Dr. Judith Meehan
Assistant Professor, Paediatrics
Publications and Further Research Outputs
Peer-Reviewed Publications
J Meehan, J Allen, E Molloy, et al, Mummy smile when tummy smile: Why investigations are vaital to aid the diagnosis in a child?, Irish Paediatric Association, Athlone, 2019
J Meehan, J Allen, E Molloy, Shuld children with down syndrome receive prophylatic antibiotics for recurrent respiratory infections?, Europaediatrics Conference, Dublin, June, 2019
J Meehan, J Allen, E Molloy, Carbon dioxide levels in neonates: What are safe parameters?, Irish Paediatric Association, Athlone, 2019
J Meehan, J Allen, E Molloy et al, A retrospective audit of chronc urticaria in the irish paediatric population, Euroopaediatrics Conference , Dublin, 2019
J Meehan, J Allen, E Molloy et al, Systematic Review: Definitions fo Neonatal Sepsis in randomised controlled trials, Irish Paediatric Association, Athlone, 2019
J Meehan, J Allen, E Molloy et al, Investigation fo the first afebrile seizure in teh paediatrc ED: a systematic review, Europaediatrics Conference, Dublin , June, 2019
J Meehan, J Allen, E Molloy et al, Should healthcare professionals routinely recommend a commercially available sleep moment monitor for babies?, Europaediatrics Coonference, Dublin , June, 2019
J Meehan, J Allen, E Molloy et al, Bilious vomiting in infancy - the optimal work up, Irish Paeditric Association, Athlone, 2019
J Meehan, J Allen, E Molloy et al, The use of liquidised/blended diet in PEG fed children with severe neurological impairment, Irish Paediatric Association, Atlone, December 2019, 2019
J Meehan, J Allen, E Molloy, et al, Defining Cerebral Palsy - Consensus or Controversy?, Irish Paediatric Association, Athlone 2019, Dec ember 2019, 2019
J Meehan, J Allen, E Molloy et al, Paediatric Nocturnal Enuresis: 15 Minute Consultation, Irish Paediatric Asslociation, Athlone 2019, December 2019, 2019
J Meehan, J Allen, E Molloy et al, A bone to pick: Investigating the role of bisphosphonate therapy in the treatment of secondary osteoporosis in children and adolescents, Irish Paediatric Association, Athlone , 2019
J Meehan, J Allen, E Molloy et al, The use of liquidised/blenede diet in PEG - fed chidlren with severe neurological impairment, Europaediatrics Conference, Dublin , June, 2019
J Meehan, J Allen, E Molloy et al, Should the varicella vaccination be introduced into the national immunisation guidelines?, Europaediagtrics Conference, Dublin , 2019
S Quinn, R flynn,, F Fitzptrick R Hll J Mc Dermott, A Naughton S Sebaoui, D Sharma, C White, J Meehan, E Molloy, Failure to thrive; A systemtic Review, Irish Paediatric Association, Galway, December 2018, 2018
M Ryan, T Jansen, J Meehan et al, Nanotechnology in Paediatrics, Irish Paediatric Association, Galway, 7 December 2018, 2018
J Alexander, N Bholah, N Okigbo, J Meehan et al, Ffteen minute consultation: infant with a small head, Irish Paediatric Association , Galway, 2018, 2018
C Meade, R Martin, C Crowe, J Lyons, A McCrann, J Meehan et al, Quality of Life and the Impact of Caring for, Irish Paediatric Association , Galway, Ireland, 7 December 2018, 2018
ApP Ennes, KM Bourk, M Hayes, AE Mayyfield, MG Winield, J Meehan, E Molloy, The new sepsis three guidelines and their applicability to paediatric medicine, Irish Paediatric Assocation , Galway, December 2018, 2018
J Scanlon, E Boylem, D chay, A Tahirm AP Worrall, K Zavin, E Molloy, J Meehan, A Review of Hyprnatraemic dehydration management in OCHC in comparson to a section of internatioal guidelines, Irish Paediatric Accocaton, December 2018, 2018
Fluids and electrolyte balance in the newborn in, editor(s)Prem Puri, Judith Meehan, et al , Newborn Surgery 4th Edition, Ireland, CRC Press, 2017, [Judith Meehan]
Immune System of the Newborn in, editor(s)Prem Puri, Judith Meehan et al , Newborn Surgery 4th Edition, Ireland, CRC Press, 2017, [Judith Meehan]
