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Pérez-Salcedo L, Laguna E, Sánchez MC, Marín MJ, O'Connor A, González I, Sanz M, Herrera D. Molecular identification of black-pigmented bacteria from subgingival samples of cats suffering from periodontal disease. J Small Anim Pract 2016; 56:270-5. [PMID: 25819443 DOI: 10.1111/jsap.12319] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/03/2014] [Revised: 10/29/2014] [Accepted: 11/12/2014] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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OBJECTIVES To characterise the black-pigmented bacterial species found in the subgingival samples of cats with periodontal disease using molecular-based microbiological techniques. METHODS Sixty-five subgingival samples obtained from 50 cats with periodontal disease were analysed by polymerase chain reaction amplified ribosomal DNA restriction analysis and cloning and sequencing of the 16S rRNA genes. RESULTS Among the 65 subgingival samples, eight phylogenetic profiles were obtained, of which the most prevalent species were: Porphyromonas gulae (40%), P. gingivalis/P. gulae (36 · 9%), P. gulae/Porphyromonas sp. UQD 406 (9 · 2%), Odoribacter denticanis (6 · 2%), P. gulae/Porphyromonas sp. UQD 348 (1 · 5%) and P. circumdentaria (1 · 5%). When compared with the species resulting from biochemical diagnosis, the identification of P. gulae was congruent in 70% of the cases, while colonies identified as P. intermedia-like corresponded in 80% of cases to P. gulae. CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE The use of molecular-based microbiological diagnostic techniques resulted in a predominance of Porphyromonas spp. in the subgingival plaque of cats suffering from periodontal disease. Further characterisation of these bacteria identified P. gulae, O. denticanis and P. circumdentaria. The more frequently detected phylogenetic profiles corresponded to P. gingivalis and P. gulae.
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Dorhout Mees SM, Algra A, Wong GKC, Poon WS, Bradford CM, Saver JL, Starkman S, Rinkel GJE, van den Bergh WM, van Kooten F, Dirven CM, van Gijn J, Vermeulen M, Rinkel GJE, Boet R, Chan MTV, Gin T, Ng SCP, Zee BCY, Al-Shahi Salman R, Boiten J, Kuijsten H, Lavados PM, van Oostenbrugge RJ, Vandertop WP, Finfer S, O'Connor A, Yarad E, Firth R, McCallister R, Harrington T, Steinfort B, Faulder K, Assaad N, Morgan M, Starkman S, Eckstein M, Stratton SJ, Pratt FD, Hamilton S, Conwit R, Liebeskind DS, Sung G, Kramer I, Moreau G, Goldweber R, Sanossian N. Early Magnesium Treatment After Aneurysmal Subarachnoid Hemorrhage: Individual Patient Data Meta-Analysis. Stroke 2015; 46:3190-3. [PMID: 26463689 DOI: 10.1161/strokeaha.115.010575] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/24/2015] [Accepted: 09/08/2015] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE Delayed cerebral ischemia (DCI) is an important cause of poor outcome after aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH). Trials of magnesium treatment starting <4 days after symptom onset found no effect on poor outcome or DCI in SAH. Earlier installment of treatment might be more effective, but individual trials had not enough power for such a subanalysis. We performed an individual patient data meta-analysis to study whether magnesium is effective when given within different time frames within 24 hours after the SAH. METHODS Patients were divided into categories according to the delay between symptom onset and start of the study medication: <6, 6 to 12, 12 to 24, and >24 hours. We calculated adjusted risk ratios with corresponding 95% confidence intervals for magnesium versus placebo treatment for poor outcome and DCI. RESULTS We included 5 trials totaling 1981 patients; 83 patients started treatment<6 hours. For poor outcome, the adjusted risk ratios of magnesium treatment for start <6 hours were 1.44 (95% confidence interval, 0.83-2.51); for 6 to 12 hours 1.03 (0.65-1.63), for 12 to 24 hours 0.84 (0.65-1.09), and for >24 hours 1.06 (0.87-1.31), and for DCI, <6 hours 1.76 (0.68-4.58), for 6 to 12 hours 2.09 (0.99-4.39), for 12 to 24 hours 0.80 (0.56-1.16), and for >24 hours 1.08 (0.88-1.32). CONCLUSIONS This meta-analysis suggests no beneficial effect of magnesium treatment on poor outcome or DCI when started early after SAH onset. Although the number of patients was small and a beneficial effect cannot be definitively excluded, we found no justification for a new trial with early magnesium treatment after SAH.
