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Dietary intakes and quality of Irish adults with cystic fibrosis: Comparisons to nutrition guidelines and HEI-2020 - PubMed Findings indicate suboptimal diet quality. Despite reliance on EDNP foods, many did not achieve energy targets. Moving forward, emphasis on diet quality is of paramount importance to improve overall health in people with CF.

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Myocardial remodelling in aortic regurgitation: time to think beyond volumes and function? - PubMed Current guideline criteria for surgical intervention in chronic aortic regurgitation (AR) rely on fixed thresholds of left ventricular size and ejection fraction, but these metrics may overlook early myocardial injury and under-appreciate patient heterogeneity, particularly in women and older adults …

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From obesity to oncology; bariatric surgery and the impact on breast cancer- what is the link? - A systematic review and meta-analysis - PubMed This systematic review and meta-analysis demonstrates that bariatric surgery is associated with a statistically significant reduction in breast cancer incidence by pathways alluded to in this review and likely by a number of mechanisms yet to be fully elucidated. The role of menopausal status on bre …

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Individualised treatment effects of enhanced early mobilisation in mechanically ventilated patients: a secondary analysis of the TEAM trial - PubMed Using baseline characteristics, a machine learning model identified patients with estimated benefit or harm with enhanced EM. Future testing of a personalised approach to mobilisation in the ICU is warranted.

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Diagnostic Discordance and Error in Breast Pathology: Causes, Classifications, and Medicolegal Implications - PubMed Diagnostic pathology is inherently interpretative and subject to interobserver variability. Whilst diagnostic concordance is a critical quality metric, distinguishing between acceptable variation, diagnostic error, and professional negligence is essential for both clinical care and medicolegal clari …

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The Impact of Metabolic Complications in Pregnancy on Later Life Maternal Cardiometabolic Health: Findings From the ROLO Longitudinal Cohort Study - PubMed Pregnancy metabolic complications were associated with an altered cardiometabolic risk profile 10 years postpartum.

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ChatGPT Applications in Heart Failure: Patient Education, Readability Enhancement, and Clinical Utility - PubMed <span><b>Background:</b> Heart failure (HF) affects over 64 million people globally, imposing substantial morbidity, mortality, and economic burdens. Despite advances in guideline-directed therapies, adherence remains suboptimal due to low health literacy and complex regimens. ChatGPT, an advanced large l</span> …

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Development of a multidisciplinary syllabus to support the education and training of roles in cystic fibrosis care: An ECFS Education initiative - PubMed Multiple challenges exist when developing and applying international syllabi. Examples include disparities in economics, health care infrastructure, available resources, and differing roles and responsibilities. By tapping into a broad international knowledge base, we were able to develop a clear fr …

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We're looking forward to our library training sessions coming up next week!

We recommend bringing your own laptop or tablet if possible. Those who have registered as part of their accredited programmes will have received emails with more information.

See you there! 💻

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The impact of direct consultant-to-consultant referrals on the spinal care pathway: A clinical audit - PubMed The consultant-to-consultant referral protocol decreased the overall referral numbers, increased the number of patients with complete imaging, increased the surgical yield, and decreased the rates of OPD follow-up. This can be attributed to more efficient consultant-led local decision-making, which …

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Knowledge gaps and radiation exposure concerns: Time for a revamp of radiation training structures for trainee surgeons - PubMed Significant knowledge gaps and low PPE compliance were observed amongst surgical trainees. Given the strong desire for further training, we recommend a modernised, interactive national radiation safety training program tailored to surgical specialities.

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Retrospective use of the Pragmatic-Explanatory Continuum Indicator Summary-2 trial design tool to assess design choices in randomized controlled trials: an empirical review - PubMed The Pragmatic-Explanatory Continuum Indicator Summary-2 (PRECIS-2) tool is designed to help researchers match their design decisions to the intended purpose of their trial. The intention of a trial can be "explanatory," which improves our understanding of how an intervention works, or "pragmatic," w …

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Ribociclib Plus Endocrine Therapy in Hormone Receptor-Positive/ERBB2-Negative Early Breast Cancer: 4-Year Outcomes From the NATALEE Randomized Clinical Trial - PubMed ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT03701334.

