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Over €3.4m spent on eating disorder treatment in private units

At least €3.4 million was spent by the HSE from 2022 to 2024 on private beds for...

By Niamh Cahill - 06th Apr 2025

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Childcare access discussed by IMGTI committee

By Catherine Reilly - 06th Apr 2025
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New molecular technology required for SCID and SMA screening – HSE

By Catherine Reilly - 06th Apr 2025

Health Minister will not attend IMO AGM

The Minister for Health Jennifer Carroll MacNeill will not attend this year’s IMO AGM, the MedicalIndependent...

By Niamh Cahill - 06th Apr 2025

External ‘evaluation’ of new health regions underway

The implementation of the health regions is being externally evaluated to establish a “continuous learning feedback...

By David Lynch - 06th Apr 2025

Breaking News

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Potential delay in health region roll-out listed as high risk by HSE in 2024

By Niamh Cahill - 16th Apr 2025
- Breaking
IHCA calls for key amendments to Mental Health Bill

By Mindo - 16th Apr 2025
- Breaking
€1.33 billion provided in new HSE Capital Plan

By Mindo - 09th Apr 2025

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Opinion

New position paper offers strategic guidance on adult immunisation

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

Opinion

The age of robotic surgery

By Prof Barry McGuire Consultant Urological Surgeon, St Vincent’s University Hospital, Dublin, and Dean of Postgraduate Surgical Education, RCSI - 07th Apr 2025

Editorial

HSE payroll errors persist despite reforms

By Paul Mulholland - 07th Apr 2025

Medico-Legal

Responding to online criticism: Best practices for doctors

By Ms Sinead Lay - 07th Apr 2025

Finding a social media home after Twitter

By Dr Muiris Houston - 07th Apr 2025

When the birds still sing

By Dr Pat Harrold - 07th Apr 2025

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Medical Independent 22nd April 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...
- 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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The mental health costs of homelessness

The rise in people experiencing homelessness and the wider housing crisis have created significant healthcare challenges, particularly in mental health....

By David Lynch - 06th Apr 2025

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Features
Progressing oversight of AI

AI systems. The use of AI in Irish healthcare is...

By David Lynch - 24th Mar 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
Features
Consultant rostering and productivity under the microscope

The issue of consultant productivity is receiving increasing political focus....

By David Lynch - 10th Mar 2025

- Interviews
Interviews
Making a lasting impact through general practice

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

By Niamh Cahill - 06th Apr 2025
- Features
Features
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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Uncharted territory for Irish pharmacists

An expert taskforce has laid the groundwork for the expansion...

By Pat Kelly - 24th Feb 2025

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Research break through for high-grade serous ovarian cancer

Award-winning Irish research has identified new therapeutic targets for the treatment of high-grade serous ovarian cancer Ovarian cancer is one...

By Dr Karen Slattery, Postdoctoral Research Scientist, Trinity College Dublin, and Irish Cancer Society Research Awards 2025, Translational and Clinical Project of the Year Award winner - 07th Apr 2025

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Oncology
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
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- Dermatology
Clinical News

Dermatology
Managing acne in 2025

Acne is one of the most prevalent skin conditions globally,...

By Prof Anne-Marie Tobin - 24th Mar 2025
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- Gastroenterology
Clinical News

Gastroenterology
Dietary advice for patients with GI conditions

Patients often present to their GP with gut symptoms or...

By Aoife McDonald, Registered Dietitian, Founder of the Digestive Health Clinic, Cork - 10th Mar 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
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In focus: Vaginal health

By Theresa Lowry Lehnen - 01st Nov 2024

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Melanoma: Risk factors, diagnosis and treatment

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How to diagnose and where to refer patients with suspected melanoma
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Treatment and follow-up of melanoma

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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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