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‘Low’ numbers of HSE staff involved in performance achievement process

Concerns were raised at a recent HSE internal meeting about the “low” rate of staff who participated...

By - David Lynch - 08th Dec 2025

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Hospitals approached regarding data on ‘population folate status’

By - David Lynch - 08th Dec 2025
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Medical assessors’ recruitment competition completed

By - David Lynch - 09th Dec 2025

Increase in complex presentations in OOH services

Out-of-hours (OOH) GP services have reported a rise in the presentation of complex cases, leading to...

By - Niamh Cahill - 08th Dec 2025

NOHC Chair raised need for ‘more clinical expertise’

The Chairperson of National Orthopaedic Hospital Cappagh (NOHC) expressed concern about the board’s ability to “manage...

By - Catherine Reilly - 08th Dec 2025

Breaking News

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New infrastructure will not address ‘totality’ of need for elective surgery – RCSI President

By - David Lynch - 05th Dec 2025
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Launch of landmark national Traveller research on cancer

By - Reporter - 04th Dec 2025
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IHCA to establish panel of consultant expert witnesses

By - Reporter - 25th Nov 2025

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Editorial

Initiatives to tackle high cost of health-related claims should be welcomed

By - Paul Mulholland - 09th Dec 2025

Opinion

When the world tilts: The hidden weight of a cancer diagnosis

By - Dr Sunder Mehran Khan and Dr Afshan Afshan - 08th Dec 2025

Medico-Legal

Managing your wellbeing during a complaint

By - Dr Victoria Cox - 09th Dec 2025

How artificial intelligence is changing my working life

By - Dr Neasa Conneally - 09th Dec 2025

Opinion

What we miss in the UPF debate

By - Dr Sarah Fitzgibbon - 09th Dec 2025

Letters

Response to our news story ‘Under 50% of new GP training places filled by Irish-educated graduates’, 11 November

By - Mindo - 24th Nov 2025

Editorial

Reforms alone are unlikely to solve ED pressure this winter

By - Paul Mulholland - 24th Nov 2025

Editorial

No room for complacency as cancer strategy nears end

By - Paul Mulholland - 10th Nov 2025

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By - Mindo - 23rd Sep 2025

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The evolving shape of Irish surgery

New guidelines and fresh insights from the RCSI Millin Meeting reveal a specialty undergoing rapid innovation and significant change. David...

By - David Lynch - 08th Dec 2025

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International insights on assisted dying

Bette Browne examines the laws around assisted dying in other...

By - Bette Browne - 27th Oct 2025
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From medicine to the borderlands

Novelist and Consultant Medical Oncologist Dr Austin Duffy talks to...

By - David Lynch - 01st Sep 2025

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The next steps to improving cardiac care in Ireland

The recent Irish Cardiac Society Annual Scientific Meeting received a...

By - Niamh Cahill - 10th Nov 2025
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Pushing the boundaries in surgical oncology

Prof Michael Eamon Kelly speaks with Pat Kelly about his...

By - Pat Kelly - 10th Nov 2025

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Influenza: A clinical update

Influenza activity in Ireland is continuing to increase, with case and hospitalisation numbers both rising in recent weeks...

By - Theresa Lowry Lehnen - 08th Dec 2025

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RSV: An overview

The RSV season has a significant impact on some of...

By - Virginia Murray - 09th Dec 2025
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Study shows thymic health is linked to cancer patients’ response to immunotherapy

The health of the thymus is associated with cancer patients’...

By - Priscilla Lynch - 24th Nov 2025
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New generation of antibody-drug conjugates shows promise in early-stage disease

In a landmark moment at the ESMO Congress 2025, pivotal...

By - Priscilla Lynch - 24th Nov 2025

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In focus: Vaginal health

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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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Crohn’s disease: Diagnosis and management

This module gives a detailed overview of the latest diagnosis and medical treatment approaches to the management of Crohn’s disease, alongside a typical case study to illustrate the presentation of the disease.

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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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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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Type 2 Diabetes: Management

Type 2 diabetes is a complex chronic disease, which requires a multifactorial behavioural and pharmacological approach to treatment in order to prevent or delay complications and maintain quality-of life.

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Gastroenterology

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

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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

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The Latest Conference News

Closing cardiovascular care gaps for women

Recent research reveals persistent inequities in cardiovascular health services for female patients. Niamh Cahill reports...

