Irish Journal of Medical Science

Article	Citations
Addressing iatrophobia in transgender patients	158
Eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis as a rare cause of the syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone secretion	68
Evaluation of liver and spleen stiffness measurement with shear wave elastography in brucellosis	52
Effect of antibiotic treatment and exercise on knee synovitis in patients with diabetes mellitus	47
Genetic and clinical characteristics of children with mody: insights into novel HNF4A variants and genotype–phenotype correlation	42
Persistent basal ganglia involvement in aminoacylase-1 deficiency: expanding imaging findings and review of literature	39
The ability of the modified albumin-bilirubin-platelet score to predict high-risk varices in cirrhotic patients	33
Serum soluble α-Klotho levels in patients with diabetic nephropathy	31
Evaluation of Ireland’s Sugar-Sweetened Beverage Tax (SSBT)	27
Perceptions of academic staff toward the objective structured clinical examination (OSCE) in clinical nursing: Assessment method	27
Digital habits and physical health: a study of screen time and BMI among young healthcare profession students and residents	25
The diagnostic value of the systemic immune-inflammation index in acute pancreatitis: a retrospective cohort study	24
Illuminating the path: the role of photodynamic therapy in comprehensive periodontal treatment	22
The link between serum neuregulin-1 and atherogenic index in type 2 diabetes mellitus	22
Duration time of labor progression for pregnant women of vaginal birth after cesarean in Hubei, China	21
Intestinal fatty-acid binding protein as a diagnosis marker in younger with celiac diseases	20
Fire covering the murder: diagnostic challenges of postmortem burning in carbonized victims	19
Relationship between skeletal muscle mass and glycemic parameters in individuals with young-onset type 2 diabetes mellitus	19
YKL-40 in serum: a promising biomarker of juvenile SLE and strongly correlated with disease duration	19
Radiotherapy after radical prostatectomy for prostate cancer: clinical outcomes and factors influencing biochemical recurrence	18
Prediction of surgical necessity in children with ureteropelvic junction obstruction using machine learning	18
Promoting research and scholarship in the medical and health humanities in Ireland	18
The triglycerides and glucose index is highly associated with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease in overweight and obese women	18
Abstracts for the 49th Sir Peter Freyer Surgical Symposium 2024 University of Galway 6th & 7th September 2024	17
Delirium care in hospitals in Ireland on World Delirium Awareness Day 2023	17

Comparison of plantar pressure distribution, balance and functional parameters in older adults with high and low fall risk: a cross-sectional study	16
Patient and clinician perspectives on test result communication in dermatology	16
Age-related effects of high protein diet on rat liver and kidney	16
Paediatric Escherichia coli urinary tract infection: susceptibility trends and clinical management—a retrospective analysis of a 10-year period	16
Sir Peter Freyer Surgical Symposium 2025 University of Galway 5th & 6th September 2025	16
Dual pathology in lateral elbow pain: the overlooked role of posterior interosseous nerve compression in refractory lateral epicondylitis	16
Immunohistochemical investigation of transferrin receptor 2 (TFR2) immunoreactivity in patients with cutaneous lichen planus	15
Digital nerve injury: to repair or not?	15
Artificial intelligence in medical science: a review	15
Diagnostic role of thoracic ultrasound in patients with acute respiratory failure at emergency service	14
“Textbook outcome(s)” in colorectal surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis	14
The utility of cemented femoral stems in modern THA: a 10-year comparative analysis of the Charnley and Exeter stems	14
A relook at gastroenteropancreatic neuroendocrine tumours as per 2019 WHO classification—A tertiary centre experience	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
Appendicitis-related acute referrals to Children’s Health Ireland from Non-Specialist Paediatric Surgical Centres	14
Fluid and electrolyte management: increasing the knowledge of House Officers using an interactive eLearning tool	13
Clinical, biochemical profile and atherosclerotic cardiovascular risk score (ASCVD) in patients with high HDL cholesterol	13
Evaluating the utility of robotic axillary lymph node dissection in patients with invasive breast cancer: a systematic review	13
Survey of consultant psychiatrists about the draft heads of a bill to amend the mental health act	13
Improving the quality of transurethral resection of bladder tumour (TURBT) operative notes following the European Association of Urology guidelines	13
Utilising case-based learning as an inclusive educational activity for non-consultant hospital doctors	13
A single-centre prospective cohort study: prone positioning in awake, non-intubated patients with covid-19 hypoxemic failure	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
