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Maternity ultrasound in the Republic of Ireland 2016: a review
Hayes-Ryan et al report on the availability of fetal anomaly ultrasound scanning in the 19 Irish obstetric units. The service is offered routinely in 7/19 (37%) Units, selectively in 7/19 (37%) Units, and never in 5/19 (26%) Units. There is a marked geographical variation with 100% availability in Dublin and a 38% availability outside Dublin. The authors point to the current deficiencies in obstetric ultrasound.
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Opportunity costs in paediatric training: the specialist registrars experience
O’Neill et al surveyed the career aspirations and work/life balance of 53 paediatric SpRs. The majority (86%) had a definite career plan. 86% intended undertaking fellowship training. 74% stated that the training was undertaken at a significant personal cost. 50% experienced negative feelings which lingered after work. The authors that trainees would benefit from more communication and counseling when required.
The uptake of human papillomavirus vaccine in Irish schools: the impact of disadvantage
Migone et al report on the HPV vaccine Gardasil uptake in 577 schools. The uptake was 83.7%. Disadvantaged schools had lower uptakes 79.4%. The authors point out that high HPV vaccine uptake is important to ensure that inequalities in cervical cancer morbidity and mortality are addressed.
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