Dermot R. Doherty
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View article: Altered Inflammasome and Immune activation in Paediatric Traumatic Brain Injury
Altered Inflammasome and Immune activation in Paediatric Traumatic Brain Injury Open
Introduction : Systemic Inflammation is associated with Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) and therefore is a potential target for immunomodulation. Dysregulated immune function post-TBI increased susceptibility to infection and post-concussive …
View article: Mild-to-severe traumatic brain injury in children: altered cytokines reflect severity
Mild-to-severe traumatic brain injury in children: altered cytokines reflect severity Open
View article: Mild To Severe Traumatic Brain Injury In Children: Altered Cytokines Reflect Severity
Mild To Severe Traumatic Brain Injury In Children: Altered Cytokines Reflect Severity Open
Background: Paediatric traumatic brain injury (TBI) is recognised to have significant longer–term neurocognitive effects. Childhood is a time of high risk for head injury. Functional recovery is variable with a combination of any or all of…
View article: Prevention of post-cardiac surgery vitamin D deficiency in children with congenital heart disease: a pilot feasibility dose evaluation randomized controlled trial
Prevention of post-cardiac surgery vitamin D deficiency in children with congenital heart disease: a pilot feasibility dose evaluation randomized controlled trial Open
View article: The impact of food industry reformulation, innovation and consumer preference on dietary intakes in Ireland: a probabilistic intake model
The impact of food industry reformulation, innovation and consumer preference on dietary intakes in Ireland: a probabilistic intake model Open
Strong evidence exists linking poor diet to increased risk of overweight, obesity and non-communicable diseases. Reformulation initiatives, whereby the food industry gradually reduces energy, sodium, sugar, fat and saturated fat content of…
View article: Breakfast Education Sessions - a novel approach to learning
Breakfast Education Sessions - a novel approach to learning Open
IntroductionThe need for continuing professional development is well recognized and is supported by professional bodies in all healthcare disciplines. It can be difficult to access CPD for those who work shift.
View article: Calcitriol trend following pediatric cardiac surgery and association with clinical outcome
Calcitriol trend following pediatric cardiac surgery and association with clinical outcome Open
View article: AB209. 5. True blues?—a review of “code blue” calls in a tertiary paediatric hospital
AB209. 5. True blues?—a review of “code blue” calls in a tertiary paediatric hospital Open
Background: Cardiac arrest in children is fortunately an infrequent event. These events in hospital are usually serviced by a cardiac arrest or code blue team. With growing demands on critical care services in Ireland the composition of th…
View article: Effectiveness of α<sub>2</sub>agonists for sedation in paediatric critical care: study protocol for a retrospective cohort observational study
Effectiveness of α<sub>2</sub>agonists for sedation in paediatric critical care: study protocol for a retrospective cohort observational study Open
Introduction Mechanically ventilated children in paediatric intensive care units are commonly administered analgesics and sedative agents to minimise pain and distress and facilitate cooperation with medical interventions. Opioids and benz…
View article: 1,25-Dihydroxyvitamin D Levels in Pediatric Intensive Care Units: Risk Factors and Association With Clinical Course
1,25-Dihydroxyvitamin D Levels in Pediatric Intensive Care Units: Risk Factors and Association With Clinical Course Open
Critically ill children are at risk for low 1,25(OH)2D levels, particularly in the presence of established risk factors. However, the lack of association between the 1,25(OH)2D level and selected outcome measures, after controlling for 25(…