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‘Significant’ overseas marketing to attract consultants

The HSE is undertaking “significant marketing overseas” to recruit consultants, including over 50 emergency medicine (EM) specialists,...

By - David Lynch - 12th Jan 2025

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Medical Council considers prescribing assessment

By - Catherine Reilly - 12th Jan 2025
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HSE yet to ‘clarify’ funding for 2025/2026 Aspire Fellowship

By - David Lynch - 12th Jan 2025

Chronic kidney disease to be included in GP programme extension

Chronic kidney disease (stages four and five) and peripheral arterial disease are due to be added...

By - David Lynch - 12th Jan 2025

GPs cannot continue working ‘day and night’– national co-op Chairperson

GPs providing care at out-of-hours (OOH) services have warned they cannot continue to work “day and...

By - Niamh Cahill - 13th Jan 2025

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IMO critical of new Service Plan and Programme for Government

By - Reporter - 17th Jan 2025
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Study highlights need for central register of clinically active GPs

By - Reporter - 17th Jan 2025
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IAEM ‘hopeful’ its design standards will be used for new ED construction

By - Paul Mulholland - 15th Jan 2025

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A rough ride ahead for healthcare

By - Mindo - 13th Jan 2025

Dismantling the fallacies of the illness blame-game

By - Dr Sarah Fitzgibbon - 13th Jan 2025

Medico-Legal

Medication errors and how to avoid them

By - Dr Clare Sweeney Medico-legal Adviser, Medical Defence Union - 13th Jan 2025

Editorial

Scope to improve organ transplant rates

By - Catherine Reilly - 15th Jan 2025

AI in medicine: A dawning reality

By - Dr Muiris Houston - 16th Dec 2024

Editorial

Deliberating on the future of PAs

By - Catherine Reilly - 16th Dec 2024

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Prescribing assessment could become requirement for new doctors

The HSE National Medication Safety Programme has advocated for the introduction of a prescribing competence assessment for doctors entering practice...

By - Catherine Reilly - 13th Jan 2025

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Building the case to invest in emergency department infrastructure

Will the construction of new emergency departments alleviate the chronic...

By - Paul Mulholland - 13th Jan 2025
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Dr Eamonn Shanahan: ‘Patients appreciate that Irish general practice is very personal’

Kerry GP Dr Eamonn Shanahan will retire as a GP...

By - Niamh Cahill - 16th Dec 2024

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Priced out of Irish medicine

There is growing concern about the impact of financial barriers...

By - David Lynch - 16th Dec 2024
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US reproductive rights: Assessing what’s next

What will a second Trump presidency mean for abortion care...

By - Bette Browne - 13th Jan 2025

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Infant GORD in focus

The latest guidance on diagnosis and management of reflux and gastro-oesophageal reflux disease in infants Gastro-oesophageal reflux (GOR), commonly referred...

By - Priscilla Lynch - 12th Jan 2025

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Changes to infant and childhood vaccination schedule

Two key changes were recently made to the HSE’s infant...

By - Priscilla Lynch - 12th Jan 2025
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Changes in hand, foot, and mouth disease presentation

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By - Dr Laoise Griffin, Senior Dermatology Specialist Registrar, University Hospital Limerick, and GP - 13th Jan 2025
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Early high-efficacy treatment significantly reduces long-term disability in children with MS

By - Priscilla Lynch - 04th Nov 2024
Critical new study confirms Irish incidence of sudden unexpected death in epilepsy

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Melanoma: Risk factors, diagnosis and treatment

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Menopause: Diagnosis and management

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Non-hormonal therapies
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The presentation, diagnosis, and treatment of opioid dependence

This module gives an expert overview of the presentation, diagnosis, and treatment of opioid dependence, with the latest Ireland-specific treatment guidelines and protocols.

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Infant GORD and reflux

This module discusses one of the commonest feeding-related issues encountered in infants, reflux and gastro-oesophageal reflux disease, and outlines the latest guidance on diagnosis and management

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Chronic lymphocytic leukaemia: Latest approaches to diagnosis and treatment

This module aims to give a detailed overview of the presentation, diagnosis, and latest treatment options to CLL in Ireland.

