Kikuchi-Fujimoto Disease With Isolated Mediastinal Lymphadenopathy: A Rare Presentation of an Even Rarer Disease.

Kikuchi-Fujimoto disease (KFD) is a rare self-limiting condition presenting as fever and cervical lymphadenopathy, with only two reported cases with isolated mediastinal lymphadenopathy. Lack of awareness about this condition often results in a high rate of misdiagnosis. We present a case of a 29-year-old Indian male with fever, mucocutaneous ulcers, weight loss, and mediastinal lymphadenopathy on CT.

Steps Ahead: Optimising physical activity in adults with cystic fibrosis: A pilot randomised trial using wearable technology, goal setting and text message feedback.

Background: Regular participation in physical activity (PA) is encouraged for people with Cystic Fibrosis (CF). This study aimed to assess the effectiveness of an intervention using wearable technology, goal setting and text message feedback on PA and health outcomes in people with CF.

Methods: This was a pilot randomised trial conducted at University Hospital Limerick.

Diet quality in cystic fibrosis - associations with patient reported outcome measures and enablers and barriers to eating a healthy diet: A protocol paper for a mixed methods study.

People with cystic fibrosis (PWCF) have increased energy requirements. However, in recent years concerns have emerged regarding the 'cystic fibrosis (CF) diet' in terms of reliance on energy-dense, nutrient poor foods, which tend to be higher in saturated fat, sugar, and salt. These foods lack essential nutrients and are aetiologically linked with diet-related chronic diseases.

Physical Activity and Sedentary Behavior in Adults With Cystic Fibrosis: Association With Aerobic Capacity, Lung Function, Sleep, Well-Being, and Quality of Life.

Background: Physical activity (PA) and sedentary behavior (SB) have marked impact on key prognostic indicators such as aerobic capacity and lung function in people with cystic fibrosis (CF) and may have associations with sleep, well-being, and health-related quality of life (HRQOL).

Methods: This observational study assessed PA, SB, aerobic capacity, spirometry, sleep, well-being, and HRQOL in adults with CF at University Hospital Limerick. PA and SB were assessed using an accelerometer that was worn for 7 days.

The effectiveness of exercise interventions to increase physical activity in Cystic Fibrosis: A systematic review.

Physical activity (PA) and exercise have numerous benefits in Cystic Fibrosis (CF) including improved lung function, exercise capacity and quality of life. Despite these benefits, the effectiveness of interventions to promote PA in this population are still largely unknown. The objective of this review was to synthesise existing research and determine whether exercise interventions are effective in promoting PA in people with CF.