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HSE TB strategy remains unfunded despite rising cases

The HSE’s tuberculosis (TB) strategy has received no dedicated funding despite an ongoing increase in diagnoses....

By - Catherine Reilly - 17th Jun 2025

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‘Free’ HRT scheme causing confusion for patients

By - Niamh Cahill - 17th Jun 2025
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HSE launches market consultation for EHR services

By - Niamh Cahill - 17th Jun 2025

TB: Ensuring patient-centred care amid growing incidence

The pressing need for investment in tuberculosis prevention and care was highlighted at a recent conference....

By - Catherine Reilly - 17th Jun 2025

Opening of Bons is on HR risk register in HSE Mid West

The imminent opening of Bon Secours Limerick is recorded on the human resources (HR) risk register...

By - Catherine Reilly - 17th Jun 2025

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GP demand to increase by at least 23 per cent over next 15 years

By - Mindo - 18th Jun 2025
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MMUH launches Ireland’s first AI centre in a clinical setting

By - Reporter - 17th Jun 2025
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Another ‘busy year’ for Practitioner Health service

By - Mindo - 12th Jun 2025

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Medico-Legal

Reflections on consent

By - Dr Mary McCaffrey and Prof Stephen Kearns - 17th Jun 2025

Opinion

Underfunded primary care has pushed CAMHS to breaking point

By - Dr Patricia Byrne - 17th Jun 2025

Opinion

The complexity of chaperoning

By - Dr Suzanne Crowe - 17th Jun 2025

Opinion

Compassionate leadership in healthcare

By - Prof Brendan Kelly - 17th Jun 2025

Editorial

Time to address hospital capacity deficit

By - Paul Mulholland - 17th Jun 2025

Medico-Legal

Recording clinical consultations

By - Ms Claire Cregan - 03rd Jun 2025

Flipping patriarchy on its head

By - Dr Sarah Fitzgibbon - 19th May 2025

Editorial

Will the HSE really listen to the concerns of doctors?

By - Paul Mulholland - 05th May 2025

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Medical Independent 17 June 2025

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E04 | Clinical Podcast – Managing menopause symptoms in general practice with Dr Genevieve Ferraris

By - Mindo - 01st May 2025

In this episode, host Dawn O'Shea is joined by Dr. Genevieve Ferraris,...
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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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TB: Ensuring patient-centred care amid growing incidence

The pressing need for investment in tuberculosis prevention and care was highlighted at a recent conference. Catherine Reilly reports...

By - Catherine Reilly - 17th Jun 2025

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Features
Building healthcare capacity for future demand

Projections from the ESRI show thousands more hospital beds are...

By - David Lynch - 17th Jun 2025
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Features
Upskilling healthcare staff in genetics and genomics

A recent international workshop hosted by the Mater Hospital aimed...

By - David Lynch - 03rd Jun 2025

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Features
Aid at a crossroads: Is it time for a new role for Europe?

As the US freezes foreign aid, Europe’s humanitarian leadership faces...

By - Bette Browne - 03rd Jun 2025
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‘Significant headwinds’ in doctor recruitment and retention

recruitment. Two new reports describe the growth in the numbers...

By - David Lynch - 02nd Jun 2025

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The diagnosis and treatment of tongue tie

A tongue tie (ankyloglossia) is a condition in which the band of tissue (called the frenulum) underneath the tongue is...

By - Dr Justin Roche and Kate Roche - 17th Jun 2025

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Kidney transplant medications

An overview of the current range of kidney transplant medication,...

By - Eamonn Brady - 17th Jun 2025
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New research reveals global gaps in diagnosing kidney disease

A recent Northern Ireland study has identified that renal specialists...

By - Mindo - 17th Jun 2025
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Nephrology
Hypertension causes kidney changes at an early stage

Hypertension causes kidney impairment at an early stage of the...

By - Mindo - 17th Jun 2025

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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
Critical new study confirms Irish incidence of sudden unexpected death in epilepsy

By - Priscilla Lynch - 04th Nov 2024

Latest CPD Modules

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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

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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

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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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Tutorial | 2 CPD Points

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

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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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.

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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

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Irish Nephrology Society & Irish Society of Gastroenterology

A ‘coordinated message’ from the nephrology community

The Irish Nephrology Society (INS) Annual Scientific Meeting 2025 carried a clear message of unity, progress, and hope for...