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Brensocatib ‘a game changer’ in treatment of bronchiectasis

By - James Fogarty - 09th Dec 2025
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More robust diagnostic strategy for asthma needed

By - Mindo - 09th Dec 2025
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PCD more common than currently recognised

By - James Fogarty - 09th Dec 2025

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Pricing on obesity medications must be addressed

By - James Fogarty - 09th Dec 2025
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Joint psychiatry meeting covers the diversity of the specialty

By - Denise Doherty - 09th Dec 2025
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Outstanding line-up of speakers and topics

By - Pat Kelly - 09th Dec 2025

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The quiet charms of the Seal U Hybrid

By - Dr Alan Moran - 24th Nov 2025

When is a petrol hybrid electric vehicle, known as PHEV, not a PHEV? When it is DMI, meaning dual motor...

Book Review

Book Review

A life-enhancing meditation on death

By George Winter - 29th Sep 2025

In his Diaries of a Dying Man (1954), Scots poet William Soutar (1898-1943), bed-bound from 1930 with ankylosing spondylitis, notes...

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Dr Harry Barry’s journey beneath the surface

In Beneath the Surface, Dr Harry Barry steps away from his established role as a bestselling...

By Prof Brendan Kelly - 24th Nov 2025
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Grounds for research: The coffee and AF connection is challenged

New research from the University of California and the University of Adelaide is attempting to challenge...

By Dr Doug Witherspoon - 24th Nov 2025
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A ‘300 per cent mortality rate’ for one surgery – Fact or fiction?

Any physician with a rudimentary knowledge of medical history has probably heard of Mr Robert Liston...

By Dr Doug Witherspoon - 13th Oct 2025
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Irish College of GPs, President’s Dinner, St Stephen’s Green Club, Dublin, 6 June 2025

Irish College of GPs, President’s Dinner, St Stephen’s Green Club, Dublin, 6 June 2025...

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E01 | World Medical Football Championship Podcast with Dr Andrew Delany

By - Mindo - 28th Aug 2024

Welcome to the World Medical Football Championship podcast. Today's guest is Dublin...

Hospitals approached regarding data on ‘population folate status’

Medical assessors’ recruitment competition completed

Increase in complex presentations in OOH services

NOHC Chair raised need for ‘more clinical expertise’

Breaking News

New infrastructure will not address ‘totality’ of need for elective surgery – RCSI President

Launch of landmark national Traveller research on cancer

IHCA to establish panel of consultant expert witnesses

Comment

Initiatives to tackle high cost of health-related claims should be welcomed

When the world tilts: The hidden weight of a cancer diagnosis

Managing your wellbeing during a complaint

How artificial intelligence is changing my working life

What we miss in the UPF debate

Response to our news story ‘Under 50% of new GP training places filled by Irish-educated graduates’, 11 November

Reforms alone are unlikely to solve ED pressure this winter

No room for complacency as cancer strategy nears end

Latest Issue

Medical Independent 9th December 2025

Latest News

E05 | Clinical Podcast – Inflammatory bowel disease in focus with Dr Orlaith Kelly

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

News Features

International insights on assisted dying

From medicine to the borderlands

The next steps to improving cardiac care in Ireland

Pushing the boundaries in surgical oncology

News Team

Paul Mulholland

Catherine Reilly

David Lynch

Priscilla Lynch

Clinical News

RSV: An overview

Study shows thymic health is linked to cancer patients’ response to immunotherapy

New generation of antibody-drug conjugates shows promise in early-stage disease

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.

Crohn’s disease: Diagnosis and management

Menopause: Diagnosis and management

The presentation, diagnosis, and treatment of opioid dependence

Infant GORD and reflux

Chronic lymphocytic leukaemia: Latest approaches to diagnosis and treatment

Type 2 Diabetes: Management

Gastroenterology

Wound care

The Latest Conference News

Closing cardiovascular care gaps for women

Brensocatib ‘a game changer’ in treatment of bronchiectasis

More robust diagnostic strategy for asthma needed

PCD more common than currently recognised

More Conference News!

Pricing on obesity medications must be addressed

Joint psychiatry meeting covers the diversity of the specialty

Outstanding line-up of speakers and topics

Life

The quiet charms of the Seal U Hybrid

A life-enhancing meditation on death

Dr Harry Barry’s journey beneath the surface

Grounds for research: The coffee and AF connection is challenged

A ‘300 per cent mortality rate’ for one surgery – Fact or fiction?

Irish College of GPs, President’s Dinner, St Stephen’s Green Club, Dublin, 6 June 2025

Update Journal

Update Endocrinology & Diabetology Nov 2025

E01 | World Medical Football Championship Podcast with Dr Andrew Delany

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