clinic	9
Liraglutide combined with metformin treatment for obese people with type 2 diabetes mellitus: a systematic review and meta-analysis	9
Comparative evaluation of microleakage of four restorative materials using confocal laser scanning microscopy: an in vitro study	9
Hospital mortality and length of stay differences in emergency medical admissions related to ‘on-call’ specialty	8
Social media risks. Is modern society failing adolescent boys?	8
The effect of pectoralis muscle area and nutritional index on the need for NIV treatment in COPD patients with acute respiratory failure	8
Apatinib plus chemotherapy versus chemotherapy alone as neoadjuvant therapy in locally advanced gastric carcinoma patients: a prospective, cohort study	8
Focal therapy for prostate cancer in Ireland: addressing the national objective and subjective needs	8
Child protection concern in patients during the COVID-19 lockdown	8
Effect of oral naloxone on opioid-induced constipation in methadone maintenance treatment patients, a double-blind, placebo-control, clinical trial	8
Menstrual abnormalities post-COVID vaccination: a cross-sectional study on adult Lebanese women	8
The burden of care in hip and knee prosthetic joint infections (PJI) in a regional unit	8
Demographics, clinical features and outcomes of older patients presenting to an Irish emergency department	8
Rare lesion in the temporal bone of an adolescent patient: osteoma—case report and literature review	8
Impact of Ireland’s new diagnostic imaging referral pathway: a gp-based cross-sectional analysis	8
Correction to: Child protection concern in patients during the COVID‑19 lockdown	8
Robotic surgery utilisation and uptake	8
The clinical significance and burden of thyroid nodules discovered incidentally	8
Second-trimester miscarriage: a review of postnatal investigations and subsequent pregnancy outcomes	8
The effect of SGLT-2 inhibitors on liver stiffness in patients with diabetes mellitus and heart failure: a Fibroscan study	7
Ultrasound-guided 5% dextrose neural prolotherapy injection for perforating cutaneous nerve entrapment in chronic coccydynia: a randomized placebo-controlled double-blind trial	7
Dual-resistance respiratory muscle training with a novel individualized respiratory exercise device: a randomized controlled trial	7
Factors causing erectile dysfunction after bladder neck and nerve sparing robot-assisted laparoscopic radical prostatectomy in men with preoperatively normal erectile function	7
Knowledge, attitudes and practices of Irish doctors regarding stop smoking care and electronic cigarettes	7
A systematic review and meta-analysis assessing the use of tranexamic acid (TXA) in acute gastrointestinal bleeding	7
CRP/albumin, Glasgow prognostic score, and prognostic nutritional index as a predictor of mortality among delirium patients	7
Correction to: Implementation of an on‑site simulation programme during COVID‑19 and the assessment of its impact on medical students’ competence	7
A case series of successfully managing exomphalos major with awake graduated compression dressing and early enteral feeding	7
Virtual triaging in an eye emergency department during the COVID-19 pandemic	7
Implication of cognitive-behavioral stress management on anxiety, depression, and quality of life in acute myocardial infarction patients after percutaneous coronary intervention: a multicenter, rando	7
Efficacy of telerehabilitation after spinal neurosurgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis	7
Long-term renal function following radical cystectomy and ileal conduit creation	7
Impact of antidepressant use on post-operative weight loss following bariatric surgery	7
Atrial fibrillation ablation in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus: long-term follow-up study for atrial tachyarrhythmia recurrence and adverse cardiovascular events	7
Role of alternative splicing in cancer progression	7
Hyponatremia and malnutrition: a comprehensive review	7
A cursed duet—a case of tuberculous effusive-constrictive pericarditis	7
Recurrent sclerosing cholangitis post-transplant: increased recurrence rates following re-transplantation	7
Bringing a mobile multidisciplinary clinic to the bedside in a regional dialysis center for patients with diabetes: Responding to our patients’ needs	7
Prevalence and factors influencing slow gait speed among geriatric patients at outpatient clinic of a tertiary care hospital	7
A systematic review of MicroRNA (miRNA) biomarkers in the diagnosis and prognosis of hepatocellular carcinoma	7
The 20 most influential papers produced in the past decade by seven major spinal journals on both altmetric and bibliometric databases	7
Ultrasound-guided vs. laparoscopic-guided transversus abdominis plane block for postoperative pain following laparoscopic cholecystectomy: a systematic review and meta-analysis	7
An evaluation of the utilisation of biosimilar monoclonal antibody drugs in Ireland and barriers to their usage	7
The role of transforming growth factor beta-1 (TGF-β1) in the development of fibrosis in keratoconus	7
Two-scale assessment of anxiety and depression in postoperative non-small cell lung cancer patients: their prevalence, risk factors, and prognostic potency	6
The assessment of clinical competence in medical students during the COVID-19 pandemic: a scoping review	6
Investigation of the effect of Ramadan fasting on serum levels of melatonin, cortisol, and serotonin: the case of Turkey	6
Systemic sclerosis: Correlations of OCTA, capillaroscopy and elastography in microvascular assessment	6
