University Hospital Limerick

The robotic PIANO: a critical narrative review of surgeon-controlled operative polyphony, human factors, and robotic training

Abstract Robotic surgery can concentrate control of several technical functions at the console, but such concentration does not itself confer clinical independence, reduce dependence on the perioperative team, or improve patient outcomes. We define surgeon-controlled operative po...

Ambiguous credentials and commercial interests in dermatology-related social media: an audit of “skin experts” and public trust in Ireland

Dermatology information on social media may combine health advice with unclear credentials and commercial promotion. We conducted a cross-sectional audit of Ireland-focused InstagramTM and TikTokTM content and an online survey of adults in Ireland. Between 6 and 15 December 2025,...

Birdshot chorioretinopathy without classic birdshot lesions: a multimodal imaging case series

To describe atypical presentations of HLA-A29-associated birdshot chorioretinopathy (BCR) in patients without classic cream-coloured birdshot lesions at presentation and to evaluate the contribution of multimodal imaging to the assessment of suspected early disease. Three patient...

Sudden Cardiac Arrest from Commotio Cordis in a Competitive Hurling Athlete - Case report

Abstract Background Commotio cordis is a rare, potentially fatal arrhythmic event precipitated by blunt trauma to the chest, typically during sports, in the absence of structural heart disease. The term, derived from Latin meaning “agitation of the heart,” reflects the mechanism...

The Cost of the Cure: Antibiotic Exposure as a Risk Factor for Irritable Bowel Syndrome

The intricate interplay between the gut microbiome and the enteric nervous system remains a paramount focus in understanding the multifactorial pathogenesis of disorders of gut–brain interaction (DGBI), most notably irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). While the clinical entity of pos...

Beyond the biopsy: the new era of non-invasive staging and biomarkers in colorectal cancer

Colorectal cancer (CRC) management is increasingly challenged by shifting demographics, notably the rise in aggressive early-onset CRC, and the limitations of conventional anatomical staging. This comprehensive review explores the paradigm shift toward noninvasive and minimally i...

SKY92 Identifies High‐Risk Newly Diagnosed Multiple Myeloma With Inferior Progression‐Free Survival and Implicates NUF2 as a Candidate Driver

ABSTRACT Objectives To determine the prevalence and prognostic significance of the SKY92 gene‐expression signature, evaluate minimal/measurable residual disease (MRD), and identify molecular drivers of high‐risk disease in transplant‐eligible newly diagnosed multiple myeloma (TE‐...