Judith Meehan, The Educational Value of a Short Teaching Programme for Medical Students in a Children's Hospice, Irish Network of Medical Educators -10th Annual Scientific Meeting, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, Dublin, 28th February, 2017, INMED, 9 - 9pp
Meehan J, Profile of a prader willi syndrome specific clinci, Irish Prader Willi Syndrome Association International Meeting, Dublin, September , 2014
Skokauskas N, Meehan J, Gallagher L, Mental Health problems in children with Prader Willi Syndrome, J Can Acad Child Adolesc Psychiatry, 21, (3), 2012, p194 - 203
Meehan J, Roche E, New Approaches in Prader Willi Management, Forum, 12, (2 Supp), 2012
Meehan J, Hoey H, A Comprehansive Study of Irish Chidlren with Prader Willi Syndrome ages 2-14 years, International Journal of Paediatric Obesity, 5, (1), 2010, p60-
Murphy J, Philip M, Macken S, Meehan J, Roche E, Mayne PD, O'Regan M, Hoey HM., Thyroid dysfunction in Down's Syndrome and screening for children and adolescents using capillary TSH measurements, Journal of Pediatric Endocrinology & Metabolism , 21, (2), 2008, p155-163
J Meehan, E Roche, P Greally, H Hoey, Sleep abnormalities in children with Prader Willi Syndrome, European Society for Paediatric Endocrinology Scientfiic Meeting, 2005, 2005
J Meehan, E Roche, E Quinn, N Croasdell, H Hoey, The effects of Growth Hormone treatment on growth and body children with Prader Willi Syndrome - a longitudingal study., Hormone Research, 64, (Suppl 1), 2005, p297 - 297
J Meehan, E Roche, E Quinn, N Croasdell, H Hoey, The effects of Growth Hormone treatment on growth and body children with Prader Willi Syndrome - a longitudinal Study, European Society for Paediatric endocrinology Scientific Meeting, 2005, 2005
J Meehan, E Roche, H Hoey, Auxology and Growth Disorders in Childhood, Irish Medical Journal , 98, (6), 2005
J Meehan, E Roche, P Greally H Hoey., Sleep abnormalities in children with Prader Willi Syndrome., Hormone Research, 64, (Suppl 1), 2005, p291 - 291
H Hoey, E Roche, J Meehan, Effect of discontinuation of growth hormone treatment on risk factors for cardiovascular disease in abdolescents born small for gestation age, Hospital Doctor of Ireland, 9, (3), 2004
J Murphy, M Philip, P Mayne, S Macken, M O Regan, J Meehan, E Roche, H Hoey, Prevalence and assessment of Medical disorders in children and adolescents with Down Syndrome, 8th Work Down Syndrome Congress, Singapore, 2004, 2004
J Meehan, M O Regan, H Hoey, The effects of Growth Hormone treatment on Growth and Body Composition in Children with Prader Willi Syndrome, Irish Journal of Medical Science , 173, 2004
Prevalence and assessment of Medical disorders in children and adolescents with Down Syndrome, J Murphy, M Philip, P Mayne, S Macken, M O Regan, J Meehan, E roche, H Hoey, 8th World Down Syndrome Congress, Singapore, 2004, 2004
J Meehan, H Hoey, P Greally, Sleep disordered breathing children with Prader Willi Syndrome, Irish Paediatric Assoication Scientific Meeting, 2004, 2004
Meehan J, Roche E, Hoey H, Safety and effectivness of insulin pump therapy in children and adolescents with Type 1 Diabetes., Hosptial Doctor of Ireland, 9, (3), 2004
J Meehan, Seminar on Auxology and Growth Disorders, Irish Paediatric Association Scientific Meeting, Dublin, 2003, 2003
H Hoey, E Roche, J Meehan, Paediatric Endocrinology, Hospital Doctor of Ireland, 9, (3), 2003
J Meehan, M O regan, H Hoey, The Effects of Growth Hormone Treatment on Growth and Body Composition in Children with Prader Willi Syndrome, Irish Paediatric Association Scientific Meeting, 2003, 2003
H Hoey, E Roche, J Meehan, Seminar on Auxology and Growth Disorders, Irish Paediatric Association Scientific Meeting, 2003, 2003
J Meehan, Effects of late diagnosis of Prader Willi Syndrome, National Paediatric Endocrinology Clinical Meeting, Dublin, 2003, 2003