Patient information leaflet in the era of digitalisation: a cross-sectional study on patients’ attitudes and practices	13
Temporal trends in TAVI outcomes: experience from an Irish tertiary referral centre	13
The association between levels of vitamin D and clinical outcomes following hip fracture surgery	12
Methanol poisoning in the emergency department: methanol blood levels, prognosis, and sequelae outcomes	12
Predicting delivery time after dinoprostone induction: insights from clinical experience and population variability	12
The effect of the timing of catheter removal on postoperative urinary continence after radical prostatectomy: a systematic review and meta-analysis	12
Mechanism of injury, resource utilisation and outcomes for patients admitted with head injuries under General Surgery	12
Anatomical variation in the branching pattern of the aortic arch: a literature review	12
Barriers to pursuing a career in orthopaedic surgery: a national survey of interns in Ireland	12
The effect of kinesiophobia on motor symptoms in individuals with Parkinson’s Disease	12
Emerging and unresolved issues with Ireland’s Sugar-Sweetened Beverage Tax (SSBT)	12
Prognostic value of progesterone receptor expression in non-small cell lung cancer tissue	12
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	12
Adding eosinophil count to EMERALD rules predicts subarachnoid haemorrhage better in emergency department	11
Glucometrics utilisation in an urban teaching hospital in ireland: current practice and future aims	11
Evaluation of pain, disease activity, anxiety, depression, and neuropathic pain levels after COVID-19 infection in fibromyalgia patients	11
Systemic methotrexate (MTX) in early pregnancy: a retrospective study of a tertiary maternity hospital	11
The need to maintain skills in both direct and videolaryngoscopy—insights from a national survey of anaesthesia trainees in Ireland	11
Competency in trauma surgery: a national survey of trainees and consultants	11
Reproductive health services: attitudes and practices of Saudi community pharmacists	11
Correction to: Age‑related volume decrease in subcortical gray matter is a part of healthy brain aging in men	11
From knowledge to trust and from trust to advocacy in vaccine communication: a three-step approach for public health sustainability	11
Clinical characteristics, diagnosis, and outcomes of orbital biopsies in a single Irish centre	11
Iron accumulation in the corpus callosum: a quantitative MRI study in relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis	10
Don’t guess the GCS: a systems-based approach to safer neurological assessment in the emergency department	10
Application of norepinephrine in the treatment of septic shock: a meta-analysis	10
Early lactate clearance for predicting outcomes in patients with gastrointestinal bleeding	10

Irish Roma: a literature review	10
Triple assessment breast clinics: The value of clinical core biopsies	10
Uremic pruritus: prevalence, determinants, and its impact on health-related quality of life and sleep in Indian patients undergoing hemodialysis	10
Prognostic relationship between high sensitivity troponin I level, hematoma volume and glasgow coma score in patients diagnosed with spontaneous intracerebral hemorrhage	10
Diet quality, sleep and quality of life in Parkinson’s disease: a cross-sectional study	10
Improved performance of cementless total knee arthroplasty (TKA)across international registries: a comparative review	10
A scoping review of historical and contemporary management strategies for paediatric scrotal trauma	10
Morbidity and mortality of traumatic cervical spinal cord injuries in a geriatric cohort	10
Outcomes from 7 years of a direct to audiology referral pathway	10
Focal therapy for prostate cancer in Ireland: addressing the national objective and subjective needs	9
Apatinib plus chemotherapy versus chemotherapy alone as neoadjuvant therapy in locally advanced gastric carcinoma patients: a prospective, cohort study	9
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
Bringing a mobile multidisciplinary clinic to the bedside in a regional dialysis center for patients with diabetes: Responding to our patients’ needs	9
The burden of care in hip and knee prosthetic joint infections (PJI) in a regional unit	9
Alcohol-related acute medical reviews in an acute hospital before and immediately after the introduction of minimum unit pricing	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
Rare lesion in the temporal bone of an adolescent patient: osteoma—case report and literature review	9
Factors causing erectile dysfunction after bladder neck and nerve sparing robot-assisted laparoscopic radical prostatectomy in men with preoperatively normal erectile function	9
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	9
From preparation to success: assessing the effectiveness of Saudi Pharmacists Licensure Examination (SPLE) preparation strategies in Saudi Arabia	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
Child protection concern in patients during the COVID-19 lockdown	8
Hospital mortality and length of stay differences in emergency medical admissions related to ‘on-call’ specialty	8
