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Read MoreSports Quiz – 08 July 2021
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Read MoreDr Jamie O’Sullivan
RCSI scientists have identified how and why some Covid-19 patients can develop life-threatening clots, which could lead to targeted therapies that prevent this from happening. “Our research helps provide insights into the mechanisms that cause severe blood clots in patients with Covid-19, which is critical to developing more effective treatments,” said Dr Jamie O’Sullivan (pictured),…
Read MoreVoluntary hospitals concerned about new financial system
The HSE is working on addressing the concerns of voluntary hospitals regarding the implementation of an integrated financial management system (IFMS) for the health service, Medical Independent (MI) can report. The Voluntary Healthcare Forum (VHF), which represents voluntary hospitals, has sought assurances that the IFMS will protect the governance and financial autonomy of their members.…
Read MoreThe Medical Independent – 08 July 2021
Covid-19 vaccine rollout at pharmacies expanded to include younger age groups
An update to the Covid-19 vaccination programme as a result of the threat posed by the Delta variant has been announced. This update to the programme comes following the updated advice from the national immunisation advisory committee (NIAC) regarding the possible use of adenoviral vector vaccine for those aged under 50 years of age. NIAC…
Read MoreAny expansion of Newborn Bloodspot Screening Programme should be ‘clearly defined and transparent’ – HIQA
HIQA has published a report on approaches for considering the expansion of newborn bloodspot screening programmes. This report was provided to the National Screening Advisory Committee (NSAC) to help inform the development of their processes for the assessment of conditions being considered for inclusion in Ireland’s National Newborn Bloodspot Screening Programme (NNBSP). The NNBSP provides…
Read MoreAlcohol is Ireland’s ‘biggest drug problem’
Alcohol Action Ireland, the national independent advocate for reducing alcohol harm, has noted the publication of the 2019-20 Irish National Drug and Alcohol Survey by the Health Research Board (HRB). The main findings from the survey, in regard to alcohol use, include the following: • 74.2 per cent of respondents reported having consumed alcohol in…
Read More6,577 procedures took place under termination of pregnancy Act in 2020
The number of procedures carried out under the Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Act decreased slightly in 2020 compared with 2019, according to the second annual report on the Act. The annual report shows that in total 6,577 medical procedures were carried out under the Act in 2020. This figure represents a slight decrease…
Read MoreDoctors should avail of training to better understand LGBTI+ patient needs- Medical Council
The President of the Medical Council has called on doctors to avail of training opportunities to help them better understand the identities and needs of their LGBTI+ patients. Speaking on the eve of the Dublin Pride Virtual Parade and Pride Day Dr Suzanne Crowe said “As doctors we treat members of the LGBTI+ community and…
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