J Meehan, Hyperprolactinaemia in an Adolescent Girl, Irish Endocrine Society Meeting, Royal College of Physuicians of Ireland, 2003, 2003
J Meehan, Effects of late diagnosis of Prader Willi Syndrome, National Paediatric Endocrinology Clinical Meeting, Dublin , 2003, 2003
J Meehan, M King, A Green, T Webb, H Hoey., Diagnosis of Prader Willi Syndrome - Food for Thought., Irish Journal of Medical Science, 172, 2002
J Meehan, M King, C Costigan, A Green, T Webb, H Hoey, Diagnosis of Prader Willi Syndrome - Food for Thought, Irish Paediatric Association Scientific Meeting, 2002, 2002
J Meehan, H Hoey, Prader Willi Syndrome - Food for Thought, Irish Endocrine Society Meeting, Royal College fo Physicians of Ireland, 2001, 2001
J Meehan, Prader Willi Syndrome - Advances in Management, Annual Paediatric Endocrine Workshop, Stratford-on-Avon, 2001, 2001
J Murphy, M Philip, J Meehan, J Harper, P Mayne, D McShane, M O Regan, E Roche, H Hoey, A Comprehensice Surveillance Study on Children and Adolescents with Down Syndrome in Ireland, Down Syndrome Medical Interest Group UK, Royal College of Paediatricians and Child Health, London, 2000, 2000
J Murphy, M Philip, J Meehan, M O regan, E Roche, H Hoey, Screening of Children and Adolescents with Down Syndrome in the Eastern Health Board Area of the Republic of Irealnd for Hypothyroidism using a simple blood test, Irish Paediatric Assoicaiton Scientific Meeting, 2000, 2000
J Meehan, Are Current "Normal Values" for Peak Expiratory Flow rates in children reliable?, Royal Society of Medicine Millennium Meeting, Royal College of Physicians of Ireland, 2000, 2000
J Meehan, M Rayis, L Thompson, M Taylor, Are Current "Normal Values" for Peak Expiratory Flow Rates in Children Reliable?, Roayl Society of Medicine Millennium Meeting, Royal College of Physicians of Ireland, 2000, 2000
J Meehan, JR Vyas, PJ Robinson, S Sawyer, FEV1 is an unreliable predictor of mortality two years hence children with Cystic Fibrosis., Pediatric Pulmonology, 28, (S19), 1999
J Meehan, JR Vyas, PJ Robinson, SM Sawyer, FEV1 is an unreliable predictor of mortality two years hence children with Cystic Fibrosis., Irish Paediatric Assoicaiton Meeting, April, 1999
J Meedhan, JR Vyas, PJ Robinson, SM Sawyer, FEV1 is an unreliable predictor of mortality two years hence children with Cystic Fibrosis., Annual Astralian Cystic Fibrosis Meeting, Sydney, 1999, 1999
J Meehan, JR Vyas, PJ robinson, SM Sawyer, Cystic Fibrosis: Terminal care in a paediatric and adolescent population., Iriah Paediatric Association Meeting, 1999, 1999
J Meehan, JR Vyas, PJ Robinson, SM Sawyer, Cystic Fibrosis: Terminal care in a apediatric and adolescent population., Annual Australian Cystic Fibrosis Meeting, Sydney, Australia, 1999, 1999
J Meehan, JR Vyas, PJ Robinson, SM Sawyer, FEV1 is an unreliable predictor of mortality two years hence whilcren with Cystic Fibrosis., Annual North American Cystic Fibrosis Conference, Seattle, America, 1999, 1999
J Meehan, T Matthews, T Clarke, J Gillian, Non immune hydrops of unusual aetiology., Irish Perinatal Society Meeting, 1997, 1997
J Meehan, T Matthews, T Clarke, J Gillian, Non immune hydrops of unsual aetiology., Junior Paediatric Association Meeting, 1997, 1997
J Meehan, T Clarke, T Matthews., Audit of admissions with birth weight greater than 2.5kg to a neonatal intensive care unit over a one year period., Irish Perinatal Mortality Meeting, Routunda Hospital, Dublin., 1996, 1996
H O'Connor, J Meehan, A Bhutta, K Feeley, Effct of Helicobacter pylori eradication on peptic ulcer healing., Post-graduate Medical Journal, 71, (832), 1995, p90 - 93
J Meehan, BG Loftus., Pyloric Stenosis - is it changing., Iriah Paediatric Association Meeting, May, 1995
Non-Peer-Reviewed Publications
J Meehan, J Allen, E Molloy et al, Soother use - should all babies have a soother?, Irish Paediatric Association, Athlone, 2019