• CT dose optimization with model based iterative reconstruction 

  Moloney, Fiachra (University College Cork, 2019)

  The aim of this thesis is to assess the feasibility of using model-based iterative reconstruction (MBIR) to develop new low-dose CT (computed tomography) protocols in the areas of neck, chest, and abdominal imaging without ...
• Concussion in adolescent rugby union players: comprehensive acute assessment protocol and development of the SSC concussion passport to monitor long-term health 

  Cosgrave, Ciaran; Fuller, Colm; Franklyn-Miller, Andy; Falvey, Eanna; Beirne, Cliff; Ryan, John; McCrory, Paul (BMJ Publishing Group, 2018)

  Introduction: Sports-related concussion (SRC) can be challenging to diagnose, assess and manage. Much of the SRC research is conducted on adults. The assessment of SRC should aim to identify deficits using a detailed ...
• Review of the role of abdominal imaging in irritable bowel syndrome. 

  Kavanagh, Richard G.; O'Grady, John; Carey, Brian W.; O'Connor, Owen J.; Maher, Michael M. (Baishideng Publishing Group Inc., 2018-11)

  The role of radiologic imaging in the investigation of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) remains a subject of debate and there is some evidence, from recent studies of utilization of imaging in IBS, which focused on associated ...
• The inclusion of delirium in version 2 of the National Early Warning Score will substantially increase the alerts for escalating levels of care: findings from a retrospective database study of emergency medical admissions in two hospitals 

  Mohammed, Mohammed A.; Faisal, Muhammad; Richardson, Donald; Scally, Andrew; Howes, Robin; Beatson, Kevin; Irwin, Sally; Speed, Kevin (Royal College of Physicians, 2019-03-01)

  Background: The National Early Warning Score (NEWS) is being replaced with NEWS2 which adds 3 points for new confusion or delirium. We estimated the impact of adding delirium on the number of medium/high level alerts that ...
• Validation studies of virtual reality simulation performance metrics for mechanical thrombectomy in ischemic stroke 

  Crossley, Robert; Liebig, Thomas; Holtmannspoetter, Markus; Lindkvist, Johan; Henn, Pat; Lonn, Lars; Gallagher, Anthony Gerald (BMJ Publishing Group, 2018)

  Introduction: Mechanical thrombectomy (MT) has transformed the treatment of ischemic stroke. However, patient access to MT may be limited due to a shortage of doctors specifically trained to perform MT. The studies reported ...

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