http://hdl.handle.net/10147/135689 Sun, 19 May 2013 06:50:42 GMT 2013-05-19T06:50:42Z http://hdl.handle.net/10147/263219 Title: Weight management services for adults highlighting the role of primary care Authors: Hassan, SJ; O’Shea, D Sat, 01 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/10147/263219 2012-12-01T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/10147/251297 Title: Domestic violence: a health issue: guidelines for hospital staff Authors: Murphy, Anne Marie Wed, 07 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/10147/251297 2012-11-07T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/10147/221132 Title: Should we mobilise critically ill patients? A review. Authors: O'Connor, Enda D; Walsham, James Abstract: Neuromuscular weakness, a frequent complication of prolonged bed rest and critical illness, is associated with morbidity and mortality. Mobilisation physiotherapy has widespread application in patients hospitalised with non-critical illness. Tue, 01 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/10147/221132 2009-12-01T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/10147/146564 Title: BMI > or = 50 kg/m2 is associated with a younger age of onset of overweight and a high prevalence of adverse metabolic profiles. Authors: O'Connell, Jean; Kieran, Phillip; Gorman, Kathleen; Ahern, Tomas; Cawood, Tom J; O'Shea, Donal Abstract: To study the demographic and clinical parameters of three different categories of obesity, with particular focus on a cohort of individuals with BMI > or = 50 kg/m2, the fastest growing category of obesity.; Over 700 obese individuals were studied (186 with BMI = 30-39 kg/m2, 316 with BMI = 40-49 kg/m2 and 290 with BMI > or = 50 kg/m2).; Median BMI was 51 kg/m2 for patients who reported onset of overweight before 15 years of age, 47 kg/m2 for patients who reported onset between 15 and 30 years, and 42 kg/m2 for patients who became overweight after 30 years of age. The BMI > or = 50 kg/m2 group was notably younger than the group with BMI = 30-39 kg/m2 (44 (SD 11) years v. 50 (SD 15) years; P < 0.0001). Eighteen per cent of obese patients studied were considered metabolically healthy according to standard cut-off points for blood pressure, fasting glucose and lipid profiles. However, the proportion of metabolically healthy individuals was significantly higher in the BMI = 30-39 kg/m2 group than in the BMI = 40-49 kg/m2 and BMI > or = 50 kg/m2 groups (31% v. 17% and 12% respectively; P < 0.05 and P < 0.005). When compared with people of similar age in the general population, individuals with BMI > or = 50 kg/m2 had lower rates of marriage (51% v. 72%) and a higher prevalence of unemployment (14% v. 5%).; The current study suggests that the increasing prevalence of childhood obesity worldwide will lead to many more individuals achieving a higher BMI at a younger age. Furthermore, an earlier onset of overweight does not appear to prevent the adverse metabolic health outcomes associated with extreme obesity. Thu, 01 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/10147/146564 2010-07-01T00:00:00Z