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O'Connor A, Levers K, Dalton R, Galvan E, Goodenough C, Simbo S, Mertens-Talcott S, Rasmussen C, Greenwood M, Kreider R. Short-term powdered tart cherry supplementation encircling an acute endurance challenge potentially increases running performance and attenuates post-race markers of inflammation. J Int Soc Sports Nutr 2015. [PMCID: PMC4594152 DOI: 10.1186/1550-2783-12-s1-p7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Levers K, Dalton R, Galvan E, Goodenough C, O'Connor A, Simbo S, Barringer N, Mertens-Talcott S, Rasmussen C, Greenwood M, Kreider R. Powdered tart cherry supplementation surrounding a single bout of intense resistance exercise demonstrates potential attenuation of recovery strength decrement with no definitive oxidative or inflammatory effect. J Int Soc Sports Nutr 2015. [PMCID: PMC4594794 DOI: 10.1186/1550-2783-12-s1-p25] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Coletta A, Sanchez B, O'Connor A, Dalton R, Springer S, Koozehchian M, Jung YP, Simbo S, Cho M, Goodenough C, Reyes A, Sowinski R, Wilkins L, Rasmussen C, Kreider RB. Effects of matching diet type to obesity-related genotype on body composition changes in women during a six-month resistance-exercise training and walking program. J Int Soc Sports Nutr 2015. [PMCID: PMC4594788 DOI: 10.1186/1550-2783-12-s1-p16] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Becker A, Blaum K, Breitenfeldt C, Fellenberger F, George S, Göck J, Grieser M, Grussie F, von Hahn R, Herwig P, Karthein J, Krantz C, Kreckel H, Kumar S, Lange M, Lohmann S, Meyer C, Mishra PM, Novotný O, O'Connor A, Repnow R, Schippers S, Schröter CD, Spruck K, Schwalm D, Schweikard L, Urbain X, Vogel S, Wolf A. The cryogenic storage ring CSR for collision experiments with state-controlled and phase-space cooled molecular ion beams. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2015. [DOI: 10.1088/1742-6596/635/7/072059] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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O'Connor A, Dzikamunhenga RS, Totton S, Wolfe D, Sargeant J, Glanville J, Wood H. Systematic review of the effect of perch height on keel bone fractures, deformation and injuries, bone strength, foot lesions and perching behavior. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2015. [DOI: 10.2903/sp.efsa.2015.en-841] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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Levers K, Galvan E, Coletta A, Dalton R, Jung Y, O'Connor A, Goodenough C, Simbo S, Koozehchian M, Sanchez B, Rasmussen C, Greenwood M, Earnest C, Kreider R. Analysis of Correlational Validity Between OGTT Results and a Carbohydrate Intolerance Questionnaire. FASEB J 2015. [DOI: 10.1096/fasebj.29.1_supplement.lb236] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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Jung Y, Cho M, O'Connor A, Chang C, Koozehchian M, Goodenough C, Barringer N, Ayadi F, Walker D, Simbo S, Galvan E, Dalton R, Levers K, Garcia E, Mitchell C, Rasmussen C, Greenwood M, Murano P, Earnest C, Kreider R. Effects of Pre‐Workout Supplement on Strength, Anaerobic Power, and Body Composition. FASEB J 2015. [DOI: 10.1096/fasebj.29.1_supplement.lb238] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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Sanchez B, Coletta A, Galvan E, Dalton R, O'Connor A, Koozehchian M, Reyes A, Goodenough C, Cho M, Jung Y, Levers K, Simbo S, Springer S, Wilkins L, Rasmussen C, Kreider R. Influence of Metabolic Genotyping on Weight Loss and Body Composition in Women Participating in a 6 Month Diet and Exercise Program: Preliminary Findings. FASEB J 2015. [DOI: 10.1096/fasebj.29.1_supplement.lb240] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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Coletta A, Sanchez B, O'Connor A, Dalton R, Springer S, Koozehchian M, Jung Y, Simbo S, Cho M, Goodenough C, Reyes A, Galvan E, Levers K, Wilkins K, Rasmussen C, Kreider R. Influence of Obesity‐Related Genotype on Weight Loss Success and Body Composition Changes While Participating in an a 3‐Month Exercise and Weight Loss Program: Preliminary Findings. FASEB J 2015. [DOI: 10.1096/fasebj.29.1_supplement.lb241] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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Galvan E, Walker D, Simbo S, O'Connor A, Goodenough C, Dalton R, Levers K, Barringer N, Cho M, Koozehchian M, Ayadi