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‘Urgent’ need to recognise interventional radiology as specialty – Faculty of Radiologists

Formal specialty recognition for interventional radiology (IR) is an “urgent” requirement, according to the RCSI Faculty of...

By Catherine Reilly - 02nd May 2026

A window into the Council’s specialty recognition process

By Catherine Reilly - 02nd May 2026
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Department’s health workforce plan to be implemented ‘incrementally’

By David Lynch - 02nd May 2026

Ten applicants have accessed care under endometriosis surgery abroad scheme

The HSE has provided over €20,000 in funding under the new Endometriosis Surgery Abroad Interim Scheme...

By Niamh Cahill - 02nd May 2026

HSE seeks ‘resolution support’ for health insurance claims

The HSE is seeking support in resolving private health insurance claims within the statutory and voluntary...

By Niamh Cahill - 02nd May 2026

Breaking News

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Increase in applications processed by CAAC in 2025

By David Lynch - 01st May 2026
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Medical Council announces a phased increase to annual registration fees for doctors

By Reporter - 29th Apr 2026
- Breaking
Mater breakthrough in blood biomarkers for traumatic brain injury

By Mindo - 29th Apr 2026

Comment

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Opinion

Why more patients are ending up in emergency departments

By Prof Adrian Murphy - 02nd May 2026

Opinion

Healthcare is not a machine

By Prof Áine Carroll - 02nd May 2026

Opinion

Task-based medicine and the NCHD experience

By Dr Eibhlin Ní Fhloinn - 04th May 2026

Medico-Legal

Sexual assault allegations in clinical practice

By Dr James Melia Medico-legal Consultant; and Ms Sinead Lay Claims Manager, Medical Protection - 04th May 2026

Editorial

Funding problems for voluntary hospitals have long history

By Paul Mulholland - 04th May 2026

The rising workload of modern-day general practice

By Dr Lucia Gannon - 04th May 2026

AI images distort medical reality

By Dr Muiris Houston - 04th May 2026

Opinion

RCPI launches Professional Diploma in Obesity Care

By RCPI - 20th Apr 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...
- 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 ‘significant evolution’ of the CAAC

The introduction of the public-only consultant contract is the latest initiative to impact the role of the consultant applications advisory...

By David Lynch - 02nd May 2026

- Features
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The Free State’s early struggles and achievements in healthcare

Ireland was far from a picture of health when the...

By Bette Browne - 02nd May 2026
- Features
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
Doctors experience growing racism in Ireland

Niamh Cahill reports on the disturbing rise of racist abuse...

By Niamh Cahill - 22nd Mar 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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Empowering diabetes care in practice: Lessons from the Midwest DESMOND Programme

As the burden of diabetes continues to grow, particularly among older adults, the need for accessible, evidence-based education is more...

By Dr Anne Griffin and Tonya O'Neill - 04th May 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
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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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The home of CPD for Irish healthcare professionals.

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Tutorial | 2 CPD Points

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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Tutorial | 2 CPD Points

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

Nephrology community to convene for annual meeting

The Irish Nephrology Society gathering will feature a broad programme, covering key issues in kidney disease, from metabolic care to...

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ICO conference to showcase innovations

By Mindo - 04th May 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

More Conference News!

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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
‘Resetting’ the gut – life after weight loss medications

The field of drugs to manage body weight is constantly evolving, to the point where it...

By Dr Doug Witherspoon - 04th May 2026
- 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
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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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Update Respiratory Medicine Vol 12 Issue 4 January 2026

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A window into the Council’s specialty recognition process

Department’s health workforce plan to be implemented ‘incrementally’

Ten applicants have accessed care under endometriosis surgery abroad scheme

HSE seeks ‘resolution support’ for health insurance claims

Breaking News

Increase in applications processed by CAAC in 2025

Medical Council announces a phased increase to annual registration fees for doctors

Mater breakthrough in blood biomarkers for traumatic brain injury

Comment

Why more patients are ending up in emergency departments

Healthcare is not a machine

Task-based medicine and the NCHD experience

Sexual assault allegations in clinical practice

Funding problems for voluntary hospitals have long history

The rising workload of modern-day general practice

AI images distort medical reality

RCPI launches Professional Diploma in Obesity Care

Latest Issue

Medical Independent 5th May 2026

Latest News

E07 | Clinical Podcast – HPV with Prof Cara Martin

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

News Features

The Free State’s early struggles and achievements in healthcare

Concerns raised over healthcare access for asylum seekers

Doctors experience growing racism in Ireland

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

Nephrology community to convene for annual meeting

ICO conference to showcase innovations

‘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

‘Resetting’ the gut – life after weight loss medications

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

Featured Classifieds

General Practitioner

HSE

Haematologists

Health New Zealand

Diploma in Healthcare Law

Law Society of Ireland

Consultant Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist wanted for Waterford Mental Health Service, HSE Dublin & South East Region.

Waterford Mental Health Service, HSE Dublin & South East Region.

Consultant Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist wanted for Wexford Child & Adolescent Mental Health, HSE Dublin & South East Region.

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Update Respiratory Medicine Vol 12 Issue 4 January 2026

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