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GP Educational Webinar on PVFS and ME/CFS
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Irish ME/CFS Association. Dr Ros Vallings, a New Zealand GP who is an expert on ME/CFS, will present a free talk “Key Messages for Primary Care on the
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The impact of long Covid: Is Ireland doing enough?
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A recent scientific paper has highlighted the global effects of long Covid on healthcare systems and wider society, writes Michael McHale
on Dec 17
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Irish ME/CFS Association - Free May Talks with Dr Nigel Speight
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The Irish ME/CFS Association is pleased to announce that a leading international ME Expert, Dr Nigel Speight, will give 5 free talks on ME during ME
on Apr 29
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Cyber-attack had an effect on cancer care ‘worse than Covid’
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The HSE cyber-attack was ‘worse than Covid’, and our health system is potentially more vulnerable to a similar attack now than it was then, a leading
on Mar 21
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Report calls for more sustainable surgical practices
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RCSI calls for adoption of green theatre checklist to reduce emissions
on Feb 9
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Asthma Society launches free e-referral platform
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The Asthma Society of Ireland has launched a new, free e-referral platform for healthcare professionals. The platform, available on the Asthma Society
on Feb 8
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Brillphalac (Lactulose) Solution product launch
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Windzor Pharma Ltd are pleased to announce the launch of Lactulose oral Solution under the brand, Brillphalac, on January 10, 2024, into the Irish market.
on Feb 8
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Funding approved to add new conditions to heel prick test this year
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Two new conditions will begin being screened for in babies later this year after the Minister for Health announced additional funding. Last year Stephen
on Feb 7
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HSE approves seven new treatments for range of conditions
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The HSE has approved seven new treatments for a range of conditions including osteoporosis, antimicrobial-resistant infections and several types of
on Feb 6
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Group had previously expressed concerns that staff would be expected to develop services ‘without the appropriate discipline-specific experience or supervision’
on Feb 2
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Slow and expensive clinical negligence claims process affecting doctors’ mental health - report
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Clinical negligence claims take more than four years on average to resolve in Ireland, a new report has found – more than a year longer than claims in the
on Jan 31
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Cannabis legalisation to be debated today
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A group of IMO doctors have voiced their concerns over new proposed legislation which aims to legalise cannabis possession for personal use, and remove
on Jan 31
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TUH launches new innovative programme to help patients prepare for surgery
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The hospital launches a series of videos advising patients on what they can do to make their recovery from surgery easier Tallaght University Hospital has
on Jan 30
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Review identifies 'innovations' that could improve standards for clinical practice guidance
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The Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) has published a scoping review of advances in the development and implementation of clinical practice
on Jan 29
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HIQA to assess benefits of enhanced flu vaccine in over-65s
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Final report will be sent to Health Minister for determination A national assessment of enhanced flu vaccines will determine what benefit they could have
on Jan 28
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Recruitment freeze leading to more doctors emigrating, IMO says
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Organisation calls policy ‘deeply flawed’ and ‘unsafe’ The HSE recruitment freeze is an ‘unsafe’ and ‘deeply flawed’ policy that is leading to NCHDs
on Jan 27
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Citzens’ Assembly recommends health-led approach to drug use
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Report, containing 36 recommendations, submitted to Oireachtas for consideration
on Jan 26
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Gardai investigating alleged fraud against HSE release two doctors after arrest
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Two doctors who were arrested in relation to alleged fraud against the HSE have been released. The arrests related to a Garda National Economic Crime
on Jan 25
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Young caregivers less likely to go on to third-level education, study finds
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Young caregivers fare poorer in their Leaving Certificate on average and are less likely to go on to higher education, a new study has found. The research
on Jan 25
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World’s most expensive drug to be made available in Ireland
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The HSE has approved reimbursement for a revolutionary treatment for the rare condition metachromatic leukodystrophy (MLD). It is estimated that one in
on Jan 25
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Need for greater access to stroke services, survivors and carers tell new study
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Future developments to Irish stroke services must prioritise specialist community-based rehabilitation, ongoing support for life after stroke and better
on Jan 24
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Ireland has highest rate of reported good health in EU
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Four-in-five people in Ireland report being in good health, which is the highest level in the EU according to a new report. The biennial ‘State of Health
on Jan 23
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Organ transplant rates exceeded pre-Covid levels
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The selflessness of 95 deceased and 30 living donors and their families led to 282 organ transplants taking place in Ireland last year. The figures from
on Jan 23
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STI rates rose significantly in 2023
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Ireland experienced a marked rise in the number of sexually transmitted infection (STI) cases reported last year, figures from the Health Protection
on Jan 23
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Free contraception scheme extended to women aged 17-31
