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HSE to commence review following sharp drop in HCW flu vaccination

The HSE is to review its approach to influenza (flu) vaccination for healthcare workers (HCWs) following a...

By Priscilla Lynch - 24th Mar 2025

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Department advocates for retention of HRB premises sale proceeds

By Catherine Reilly - 24th Mar 2025
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AMRIC intervention led to HSE’s reinstatement of mandatory hand hygiene training

By Catherine Reilly - 24th Mar 2025

Tax programme raises €92.8m

More than €92.8 million has been collected by Revenue under the medical consultants’ tax compliance programme...

By Niamh Cahill - 24th Mar 2025

Lengthy delays in coronial post-mortem reports for perinatal deaths

A leading obstetrician has raised concerns about the long waiting times faced by many families for...

By Niamh Cahill - 24th Mar 2025

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Simple change could improve bowel cancer screening uptake – RCSI study

By Reporter - 01st Apr 2025
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National immunisation advisory committee moves from RCPI

By Reporter - 01st Apr 2025
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HIQA welcomes ‘significant change’ in nursing home regulations

By Reporter - 31st Mar 2025

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Waiting list validation is key to faster treatment for long-waiting public patients

By Ms Alison Green - 24th Mar 2025

Navigating ‘range anxiety’

By Mindo - 24th Mar 2025

Stretching one’s boundaries

By Dr Neasa Conneally - 10th Mar 2025

More than ‘just’ a GP

By Dr Sarah Fitzgibbon - 10th Mar 2025

Editorial

Enhancing health through community-based care

By Paul Mulholland - 24th Mar 2025

Medico-Legal

Preparing for and managing difficult conversations in healthcare

By Ms Maria Campbell - 24th Mar 2025

Opinion

Waiting list validation is key to faster treatment for long-waiting public patients

By Ms Alison Green - 24th Mar 2025

Navigating ‘range anxiety’

By Mindo - 24th Mar 2025

Stretching one’s boundaries

By Dr Neasa Conneally - 10th Mar 2025

More than ‘just’ a GP

By Dr Sarah Fitzgibbon - 10th Mar 2025

Editorial

Enhancing health through community-based care

By Paul Mulholland - 24th Mar 2025

Medico-Legal

Preparing for and managing difficult conversations in healthcare

By Ms Maria Campbell - 24th Mar 2025

Opinion

Waiting list validation is key to faster treatment for long-waiting public patients

By Ms Alison Green - 24th Mar 2025

Navigating ‘range anxiety’

By Mindo - 24th Mar 2025

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E03 | Clinical Podcast – Optimising treatment for psoriasis with Prof Anne-Marie Tobin

By Mindo - 28th Jan 2025

An estimated 73,000 people in Ireland are living with psoriasis, and of...
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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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Progressing oversight of AI

AI systems. The use of AI in Irish healthcare is growing, raising important questions about regulation and oversight. David Lynch...

By David Lynch - 24th Mar 2025

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The rise of advanced nursing practice: An Irish success story

Advanced nursing practice. Ireland has made significant progress in implementing...

By Denise Doherty - 24th Mar 2025
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Consultant rostering and productivity under the microscope

The issue of consultant productivity is receiving increasing political focus....

By David Lynch - 10th Mar 2025
- Features
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Serious data gaps on prescribed drugs

Lack of private prescription data for benzodiazepines, z-drugs, and gabapentinoids...

By Catherine Reilly - 10th Mar 2025

- Features
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Low uptake of flu vaccine among HCWs sparks alarm

HCWs. Fewer than a third of HSE healthcare staff received...

By Priscilla Lynch - 24th Mar 2025
- Features
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Uncharted territory for Irish pharmacists

An expert taskforce has laid the groundwork for the expansion...

By Pat Kelly - 24th Feb 2025
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Gathering the evidence on social prescribing models

Social prescribing services in Ireland are relatively new, but expanding,...

By David Lynch - 10th Feb 2025

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Priscilla Lynch

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Paul Mulholland

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Catherine Reilly

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David Lynch

Reporter | Mindo

Priscilla Lynch

Clinical Editor | Mindo

Paul Mulholland

Editor | Mindo

Catherine Reilly

News Editor | Mindo

David Lynch

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Priscilla Lynch

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Clinical News

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The many faces of eczema

A detailed look at the more unusual and less common types of eczema. Eczema commonly presents in primary care...

By Mindo - 24th Mar 2025

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Clinical News

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Managing acne in 2025

Acne is one of the most prevalent skin conditions globally,...

By Prof Anne-Marie Tobin - 24th Mar 2025
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Gastroenterology
Dietary advice for patients with GI conditions

Patients often present to their GP with gut symptoms or...

By Aoife McDonald, Registered Dietitian, Founder of the Digestive Health Clinic, Cork - 10th Mar 2025
- Clinical News
- Gastroenterology
Clinical News

Gastroenterology
New Irish research on IBD and pancreatic cancer

New research brings hope for improved outcomes and survival in...

By Mindo - 10th Mar 2025

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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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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Tutorial | 2 CPD Points

Type 2 Diabetes: Management

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Tutorial | 2 CPD Points

Gastroenterology

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

Start Module

Tutorial | 2 CPD Points

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

Start Module

Tutorial | 2 CPD Points

Melanoma: Risk factors, diagnosis and treatment

This module covers:

How to diagnose and where to refer patients with suspected melanoma
Risk factors for the development of melanoma
Treatment and follow-up of melanoma

Start Module

Tutorial | 2 CPD Points

Menopause: Diagnosis and management

This module covers:

Menopause and perimenopause – definitions
Symptoms
Long-term health impact
HRT – benefits and risks
Practical prescribing of HRT
Non-hormonal therapies
Lifestyle

Start Module

Tutorial | 2 CPD Points

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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Tutorial | 2 CPD Points

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

Start Module