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CKD ‘up there as an equal’ in the community

By - Denise Doherty - 17th Jun 2025
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Optimal use of a ‘scarce resource’ – a revised UK Kidney Offering Scheme

By - Denise Doherty - 17th Jun 2025
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Wide range of topics from training to AI discussed

By - Pat Kelly - 17th Jun 2025
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Insights on service improvements

By - Pat Kelly - 17th Jun 2025

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Food for thought on gastroenterology patient diets

By - Pat Kelly - 17th Jun 2025
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Carpe Algorismum in gastroenterology clinics

By - Pat Kelly - 17th Jun 2025
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Specialty ‘can’t be blasé’ about recruitment

By - Pat Kelly - 17th Jun 2025

Life

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Stories of The Hospitals Cup

By - Dr John Seery - 17th Jun 2025

This July, University College Dublin (UCD) will play host to teams representing 26 countries in the World Medical Football Championship...

Motoring

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BMW iX – updated and better than ever, but still not for everyone

By Shane O'Donoghue - 03rd Jun 2025

BMW first launched the divisive-looking iX back in 2021 as the one and only standalone ‘i’ product, ie, an all-electric...

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Food and Drink
New wine labels will mean fewer great wines

In the not too distant future, Ireland will become the first country in the world to...

By Tom Doorley - 17th Jun 2025
- Book Review
Book Review
A novelistic exploration of the neglected history of Grangegorman

The history of St Brendan’s Hospital at Grangegorman in Dublin is the subject of increasing attention...

By Prof Brendan Kelly - 17th Jun 2025
- The Dorsal View
The Dorsal View
Battling lecture boredom: How to stop your audience nodding off during a talk

Perhaps you have had the chance to attend one of the great medical conferences that have...

By Dr Doug Witherspoon - 17th Jun 2025
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Irish Society of Gastroenterology, Summer Meeting, Hotel Kilkenny, Co Kilkenny, 22-23 May 2025

Gallery: Irish Society of Gastroenterology, Summer Meeting, Hotel Kilkenny, Co Kilkenny, 22-23 May 2025

By Mindo - 17th Jun 2025

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Update Rheumatology Issue 11 Volume 6

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- World Medical Football Championship
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...

‘Free’ HRT scheme causing confusion for patients

HSE launches market consultation for EHR services

TB: Ensuring patient-centred care amid growing incidence

Opening of Bons is on HR risk register in HSE Mid West

Breaking News

GP demand to increase by at least 23 per cent over next 15 years

MMUH launches Ireland’s first AI centre in a clinical setting

Another ‘busy year’ for Practitioner Health service

Comment

Reflections on consent

Underfunded primary care has pushed CAMHS to breaking point

The complexity of chaperoning

Compassionate leadership in healthcare

Time to address hospital capacity deficit

Recording clinical consultations

Flipping patriarchy on its head

Will the HSE really listen to the concerns of doctors?

Latest Issue

Medical Independent 17 June 2025

Latest News

E04 | Clinical Podcast – Managing menopause symptoms in general practice with Dr Genevieve Ferraris

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

News Features

Building healthcare capacity for future demand

Upskilling healthcare staff in genetics and genomics

Aid at a crossroads: Is it time for a new role for Europe?

‘Significant headwinds’ in doctor recruitment and retention

News Team

Paul Mulholland

Catherine Reilly

David Lynch

Priscilla Lynch

Clinical News

Kidney transplant medications

New research reveals global gaps in diagnosing kidney disease

Hypertension causes kidney changes at an early stage

In focus: Vaginal health

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

Critical new study confirms Irish incidence of sudden unexpected death in epilepsy

Latest CPD Modules

The home of CPD for Irish healthcare professionals.

Melanoma: Risk factors, diagnosis and treatment

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

Irish Nephrology Society & Irish Society of Gastroenterology

A ‘coordinated message’ from the nephrology community

CKD ‘up there as an equal’ in the community

Optimal use of a ‘scarce resource’ – a revised UK Kidney Offering Scheme

Wide range of topics from training to AI discussed

Insights on service improvements

More Conference News

Food for thought on gastroenterology patient diets

Carpe Algorismum in gastroenterology clinics

Specialty ‘can’t be blasé’ about recruitment

Life

Stories of The Hospitals Cup

BMW iX – updated and better than ever, but still not for everyone

New wine labels will mean fewer great wines

A novelistic exploration of the neglected history of Grangegorman

Battling lecture boredom: How to stop your audience nodding off during a talk

Irish Society of Gastroenterology, Summer Meeting, Hotel Kilkenny, Co Kilkenny, 22-23 May 2025

Update Journal

Update Rheumatology Issue 11 Volume 6

E01 | World Medical Football Championship Podcast with Dr Andrew Delany

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