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‘Significant’ increase in rate of sudden infant death syndrome

The rate of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) in Ireland has “increased significantly” in recent years, states...

By Catherine Reilly - 27th Oct 2026

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MMUH to outsource some dermatology services

By Niamh Cahill - 27th Oct 2026
- In The News
Surgeon critical of international response to Gaza

By David Lynch - 27th Oct 2026

Three sixth-year interventional radiology posts approved by regions

Two health regions have approved funding for three sixth-year interventional radiology (IR) training posts for the...

By Catherine Reilly - 27th Oct 2026

New Irish study finds significant decline in osteoporosis prevalence among patients

The future fracture burden as a result of osteoporosis may be lower than past projections have...

By Paul Mulholland - 27th Oct 2026

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Government approval for new National Maternity Hospital to proceed to construction

By Mindo - 20th Oct 2026
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IHCA denounces ‘closed door’ approach from Minister for Health

By Reporter - 17th Oct 2026
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Doctors to attend pickets at over 30 hospital locations today- IMO

By Reporter - 14th Oct 2026

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Opinion

Closing Ireland’s healthcare innovation gap

By Dr Tanya Mulcahy - 27th Oct 2026

Opinion

Another Minister no-show alienates consultants

By Paul Mulholland - 27th Oct 2026

Medico-Legal

Obligations to notify the Medical Council

By Mindo - 27th Oct 2026

Spreading the funds thinly across the health sector

By Brian Turner - 27th Oct 2026

Editorial

An immense loss to Irish medicine – Dr Sarah Fitzgibbon

By Paul Mulholland - 13th Oct 2026

Opinion

Failures of care for Huntington’s Disease show little sign of abating

By Prof Orla Hardiman - 13th Oct 2026

Opinion

Supporting rural general practice

By MS ASUMPTA GALLAGHER - 13th Oct 2026

Medico-Legal

A guide to preparing factual medico-legal reports

By Mr Liam Heffernan - 13th Oct 2026

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E07 | Clinical Podcast – HPV with Prof Cara Martin

By Mindo - 21st Jan 2026

Since the recording of this podcast, the latest HPSC data for the...
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By Priscilla Lynch - 15th Aug 2024

In this episode, Professor Sam McConkey discusses the transformative potential of vaccination...

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Placing a long lens on GIM

The unheralded but vital area of general internal medicine is under an increasing spotlight. Catherine Reilly reports...

By Catherine Reilly - 13th Oct 2026

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Ireland’s new specialist training programme in clinical neurophysiology

Consultant Clinical Neurophysiologist Dr John McHugh discusses how the new...

By Mindo - 27th Oct 2026
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Neglected diseases and the urgent need for funding

The recent hantavirus outbreak has drawn attention to a wider...

By Bette Browne - 29th Sep 2026

- Features
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Uncertain future for dispensing doctors

The number of dispensing GPs in Ireland has fallen sharply,...

By Niamh Cahill - 27th Oct 2026
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How to improve integration across the health system

More than 2,000 people gathered in Dublin recently to explore...

By David Lynch - 29th Sep 2026

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New study reveals major impact of climate change on skin

More than 40 per cent of countries worldwide have reported climate-related changes in the prevalence and/or severity of skin disease...

By Priscilla Lynch - 13th Oct 2026

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Dermatology
Diagnosis and management of anogenital pruritus

Anogenital pruritus is defined as intense itching, acute or chronic,...

By Dr Johnny Loughnane - 13th Oct 2026
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Nail detachment more common among GLP-1 users, study finds

Nail detachment is more than four times as common among...

By Priscilla Lynch - 13th Oct 2026

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New insights in gout clinical management

By Priscilla Lynch - 18th Aug 2026

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The home of CPD for Irish healthcare professionals.

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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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Leading from the frontline

Healthcare reform cannot be imposed from above, but must be led from the frontline, writes Mr Jim Daly, IHCA CEO,...

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Potential benefits from dialogue with legal profession

By Mindo - 13th Oct 2026
Haematology specialists to gather in Cork for annual meeting

By Mindo - 29th Sep 2026
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The global view on AI strategy deployment

By Pat Kelly - 29th Sep 2026

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Statins are associated with a lower risk of dementia in patients with type 2 diabetes

By Priscilla Lynch - 29th Sep 2026
- Cardiology
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New ESC guidelines recommend all patients with heart disease are tested for kidney disease

By Priscilla Lynch - 29th Sep 2026
Major changes made to the ESC guidelines on heart failure

By Priscilla Lynch - 29th Sep 2026

Life

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Book Review

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A thoughtful reconsideration of what constitutes human strength

By Mindo - 29th Sep 2026

There is a particular challenge in writing about inner life without either sentimentalising it or reducing it to technique...

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Another hit from BYD

By Dr Alan Moran - 29th Sep 2026

I have to say I was surprised. I was invited to the launch of the BYD Dolphin Surf and I...

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The smell of success in physical endurance

The Dorsal View aims to be a light dessert after the news, opinion, and clinical content...

By Dr Doug Witherspoon - 29th Sep 2026
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By Mindo - 29th Sep 2026
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Humour, Stress, and the Mind

The benefits of humour have often been the focus of fascinating research. For example, a 2021...

By Dr Doug Witherspoon - 15th Sep 2026
- Life
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Hyundai’s retro EV hasn’t aged a day

It has been a decade now since Hyundai coined its 'Ioniq' model name. The first iteration...

By Shane O'Donoghue - 15th Sep 2026

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MMUH to outsource some dermatology services

Surgeon critical of international response to Gaza

Three sixth-year interventional radiology posts approved by regions

New Irish study finds significant decline in osteoporosis prevalence among patients

Breaking News

Government approval for new National Maternity Hospital to proceed to construction

IHCA denounces ‘closed door’ approach from Minister for Health

Doctors to attend pickets at over 30 hospital locations today- IMO

Comment

Closing Ireland’s healthcare innovation gap

Another Minister no-show alienates consultants

Obligations to notify the Medical Council

Spreading the funds thinly across the health sector

An immense loss to Irish medicine – Dr Sarah Fitzgibbon

Failures of care for Huntington’s Disease show little sign of abating

Supporting rural general practice

A guide to preparing factual medico-legal reports

Latest Issue

Medical Independent 27th October 2026

Latest News

E07 | Clinical Podcast – HPV with Prof Cara Martin

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

News Features

Ireland’s new specialist training programme in clinical neurophysiology

Neglected diseases and the urgent need for funding

Uncertain future for dispensing doctors

How to improve integration across the health system

News Team

Paul Mulholland

Catherine Reilly

David Lynch

Priscilla Lynch

Clinical News

Diagnosis and management of anogenital pruritus

Nail detachment more common among GLP-1 users, study finds

New insights in gout clinical management

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

Leading from the frontline

Potential benefits from dialogue with legal profession

Haematology specialists to gather in Cork for annual meeting

The global view on AI strategy deployment

More Conference News!

Statins are associated with a lower risk of dementia in patients with type 2 diabetes

New ESC guidelines recommend all patients with heart disease are tested for kidney disease

Major changes made to the ESC guidelines on heart failure

Life

A thoughtful reconsideration of what constitutes human strength

Another hit from BYD

The smell of success in physical endurance

RCPI Faculty of Paediatrics Spring Conference,No 6, Kildare Street, Dublin, 8 May 2026 Gallery

Humour, Stress, and the Mind

Hyundai’s retro EV hasn’t aged a day

Featured Classifieds

Update Immunology Vol 12 Issue 10 October 2026

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