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Plans to address flu vaccine uptake among health staff

The HSE plans to expand influenza vaccination accessibility and engage with postgraduate training bodies in a bid...

By David Lynch - 29th Jun 2026

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UCD School of Medicine must review accessibility for students with disability

By Catherine Reilly - 29th Jun 2026
- In The News
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Progression of capital development plans ‘the priority’ – Beaumont board

By Catherine Reilly - 29th Jun 2026

HSE CEO acknowledges ‘challenges’ faced by international doctors

The HSE CEO has acknowledged to the Medical Independent (MI) the importance of induction for international...

By Paul Mulholland - 15th Jun 2026

HSE’s Project Home strategy to be extended beyond Australia

A targeted strategy to attract Irish-trained healthcare professionals back from Australia is set to be extended...

By David Lynch - 29th Jun 2026

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Consultants express ‘extreme concern’ over waiting list figures

By Reporter - 12th Jun 2026
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Public consultation on plans to recognise PLAB 2 as an exam alternative

By Mindo - 12th Jun 2026
- Breaking
A ‘whole-of-hospital’ approach needed for weekend rostering- IMO

By Mindo - 11th Jun 2026

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Paying attention to the business side of practice ownership

By Ms Asumpta Gallagher - 29th Jun 2026

Opinion

Why health insurance premiums keep rising

By Brian Turner - 29th Jun 2026

CHI review identifies a range of systemic issues

By Paul Mulholland - 29th Jun 2026

Opinion

The next front in tobacco control

By Dr Muiris Houston - 29th Jun 2026

Handling a confidentiality breach in general practice

By Ms Sinead Lay - 29th Jun 2026

Opinion

The case for a social media prohibition on under-16s

By Mindo - 16th Jun 2026

Editorial

Roll-out of consultant contract hits first significant controversy

By Paul Mulholland - 16th Jun 2026

Medico-Legal

Remote consulting: Legal, ethical, and practical considerations

By Mr Stephen O'Leary - 16th Jun 2026

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E07 | Clinical Podcast – HPV with Prof Cara Martin

By Mindo - 21st Jan 2026

Since the recording of this podcast, the latest HPSC data for the...
- 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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Areas of UCD medical school ‘inadequate’ for students with disability

Catherine Reilly examines findings from a recent Medical Council accreditation visit to University College Dublin’s School of Medicine

By Catherine Reilly - 29th Jun 2026

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Improving health services for Irish-speaking patients

A new study exploring cultural sensitivity in healthcare for people...

By Niamh Cahill - 29th Jun 2026
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The Free State’s early struggles and achievements in healthcare

Ireland was far from a picture of health when the...

By Bette Browne - 02nd May 2026

- Features
- In The News
Features

In The News
Project Home: Encouraging healthcare workers to return to Ireland

A targeted strategy to attract Irish health graduates back from...

By David Lynch - 29th Jun 2026
- Features
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Immigration crackdown hits healthcare

Bette Browne reports on the groups of doctors and nurses...

By Bette Browne - 15th Jun 2026

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How countries can act on WHO kidney resolution

A new Lancet paper outlines how countries can turn World Health Organisation kidney health commitments into action...

By Priscilla Lynch - 16th Jun 2026

- Clinical News
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Clinical News

Nephrology
Practical tools for primary care: Share the ISN’s kidney care ‘cheat’ sheets

Primary care is often the first point of contact for...

By Priscilla Lynch - 16th Jun 2026
- Clinical News
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An update on tuberous sclerosis complex from a renal perspective

Care for patients in Ireland living with TSC has been...

By Barbara Majdowska1 Morgana Santos 1,2 Claire Behan 1,2 Claire Kennedy 1,2 and Susan McAnallen 1,2 - 16th Jun 2026
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When does CKD matter in older adults?

A practical approach for primary care on the interpretation of...

By Dr Ikhwan Marion1 and Dr Vladimir Stoyanov2 - 16th Jun 2026

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In focus: Vaginal health

By Theresa Lowry Lehnen - 01st Nov 2024
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Exercise and physical activity in CKD, dialysis, and kidney transplant

By Orlaith Heslin and Laura McCullagh - 17th Jun 2025

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Menopause: Diagnosis and management

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Menopause and perimenopause – definitions
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Long-term health impact
HRT – benefits and risks
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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The Latest Conference News

New ophthalmology report calls for more community services

Ireland needs more consultant ophthalmologists and significantly expanded eye care services in the community if it is to meet growing...