A million patient minutes saved: using real-time data and teamwork to reduce emergency department triage delays	6
Factors influencing accidental food allergic reactions in schools and preschools	6
Cutting waste in cancer care: acceptability of novel waste-reduction strategies in oral therapies amongst Irish oncology stakeholders	6
Letter to the editor – simultaneous bilateral total hip arthroplasty survey	6
Use of Thyroid Hormones in Hypothyroid and Euthyroid Patients: A THESIS questionnaire survey of members of the Irish Endocrine Society	6
Single-surgeon perspective: is there ever a need to open extension-type supracondylar fractures?	6

Dedicated orthopaedic elective unit: our experience from a district general hospital	6
Hepatitis C community prevalence is over-estimated: a prospective, birth cohort study	6
A review of the portrayal of the medical doctor stereotype on television in english speaking countries (1954-present)	6
The reliability and validity of the 3-m backward walk test in people with Parkinson’s disease	6
The path to diagnosis of unexplained severe hyperchloremia: a case of corrosive substance ıngestion and early hemodialysis	6
Barriers to attendance at a tertiary hospital’s perinatal mortality meeting	6
Efficacy of different routes of vitamin B12 supplementation for the treatment of patients with vitamin B12 deficiency: A systematic review and network meta-analysis	6
Exploring the potential of Lactobacillus rhamnosus as gluten-digesting bacteria	6
Diagnostic and clinical associations of serum Isthmin-1 in acute ischemic stroke	6
Persistence of inadequate consent training for interns	6
Mortality and morbidity in very low birth weight infants from twin pregnancies in ireland: a national cohort analysis	6
Diagnostic value of pseudocapsule ring hyperenhancement in contrast-enhanced ultrasound in renal focal lesions	6
The role of thiol-disulfide homeostasis and ischemia-modified albumin in osteosarcopenia	6
Correlation between maternal and infant vitamin B12 levels in severe malnutrition in infants under 6 months	6
Palliative care in a Graduate Entry Medical Curriculum: exploring students’ attitudes on the importance of receiving teaching in palliative care	6
Timed 360° turn test in people with Alzheimer′s disease: a reliability and validity study	6
Breaking barriers: exploring physiotherapists’ willingness and challenges in embracing telerehabilitation in a developing country	6
Equestrian-related maxillofacial injuries—a five-year retrospective review	6
Anal intraepithelial neoplasia in Ireland: practice patterns and the case for regionalisation	6
Prone positioning for mechanically ventilated patients with coronavirus disease 2019: the experience of an Irish regional hospital intensive care unit	6
Dermatological disease prediction and diagnosis system using deep learning	6
Recurrence rates of periocular basal cell carcinoma following intra-operative en-face frozen section margin controlled excision	6
Association between lipocalin-2 levels and diabetic retinopathy in patients with overweight/obese type 2 diabetes mellitus	6
Gender-based sociodemographic and criminal characteristics of individuals alleging kleptomania: insights from a forensic psychiatry center in Türkiye	6
Do patients with larger body sizes undergo more CT exams?	6
Serum levels of mu-opioid receptor according to menstrual cycle phases are associated with postoperative pain and opioid consumption in laparoscopic gynecological surgeries: a prospective observationa	6
Phosphatidylinositol (PI)-mediated release of LDH might be due to increased interaction of NINJ1 with membrane lipids based on PI accumulation in the granulosa cell membrane	6
Tumor keratin 15 expression links with less extent of invasion and better prognosis in papillary thyroid cancer patients receiving tumor resection	6
Real-world outcomes of continuous glucose monitoring in adults with diabetes mellitus attending an Irish tertiary hospital	6
Efficacy and safety of micropulse transscleral cyclophotocoagulation in glaucoma: a two-year retrospective audit cohort	6
Synchronous and asynchronous remote core stability exercises in patients with axial spondyloarthritis: a randomized-controlled clinical trial	6
Burden of anxiety and depression among hospitalized patients with irritable bowel syndrome: a nationwide analysis	6
PHLPP and LAMP2 predict favorable treatment response and survival in multiple myeloma patients who receive induction treatment with bortezomib	6
Malnutrition identified based on GLIM criteria and diet quality in post-stroke rehabilitation patients	6
The role of shear wave elastography in predicting the development of progressive pulmonary fibrosis in patients with rheumatoid arthritis	6
Trainees’ perceptions of course quality in postgraduate General Practice training in Ireland	6
Frequency of inter-specialty consensus decisions and adherence to advice following discussion at a weekly neurovascular multidisciplinary meeting	6
Evaluating plasma phoenixin-14, galanin, galanin-like peptide, and spexin levels in polycystic ovary syndrome	5
Clinical predictors of persistence in IgE-mediated cow’s milk allergy in children with multiple food allergies	5
Short-term, nonsurgical periodontal therapy boosts interleukin-12 levels and reduces oral cancer risk	5
Letter to the editor about the article: “The psychological impact of COVID-19 on ear, nose and throat (ENT) specialists”	5
A radiographic analysis of humerus shaft fractures to predict non-union	5
Design and initial testing of a novel disposable oscillating positive expiratory pressure device	5
Point-of-care lung ultrasound in the evaluation of chest pain in a pediatric emergency department	5
