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Rise in demand for GP OoH services over decade

Demand at GP out-of-hours (OoH) services in Ireland rose by more than a quarter over a 10-year...

By Niamh Cahill - 06th Apr 2026

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€300,000 provided to support deep brain stimulation

By Paul Mulholland - 06th Apr 2026
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New regional centres to expand inpatient care for adults with eating disorders

By Niamh Cahill - 06th Apr 2026

Five of 11 ‘open risks’ on HSE risk register rated ‘high’

The HSE corporate risk register (CRR) for the third quarter of 2025 contained 11 ‘open risks’...

By David Lynch - 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

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‘Major investment’ needed in hospital beds- new IMO Pres

By Mindo - 13th Apr 2026
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Introduction of screening for severe combined immunodeficiency and spinal muscular atrophy

By Reporter - 13th Apr 2026
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New IMO President warns ‘productivity’ focus won’t fix hospital capacity deficit

By Reporter - 09th Apr 2026

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Comfort viewing can be uncomfortable

By Dr Sarah Fitzgibbon - 06th Apr 2026

What you can’t teach

By Dr Lucia Gannon - 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

Editorial

Will Children’s Hospital construction debacle ever end?

By Paul Mulholland - 06th Apr 2026

Medico-Legal

Why do we continue to talk about next-of-kin in medicine?

By Mr Niall Rooney - 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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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...
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E06 | Clinical Podcast – Heart Failure with Prof Ken McDonald

By Mindo - 12th Jan 2026

Welcome to The Medical Independent Clinical Podcast Series, where we chat to...

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Concerns raised over healthcare access for asylum seekers

Accommodation transfers, GP availability, and medical card access are affecting care for international protection applicants. Niamh Cahill reports...

By Niamh Cahill - 06th Apr 2026

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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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Doctors experience growing racism in Ireland

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

By Niamh Cahill - 22nd Mar 2026
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Changing the journey for the neurology patient

Ms Fiona McLoone provides an update on the work of...

By Ms Fiona McLoone - 08th Mar 2026

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The future of AI in breast screening

Prof Gerald Lip, Clinical Director for breast screening in the North-East of Scotland and the Principal Investigator of the GEMINI...

By Ms Lynne Caffrey, Senior Communications Officer, National Screening Service, HSE - 06th Apr 2026

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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 Lung Health Check pilot: Designing screening that people will use

An update on the pilot Irish lung screening project, which...

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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- Dermatology
Chicken or Eggzema? The relationship between food allergies and atopic dermatitis

By Dr Cathal O'Connor - 22nd Mar 2026
- Clinical News
- Dermatology
Skin and soft tissue infections

By Dr Johnny Loughnane - 22nd Mar 2026
- Clinical News
- Gastroenterology
DeLIVERing an update on liver health in Ireland

By Pauline Dillon, - 08th Mar 2026

Life

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College of Anaesthesiologists of Ireland, Emerging Leaders Conference

By Aileen Quigley - 06th Apr 2026

College of Anaesthesiologists of Ireland, Emerging Leaders Conference, Merrion Square, Dublin, 22-23 January 2026...

The Dorsal View

The Dorsal View

The not-so-sweet findings on ‘zero sugar’ products

By Dr Doug Witherspoon - 06th Apr 2026

Artificial sweeteners are often promoted as a healthier alternative to sugar, but mounting research suggests that one of the most...

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Bon Secours Hospital, Cork, GP Annual Study Morning

Bon Secours Hospital, Cork, GP Annual Study Morning, SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh, Cork, 24 January 2026...

By Gerard McCarthy Photography - 22nd Mar 2026
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Dr Kathleen Lynn and the Easter Rising

With all of the tumultuous events going on around the world, it’s natural to wonder about...

By Dr Doug Witherspoon - 22nd Mar 2026
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An extended reflection on how we understand mental health

Over the past 20 years, mental health has become a topic of widespread discussion...

By Prof Brendan Kelly - 22nd Mar 2026
- The Dorsal View
The Dorsal View
Haemochromatosis: Mapping the ‘Celtic Curse’

As you are no doubt well aware, the spectre of haemochromatosis looms large on the Irish...

By Dr Doug Witherspoon - 09th Mar 2026

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Update Journal

Update Cardiology Vol 12 Issue 3 March 2026

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- The Dorsal View
Haemochromatosis: Mapping the ‘Celtic Curse’

By Dr Doug Witherspoon - 09th Mar 2026

As you are no doubt well aware, the spectre of haemochromatosis looms...
- Book Review
- George Winter
When the world spins

By George Winter - 09th Mar 2026

It is understandable that the busy clinical schedule of medics might disincline...

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HSE tracking ‘benefits’ of public-only consultant contract

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New project to provide accommodation for Coombe staff

By David Lynch - 07th Jul 2024
€105m required to replace unsupported equipment

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€300,000 provided to support deep brain stimulation

New regional centres to expand inpatient care for adults with eating disorders

Five of 11 ‘open risks’ on HSE risk register rated ‘high’

Activity-based funding ‘pilot initiatives’ planned for this year

Breaking News

‘Major investment’ needed in hospital beds- new IMO Pres

Introduction of screening for severe combined immunodeficiency and spinal muscular atrophy

New IMO President warns ‘productivity’ focus won’t fix hospital capacity deficit

Comment

Comfort viewing can be uncomfortable

What you can’t teach

Medicine – a career that must make room for motherhood

Will Children’s Hospital construction debacle ever end?

Why do we continue to talk about next-of-kin in medicine?

The mind/body connection

Latest Issue

Medical Independent 7th April 2026

Latest News

E07 | Clinical Podcast – HPV with Prof Cara Martin

E06 | Clinical Podcast – Heart Failure with Prof Ken McDonald

News Features

Can Ireland set the European health agenda?

Clinicians key to national EHR roll-out

Doctors experience growing racism in Ireland

Changing the journey for the neurology patient

Clinical News

The use of dexrazoxane in CAYA cancer to prevent cardiovascular toxicity

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

Chicken or Eggzema? The relationship between food allergies and atopic dermatitis

Skin and soft tissue infections

DeLIVERing an update on liver health in Ireland

Life

College of Anaesthesiologists of Ireland, Emerging Leaders Conference

The not-so-sweet findings on ‘zero sugar’ products

Bon Secours Hospital, Cork, GP Annual Study Morning

Dr Kathleen Lynn and the Easter Rising

An extended reflection on how we understand mental health

Haemochromatosis: Mapping the ‘Celtic Curse’

Update Journal

Update Cardiology Vol 12 Issue 3 March 2026

Haemochromatosis: Mapping the ‘Celtic Curse’

When the world spins

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Diploma in Healthcare Law

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

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HSE tracking ‘benefits’ of public-only consultant contract

New project to provide accommodation for Coombe staff

€105m required to replace unsupported equipment

Rising number of ‘serious’ complaints – Medical Council

Pharmacist shortages in NCCP cancer drug management division filled by agency staff

Innovation offers new reality in multiple myeloma

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