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Current Issue

Update Nephrology & Urology Vol 11 Issue 7 2025

Editors Choice

A ‘coordinated message’ from the nephrology community

By Denise Doherty - 17th Jun 2025

Just Published

- Research News
UL researchers reveal significant prevalence of CKD in Ireland and identify several high-risk groups

By Denise Doherty - 09th Jul 2025
CKM syndrome: An imperative for integrated care

By Assistant Prof Dr Ali Aldujeli - 09th Jul 2025

- Nephrology
An update on tuberous sclerosis complex from a renal perspective

By Barbara Majdowska, Morgana Santos, Claire Behan, Claire Kennedy, and Susan McAnallen - 09th Jul 2025
- Clinical Practice
- Nephrology
In focus: CKD mineral and bone disorder

By Dr Mark Emanuel Debono and Dr Francesca Briffa - 09th Jul 2025
- General Practice
- Nephrology
The impact of recurrent urinary and vaginal infections on women

By Theresa Lowry Lehnen - 09th Jul 2025
- Oncology
- Urology
An update on active surveillance in prostate cancer

By Lynn Casey - 09th Jul 2025

- Urology
Urolithiasis in focus

By Sorcha O’Meara and Prof Niall F Davis - 09th Jul 2025
New EULAR guidelines on systemic sclerosis

By Priscilla Lynch - 12th Jun 2025

CPD Modules

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Melanoma: Risk factors and diagnosis

Melanoma is a type of skin cancer that develops in melanocytes, the cells responsible for producing melanin, the pigment that...

By Prof Anne-Marie Tobin - 01st Feb 2025

Module Type: Tutorial | CPD Points: 2

- CPD Modules
- Rheumatology
- CPD Modules
- Rheumatology
Osteoporosis: Diagnosis and management

Osteoporosis (‘brittle bones’, ‘the silent disease’) is common and affects...

By Dr Kevin McCarroll - 22nd Jan 2025

Module Type: Tutorial | CPD Points: 2

- CPD Modules
- Women’s Health
- CPD Modules
- Women’s Health
Menopause: Diagnosis and management

For most women, menopause is the natural conclusion of her...

By Dr Genevieve Ferraris - 21st Jan 2025

Module Type: Tutorial | CPD Points: 2
- CPD Modules
- Addiction
- CPD Modules
- Addiction
The presentation, diagnosis, and treatment of opioid dependence

Opioid use disorder (OUD) defines the chronic use of opioid...

By Dr Garrett McGovern - 23rd Jan 2025

Module Type: Tutorial | CPD Points: 2
- CPD Modules
- Gastroenterology
- CPD Modules
- Gastroenterology
Infant GORD and reflux

Gastro-oesophageal reflux (GOR, reflux) is a normal physiological process in...

By Theresa Lowry-Lehnen - 21st Jan 2025

Module Type: Tutorial | CPD Points: 2

- CPD Modules
- Haematology
- CPD Modules
- Haematology
The importance of iron throughout women’s life stages

Iron, an essential mineral, plays a pivotal role in maintaining...

By Theresa Lowry-Lehnen - 21st Jan 2025

Module Type: Tutorial | CPD Points: 2
- CPD Modules
- Pain
- CPD Modules
- Pain
Acute pain in primary care and community settings

This module provides an overview of the different types of...

By Eamonn Brady - 04th Dec 2024

Module Type: Tutorial | CPD Points: 2
- CPD Modules
- Pain
- CPD Modules
- Pain
Management of severe chronic pain

1. Trigeminal neuralgia Trigeminal neuralgia (TGN) is a chronic neuropathic...

By Dr Debra Galvin & Professor Connail McCrory - 01st Dec 2024

Module Type: Tutorial | CPD Points: 2

- CPD Modules
- Cardiology, Cardiovascular
Cholesterol lowering diet

Cardiovascular disease Atherosclerosis, the result of atheroma (fatty deposits) building...

By MediLearning - 22nd Nov 2024

Module Type: Tutorial | CPD Points: 1.5

Conference News

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European Association of Urology Congress 25: A summary of highlights from Madrid, 21-24 March

A technique to improve the precision of prostate cancer surgery means that almost twice as many men preserve their erectile...

By Update Journal - 09th Jul 2025

- Conferences
- INS
- Update
CKD ‘up there as an equal’ in the community

Opening the first session on day two of the Irish...

By Denise Doherty - 17th Jun 2025

- Conference
- Conferences
- INS
- Update
A ‘coordinated message’ from the nephrology community

The Irish Nephrology Society (INS) Annual Scientific Meeting 2025 carried...

By Denise Doherty - 17th Jun 2025
Nuanced approach needed in diagnosing and treating myositis syndromes

Myositis. Rheumatologists must move on from the ‘old terminology’ of...

