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David Lynch
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06 Jun 2013
In a short period of time social media has grown to have a significant impact on all our lives, but doctors face particular professional and personal challenges when negotiating the online world. David Lynch investigates
From previous issues
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James Fogarty
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23 May 2013
While more health organisations are now covered by the Freedom of Information Act, there are fears that public bodies are increasingly citing a lack of resources as a delaying tactic, writes James Fogarty
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Rita De Brún
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25 Apr 2013
References to immortality are commonplace throughout history, religions and science fiction, but researchers across the globe are trying to make the quest for eternal mortality a realistic ambition, writes Rita de Brún
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Bette Browne
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11 Apr 2013
Religious groups in the US have reacted negatively to a planned requirement for employers to deliver free preventive services, including contraception, under the Affordable Care Act, writes Bette Browne
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Bette Browne
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11 Apr 2013
As the horsemeat scandal subsides, evidence of falling meat sales and an increasing number of vegetarians has emerged. But a meat free diet carries its own risks, Bette Browne reports
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Ailbhe Jordan
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28 Mar 2013
There is frustration among immediate care graduates on the slow pace of progress in this emerging specialty
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Michael Hannan
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14 Mar 2013
While funding for cancer research has held firm and Ireland is producing internationally recognised projects, some argue that the current system is too ad hoc. Michael Hannan reports
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Bette Browne
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28 Feb 2013
Despite advances in some stem cell treatments, others are not progressing as we are often led to believe and Ireland is behind the curve on creating an environment conducive to research, Bette Browne reports.
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Bette Browne
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15 Nov 2012
As health budgets bear the brunt of austerity measures across the EU, policy experts are increasingly highlighting the long-term damage that will be caused by the resultant inequalities, Bette Browne reports
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Priscilla Lynch
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01 Nov 2012
In the last article of our series on innovation, Priscilla Lynch speaks to Mr Patrick Carton about a cutting edge laparoscopic hip surgery technique
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Priscilla Lynch
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18 Oct 2012
In the penultimate article in the series, Priscilla Lynch examines the work of Beaumont Hospital’s efforts to drive improvements in access, care and communications for epilepsy patients
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Priscilla Lynch
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04 Oct 2012
In the latest instalment of our series on innovation in Irish healthcare, Priscilla Lynch examines the pioneering work of the country’s only dedicated 24/7 child and adolescent sexual assault treatment service.