F, Jung Y, Rasmussen C, Greenwood M, Murano P, Earnest C, Kreider R. Effects of 28 Days of Two Creatine Nitrate Based Dietary Supplements on Body Composition and Exercise Performance in Recreationally Active Males. FASEB J 2015. [DOI: 10.1096/fasebj.29.1_supplement.lb248] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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Galvan E, Jung Y, Cho M, O'Connor A, Chang C, Koozehchian M, Goodenough C, Barringer N, Ayadi F, Walker D, Simbo S, Dalton R, Levers K, Garcia E, Mitchell C, Rasmussen C, Greenwood M, Murano P, Earnest C, Kreider R. Acute Hemodynamic, Hematologic and Dose Effects of Ingesting Two Creatine Nitrate Based Dietary Supplements. FASEB J 2015. [DOI: 10.1096/fasebj.29.1_supplement.lb250] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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Jung Y, Cho M, O'Connor A, Chang C, Koozehchian M, Goodenough C, Barringer N, Ayadi F, Walker D, Simbo S, Galvan E, Dalton R, Levers K, Garcia E, Mitchell C, Rasmussen C, Greenwood M, Murano P, Earnest C, Kreider R. Effects of 8 Weeks Ingestion of a Pre‐Workout Supplement With and Without Synephrine on Cognitive Function, and Perceptions of Readiness to Perform. FASEB J 2015. [DOI: 10.1096/fasebj.29.1_supplement.lb239] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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O'Connor A, Wolfe D, Sargeant J, Glanville J, Wood H. Preparatory work for the development of a scientific opinion on the main welfare risks related to the farming of sheep for wool, meat and milk production. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2015. [DOI: 10.2903/sp.efsa.2015.en-678] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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O'Connor A, D'Alton MP, Carey B. Outcomes of medical patients requiring emergency intubation in a rural Irish hospital. Crit Care 2015. [PMCID: PMC4472354 DOI: 10.1186/cc14286] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Gidwani S, Phelan N, McGill J, McGowan A, O'Connor A, Young IS, Gibney J, McEneny J. Polycystic ovary syndrome influences the level of serum amyloid A and activity of phospholipid transfer protein in HDL2 and HDL3. Hum Reprod 2014; 29:1518-25. [DOI: 10.1093/humrep/deu115] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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Pérez-Salcedo L, Herrera D, Esteban-Saltiveri D, León R, Jeusette I, Torre C, O'Connor A, González I, González I. Isolation and identification of Porphyromonas spp. and other putative pathogens from cats with periodontal disease. J Vet Dent 2014; 30:208-13. [PMID: 24660305 DOI: 10.1177/089875641303000402] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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The purpose of this study was to evaluate the subgingival microbiota and determine the most prevalent periodontal pathogens implicated in feline periodontal disease and to correlate these findings with the clinical periodontal status. Subgingival microbiological samples were taken under sedation from 50 cats with clinical signs of periodontal disease. Pooled paper point samples from 4 selected subgingival sites were cultured on blood agar and on Dentaid-1 medium. Suspected pathogens were identified, subcultured, and preserved. The association between the microbiological findings and the clinical status was studied using correlation coefficients (CC). In addition, cats were stratified in subgroups according to presence of putative pathogens, and comparisons were carried out using unpaired t-test. Three bacterial species were frequently detected including Porphyromonas gulae (86%), Porphyromonas circumdentaria (70%) and Fusobacterium nucleatum (90%). The mean proportion of total flora was high for P. gulae (32.54%), moderate for P. circundentaria (8.82%), and low for F. nucleatum (3.96%). Among the clinical variables, tooth mobility was correlated (CC > 0.50, p < 0.001) with recession, pocket depth, attachment level, gingival index, and calculus index (CC = 0.29, p = 0.04) as well as with total bacterial counts (CC = 0.38, p = 0.006). Cats with more than 10% of P. gulae showed significantly more mobility (p = 0.014) and recession (p = 0.038), and a tendency for deeper probing pocket depths (p = 0.084) and attachment loss (p = 0.087). The results from this cross-sectional study confirmed that P. gulae is the most relevant pathogen in periodontal disease in cats.
