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HSE salary overpayments increase by almost €300,000

Salary overpayments identified by the HSE increased by almost €300,000 last year, according to figures released to...

By - Paul Mulholland - 06th Apr 2026

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Over 70 per cent of consultant rosters uploaded to DIME

By - David Lynch - 06th Apr 2026
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Irish breast implant registry proposing opt-out consent model

By - Catherine Reilly - 06th 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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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

Opinion

A roadmap for interventional radiology care across Ireland

By - Prof Michael Lee - 22nd Mar 2026

What you can’t teach

By - Dr Lucia Gannon - 06th Apr 2026

Comfort viewing can be uncomfortable

By - Dr Sarah Fitzgibbon - 06th Apr 2026

Editorial

Greater stand needed against racist abuse of healthcare workers

By - Paul Mulholland - 22nd Mar 2026

Healthcare during wartime

By - Dr Muiris Houston - 22nd Mar 2026

The mind/body connection

By - George Winter - 22nd Mar 2026

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Medical Independent 7th April 2026

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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
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Features
Global humanitarian need deepens as funding falls

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

By - Bette Browne - 08th Mar 2026

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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
- Features
Features
Clinicians key to national EHR roll-out

Plans for Ireland’s national electronic health record finally appear to...

By - David Lynch - 22nd Mar 2026

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The Lung Health Check pilot: Designing screening that people will use

An update on the pilot Irish lung screening project, which won the Public and Patient Partnership Award at the recent...

By - Dr Anne-Marie Baird, Seamus Cotter, DR Sandra Roche, Prof Patrick Redmond, Prof Daniel Ryan, Prof Jarushka Naidoo - 06th Apr 2026

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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
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- Rheumatology
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Rheumatology
New gout therapies show promise in phase 3 trials

At ACR Convergence 2025, the American College of Rheumatology’s annual...

By - Priscilla Lynch - 26th Jan 2026

- Clinical
In focus: Vaginal health

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

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

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Menopause: Diagnosis and management

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Menopause and perimenopause – definitions
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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

Too many systems, too little time

Chair of the IMO NCHD committee Dr Rachel McNamara argues that it is time to start involving NCHDs in hospital...

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- Irish Medical Organisation
A misshaped system with misplaced solutions

By - Mindo - 06th Apr 2026
- Conference
- Irish Medical Organisation
Public health reform: A lot done, more to do

By - Mindo - 06th Apr 2026
- Conference
- ISR
Rheumatologists to gather in Kilkenny for key meeting

By - Catherine Reilly - 06th Apr 2026

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Ensuring the strength and viability of general practice

By - Mindo - 06th Apr 2026
- Conference
- Irish Medical Organisation
The ‘invaluable contribution’ of community medical doctors

By - Mindo - 06th Apr 2026
- Conference
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Funding sought to establish renal registry

By - Niamh Cahill - 08th Mar 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...

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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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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...

Over 70 per cent of consultant rosters uploaded to DIME

Irish breast implant registry proposing opt-out consent model

‘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

Will Children’s Hospital construction debacle ever end?

Medicine – a career that must make room for motherhood

A roadmap for interventional radiology care across Ireland

What you can’t teach

Comfort viewing can be uncomfortable

Greater stand needed against racist abuse of healthcare workers

Healthcare during wartime

The mind/body connection

Latest Issue

Medical Independent 7th 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

Can Ireland set the European health agenda?

Clinicians key to national EHR roll-out

News Team

Paul Mulholland

Catherine Reilly

David Lynch

Priscilla Lynch

Clinical News

The use of dexrazoxane in CAYA cancer to prevent cardiovascular toxicity

The future of AI in breast screening

New gout therapies show promise in phase 3 trials

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

Too many systems, too little time

A misshaped system with misplaced solutions

Public health reform: A lot done, more to do

Rheumatologists to gather in Kilkenny for key meeting

More Conference News!

Ensuring the strength and viability of general practice

The ‘invaluable contribution’ of community medical doctors

Funding sought to establish renal registry

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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