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Rise in reported assaults causing serious injury to HSE staff

Some 205 assaults causing significant or major injury to HSE staff were reported to the National Incident...

By - Niamh Cahill - 16th Dec 2024

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Concerns over lack of OOH dental care services

By - Niamh Cahill - 16th Dec 2024
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HSE managers claim €100k in expenses over two years

By - Niamh Cahill - 16th Dec 2024

HIQA review to inform update of low risk alcohol guidelines

The HSE low risk alcohol guidelines will be updated after HIQA completes an evidence review and...

By - David Lynch - 16th Dec 2024

‘Busiest ever’ year for thrombectomy services – 2023 annual report

Last year was the “busiest ever” for endovascular thrombectomy (EVT) in Ireland, with 566 patients treated,...

By - David Lynch - 16th Dec 2024

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New Government must focus on capacity challenge – IMO

By - Reporter - 02nd Jan 2025
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Sick children from Gaza arrive in Ireland for treatment

By - Reporter - 20th Dec 2024
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Majority of Irish doctors are ‘frequently burnt out’ and ‘exhausted’

By - Reporter - 18th Dec 2024

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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

Medico-Legal

Driving improvements in wellbeing, workforce, and accountability

By - Prof Gozie Offiah Council Member, Medical Protection Society - 16th Dec 2024

Finding joy in a troubled world

By - Dr Lucia Gannon - 16th Dec 2024

A Galway voyage with ‘three wise men’

By - Dr Pat Harrold - 16th Dec 2024

Addressing inequality of access to medical schools

By - Dr Michael Conroy - 02nd Dec 2024

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The Medical Independent 17th December 2024

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

By - Mindo - 17th Oct 2024

Infectious disease is one of the most common reasons for children to...
- Innovation In Healthcare
E08 | Innovation in Healthcare: An interview with Prof Sam McConkey

By - Priscilla Lynch - 15th Aug 2024

In this episode, Professor Sam McConkey discusses the transformative potential of vaccination...

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2024: Reviewing the year in Irish medicine

January The ninth edition of the Medical Council’s ethical guide comes into effect. As reported in the Medical Independent (MI),...

By - Mindo - 16th Dec 2024

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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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Gaza: Working under fire

The devastating impact of the war in Gaza on healthcare...

By - David Lynch - 18th Nov 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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Medical Council trying to lay a ‘more empathetic’ path

The Medical Council has commissioned an independent wellbeing support service...

By - Catherine Reilly - 18th Nov 2024

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The increasing role of cancer genetic counsellors

We must develop and recognise genetic counsellor services to realise the potential of personalised medicine November 14 was Genetic Counsellor...

By - Prof Heather Hampel - 16th Dec 2024

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Infant pain: Causes and treatments

Pain is one of the most underdiagnosed and under-treated issues...

By - Damien O'Brien, MPSI - 16th Dec 2024
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BSH guideline update: Cancer-associated venous thrombosis in adults

The guideline notes that the risk of recurrent venous thromboembolism...

By - Denise Doherty - 02nd Dec 2024
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Rheumatology
Six Irish rheumatology units will pilot international EVEREST treat-to-target patient tools

An international quality improvement initiative focused on supporting rheumatoid arthritis...

By - Mindo - 02nd Dec 2024

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

By - Priscilla Lynch - 04th Nov 2024
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In focus: Vaginal health

By - Theresa Lowry Lehnen - 01st Nov 2024

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Melanoma: Risk factors, diagnosis and treatment

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Menopause: Diagnosis and management

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Menopause and perimenopause – definitions
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Practical prescribing of HRT
Non-hormonal therapies
Lifestyle

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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

The management of wounds is best carried out by an organised multidisciplinary team that can offer support to the individual — and the pharmacist is one of the significant players in the process

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