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People with Alzheimer’s disease using antiepileptic drugs have twice the risk of pneumonia compared to non-users, a new study from the University of Eastern Finland shows. The risk…
Cystic Fibrosis Ireland (CFI) has pleaded with the Government to give the long-awaited final go-ahead for the new 20-bed cystic fibrosis (CF) in-patient unit at Dublin’s Beaumont Hospital.…
Cancer researchers at University College Dublin (UCD) have led the development of a new test which uses urine to detect prostate cancer. Studies have so far shown the…
The President of the Irish Medical Organisation (IMO), Dr Peadar Gilligan, has warned that the recruitment crisis for consultants is directly impacting on patient care. Dr Gilligan was…
The Irish Cancer Society has announced it is on track to invest €30 million in cancer research in the decade up to 2020. As it launched its 2019…
A major conference has highlighted the importance of joined-up hospital, primary care and community services for people with rare diseases. To mark the 12th annual World Rare…
Minister for Health Simon Harris TD has announced the establishment of an ex-gratia scheme for women affected by the non-disclosure of the Cervical Check audit. Minister Harris secured…
A new research study aims to deepen the understanding of Parkinson’s so that better treatments can be developed in the future. The project, which will be coordinated by…
CÚRAM is part of a new EU research project TBMED (Test bed for high-risk medical devices), which aims to support European Medtech companies in global competition by reducing…
University College Dublin and Genomics Medicine Ireland (GMI) have announced a collaboration agreement as part of a large-scale population research programme across more than 60 diseases such as…
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