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Need for ‘clarity’ on future specialist posts

There is a need for “clarity” on long-term funding for consultant posts to support trainee retention, the...

By - David Lynch - 02nd Dec 2024

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Number of consultants on new contract breaks 60 per cent

By - David Lynch - 02nd Dec 2024
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Seeking certainty on future doctor posts

By - David Lynch - 02nd Dec 2024

Class of medical degree awards ‘will continue to be monitored’

The class of degree awarded by medical schools is an area which needs more investigation, according...

By - David Lynch - 02nd Dec 2024

Capital submission for specialist mother and baby unit expected in 2025

A capital submission on the development of a mother and baby unit (MBU) within specialist perinatal...

By - Niamh Cahill - 02nd Dec 2024

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RCSI seeks PA regulator to ‘regulate and set a scope of practice’

By - Reporter - 04th Dec 2024
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Irish Medical Council says it is ‘not the appropriate regulator’ for physician associates

By - Reporter - 03rd Dec 2024
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‘Anti-psychiatry rhetoric’ presents challenge for profession

By - Niamh Cahill - 03rd Dec 2024

Comment

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Editorial

Rebalancing the medical workforce

By - Catherine Reilly - 02nd Dec 2024

Medico-Legal

Testing times: Taking a closer look at your test results system

By - Ms Suzanne Creed, Clinical Risk Advisor, Medisec - 02nd Dec 2024

The joys of lifelong learning

By - Dr Neasa Conneally - 02nd Dec 2024

Addressing inequality of access to medical schools

By - Dr Michael Conroy - 02nd Dec 2024

Opinion

The words we use sometimes last a lifetime

By - Dr Suzanne Crowe - 18th Nov 2024

James F Fries and the human ‘one-hoss shay’

By - Prof Seamus O'Mahony - 18th Nov 2024

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The Medical Independent 3rd December 2024

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- Clinical Podcast
E02 | Clinical Podcast – Vaccination in children with Dr Cilian Ó Maoldomhnaigh

By - Mindo - 17th Oct 2024

Infectious disease is one of the most common reasons for children to...
- 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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Psychiatrists deeply disquieted by proposed legal changes

Members of the College of Psychiatrists have reiterated their concerns about elements of theMental Health Bill. Niamh Cahill reports Certain...

By - Niamh Cahill - 02nd Dec 2024

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A notable moment for AD treatment in Europe

The European Medicines Agency has recommended the licensing of lecanemab...

By - Catherine Reilly - 02nd Dec 2024
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Gaza: Working under fire

The devastating impact of the war in Gaza on healthcare...

By - David Lynch - 18th Nov 2024

- Features
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Medical Council trying to lay a ‘more empathetic’ path

The Medical Council has commissioned an independent wellbeing support service...

By - Catherine Reilly - 18th Nov 2024
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Empowering GP practices across Ireland

Ms Rachel Bothwell, Irish Early Career Awards Entrepreneur of the...

By - Niamh Cahill - 18th Nov 2024

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My gene therapy journey

Mr Brian O’Mahony, Chief Executive, Irish Haemophilia Society, recounts his experience of participating in a gene therapy trial for the...

By - Mr Brian O’Mahony - 02nd Dec 2024

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BSH guideline update: Cancer-associated venous thrombosis in adults

The guideline notes that the risk of recurrent venous thromboembolism...

By - Denise Doherty - 02nd Dec 2024
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Rheumatology
Six Irish rheumatology units will pilot international EVEREST treat-to-target patient tools

An international quality improvement initiative focused on supporting rheumatoid arthritis...

By - Mindo - 02nd Dec 2024
Clinical News

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Oncology
From practice-changing data to future innovation, and doctors’ wellbeing

The European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) Congress 2024, which...

By - Priscilla Lynch - 18th Nov 2024

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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