Second-trimester miscarriage: a review of postnatal investigations and subsequent pregnancy outcomes	8
Liraglutide combined with metformin treatment for obese people with type 2 diabetes mellitus: a systematic review and meta-analysis	8
The effect of pectoralis muscle area and nutritional index on the need for NIV treatment in COPD patients with acute respiratory failure	8
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	8
Effect of oral naloxone on opioid-induced constipation in methadone maintenance treatment patients, a double-blind, placebo-control, clinical trial	8
Social media risks. Is modern society failing adolescent boys?	8
Impact of Ireland’s new diagnostic imaging referral pathway: a gp-based cross-sectional analysis	8
Frequency and clinical effect of the presence of anti-DFS70 antibodies in a large cohort of patients with undifferentiated connective tissue disease	8
Robotic surgery utilisation and uptake	8
Correction to: Child protection concern in patients during the COVID‑19 lockdown	8
A systematic review of MicroRNA (miRNA) biomarkers in the diagnosis and prognosis of hepatocellular carcinoma	8
The clinical significance and burden of thyroid nodules discovered incidentally	8
Dual-resistance respiratory muscle training with a novel individualized respiratory exercise device: a randomized controlled trial	8
Efficacy of telerehabilitation after spinal neurosurgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis	8
Knowledge, attitudes and practices of Irish doctors regarding stop smoking care and electronic cigarettes	7
Long-term renal function following radical cystectomy and ileal conduit creation	7
Gender-based sociodemographic and criminal characteristics of individuals alleging kleptomania: insights from a forensic psychiatry center in Türkiye	7
Factors influencing accidental food allergic reactions in schools and preschools	7
The effect of SGLT-2 inhibitors on liver stiffness in patients with diabetes mellitus and heart failure: a Fibroscan study	7
A case series of successfully managing exomphalos major with awake graduated compression dressing and early enteral feeding	7
Hyponatremia and malnutrition: a comprehensive review	7
A review of the portrayal of the medical doctor stereotype on television in english speaking countries (1954-present)	7
Prevalence and factors influencing slow gait speed among geriatric patients at outpatient clinic of a tertiary care hospital	7
Menstrual abnormalities post-COVID vaccination: a cross-sectional study on adult Lebanese women	7
Recurrent sclerosing cholangitis post-transplant: increased recurrence rates following re-transplantation	7
A cursed duet—a case of tuberculous effusive-constrictive pericarditis	7
Demographics, clinical features and outcomes of older patients presenting to an Irish emergency department	7
Persistence of inadequate consent training for interns	7
Association between lipocalin-2 levels and diabetic retinopathy in patients with overweight/obese type 2 diabetes mellitus	7
Impact of antidepressant use on post-operative weight loss following bariatric surgery	7
Comparative evaluation of microleakage of four restorative materials using confocal laser scanning microscopy: an in vitro study	7
Virtual triaging in an eye emergency department during the COVID-19 pandemic	7
Two-scale assessment of anxiety and depression in postoperative non-small cell lung cancer patients: their prevalence, risk factors, and prognostic potency	7
Recurrence rates of periocular basal cell carcinoma following intra-operative en-face frozen section margin controlled excision	7
Kidney function estimation equations: a narrative review	6
Cutting waste in cancer care: acceptability of novel waste-reduction strategies in oral therapies amongst Irish oncology stakeholders	6
The path to diagnosis of unexplained severe hyperchloremia: a case of corrosive substance ıngestion and early hemodialysis	6
Frequency of inter-specialty consensus decisions and adherence to advice following discussion at a weekly neurovascular multidisciplinary meeting	6
Atrial fibrillation ablation in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus: long-term follow-up study for atrial tachyarrhythmia recurrence and adverse cardiovascular events	6
Trainees’ perceptions of course quality in postgraduate General Practice training in Ireland	6
Role of alternative splicing in cancer progression	6
Equestrian-related maxillofacial injuries—a five-year retrospective review	6
Malnutrition identified based on GLIM criteria and diet quality in post-stroke rehabilitation patients	6
Anal intraepithelial neoplasia in Ireland: practice patterns and the case for regionalisation	6
Correlation between maternal and infant vitamin B12 levels in severe malnutrition in infants under 6 months	6
Single-surgeon perspective: is there ever a need to open extension-type supracondylar fractures?	6
The role of shear wave elastography in predicting the development of progressive pulmonary fibrosis in patients with rheumatoid arthritis	6
Risk factors of in-hospital mortality for isolated on-pump coronary artery bypass graft surgery in the northeast of Iran from 2007 to 2016	6
