epidemiology
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Problematic Opioid Use in Ireland
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Problematic Opioid Use in Ireland: Current Trends and Public Health Implications Ireland continues to grapple with significant challenges related to problematic opioid use, though recent research reveals both concerning patterns and some encouraging developments. This analysis draws from the latest…
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[POSTER] Examination of patients presenting to the Emergency Department as “Apparently Drunk”
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Examination of Patients Presenting to the Emergency Department as “Apparently Drunk” Explore my academic poster examining alcohol-related presentations to Mercy University Hospital’s Emergency Department between 2022 and 2023. This study provides valuable insights into the healthcare burden of alcohol-related incidents….
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[POSTER] Prevalence of Problematic Opioid Use in Ireland 2020-2022
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Explore my academic poster, which presents the latest research on the prevalence of problematic opioid use (POU) in Ireland between 2020 and 2022. This study, conducted in collaboration with the Health Research Board and University College Cork, provides new insights…
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Cohort Study Design
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A cohort study is a type of observational research study that follows a group of participants, known as a cohort, over a period of time to examine how certain factors affect their health outcomes. In a cohort study, the researcher…
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Outbreak Management
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Scenario You are the Consultant in Public Health Medicine for a local health authority. A recent outbreak of foodborne illness has been reported in a large community within your jurisdiction. Outline the key steps you would take to investigate and…
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Introduction to Public Health & Epidemiology
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What is Public Health? Definition of “Public Health”: The organised efforts to prevent disease, promote health and prolong life among the population as a whole. Its activities aim to provide conditions in which people can be healthy and focus on…
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Cross Sectional Study Design
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Introduction Cross-sectional study design is a popular and fundamental research method used extensively in public health to understand the prevalence and relationships of health-related factors within a specific population at a particular point in time. This method provides a snapshot…
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Descriptive Epidemiology
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Descriptive epidemiology is the study of the distribution of disease in a population by person, place, and time. It provides important information about the burden and pattern of disease and helps identify trends and risk factors. In this post, we…
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Introduction to Epidemiology and Biostatistics
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In this post, we will discuss: Introduction Epidemiology is the study of the distribution and determinants of health and disease in populations. It aims to identify patterns and risk factors of disease occurrence and to develop strategies for prevention and…
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Confounding Factors and How to Find Them
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Awareness of confounding factors (you could also call them confusing factors) is a crucial element in planning medical research projects as well as conducting statistical analysis and interpreting results. Confounding relates to factors that are associated in some way to…
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