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NCHD industrial action ‘still on cards’ if contract talks stall

NCHD industrial action is “still on the cards” if contract negotiations do not “meaningfully” progress, according to...

By - Catherine Reilly - 20th Apr 2026

- In The News
Large proportion of submissions to NSAC fell outside remit

By - David Lynch - 20th Apr 2026
- In The News
HSE meeting raises ‘reliance’ on private providers for home support services

By - David Lynch - 20th Apr 2026

‘Major risk’ associated with bloods outsourcing – LUH meeting

A “major clinical risk” associated with the outsourcing of GP bloods was discussed by management at...

By - Catherine Reilly - 06th Apr 2026

Activity-based funding ‘pilot initiatives’ planned for this year

A number of “preparatory pilot initiatives” to support full activity-based funding (ABF) in the acute hospital...

By - David Lynch - 06th Apr 2026

Breaking News

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Introduction of screening for severe combined immunodeficiency and spinal muscular atrophy

By - Reporter - 13th Apr 2026
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‘Major investment’ needed in hospital beds- new IMO Pres

By - Mindo - 13th Apr 2026
- Breaking
Medical Council seeks expressions of interest for committee membership

By - Mindo - 08th Apr 2026

Comment

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Opinion

RCPI launches Professional Diploma in Obesity Care

By - RCPI - 20th Apr 2026

Opinion

Don’t put off the inevitable

By - Ms Asumpta Gallagher - 20th Apr 2026

Editorial

Irish medicine’s fragile calm

By - Paul Mulholland - 20th Apr 2026

Medico-Legal

Managing patients with uncertain decision-making capacity

By - Mr Kevin Healy - 20th Apr 2026

Opinion

We must do more to retain our healthcare staff

By - Dr Suzanne Crowe - 20th Apr 2026

The Pogue of Nenagh

By - Dr Pat Harrold - 20th Apr 2026

Editorial

Will Children’s Hospital construction debacle ever end?

By - Paul Mulholland - 06th Apr 2026

Medico-Legal

Medicine – a career that must make room for motherhood

By - Dr Sinéad Lydon and Ms Sanjana Biju - 06th Apr 2026

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Medical Independent 21st April 2026

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Latest News

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- HPV
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...
- Innovation In Healthcare
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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Features

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Doctors experience growing racism in Ireland

Niamh Cahill reports on the disturbing rise of racist abuse towards staff in the health service...

By - Niamh Cahill - 22nd Mar 2026

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Features
Concerns raised over healthcare access for asylum seekers

Accommodation transfers, GP availability, and medical card access are affecting...

By - Niamh Cahill - 06th Apr 2026
- Features
Features
Global humanitarian need deepens as funding falls

The UN warns that shrinking aid budgets and escalating conflicts...

By - Bette Browne - 08th Mar 2026

- Features
Features
Regulating health information in a fast-changing digital world

HIQA Director of Health Information and Standards, Ms Rachel Flynn,...

By - Niamh Cahill - 20th Apr 2026
- Features
Features
Can Ireland set the European health agenda?

Ireland’s upcoming presidency of the European Union presents an opportunity...

By - David Lynch - 06th Apr 2026

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Clinical News

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Keeping pain at bay

An overview of pain management, covering the mechanisms of pain, pharmacological treatment options, and non-pharmacological treatment options...

By - Damien O’Brien, MPSI - 20th Apr 2026

Clinical News

CPD Module

Pain
Neuropathic pain: Advances and challenges

Neuropathic pain is one of the most incapacitating pains and...

By - Prof Dominic Hegarty - 20th Apr 2026
- Clinical News
- Oncology
Clinical News

Oncology
The use of dexrazoxane in CAYA cancer to prevent cardiovascular toxicity

Over the past few decades, as survival rates for paediatric...

By - Dr Karen O’Neill and Dr Scheryll Alken - 06th Apr 2026
- Clinical News
- Oncology
Clinical News

Oncology
The future of AI in breast screening

Prof Gerald Lip, Clinical Director for breast screening in the...

By - Ms Lynne Caffrey, Senior Communications Officer, National Screening Service, HSE - 06th Apr 2026

- Clinical
In focus: Vaginal health

By - Theresa Lowry Lehnen - 01st Nov 2024
- Clinical News
- INS
Exercise and physical activity in CKD, dialysis, and kidney transplant

By - Orlaith Heslin and Laura McCullagh - 17th Jun 2025

Latest CPD Modules

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Tutorial | 2 CPD Points

Menopause: Diagnosis and management

This module covers:

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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The Latest Conference News

Conference

PAs must not be used to replace NCHDs, reiterates IMO

The Department of Health, HSE and training bodies must ensure physician associates/assistants (PAs) are not used to replace NCHD roles,...

