Perinatal outcomes and predictors of neonatal mortality in preterm premature rupture of membranes: a tertiary center experience | BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth

PPROM is still responsible for the majority of preterm births and is associated with neonatal morbidity and mortality [1, 3, 4, 10,11,12, 20]. The exact pathogenesis of the condition is not yet fully understood. However, mortality and morbidity rates vary by ethnicity and center [21, 22]. The most critical factors for mortality and morbidity of … Read more

‘You meet so many different people, all shapes, all sizes’ – The Irish Times

Doing a series of runs that alternate with exercises may not be everybody’s idea of fun, but Hyrox is a competitive fitness trend that is soaring in popularity. The mass participation event that was launched in Germany just eight years ago has echoes of recreational marathon running. Cities around the world are hosting affiliated races, … Read more

Students draw from personal experiences, from spinal operations to dancing at Coldplay, for Young Scientist projects – The Irish Times

There is nothing like personal experience to spark research that could make a difference. It drove 15-year-old Faye Terry to examine the psychological impact of spinal fusion operations on young people – especially, how best to overcome feelings of isolation after life-transforming surgery. The motivation for the 4th year student at Bandon Grammar School was … Read more

This low-cost camera system detects red-light runners and sends details directly to gardaí – TheJournal.ie

This low-cost camera system detects red-light runners and sends details directly to gardaí  TheJournal.ie Calls for fast-tracking of traffic cameras for Galway city  Galway Bay FM Automatic ‘red-light cameras’ to be installed in Dublin this year to catch drivers breaking lights  Irish Independent Red Light Cameras and automatic fines coming to Cork & Limerick after Dublin roll-out  Cork Beo … Read more