July 2, 2021 Chantal Thurlby-Alexander 2 min read HIQA advises on approaches for considering the expansion of the Newborn Bloodspot Screening Programme General The Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) has published a report on approaches for considering the expansion of newborn bloodspot Read more
July 1, 2021 Chantal Thurlby-Alexander 3 min read UCD study finds air purifiers have four-fold increase in the removal of aerosols in poorly ventilated spaces General A study conducted by leading air solution provider, Camfil with UCD and the Mater Hospital in Dublin, find the effectiveness Read more
July 1, 2021 Chantal Thurlby-Alexander 2 min read Boots Ireland reach €2 Million Fundraising Milestone for the Irish Cancer Society General Boots Ireland has now raised €2 million for the Irish Cancer Society, enabling more than 6,300 nights of end-of-life Night Read more
June 29, 2021 Chantal Thurlby-Alexander 1 min read Blood clots related to AstraZeneca/Oxford vaccine can be mitigated with early detection General New research highlights the need for heightened awareness and early testing for patients with signs of clotting disorder following vaccination Read more
June 28, 2021 Chantal Thurlby-Alexander 3 min read TG4 to Broadcast new Science on Screen documentary on the Irish MedTech Community’s Response to COVID-19 General CÚRAM, the SFI Research Centre for Medical Devices at NUI Galway, together with partners Galway Film Centre, are delighted to Read more
June 25, 2021 Chantal Thurlby-Alexander 1 min read Muireann Ní Shuilleabháin appointed as PSI Council President General Minister Stephen Donnelly has appointed six members to the PSI Council this week. The new appointments are John Given, Katherine Read more
June 24, 2021 Chantal Thurlby-Alexander 2 min read HIQA advises NPHET that there is insufficient evidence for any interventions, other than vaccines, to prevent COVID-19 General The Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) has today published its advice to the National Public Health Emergency Team (NPHET) Read more
June 23, 2021 Chantal Thurlby-Alexander 4 min read CÚRAM and B. Braun embark on two ground-breaking projects in wound pain and healing General CÚRAM, the SFI Research Centre for Medical Devices based at NUI Galway, has announced a new research partnership with B. Read more
June 21, 2021 Chantal Thurlby-Alexander 5 min read Asthma Society of Ireland Release Survey Findings Around Hayfever and Allergies as Part of ALK Supported Hayfever Campaign General Survey shows that 30% have never spoken to a healthcare professional about their allergies despite experiencing frequent symptoms Pollen and Read more
June 21, 2021 Chantal Thurlby-Alexander 1 min read Medical Festival to Re-inspire Doctors will Return to Galway in 2022 General DotMD Festival of Medical Curiosity, an award winning medical conference which hopes to inspire and rejuvenate doctors, will return to Read more