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‘Unforgivable’ to waste opportunity for seven-day service – Minister

By - Catherine Reilly - 20th Apr 2026
- Conference
‘Realistic’ travel times for consultants must be included in work plans

By - David Lynch - 20th Apr 2026
- Conference
Setting up GP practices must be more affordable – Crowley

By - Paul Mulholland - 20th Apr 2026

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Recruitment of public health consultants needs to be ‘built upon’

By - David Lynch - 20th Apr 2026
- Conference
IMO to develop paper on safe medical staffing levels

By - Catherine Reilly - 20th Apr 2026
- Conference
Years of public health progress ‘under threat’, warns outgoing President

By - David Lynch - 20th Apr 2026

Life

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Motoring

Motoring

The Alfa Romeo Junior Comes Of Age

By - Dr Alan Moran - 09th Mar 2026

A lot of things in life go through a cycle of contemplation, conception, gestation, and birth...

Book Review

Book Review

An extended reflection on how we understand mental health

By Prof Brendan Kelly - 22nd Mar 2026

Over the past 20 years, mental health has become a topic of widespread discussion...

- The Dorsal View
The Dorsal View
The not-so-sweet findings on ‘zero sugar’ products

Artificial sweeteners are often promoted as a healthier alternative to sugar, but mounting research suggests that...

By Dr Doug Witherspoon - 06th Apr 2026
- Motoring
Motoring
Renault Clio grows into the super mini for everyone

In what used to be a fiercely fought segment of talented ‘supermini’ hatchbacks, the Renault Clio...

By Shane O’Donoghue - 22nd Feb 2026
- Motoring
Motoring
The new electric Volvo is very good –and far from boxy

Volvo made its name from large estate and saloon cars back in the day, establishing itself...

By Shane O’Donoghue - 09th Feb 2026
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RCPI Institute of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists

RCPI Institute of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, Junior Obstetrics and Gynaecology Society Annual Meeting, No 6, Kildare...

By Photos: David Coleman – Bobby Studio - 22nd Feb 2026

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Update Journal

Update Cardiology Vol 12 Issue 3 March 2026

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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...

Large proportion of submissions to NSAC fell outside remit

HSE meeting raises ‘reliance’ on private providers for home support services

‘Major risk’ associated with bloods outsourcing – LUH meeting

Activity-based funding ‘pilot initiatives’ planned for this year

Breaking News

Introduction of screening for severe combined immunodeficiency and spinal muscular atrophy

‘Major investment’ needed in hospital beds- new IMO Pres

Medical Council seeks expressions of interest for committee membership

Comment

RCPI launches Professional Diploma in Obesity Care

Don’t put off the inevitable

Irish medicine’s fragile calm

Managing patients with uncertain decision-making capacity

We must do more to retain our healthcare staff

The Pogue of Nenagh

Will Children’s Hospital construction debacle ever end?

Medicine – a career that must make room for motherhood

Latest Issue

Medical Independent 21st April 2026

Latest News

E07 | Clinical Podcast – HPV with Prof Cara Martin

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

News Features

Concerns raised over healthcare access for asylum seekers

Global humanitarian need deepens as funding falls

Regulating health information in a fast-changing digital world

Can Ireland set the European health agenda?

News Team

Paul Mulholland

Catherine Reilly

David Lynch

Priscilla Lynch

Clinical News

Neuropathic pain: Advances and challenges

The use of dexrazoxane in CAYA cancer to prevent cardiovascular toxicity

The future of AI in breast screening

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.

Menopause: Diagnosis and management

The presentation, diagnosis, and treatment of opioid dependence

Infant GORD and reflux

The Latest Conference News

PAs must not be used to replace NCHDs, reiterates IMO

‘Unforgivable’ to waste opportunity for seven-day service – Minister

‘Realistic’ travel times for consultants must be included in work plans

Setting up GP practices must be more affordable – Crowley

More Conference News!

Recruitment of public health consultants needs to be ‘built upon’

IMO to develop paper on safe medical staffing levels

Years of public health progress ‘under threat’, warns outgoing President

Life

The Alfa Romeo Junior Comes Of Age

An extended reflection on how we understand mental health

The not-so-sweet findings on ‘zero sugar’ products

Renault Clio grows into the super mini for everyone

The new electric Volvo is very good –and far from boxy

RCPI Institute of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists

Update Journal

Update Cardiology Vol 12 Issue 3 March 2026

E01 | World Medical Football Championship Podcast with Dr Andrew Delany

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