Introduction Neonatal sepsis is a leading cause of infant mortality worldwide with non-
specific and varied presentation. We aimed to catalogue the current definitions of neonatal …

To clinicians there are a number of striking features of the ever-evolving field of the medical
humanities. The first is a perception of a predominantly unidirectional relationship between …

Objective To compare standard (native tissue) repair with synthetic mesh inlays or mesh kits.
Design Randomised controlled trial. Setting Thirty‐three UK hospitals. Population Women …

Objectives Primary objectives were to establish consensus of opinion for classification of
post birth labial trauma and which types of post birth labial trauma require suturing …

In Ireland, little is known about mothers and infants where child welfare and protection
concerns arise during the perinatal period. This study explores, for the first time, perinatal …

Trauma to the labia occurs in up to 49% of vaginal births 1. Trauma to the perineal body
resulting from childbirth is well defined using widely used categories, and recommended …

Background The optimum screening programme for developmental dysplasia of the hip
remains elusive. Ireland has introduced a new national screening guideline based on …

The influence of early life wheezing phenotype on lung function in young adult wheezers is
unknown. To assess this, the Isle of Wight Birth Cohort (n= 1,456) was reviewed at 1, 2, 4, 10 …

Aims: This study explored how midwives access and use information whilst caring for
women with high risk needs in the labour ward. The study focussed on identification of …

Introduction Aniscoria is a condition characterised by pupils of unequal size. Aniscoria may
be completely benign and physiological. However it can also be associated with serious life …