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Challenges in managing complex glaucoma

By Priscilla Lynch - 29th Jun 2026
- Conference
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Validate chronic post-surgical eye pain, ophthalmologists told

By Priscilla Lynch - 29th Jun 2026
- Conference
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European Society of Ophthalmology Lecture 2026

By Priscilla Lynch - 29th Jun 2026

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Science transforming kidney care

By Mindo - 29th Jun 2026
- Conference
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New opportunities for the HLA-sensitised transplant patient

By Mindo - 29th Jun 2026
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Obesity, CKD, and population-level health

By Mindo - 29th Jun 2026

Life

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Special Defender foreveryday adventures

By Shane O'Donoghue - 29th Jun 2026

To understand the raison d’être – and indeed the colour scheme – of the eye-catching Defender Trophy under test on...

The Dorsal View

The Dorsal View

Could a ‘forgotten gland’ play a key role in adult health?

By Mindo - 29th Jun 2026

As researchers reassess the role of the tonsils in health and immunity, attention is also turning to another long-overlooked organ...

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Welcoming the new Lexus Gen-RZ

The Lexus RZ was the Japanese company’s second-ever electric car when it was first unveiled in...

By Shane O'Donoghue - 01st Jun 2026
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Life in the fast lane for ‘enhanced’ athletes

The world’s first Enhanced Games took place recently in Las Vegas (where else?). At the tournament,...

By Dr Doug Witherspoon - 01st Jun 2026
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Acadamh na Lianna, Comórtas Díospóireachta TCD/UCD/RCSI

Acadamh na Lianna, Comórtas Díospóireachta TCD/UCD/RCSI, University College Dublin, Belfield, Dublin, 23 February 2026

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The new age of unreason

I spend more time than is good for me on social media. I even still use...

By Tom Doorley - 01st Jun 2026

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Update Rheumatology and Pain Vol 12 Issue 6 June 2026

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UCD School of Medicine must review accessibility for students with disability

Progression of capital development plans ‘the priority’ – Beaumont board

HSE CEO acknowledges ‘challenges’ faced by international doctors

HSE’s Project Home strategy to be extended beyond Australia

Breaking News

Consultants express ‘extreme concern’ over waiting list figures

Public consultation on plans to recognise PLAB 2 as an exam alternative

A ‘whole-of-hospital’ approach needed for weekend rostering- IMO

Comment

Paying attention to the business side of practice ownership

Why health insurance premiums keep rising

CHI review identifies a range of systemic issues

The next front in tobacco control

Handling a confidentiality breach in general practice

The case for a social media prohibition on under-16s

Roll-out of consultant contract hits first significant controversy

Remote consulting: Legal, ethical, and practical considerations

Latest Issue

Medical Independent 30th June 2026

Latest News

E07 | Clinical Podcast – HPV with Prof Cara Martin

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

News Features

Improving health services for Irish-speaking patients

The Free State’s early struggles and achievements in healthcare

Project Home: Encouraging healthcare workers to return to Ireland

Immigration crackdown hits healthcare

News Team

Paul Mulholland

Catherine Reilly

David Lynch

Priscilla Lynch

Clinical News

Practical tools for primary care: Share the ISN’s kidney care ‘cheat’ sheets

An update on tuberous sclerosis complex from a renal perspective

When does CKD matter in older adults?

In focus: Vaginal health

Exercise and physical activity in CKD, dialysis, and kidney transplant

Latest CPD Modules

The home of CPD for Irish healthcare professionals.

Menopause: Diagnosis and management

The presentation, diagnosis, and treatment of opioid dependence

Infant GORD and reflux

The Latest Conference News

New ophthalmology report calls for more community services

Challenges in managing complex glaucoma

Validate chronic post-surgical eye pain, ophthalmologists told

European Society of Ophthalmology Lecture 2026

More Conference News!

Science transforming kidney care

New opportunities for the HLA-sensitised transplant patient

Obesity, CKD, and population-level health

Life

Special Defender foreveryday adventures

Could a ‘forgotten gland’ play a key role in adult health?

Welcoming the new Lexus Gen-RZ

Life in the fast lane for ‘enhanced’ athletes

Acadamh na Lianna, Comórtas Díospóireachta TCD/UCD/RCSI

The new age of unreason

Featured Classifieds

Transplant Haematologists

Health New Zealand

General Practitioner

HSE

Haematologists

Health New Zealand

Diploma in Healthcare Law

Law Society of Ireland

Consultant Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist wanted for Waterford Mental Health Service, HSE Dublin & South East Region.

Waterford Mental Health Service, HSE Dublin & South East Region.

Consultant Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist wanted for Wexford Child & Adolescent Mental Health, HSE Dublin & South East Region.

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Update Rheumatology and Pain Vol 12 Issue 6 June 2026

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