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Anaesthesiologists’ conscientious objection raised by NWIHP

A conscientious objection to participating in termination of pregnancy (ToP) services among a “cohort” of anaesthesiologists was...

By Catherine Reilly - 21st Apr 2025

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Decline in consultant posts processed by CAAC in 2024

By David Lynch - 21st Apr 2025
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START doctors call for greater support

By Niamh Cahill - 21st Apr 2025

HSE Health App accessibility issues being examined

A multidisciplinary team is working on accessibility issues relating to the new HSE Health App. The...

By David Lynch - 21st Apr 2025

HSE Global Health Programme seeks healthcare quality advisors

The HSE Global Health Programme (GHP) is seeking healthcare quality advisors as part of its work...

By Niamh Cahill - 21st Apr 2025

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IMO argues ‘dumbing down’ of psychiatric services having adverse effect on patients

By Reporter - 28th Apr 2025
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IMO warns regulation critical to combat ‘malign force of pornography’

By Reporter - 25th Apr 2025
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Healthcare system ‘chaos’ impacting ethical medicine – outgoing IMO President

By Niamh Cahill - 24th Apr 2025

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The current limitations of personalised health

By Dr Michael Conroy - 21st Apr 2025

On literacy and language

By George Winter - 21st Apr 2025

When the birds still sing

By Dr Pat Harrold - 07th Apr 2025

Opinion

New position paper offers strategic guidance on adult immunisation

By Dr Ronan Glynn, Partner, Health Sector Lead, EY Ireland - 07th Apr 2025

Editorial

A stark wake-up call for patient safety in paediatric surgery and beyond

By Paul Mulholland - 21st Apr 2025

Medico-Legal

How to resolve patient complaints effectively – first time

By Mindo - 21st Apr 2025

The current limitations of personalised health

By Dr Michael Conroy - 21st Apr 2025

On literacy and language

By George Winter - 21st Apr 2025

When the birds still sing

By Dr Pat Harrold - 07th Apr 2025

Opinion

New position paper offers strategic guidance on adult immunisation

By Dr Ronan Glynn, Partner, Health Sector Lead, EY Ireland - 07th Apr 2025

Editorial

A stark wake-up call for patient safety in paediatric surgery and beyond

By Paul Mulholland - 21st Apr 2025

Medico-Legal

How to resolve patient complaints effectively – first time

By Mindo - 21st Apr 2025

The current limitations of personalised health

By Dr Michael Conroy - 21st Apr 2025

On literacy and language

By George Winter - 21st Apr 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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Balancing conscience rights and abortion services

Catherine Reilly reports on the ongoing tension between the right to healthcare access and to freedom of conscience A conscientious objection...

By Catherine Reilly - 21st Apr 2025

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A future vision for adult immunisation

A new position paper outlines the need for a strategic...

By Pat Kelly - 21st Apr 2025
- Features
Features
The mental health costs of homelessness

The rise in people experiencing homelessness and the wider housing...

By David Lynch - 06th Apr 2025
- Features
Features
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

- Features
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Landmark lung screening pilot study to commence this summer

Pilot will assess the feasibility of community-based lung cancer screening...

By Dr Sandra Roche, Dr David O Reilly, Prof Daniel John Ryan, Prof Jarushka Naidoo, Beaumont RCSI Cancer Centre, Dublin - 21st Apr 2025
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Making a lasting impact through general practice

Prof Andrew Murphy, recipient of the 2025 Health Research Board...

By Niamh Cahill - 06th Apr 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

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David Lynch

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Priscilla Lynch

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Paul Mulholland

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Catherine Reilly

News Editor | Mindo

David Lynch

Reporter | Mindo

Priscilla Lynch

Clinical Editor | Mindo

Paul Mulholland

Editor | Mindo

Catherine Reilly

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David Lynch

Reporter | Mindo

Priscilla Lynch

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The role of regenerative medicine in musculoskeletal pain management

Platelet-rich plasma holds significant potential for enhancing recovery and rehabilitation of athletes, ultimately contributing to improved outcomes in the field...

By Prof Dominic Hegarty, Consultant in Pain Management, Mater Private Hospital, Cork, and Clinical Director, Pain Relief Ireland - 21st Apr 2025

- Clinical News
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Total intravenous anaesthesia in focus

Total intravenous anaesthesia has several advantages over inhalation techniques, and...

By Dr Andrew Smith, SPR, and Dr Claire C Nestor, Consultant Anaesthesiologist, Department of Anaesthesia, Critical Care and Pain Medicine, Tallaght University Hospital, Dublin - 21st Apr 2025
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Oncology
Research break through for high-grade serous ovarian cancer

Award-winning Irish research has identified new therapeutic targets for the...

By Dr Karen Slattery - 07th Apr 2025
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- Oncology
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HPV-associated cancer prevention – opportunities not to be missed

A look at the evolving landscape of HPV-associated cancers in...

By Dr Cara Martin, Associate Professor in Molecular Pathology, Cancer Prevention Research Theme Lead, Trinity St James’s Cancer Institute, Co-Lead of CERVIVA Research Consortium, School of Medicine, Trinity College Dublin - 07th Apr 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
- Clinical
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

Start Module

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