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‘Inadequate’ access to perinatal pathology services – HSE NWIHP report

Urgent action is needed to address inequities in national perinatal pathology services, according to a recent HSE...

By Niamh Cahill - 31st May 2026

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Only two CDNTs nationally had full staff complement – HSE report

By Niamh Cahill - 31st May 2026
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CDNT staffing gaps continue despite reforms

By Niamh Cahill - 31st May 2026

Work ‘ongoing’ on professional regulation framework – DoH

Work is “ongoing” in the Department of Health (DoH) to develop a framework to guide policy...

By Catherine Reilly - 31st May 2026

Medical Council may develop guidance for doctors on PAs

Catherine Reilly examines the feedback of medical bodies during the review of the physician assistant role ...

By Catherine Reilly - 31st May 2026

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Doctors invited to renew their registration with the Medical Council

By Mindo - 28th May 2026
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‘Completely unrealistic’ budgeting impacting health service – IMO

By Mindo - 28th May 2026
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Strong outcomes despite sustained pressure on capacity – NOCA ICU audit

By Mindo - 27th May 2026

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Opinion

Putting the heart back into healthcare education

By Dr Áine Ryan (PHD)1 and Prof Denis Harkin2 - 31st May 2026

Editorial

Tracking medical workforce trends

By Paul Mulholland - 31st May 2026

Medico-Legal

Navigating professional boundaries

By Dr Victoria Cox and Dr Ellen Walshe - 01st Jun 2026

The GLP-1 revolution

By Dr Neasa Conneally - 01st Jun 2026

More than my money’s worth

By Dr Lucia Gannon - 01st Jun 2026

Opinion

Why more patients are ending up in emergency departments

By Prof Adrian Murphy - 02nd May 2026

Opinion

Healthcare is not a machine

By Prof Áine Carroll - 02nd May 2026

Opinion

Task-based medicine and the NCHD experience

By Dr Eibhlin Ní Fhloinn - 04th May 2026

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By Mindo - 21st Jan 2026

Since the recording of this podcast, the latest HPSC data for the...
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The ‘significant evolution’ of the CAAC

The introduction of the public-only consultant contract is the latest initiative to impact the role of the consultant applications advisory...

By David Lynch - 02nd May 2026

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The changing nature of opioid use disorder in Ireland

Opioid use disorder was the focus of an insightful presentation...

By Niamh Cahill - 18th May 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

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Study highlights growing pressure in general practice

New research finds rising workloads and administrative burdens are increasing...

By Niamh Cahill - 31st May 2026
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Medical Council may develop guidance for doctors on PAs

Catherine Reilly examines the feedback of medical bodies during the...

By Catherine Reilly - 31st May 2026

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An infectious enthusiasm for disease prevention

Expert on public health and infectious diseases Prof Kevin Winthrop spoke with the Medical Independent about the need to prioritise...

By Mindo - 01st Jun 2026

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Haemophilia advancements in focus

The 19th annual European Association for Haemophilia and Allied Disorders...

By Mindo - 01st Jun 2026
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EAHAD 2026: Nine-year outcomes of gene therapy

Nine year follow-up data shows that adeno-associated virus gene therapy...

By Mindo - 01st Jun 2026
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Europe’s first CAR T-cell therapy trial for light chain amyloidosis

Three patients in the UK have become the first in...

By Priscilla Lynch - 01st Jun 2026

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In focus: Vaginal health

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

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The presentation, diagnosis, and treatment of opioid dependence

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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

Limerick to host key gastroenterology gathering

The Irish Society of Gastroenterology Summer Meeting will highlight advances across a range of areas related to the specialty The...

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Lack of dietetic access in rheumatology a growing issue

By Priscilla Lynch - 18th May 2026
- Conference
AxSpA delayed diagnosis must be addressed

By Priscilla Lynch - 18th May 2026
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Latest developments in PMR and GCA highlighted

By Priscilla Lynch - 18th May 2026

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Exciting times in treatment of systemic sclerosis

By Priscilla Lynch - 18th May 2026
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Muscle ultrasound in myositis

By Priscilla Lynch - 18th May 2026
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ISR clinical case award winners

By Priscilla Lynch - 18th May 2026

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Welcoming the new Lexus Gen-RZ

By Mindo - 01st Jun 2026

The Lexus RZ was the Japanese company’s second-ever electric car when it was first unveiled in 2022, following on from...

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Life in the fast lane for ‘enhanced’ athletes

By Dr Doug Witherspoon - 01st Jun 2026

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

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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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‘Resetting’ the gut – life after weight loss medications

The field of drugs to manage body weight is constantly evolving, to the point where it...

By Dr Doug Witherspoon - 04th May 2026
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The not-so-sweet findings on ‘zero sugar’ products

Artificial sweeteners are often promoted as a healthier alternative to sugar, but mounting research suggests that...

By Dr Doug Witherspoon - 06th Apr 2026
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Renault Clio grows into the super mini for everyone

In what used to be a fiercely fought segment of talented ‘supermini’ hatchbacks, the Renault Clio...

By Shane O’Donoghue - 22nd Feb 2026

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Update Dermatology Vol 12 Issue 5 May 2026

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Only two CDNTs nationally had full staff complement – HSE report

CDNT staffing gaps continue despite reforms

Work ‘ongoing’ on professional regulation framework – DoH

Medical Council may develop guidance for doctors on PAs

Breaking News

Doctors invited to renew their registration with the Medical Council

‘Completely unrealistic’ budgeting impacting health service – IMO

Strong outcomes despite sustained pressure on capacity – NOCA ICU audit

Comment

Putting the heart back into healthcare education

Tracking medical workforce trends

Navigating professional boundaries

The GLP-1 revolution

More than my money’s worth

Why more patients are ending up in emergency departments

Healthcare is not a machine

Task-based medicine and the NCHD experience

Latest Issue

Medical Independent 19th May 2026

Latest News

E07 | Clinical Podcast – HPV with Prof Cara Martin

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

News Features

The changing nature of opioid use disorder in Ireland

The Free State’s early struggles and achievements in healthcare

Study highlights growing pressure in general practice

Medical Council may develop guidance for doctors on PAs

News Team

Paul Mulholland

Catherine Reilly

David Lynch

Priscilla Lynch

Clinical News

Haemophilia advancements in focus

EAHAD 2026: Nine-year outcomes of gene therapy

Europe’s first CAR T-cell therapy trial for light chain amyloidosis

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

Limerick to host key gastroenterology gathering

Lack of dietetic access in rheumatology a growing issue

AxSpA delayed diagnosis must be addressed

Latest developments in PMR and GCA highlighted

More Conference News!

Exciting times in treatment of systemic sclerosis

Muscle ultrasound in myositis

ISR clinical case award winners

Life

Welcoming the new Lexus Gen-RZ

Life in the fast lane for ‘enhanced’ athletes

The new age of unreason

‘Resetting’ the gut – life after weight loss medications

The not-so-sweet findings on ‘zero sugar’ products

Renault Clio grows into the super mini for everyone

Featured Classifieds

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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