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University of Galway-led study on heart disease questions ‘one …

WEBHeart disease researchers have identified a group of patients to whom international guidelines on aspirin use for heart health may not apply. In a study published in the medical journal Circulation, the findings of a review of data from three clinical trials challenge current best practice for use of the drug for primary prevention of heart

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A new ‘health-led’ approach to drug use – Irish Pharmacist

WEBAs clubs and other venues reopen, David Lynch examines a new document on drug trends and health responses in the night-time economy. Drug-checking "enables health professionals to engage with hard-to-reach populations", according to a recent report from the HSE National Social Inclusion Office. The Report of the Emerging Drug Trends …

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New RCSI ‘Positive Health’ Book Reveals 100 Activities That …

WEBStriking a careful balance between theory and practice, Positive Health first reviews what is known about positive psychology and health, presenting a novel approach to holistic wellbeing. It provides more than 100 tools designed to increase physical, mental, and social health and wellbeing, and also to decrease the risk of illness and disease.

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Research Shows Covid-19 And Other Concerns …

WEBThose with underlying health conditions are being urged to prioritise their health this winter. New research confirms that lingering Covid-19 concerns are continuing to impact access to healthcare, which …

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New Irish app helps women tackle menopause symptoms

WEB“Combining the latest technology with up-to-date data about female health will not only improve outcomes for women today, but will also improve the range and impact of menopause treatments available to future generations,” said Ms Dignam. “There is a myriad of menopausal symptoms which women in their 40s and 50s experience in …

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Revealed: Overwhelming public support for expanding the role of

WEBBy Irish Pharmacist - 04th Sep 2023. There is overwhelming public support for plans to allow pharmacists to prescribe medicines for minor ailments, according to research by Behaviour & Attitudes (B & A). Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly has recently appointed an expert taskforce to make recommendations to support the expansion of pharmacist

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Medicine shortages: DOH says ‘continuity of treatment …

WEBThe Department of Health has said it would like to assure members of the public concerned by medicines shortages that there are numerous alternatives available to ensure continuity of care. With …

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Innovative Digital Health Project To Improve Patient Care In …

WEBThe Home Health project combines video consultations with remote physiological monitoring, including blood pressure, weight, and blood sugar, to deliver more useful virtual care. It aims, through supporting and adding to existing healthcare provision, to improve the management of patient care for the 165 residents on Clare Island and …

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CONSILIENT HEALTH IRELAND LAUNCHES NEW WEBSITE

WEBConsilient Health Ireland are delighted to announce the re-launch of their new website www.consilienthealth.ie. The aim of the redesign was to help healthcare professionals and patients find the information and resources they require to facilitate best standards in healthcare. Resources to support bone health include the Eat Well for …

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Laya Healthcare opens second Laya Health and Wellbeing Clinic in …

WEBLaya Healthcare launched this month a new Laya Health & Wellbeing Clinic in north Dublin, increasing the nationwide network to four clinics, and making it the fastest growing urgent care network in Ireland. An investment of over €3million has gone into the 25,000 sq ft clinic with the capacity to treat around 30,000 patients

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The health literacy factor in pharmacies – Irish Pharmacist

WEBThe health literacy factor in pharmacies. Some readers have had to reorganise their pharmacies dramatically since the outbreak of SARS-CoV-2, with the reduced footfall hitting many pharmacies hard. Many of you who may have previously been resistant to a more Internet-based business model have had to embrace new technology …

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Health Research Board reports Latest drug related Deaths

WEBFindings show an increase in poisonings and reflect both the rise of cocaine use and dangers of mixing drugs New preliminary figures from the Health Research Board (HRB) on drug-related deaths show there were 409 poisoning deaths in 2020.* There were also 397 non-poisoning deaths, with hanging the most common cause of these deaths.

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Men’s health: cutting it

WEBMen’s health encompasses a wide range of issues that are unique to men and affect their physical and mental wellbeing. These issues can be related to sexual health, reproductive health, mental health, cardiovascular health, or a wide range of other issues. In comparison to women, men often take more risks with their health, are less likely to

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Diabetes In The Spotlight

WEBThe World Health Organisation (WHO) defines diabetes mellitus as “a metabolic disorder of multiple aetiology, characterised by chronic hyperglycaemia, with disturbances of carbohydrates, fat and protein metabolism resulting from defects in insulin secretion, insulin action, or both”. 2 Diabetes mellitus is a condition that occurs when the

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Irish Pharmacist

WEBIrish Pharmacist magazine provides news, features, opinion and clinical content for the Irish pharmacy community and has been published for 25 continuous years. Irish Pharmacist - For All That Matters In Pharmacy. OTC Update (formerly Pharmacy Assistant incorporating Pharmacy Technician) is a quarterly print and digital supplement …

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Government committed to supporting and expanding life-saving …

WEBThe Minister for Public Health, Wellbeing and the National Drugs Strategy, Hildegarde Naughton, has reaffirmed her commitment to expanding naloxone services as she highlighted the programme’s progress in 2023. Naloxone is a prescription-only medication that is used as an antidote to temporarily reverse the effects of opioid drugs …

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How pharmacy has evolved during our ‘new reality’

WEBPharmacy is the most accessible part of the health service; this was highlighted by Covid-19, when pharmacies remained open and accessible while much of the rest of the primary care services offered a minimum of online/video consultations, but with most basic primary care and hospital services halted for months.

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Milestone completion of 500 robotic-assisted bariatric surgeries

WEBBlackrock Health has marked a surgical milestone in bariatric surgery, having now performed over five hundred bariatric procedures using the da Vinci surgical robotic system. When utilised by expert surgeons, the technology offers the surgeon greater precision, increased dexterity of instrument motions and improved vision, and for the …

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Medical cannabis and cannabidiol (CBD)

WEBThe final 83-page report offers an extremely detailed response covering the medical use of cannabis and the potential for use in Ireland. In terms of conclusions, the report considered two particular disorders: Spasticity associated with multiple sclerosis. Nausea and vomiting in the context of chemotherapy.

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Laya Healthcare opens second Laya Health and Wellbeing Clinic in …

WEBLaya Healthcare launched this month a new Laya Health & Wellbeing Clinic in north Dublin, increasing the nationwide network to four clinics, and making it the fastest growing urgent care network in Ireland. An investment of over €3million has gone into the 25,000 sq ft clinic with the capacity to treat around 30,000 patients each year. As

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FIP WORLD PHARMACISTS DAY THEME WILL HIGHLIGHT …

WEBAt a time when health systems around the world are recovering from the Covid-19 crisis and general consensus is that urgent action is needed if health services are to meet future needs, FIP’s 2023 World Pharmacists Day campaign presents opportunities to increase awareness of pharmacists as an intelligent solution.

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