This Month’s IMJ February 2017, Volume 110; Number 2 IMJ Commentary The Causation of Cerebral Palsy is Evolving J FA Murphy – Editor  (P509) ____________________________________________________________________________ Editorial Managing Epilepsy in Pregnancy  V O’Dwyer (P510) ____________________________________________________________________________ Original Papers Chronic Disease Management – The Patient’s Perspective  K Browne, D Divilly, M McGarry, C Sweeney, ME Kelly (P511) Communication skills in Read More …

March 2017, Volume 110; Number 3 IMJ Commentary Burnout In Doctors JFA Murphy – Editor (P525) ____________________________________________________________________________ Editorial The Ketogenic Diet: A Solution to Ireland’s Obesity Epidemic?  J Tepper, M Frere (P526) ____________________________________________________________________________ Original Papers Satisfaction rates with the current Special Type Consultation (STC) reimbursement scheme among General Practitioners – A Mixed Methods Study.  A Kiely, Read More …

This Month’s IMJJanuary 2017, Volume 110; Number 1IMJ CommentaryDoctors and the Effects of the Complaints Process J FA Murphy – Editor (P492) ____________________________________________________________________________ EditorialHospital-in-the-Home — essential to an integrated model of paediatric careC C Hensey, B Freyne, P A Bryant (P493)____________________________________________________________________________ Original PapersStereotactic Radiosurgery (SRS) / Stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT): Benefit to Irish patients and Irish Healthcare EconomyCagney and Armstrong Read More …

This Months IMJIMJ CommentaryDoolin Lecture 2016: ‘Capacity: A quart into a pint glass’  Professor Patrick Plunkett. Clinical Professor, Emergency Medicine.John FA Murphy (Editor)Editorial Sensor Augmented Pump Therapy Use in Type 1 Diabetes MellitusE Carolan, NP MurphyOriginal PapersA Slice of Hospital Toast a Day Keeps the Doctors at BayS Martin, C HillAutumn Weather and Winter Increase in Read More …

This Months IMJ IMJ Commentary The Current Challenges Facing Trainee Doctors in England  JFA Murphy Editorial CT Colonography in the Detection of Colorectal Cancer in Ireland; Economical Considerations and the Potential for Centralisation of Service Provision. WC Torreggiani, J Power, J Feeney. Original Papers The Epidemiology of Emergency In-Patient Hospitalisations Among Those with ‘No Fixed Read More …

This Months IMJ IMJ Commentary Medical Error as a Cause of Death Revisited  JFA Murphy Editorial Non-Obstructive Azoospermia and the Impact of MicroTESE T Dineen, J Waterstone, I Cullen Original Papers The Prevalence of Grass Pollen-Related Allergic Rhinoconjunctivitis in Elite Amateur Irish Athletes  M Grace, D Hunt  J O’B Hourihane Uptake of the Influenza Vaccination Read More …

This Months IMJ  IMJ CommentaryPhysician Scientists: Recruitment and SustainabilityJohn FA MurphyEditorEditorialNeonatal Brachial Plexus Palsy and CausationMJ Turner, M FarrenOriginal PapersWhat Proportion of Patients Meet the Criteria for Uncomplicated Sepsis in an Irish Emergency Department?C McNevin, R McDowellL, F Fitzpatrick, P Gilligan, A WakaiAccrual to Cancer Clinical TrialsC Kelly, M Smith, S Flynn, A Reyes, M Higgins, J McCaffrey, C KellyPerampanel: Read More …

This Months IMJ IMJ Commentary The Evolution of Randomised Control Trials JFA Murphy – Editor Editorial Contemporary issues in the new Guide to Professional Conduct and Ethics for Registered Medical Practitioners (8th Edition 2016). Vanessa Hetherington, Assistant Director, Policy and International Affairs, Irish Medical Organisation Original Papers Cycling Injuries Presenting to an Irish Emergency Department Read More …

This Months IMJIMJ CommentaryA New Hospital for the Children of Ireland:Editorial Technical Knockout: When is Traumatic Brain Injury “just” a Concussion? PJ. O’Halloran, JA. JohnsonOriginal Papers Car Safety Seat Usage and Selection Among Families Attending University Hospital LimerickP Scully, N Finner, JB Letshwiti, C O’Gorman Attitudes Toward Palliative Care and End of Life Issues: A Prospective Read More …

This Months IMJIMJ CommentaryA New Hospital for the Children of Ireland:Editorial Technical Knockout: When is Traumatic Brain Injury “just” a Concussion? PJ. O’Halloran, JA. JohnsonOriginal Papers Car Safety Seat Usage and Selection Among Families Attending University Hospital LimerickP Scully, N Finner, JB Letshwiti, C O’Gorman Attitudes Toward Palliative Care and End of Life Issues: A Prospective Read More …