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Caesarean scar pregnancy: Parents lived experience - PubMed This study presents the lived experiences of CSP, highlighting how couples struggled with limited prior knowledge and perceived urgency of making life changing decisions. Contemplating future pregnancies was difficult given the uncertainties surrounding potential risks. By presenting the perspective …

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Bimekizumab demonstrated a favorable safety profile and high levels of efficacy with up to 2 years of treatment in patients with moderate to severe hidradenitis suppurativa: Pooled results from two phase 3 randomized, controlled trials and their open-label extension - PubMed Bimekizumab was well-tolerated up to 2 years; no new safety signals were identified with longer exposure. Bimekizumab provided deep, durable improvements in clinical and HRQoL outcomes.

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Parsing the Patterns: Not All Drug-Induced Interstitial Lung Diseases Are Alike. Understanding Drug-Induced Interstitial Lung Disease in the Era of Targeted Cancer Therapy - PubMed Parsing the Patterns: Not All Drug-Induced Interstitial Lung Diseases Are Alike. Understanding Drug-Induced Interstitial Lung Disease in the Era of Targeted Cancer Therapy

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What is debridement, antibiotics, and implant retention in orthopaedic oncology? : a global cross-sectional survey of surgeons' practices and opinions - PubMed The study highlights global inconsistencies in DAIR practices for PJI in orthopaedic oncology, with financial disparities impacting modular component exchange. Standardized definitions are lacking, and we propose that if only polyethylene is changed, then the procedure is referred to as 'poly exchan …

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Use of thyroid hormones in euthyroid patients with unexplained fatigue: analyses of aggregate data from European national surveys of professional endocrine society members - PubMed A small, yet not negligible percentage of European thyroid-focused physicians consider using TH for euthyroid patients with unexplained fatigue, with significant variations based on geographic, demographic, and practice-related factors. Using levothyroxine and/or liothyronine in such cases lacks evi …

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Endometriosis - a prevalent but often underestimated condition - PubMed Endometriosis - a prevalent but often underestimated condition

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Clinical efficacy of subsensory sacral neuromodulation in adults with faecal incontinence: The SUBSoNIC crossover randomised controlled trial and cohort follow-up study - PubMed The SUBSoNIC trial failed to find conclusive evidence of the experimental efficacy of SNM. Further demonstration of experimental efficacy remains important as SNM is a high-cost and invasive therapy.

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Dilated cardiomyopathy in Rubinstein-Taybi syndrome: A case report and mini-review of the literature - PubMed Rubinstein-Taybi syndrome (RTS) or Broad Thumb-Hallux syndrome, is a rare neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by distinctive physical, cognitive and congenital abnormalities. Mutations in the CREBBP or EP300 genes are implicated, often arising <i>de novo</i>. While cardiac defects are noted in …

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One Enzyme, Many Faces: The Expanding Role of DPP3 in Cardiovascular and Critical Care - PubMed Dipeptidyl peptidase 3 (DPP3) is a zinc-dependent aminopeptidase that is found in several places and is thought to be a cytosolic enzyme that helps break down peptides. Recent studies, however, have revealed its extensive therapeutic relevance upon release into circulation, functioning not only as a …

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Updates in the Diagnosis and Treatment of BK Viraemia in Kidney Transplant Recipients: Current and Future Insights - PubMed BK virus is a common childhood infection that is largely asymptomatic in the general population. However, increased cellular immune dysfunction in kidney transplant recipients is associated with an increased risk of BK virus reactivation. Modern immunosuppression regimens have resulted in a reductio …

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Cis-regulatory and long noncoding RNA alterations in breast cancer - current insights, biomarker utility, and the critical need for functional validation - PubMed Breast cancer's global prevalence underscores a critical need for novel biomarkers to guide treatment and improve patient outcomes. Biomarker discovery historically focused on mutations in protein coding regions, comprising merely 1% of the genome. However, with advances in whole-genome sequencing, …

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Towards the development of upgrade criteria for the treatment of hidradenitis suppurativa with biologics - PubMed Current treatment practice may delay optimal intervention, potentially leading to missed therapeutic windows. A significant proportion of respondents expressed a preference for earlier biologic intervention, especially in cases of severe disease or frequent flares. The findings underscore the need f …

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Metformin: translating the evidence for prevention of weight gain - PubMed Metformin: translating the evidence for prevention of weight gain

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Cutting waste in cancer care: acceptability of novel waste-reduction strategies in oral therapies amongst Irish oncology stakeholders - PubMed Patients are open to split-fill prescribing, which could potentially decrease drug wastage.

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