Case Series
Sternal plating for traumatic sternal non-union
Kehoe et al. describe the management of 2 cases of sternal non-union fractures by fixation with locking compression plates.
Short Reports
Persistent Postural Perceptual Dizziness In The Neurology Clinic
Radhakrisna and Gaughan describe the condition PPPD and the role of venlafaxine in its treatment.
The Irish Medical Journal Student Essay Competition 2024
Editor John FA Murphy would like to thank all of the entrants for participating in this year's Student Essay Competition, the topic of which was "Will advancements in technology make me a better doctor?"
The winning entrants are as follows:
1st place: Ellen Ní Chinseallaigh, UCC.
2nd place: Alex Raducan, UCD.
3rd place: Jason Dowling, UCD.
The winning entry by Ellen Ní Chinseallaigh has been published in this edition of the IMJ, and can be read here.
Original Research
Paraquat poisoning following the introduction of the European Union ban
Cassidy et al. have found that prior to the European ban in 2008 there were 95 cases of Paraquat poisoning with 33 fatalities. Subsequently there have 11 cases with 4 deaths and none since 2014.
Impact of a dedicated NICU lactation specialist for VLBW infants
Kinoshita et al. describe the role of a lactation consultant in the NICU. The median time for the availability of colostrum improved from 10 to 4 hours.
The Experiences of Native Irish speaking Older Adults Navigating Healthcare Services
Breathnach et al. using semi-structured interviews to analyse the challenges facing older Irish speaking adults when engaging with health services.
Latest Editorials
General Paediatric Surgery: A Model of Care for Ireland 2024
Mealy reports on the revised Model of Care 2024 for GPS in Ireland. Currently, 21 hospitals provide GPS. Challenges in the provision of GPS include difficulty appointing non-specialist surgeons in regional and local areas.
Cass Report and Implications for Transgender Youth and Services in ROI
Ryan et al. discuss the Cass Report and the implications for gender diverse youth and services in ROI.
The role of Medical Imaging in the Investigation of Nitrous Oxide Toxicity
Keady and Torregiani discuss the growing use of Nitrous Oxide (N20) as a recreational drug by Irish children and adolescents. Its rapid increase in use and prevalence has led to the need for greater MRI capacity.
