Original Research
Loneliness amongst Older Hospital Inpatients: Prevalence and Associated Factors
Maden et al. surveyed 107 inpatients. Half reported some degree of loneliness and 1 in 7 reported higher degrees of loneliness.
The COVID-19 pandemic has negatively affected health behaviours in those with pre- heart failure
Wong et al. found that 50 pre-heart failure patients reported at least one additional unhealthy behaviour in the ‘life’s simple 7’ during Covid.
Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome: A National Survey
Tamgumus et al. have surveyed the management of NAS nationally. All units use Oromorph and 66% use Phenobarbitone as a second line medication. 66% have a non-pharmacological plan, and 24% provide specific parent education.
Stokes and Petch et al. have surveyed knowledge of and attitudes to fertility care and Assisted Reproductive Technologies (ART) between trainees working in Obstetrics & Gynaecology and General Practice trainees in Ireland.
Latest Letters to the Editor
The 2023 IMJ Student Essay Competition - Results
The topic of this year's competition is:
"What are the biggest challenges you anticipate working in medicine post-qualification?"
The results of the essay competition are as follows:
1st place: Matthew Thomas, UCD.
2nd place: Eddie Eun Sang Lee, UCD.
3rd place: Sinéad Gaffney, UL.
Featured Articles from the IMJ
Mouthguards reduce dental injuries and associated costs in Ladies Gaelic football
Greene et al. report that since the introduction of mandatory mouthguards in 2017 there has been a 51% reduction in dental claims due to injury.
Stokes and Petch et al. have surveyed knowledge of and attitudes to fertility care and Assisted Reproductive Technologies (ART) between trainees working in Obstetrics & Gynaecology and General Practice trainees in Ireland.
Medical and social needs of pregnant Asylum Seekers in Direct Provision
Lee et al. describe the challenges faced by 50 pregnant women in direct provision. The problems included HIV infection, unplanned pregnancy, late booking, and poor social supports.
Challenges associated with Global Bariatric Tourism
Dhannoon et al. report on 4 cases of bariatric surgery performed abroad which were followed by major complications after returning home. The authors suggest that there should be a registry of patients who have had bariatric surgery abroad to ensure that they receive prompt post-operative care if required.
Latest Editorials
Resuscitation training in Ireland - past to present
Kenny and Naas discuss the history of resuscitation training, as well as exploring the variety of initiatives which have been implemented in resus training.
Mortise Ankle X-Rays in Surgical Planning and Post-op Recovery
Bouchard et al. discuss the factors that may lead to superior radiographic efficiency, specifically with regard to mortise ankle X-rays.
Corporate governance – the Emperor’s new clothes?
Á. Carroll discusses various issues in safeguarding within the HSE, healthcare regulators and governance.