The effect of indicators of CALLY index on survival in glioblastoma	6
Burden of anxiety and depression among hospitalized patients with irritable bowel syndrome: a nationwide analysis	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
Diagnostic and clinical associations of serum Isthmin-1 in acute ischemic stroke	6

Use of Thyroid Hormones in Hypothyroid and Euthyroid Patients: A THESIS questionnaire survey of members of the Irish Endocrine Society	6
PHLPP and LAMP2 predict favorable treatment response and survival in multiple myeloma patients who receive induction treatment with bortezomib	6
Dedicated orthopaedic elective unit: our experience from a district general hospital	6
Ultrasound-guided vs. laparoscopic-guided transversus abdominis plane block for postoperative pain following laparoscopic cholecystectomy: a systematic review and meta-analysis	6
Do patients with larger body sizes undergo more CT exams?	6
Timed 360° turn test in people with Alzheimer′s disease: a reliability and validity study	6
Hepatitis C community prevalence is over-estimated: a prospective, birth cohort study	6
The 20 most influential papers produced in the past decade by seven major spinal journals on both altmetric and bibliometric databases	6
Correction to: Implementation of an on‑site simulation programme during COVID‑19 and the assessment of its impact on medical students’ competence	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
Factors influencing burnout in millennial medical students during the COVID-19 pandemic!	6
Tumor keratin 15 expression links with less extent of invasion and better prognosis in papillary thyroid cancer patients receiving tumor resection	6
A million patient minutes saved: using real-time data and teamwork to reduce emergency department triage delays	6
CRP/albumin, Glasgow prognostic score, and prognostic nutritional index as a predictor of mortality among delirium patients	6
Real-world outcomes of continuous glucose monitoring in adults with diabetes mellitus attending an Irish tertiary hospital	6
An evaluation of the utilisation of biosimilar monoclonal antibody drugs in Ireland and barriers to their usage	6
Barriers to attendance at a tertiary hospital’s perinatal mortality meeting	6
Mortality and morbidity in very low birth weight infants from twin pregnancies in ireland: a national cohort analysis	6
Can teachers hear clearly? Investigating speech intelligibility and noise sensitivity in the classroom	6
Dermatological disease prediction and diagnosis system using deep learning	6
A systematic review and meta-analysis assessing the use of tranexamic acid (TXA) in acute gastrointestinal bleeding	6
Synchronous and asynchronous remote core stability exercises in patients with axial spondyloarthritis: a randomized-controlled clinical trial	6
The role of transforming growth factor beta-1 (TGF-β1) in the development of fibrosis in keratoconus	6
Exploring the potential of Lactobacillus rhamnosus as gluten-digesting bacteria	6
Systemic sclerosis: Correlations of OCTA, capillaroscopy and elastography in microvascular assessment	6
Prone positioning for mechanically ventilated patients with coronavirus disease 2019: the experience of an Irish regional hospital intensive care unit	6
The reliability and validity of the 3-m backward walk test in people with Parkinson’s disease	6
Efficacy and safety of micropulse transscleral cyclophotocoagulation in glaucoma: a two-year retrospective audit cohort	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
Investigation of the effect of Ramadan fasting on serum levels of melatonin, cortisol, and serotonin: the case of Turkey	6
Letter to the editor – simultaneous bilateral total hip arthroplasty survey	6
Comparative analysis of perceptions on artificial intelligence in surgery: a survey study among surgeons and medical students in Ireland	6
Diagnostic value of pseudocapsule ring hyperenhancement in contrast-enhanced ultrasound in renal focal lesions	6
Breaking barriers: exploring physiotherapists’ willingness and challenges in embracing telerehabilitation in a developing country	6
The cost of rejection: an internal audit of the clinical genetics service active triage pathway at CHI Crumlin, Ireland	5
Correction to: The bowel and beyond: extracolonic findings from CT colonography	5
Evaluating plasma phoenixin-14, galanin, galanin-like peptide, and spexin levels in polycystic ovary syndrome	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
Ultrasound measurements of pelvic floor and diaphragm muscles in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease patients with urinary incontinence	5
Knowledge and practice of foot self-care behaviours in Irish diabetes patients with high-risk feet	5
Serum free prostate-specific antigen density (fPSAD) as a predictor of prostate cancer: a new parameter worthy of attention	5
Measuring and monitoring patient safety in hospitals in the Republic of Ireland	5
Letter to the editor about the article: “The psychological impact of COVID-19 on ear, nose and throat (ENT) specialists”	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