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Type 2 Diabetes: Management

Type 2 diabetes is a complex chronic disease, which requires a multifactorial behavioural and pharmacological approach to treatment in order to prevent or delay complications and maintain quality-of life.

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Gastroenterology

Many GI issues can be extremely troublesome and have life-long consequences. However, research and treatments are constantly evolving in this area.

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Wound care

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Irish Nephrology Society Winter Meeting

CKD under the spotlight at nephrology meeting

Irish Nephrology Society President Prof Donal Reddan speaks to Catherine Reilly about the topical agenda for the Society’s Winter Meeting...

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Altering the trajectory of COPD

By - Denise Doherty - 17th Dec 2024
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‘Wearables and nearables’ in obstructive sleep apnoea

By - Denise Doherty - 17th Dec 2024
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Tackling chronic cough – pathogenic mechanisms and novel therapeutics

By - Denise Doherty - 17th Dec 2024

Joint Irish-UK Endocrine Meeting 2024

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Highlights from the Joint Irish-UK Endocrine Meeting 2024

By - Denise Doherty - 17th Dec 2024
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The endocrinologist’s role along the cancer journey

By - Denise Doherty - 17th Dec 2024
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Hypo-METRICS study in continuous glucose monitoring

By - Denise Doherty - 17th Dec 2024

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By - Shane O’Donoghue - 13th Jan 2025

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By - Dr Doug Witherspoon - 13th Jan 2025
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Medical Council considers prescribing assessment

HSE yet to ‘clarify’ funding for 2025/2026 Aspire Fellowship

Chronic kidney disease to be included in GP programme extension

GPs cannot continue working ‘day and night’– national co-op Chairperson

Breaking News

IMO critical of new Service Plan and Programme for Government

Study highlights need for central register of clinically active GPs

IAEM ‘hopeful’ its design standards will be used for new ED construction

Comment

A rough ride ahead for healthcare

Dismantling the fallacies of the illness blame-game

Medication errors and how to avoid them

Scope to improve organ transplant rates

AI in medicine: A dawning reality

Deliberating on the future of PAs

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Medical Independent 14th January 2025

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E02 | Clinical Podcast – Vaccination in children with Dr Cilian Ó Maoldomhnaigh

E08 | Innovation in Healthcare: An interview with Prof Sam McConkey

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Building the case to invest in emergency department infrastructure

Dr Eamonn Shanahan: ‘Patients appreciate that Irish general practice is very personal’

Priced out of Irish medicine

US reproductive rights: Assessing what’s next

News Team

Paul Mulholland

Catherine Reilly

David Lynch

Priscilla Lynch

Clinical News

Changes to infant and childhood vaccination schedule

Changes in hand, foot, and mouth disease presentation

Infant pain: Causes and treatments

Early high-efficacy treatment significantly reduces long-term disability in children with MS

Critical new study confirms Irish incidence of sudden unexpected death in epilepsy

In focus: Vaginal health

Latest CPD Modules

The home of CPD for Irish healthcare professionals.

Melanoma: Risk factors, diagnosis and treatment

Menopause: Diagnosis and management

The presentation, diagnosis, and treatment of opioid dependence

Infant GORD and reflux

Chronic lymphocytic leukaemia: Latest approaches to diagnosis and treatment

Type 2 Diabetes: Management

Gastroenterology

Wound care

Irish Nephrology Society Winter Meeting

CKD under the spotlight at nephrology meeting

Altering the trajectory of COPD

‘Wearables and nearables’ in obstructive sleep apnoea

Tackling chronic cough – pathogenic mechanisms and novel therapeutics

Joint Irish-UK Endocrine Meeting 2024

Highlights from the Joint Irish-UK Endocrine Meeting 2024

The endocrinologist’s role along the cancer journey

Hypo-METRICS study in continuous glucose monitoring

Life

Renault’s new hybrid SUV inspired by historic plane

Medical Cartoon 19th November 2024

Meet the new boss… same as the old boss?

A clear and factual account of remarkable change in Ireland

From bus drivers to iNKT cells: A sea change in the understanding of obesity

E01 | World Medical Football Championship Podcast with Dr Andrew Delany

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