By Priscilla Lynch - 12th Jun 2025
ISR Spring Meeting attracts record attendance

The 2025 ISR Spring Meeting, which took place in Sligo...

By Priscilla Lynch - 12th Jun 2025

Eye involvement ‘red flag’ in certain rheumatic conditions

Eye. Interdisciplinary collaboration between rheumatology and ophthalmology is crucial, given...

By Priscilla Lynch - 12th Jun 2025
- Conferences
- Neurology
40th Congress of the European Committee for Treatment and Research in Multiple Sclerosis

A study has revealed significant therapeutic inertia in the treatment...

By Priscilla Lynch - 01st Jan 2025
- Conferences
- Respiratory
Irish Thoracic Society Annual Scientific Meeting

The 2024 Irish Thoracic Society Annual Scientific Meeting in Derry...

By Denise Doherty - 15th Apr 2025

- Conferences
- Dermatology
European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology Congress, 11-14 October, 2023, Berlin, Germany

The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology (EADV) was founded...

By Denise Doherty - 01st May 2024

Research News

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Research News

UL researchers reveal significant prevalence of CKD in Ireland and identify several high-risk groups

Researchers at the University of Limerick (UL) have revealed an extraordinarily high burden of chronic kidney disease (CKD) among people...

By Denise Doherty - 09th Jul 2025

The role of regenerative medicine in musculoskeletal pain management

The positive impact sport has on health is well recognised....

By Prof Dominic Hegarty - 12th Jun 2025

ISR Spring Meeting attracts record attendance

The 2025 ISR Spring Meeting, which took place in Sligo...

By Priscilla Lynch - 12th Jun 2025
Chronic osteomyelitis – a review

Chronic non-bacterial osteomyelitis (CNO) is an auto-inflammatory, chronic, sterile condition...

By Sarfaraz S, Janjua S, I O’Keeffe, and Harney S - 12th Jun 2025
Nuanced approach needed in diagnosing and treating myositis syndromes

Myositis. Rheumatologists must move on from the ‘old terminology’ of...

By Priscilla Lynch - 12th Jun 2025

The emerging role of Ikaros proteins in chronic inflammatory diseases

HELIOS. Chronic inflammatory diseases (CIDs), like rheumatoid (RA) and psoriatic...

By Ana Ramon Vazquez - 12th Jun 2025
A strategic approach to adult immunisation in Ireland

Adult immunisation. A position paper was recently launched at the...

By Pat Kelly - 12th Jun 2025

Eye involvement ‘red flag’ in certain rheumatic conditions

Eye. Interdisciplinary collaboration between rheumatology and ophthalmology is crucial, given...

By Priscilla Lynch - 12th Jun 2025

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Current Issue

Update Nephrology & Urology Vol 11 Issue 7 2025

Editors Choice

A ‘coordinated message’ from the nephrology community

Just Published

UL researchers reveal significant prevalence of CKD in Ireland and identify several high-risk groups

CKM syndrome: An imperative for integrated care

An update on tuberous sclerosis complex from a renal perspective

In focus: CKD mineral and bone disorder

The impact of recurrent urinary and vaginal infections on women

An update on active surveillance in prostate cancer

Urolithiasis in focus

New EULAR guidelines on systemic sclerosis

CPD Modules

Osteoporosis: Diagnosis and management

Menopause: Diagnosis and management

The presentation, diagnosis, and treatment of opioid dependence

Infant GORD and reflux

The importance of iron throughout women’s life stages

Acute pain in primary care and community settings

Management of severe chronic pain

Cholesterol lowering diet

Conference News

CKD ‘up there as an equal’ in the community

A ‘coordinated message’ from the nephrology community

Nuanced approach needed in diagnosing and treating myositis syndromes

ISR Spring Meeting attracts record attendance

Eye involvement ‘red flag’ in certain rheumatic conditions

40th Congress of the European Committee for Treatment and Research in Multiple Sclerosis

Irish Thoracic Society Annual Scientific Meeting

European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology Congress, 11-14 October, 2023, Berlin, Germany

Research News

The role of regenerative medicine in musculoskeletal pain management

ISR Spring Meeting attracts record attendance

Chronic osteomyelitis – a review

Nuanced approach needed in diagnosing and treating myositis syndromes

The emerging role of Ikaros proteins in chronic inflammatory diseases

A strategic approach to adult immunisation in Ireland

Eye involvement ‘red flag’ in certain rheumatic conditions

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Update Nephrology & Urology Vol 11 Issue 7 2025

Update Rheumatology Issue 11 Volume 6

Update Dermatology Issue 11 Volume 5

Update Respiratory Medicine April 2025

Update Cardiology March 2025

Update Oncology and Haematology Feb 2025

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