The effect of iron deficiency anaemia treatment on mean platelet volume	5
Association between obstructive sleep apnea with recurrent pulmonary embolism: a meta-analysis	5
Comparison of national early warning score-2 and qSOFA in predicting the prognosis of older adults with altered mental status	5
TikTok, teens and mental health: quantifying algorithmic exposure to harmful content	5
Utilization of a novel radio-opaque 3D printed phantom for simulation training of CT-guided interventional procedure	5
Immunomodulatory effects of amisulpride on mammalian macrophages	5
Expanded central role of the respiratory physiotherapists in the community setting	5
Design and initial testing of a novel disposable oscillating positive expiratory pressure device	5
A single-center audit of a novel tonsil long-waiter outpatient clinic	5
The reliability and validity of the balance tests in hearing-impaired athletes	5
COVID-19 vaccination uptake and hesitancy reasons in food production workers	5
Point-of-care lung ultrasound in the evaluation of chest pain in a pediatric emergency department	5
Inquiries/comments about a patient with adrenaline-triggered mid-ventricular Takotsubo syndrome	5
Ending tuberculosis: the cost of missing the World Health Organization target in a low-incidence country	5
Nursing home research in Ireland before and after the pandemic	5
Exogenous pigmentation mimicking dermatosis: a benign consequence of silver nitrate use	5
Outcomes and patient perspectives of a novel virtual spinal referral pathway in a non-specialist centre	5
Efficacy of intradermal plus intramuscular Recombinant hepatitis B vaccination in vaccine nonresponders	5
Alterations in proximal shoulder muscles in stroke-related pain: a myotonometric study	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
The GLVC scoring system: a single-center model for predicting survival and hospitalization in patients with heart failure	5
Palliative care in a Graduate Entry Medical Curriculum: exploring students’ attitudes on the importance of receiving teaching in palliative care	5
Balance and biomechanics: exploring lower extremity biomechanics in Parkinson’s disease	5
The role of thiol-disulfide homeostasis and ischemia-modified albumin in osteosarcopenia	5
A radiographic analysis of humerus shaft fractures to predict non-union	5
Postoperative survival after lumbar instrumented surgery for metastatic spinal tumors: a nationwide population-based cohort analysis	4
Dordaviprone-the first and only approved treatment option for recurrent H3 K27M-mutant diffuse midline glioma – Letter to the editor	4
Early neurological deterioration in acute ischemic stroke	4
Clinical characteristics and outcomes of intracranial hemorrhage in geriatric patients receiving non–vitamin K antagonist oral anticoagulants: a multicenter observational study	4
Correction to: Student Summer Research Awards – SSRA Abstracts of the SSRA September 2023 meeting, UCD School of Medicine	4
Expectations of emergency patients regarding triage system knowledge upon arrival: an interpretive study	4
THRIVE, ASTRAL, and iScore scales for predicting prognosis of mechanical thrombectomy in patients with acute ischemic stroke	4
Discharged from the emergency department following hospital-presented self-harm: referral patterns and risk of repeated self-harm	4
Sotagliflozin: an insight into the first dual SGLT inhibitor now approved for heart failure	4
The volumetric relationship of mastoid cavity and paranasal sinuses in unilateral chronic otitis media	4
Rock and roll in the duodenum- endoscopic management of Bouveret syndrome: a case report and a review of the literature	4
Why do people use drugs? A neglected question	4
Artificial intelligence improved efficiency of the computed tomography program	4
Effects of distraction methods on anxiety and pain during blood collection in children aged 9–13	4
Dermoscopy-assisted prevalence of hair loss after COVID-19 vaccination among an Egyptian population: a cross-sectional study	4
Symptomatic and asymptomatic pontine hyperintensities: are they central pontine myelinolysis? Case series	4
Multimodal treatments based on Tadalafil during acute phase of Peyronie’s disease: experience at two referral academic centers	4
Role of apalutamide in the treatment landscape for patients with advanced prostate cancer: an expert opinion statement of European clinical practice	4
Comparison of coronary CT angiography and invasive coronary angiography results	4
Proficiency-based simulation training in healthcare – a scoping review protocol	4
Medical fitness to drive, emergency service vehicles and crash risk	4
Correction to: Impacts of protective face masks on ocular surface symptoms among healthcare professionals during the COVID‑19 pandemic	4
Clinical characteristics, management and outcomes of hyperemesis gravidarum: a retrospective study in an Irish maternity hospital	4
CTRIAL-IE (ICORG) 15–34: The impact of the 21 gene breast recurrence score® assay on chemotherapy prescribing in oestrogen receptor positive, lymph node positive early stage breast cancer in Ireland	4
SARS CoV-2 reinfection rate is higher in the Omicron variant than in the Alpha and Delta variants	4