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Dalton R, Levers K, Galvan E, Coletta A, Jung Y, O'Connor A, Goodenough C, Simbo S, Seesselberg C, Bonin B, Koozehchian M, Sanchez B, Barringer N, Rasmussen C, Greenwood M, Kreider R. Assessment of factors related to carbohydrate intolerance III: Fasting HOMA (LB300). FASEB J 2014. [DOI: 10.1096/fasebj.28.1_supplement.lb300] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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Levers K, Galvan E, Coletta A, Dalton R, Jung Y, O'Connor A, Goodenough C, Simbo S, Seesselberg C, Bonin B, Koozehchian M, Sanchez B, Barringer N, Rasmussen C, Greenwood M, Kreider R. Assessment of factors related to carbohydrate intolerance I: OGTT glucose AUC (LB299). FASEB J 2014. [DOI: 10.1096/fasebj.28.1_supplement.lb299] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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Goodenough C, Levers K, Galvan E, Coletta A, Dalton R, Jung Y, O'Connor A, Simbo S, Seesselberg C, Bonin B, Koozehchian M, Sanchez B, Barringer N, Rasmussen C, Greenwood M, Kreider R. Analysis of the validity of a carbohydrate intolerance questionnaire II (LB304). FASEB J 2014. [DOI: 10.1096/fasebj.28.1_supplement.lb304] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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Galvan E, Levers K, Coletta A, Dalton R, Jung Y, O'Connor A, Goodenough C, Simbo S, Seesselberg C, Bonin B, Koozehchian M, Sanchez B, Barringer N, Rasmussen C, Greenwood M, Kreider R. Assessment of factors related to carbohydrate intolerance II: OGTT glucose at 120 minutes (LB298). FASEB J 2014. [DOI: 10.1096/fasebj.28.1_supplement.lb298] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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O'Connor A, Levers K, Galvan E, Coletta A, Dalton R, Jung YP, Goodenough C, Simbo S, Seesselberg C, Bonin B, Koozehchian M, Sanchez B, Barringer N, Rasmussen C, Greenwood M, Kreider R. Analysis of the validity of a carbohydrate intolerance questionnaire I (LB305). FASEB J 2014. [DOI: 10.1096/fasebj.28.1_supplement.lb305] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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O'Connor A, Taneike I, Nami A, Fitzgerald N, Ryan B, Breslin N, O'Connor H, McNamara D, Murphy P, O'Morain C. Helicobacter pylori resistance rates for levofloxacin, tetracycline and rifabutin among Irish isolates at a reference centre. Ir J Med Sci 2013; 182:693-5. [PMID: 23625165 DOI: 10.1007/s11845-013-0957-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/29/2012] [Accepted: 04/13/2013] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Helicobacter pylori eradication rates using conventional triple therapies are falling, making viable second-line and rescue regimens necessary. Levofloxacin, tetracycline and rifabutin are three efficacious antibiotics for rescue therapy. AIM We aimed to assess the resistance rates for H. pylori against these antibiotics in an Irish cohort. METHODS Gastric biopsies were collected from 85 patients infected with H. pylori (mean age 46 years) in the Adelaide and Meath Hospital, Dublin in 2008 and 2009. Susceptibility to antibiotics was tested using the Etest. Clinical information was obtained from endoscopy reports and chart review. RESULTS 50.6 % of patients were females. Mean age was 47 years. Ten had prior attempts at eradication therapy with amoxicillin-clarithromycin-PPI, two had levofloxacin-based second-line therapy. 11.7 % [95 % CI (6.5-20.3 %)] (N = 10) had strains resistant to levofloxacin. There were no strains resistant to rifabutin or tetracycline. Levofloxacin resistance in the under 45 age group was 2.6 % (1/38) compared to 19.1 % (9/47) of above 45 age group (p = 0.02). DISCUSSION The levofloxacin rates illustrated in this study are relatively low by European standards and in line with other studies from the United Kingdom and Germany, with younger patients having very low levels of resistance. Levofloxacin, tetracycline and rifabutin are all valid options for H. pylori eradication in Irish patients but the importance of compliance cannot be underestimated.
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O'Connor A, O'Sullivan PG, Behan L, Norman G, Murphy B. Initial results from the newborn hearing screening programme in Ireland. Ir J Med Sci 2013; 182:551-6. [PMID: 23456183 DOI: 10.1007/s11845-013-0924-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/26/2012] [Accepted: 02/11/2013] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Hearing screening programmes aim to detect hearing loss in the neonate. The Health Service Executive (HSE) South was the first phase of a national roll-out of a neonatal hearing screening programme in Ireland, going live on 28 April 2011. RESULTS Over 11,738 babies have been screened for permanent childhood hearing impairment (PCHI) during the first 12 months. The percentage of eligible babies offered hearing screening was 99.2 %. Only 0.2 % (n = 25) of those offered screening declined. 493 (4 %) were referred for immediate diagnostic audiological assessment. The average time between screen and diagnostic audiology appointment was 2 weeks. 15 (1.3/1,000) babies have been identified with a PCHI over the 12-month period. 946 (4 %) babies screened were admitted to the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) for >48 h. The prevalance of PCHI is 7.3/1,000 in the NICU population compared to 0.6/1000 in the well baby population. 214 (1.8 % of total babies screened) had a clear response in the screening programmes, but were deemed to be at risk of an acquired childhood hearing impairment. These babies will be reassessed with a diagnostic audiology appointment at 8-9 months of age. To date, there is one case of acquired hearing impairment through this targeted follow-up screen. Of the 15 cases of PCHI identified, 8 (53 %) of these had one or more risk factors for hearing loss and 7 (37 %) were admitted to the NICU for >48 h. Four babies were referred for assessment at the National Cochlear Implant Centre.
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