Risk factors of in-hospital mortality for isolated on-pump coronary artery bypass graft surgery in the northeast of Iran from 2007 to 2016	5
COVID-19 vaccination uptake and hesitancy reasons in food production workers	5
Serum free prostate-specific antigen density (fPSAD) as a predictor of prostate cancer: a new parameter worthy of attention	5
Knowledge and practice of foot self-care behaviours in Irish diabetes patients with high-risk feet	5
Exogenous pigmentation mimicking dermatosis: a benign consequence of silver nitrate use	5
Association between obstructive sleep apnea with recurrent pulmonary embolism: a meta-analysis	5
No difference in 6-month functional outcome between early and late decompressive craniectomies following acute ischaemic stroke in a national neurosurgical centre: a single-centre retrospective case-c	5
The effect of indicators of CALLY index on survival in glioblastoma	5
Measuring and monitoring patient safety in hospitals in the Republic of Ireland	5
Can teachers hear clearly? Investigating speech intelligibility and noise sensitivity in the classroom	5
Ultrasound measurements of pelvic floor and diaphragm muscles in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease patients with urinary incontinence	5
Comparative analysis of perceptions on artificial intelligence in surgery: a survey study among surgeons and medical students in Ireland	5
Balance and biomechanics: exploring lower extremity biomechanics in Parkinson’s disease	5
Cyclical ectopic Cushing’s syndrome due to a mediastinal neuroendocrine tumor: a case-based review	5
A single-center audit of a novel tonsil long-waiter outpatient clinic	5
Ending tuberculosis: the cost of missing the World Health Organization target in a low-incidence country	5
CCT6A promotes esophageal squamous cell carcinoma cell proliferation, invasion and epithelial-mesenchymal transition by activating TGF-β/Smad/c-Myc pathway	5
Utilization of a novel radio-opaque 3D printed phantom for simulation training of CT-guided interventional procedure	5
Efficacy of intradermal plus intramuscular Recombinant hepatitis B vaccination in vaccine nonresponders	5
Outcomes and patient perspectives of a novel virtual spinal referral pathway in a non-specialist centre	5
Sarcopenia severity and physical fitness levels in nursing home residents and community-dwelling older adults	5
The cost of rejection: an internal audit of the clinical genetics service active triage pathway at CHI Crumlin, Ireland	5
The effect of iron deficiency anaemia treatment on mean platelet volume	5
The GLVC scoring system: a single-center model for predicting survival and hospitalization in patients with heart failure	5
Exploring impact of the phosphoinositide-3 kinase on excess growth hormone in acromegaly patients	5
Kidney function estimation equations: a narrative review	5
Impact of USMLE Step 1 transition to pass/fail scoring system on medical students’ anxiety, sleep quality, and burnout	5
Driving guidelines and abdominal aortic aneurysms: a comparative analysis of regulations in Ireland and the United Kingdom, and other countries	5
Comparison of sequential and mixture injections of opioids and hyperbaric bupivacaine for subarachnoid block for lower segment caesarean section: a randomised controlled study	5
Comparison of national early warning score-2 and qSOFA in predicting the prognosis of older adults with altered mental status	5
Alterations in proximal shoulder muscles in stroke-related pain: a myotonometric study	5
Sotagliflozin: an insight into the first dual SGLT inhibitor now approved for heart failure	4
Dordaviprone-the first and only approved treatment option for recurrent H3 K27M-mutant diffuse midline glioma – Letter to the editor	4
Evaluation of maternal serum sestrin-2 levels in intrauterine growth restriction	4
Medical fitness to drive, emergency service vehicles and crash risk	4
THRIVE, ASTRAL, and iScore scales for predicting prognosis of mechanical thrombectomy in patients with acute ischemic stroke	4
Gender disparities in extreme psychological distress at cancer diagnosis and patients access to psycho-oncological care	4
Consensus between healthcare professionals on the “appropriateness” of attendances in an Irish emergency department	4
Survey of Laboratory Medicine’s national response to the HSE cyberattack in the Republic of Ireland	4
Fear of COVID-19 and mental health status among the medical students of a selected medical college in Bangladesh	4
Early neurological deterioration in acute ischemic stroke	4
Factors Affecting COVID-19-Related Fear and Burnout in Surgical Nurses	4
A new perspective on predicting latency period in preterm premature rupture of membranes: the role of cervical area measurement	4
SARS CoV-2 reinfection rate is higher in the Omicron variant than in the Alpha and Delta variants	4
Symptomatic and asymptomatic pontine hyperintensities: are they central pontine myelinolysis? Case series	4
Postoperative survival after lumbar instrumented surgery for metastatic spinal tumors: a nationwide population-based cohort analysis	4
Clinical characteristics and outcomes of intracranial hemorrhage in geriatric patients receiving non–vitamin K antagonist oral anticoagulants: a multicenter observational study	4
Comparison of coronary CT angiography and invasive coronary angiography results	4
A case series of musical hallucinations in psychiatry of old age—in search of the sound of silence	4
Why do people use drugs? A neglected question	4
Evaluation of diagnostic efficiency of bedside cardiac ultrasonography performed by emergency specialist	4