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Free contraception is now available to women aged 17 to 31 after an expansion of the scheme from New Year’s Day. The free contraception scheme is open to
on Jan 23
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Retired GP leads fundraising for comfort suite for oncology patients
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A retired GP and GAA doctor has helped bring increased comfort to cancer patients in their final days through a major hospital ward renovation project. Dr
on Jan 23
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Health data ‘holds the potential to revolutionise public health’
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The European Parliament has given the green light to the European Health Data Space (EHDS), establishing a legal framework for the secure and efficient
on Jan 23, 2024
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More than 100,000 people removed from hospital waiting lists in 2023 did not receive treatment
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More than 100,000 people were removed from hospital waiting lists last year without receiving treatment. The data analysis by the Irish Hospital
on Jan 23, 2024
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Report finds lack of resources available to adopt behavioural and cultural insights in public health
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Ireland one of just eight countries to score highly in all five commitments to adopt BCI
on Jan 21, 2024
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Winter virus rates in Donegal more than twice national levels
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Six counties report rates of Covid, flu and RSV above 500 per 100,000
on Jan 21, 2024
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Patient waiting lists fall in 2023, but miss overall target
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There was an 11 per cent reduction in the number of patients wating longer than 10/12 weeks for a hospital procedure last year, but overall waiting lists
on Jan 21, 2024
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International experts in Cardiac Electrophysiology share expertise at Blackrock Health event
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Blackrock Health hosted a Cardiac Arrhythmia Symposium on Saturday, November 18 at Blackrock Clinic. The event focused on new advances in the treatment of
on Jan 19, 2024
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One-in-three consultants sign up to Sláintecare contract
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More than 1,500 consultants – representing 35 per cent of the Irish consultant workforce – have signed the new public-only Sláintecare contract. The 1,548
on Jan 19, 2024
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One-in-five small nursing homes closed during pandemic
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One-in-five small nursing homes closed their doors during the Covid pandemic, with multinational companies becoming more dominant in the private home
on Jan 10, 2024
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More than 120,000 left without a hospital bed in 2023 – INMO
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Health officials dispute union figures, say trolley numbers fell last year
on Jan 5, 2024
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Progress on surgical hubs expected in 2024
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Six sites earmarked for development this year
on Jan 5, 2024
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Perinatal epidemiology study day takes place this January
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The National Perinatal Epidemiology Centre (NPEC) will hold its annual study day on Friday, January 19. Entitled From pre-pregnancy to postpartum:
on Dec 28, 2023
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Turn2Me holds support groups for those struggling over festive period
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National mental health charity Turn2Me has launched free Christmas support groups for those struggling over the holidays. The support groups cover issues
on Dec 24, 2023
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Ban on sale of vapes to under-18s comes into effect
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Legislation banning the sale of e-cigarettes to anyone under 18 comes into effect this week. Health Minister Stephen Donnelly has commenced section 28 of
on Dec 21, 2023
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Remembering Ted’s trailblazing transplant
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Ireland’s first transplant took place sixty years ago
on Dec 21, 2023
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Staff shortages ‘a significant threat’ to patient safety
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Two-in-five doctors are considering their future in medicine due to impact of low staffing levels More than nine-in-ten doctors in Ireland believe staff
on Dec 20, 2023
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2023 sees record hospital overcrowding - INMO
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The country's hospitals are on course to have the highest overcrowding figures on record in 2023 after the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation (INMO)
on Dec 19, 2023
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Scabies outbreaks triple this year
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Incidence reflects rising rates across Europe, with adolescents and young people most affected
on Dec 15, 2023
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VMS, also known as hot flushes and/or night sweats, is a common symptom of menopause
on Dec 14, 2023
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Use of AI in 15,000 patient scans speeds up emergency care
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The Mater Misericordiae University Hospital has become the first hospital in Ireland to use artificial intelligence (AI) across its radiology department
on Dec 13, 2023
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AKEEGA approved for the treatment of prostate cancer with BRCA1/2 mutations
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Prostate cancer is one of the most common cancers in men in Ireland
on Dec 11, 2023
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AI project aims to transform renal care
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Clinicians and researchers in the west of Ireland are using artificial intelligence (AI) to transform how kidney disease is being treated. The
on Dec 10, 2023
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New material speeds up bone healing
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A new surgical implant developed by Irish-based scientists has the potential to transform the treatment of complex bone infections. When implanted on an
on Dec 10, 2023
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Twice the number of scabies outbreaks reported this year compared to 2022
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The number of outbreaks of scabies this year is Ireland is double the amount seen in 2022, with treatments getting harder to access, an infectious disease
on Dec 9, 2023
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Gut-brain signalling expert crowned researcher of the year
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A chemical pathologist whose work focusses on the link between the gut and the brain has been crowned the 2023 researcher of the year. Carel le Roux,
on Dec 9, 2023