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RCSI report proposes new networks for emergency surgery
A report to be published today by the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI) proposes a new networked approach for emergency surgical care which would deliver a…
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Cancer patients not being given best chance of survival due to wait times, Oireachtas committee hears
*Concern over cancer cases missed during pandemic: Irish Cancer Society CEO Averil Power *Patients face long waits, packed hospital rooms and late cancellations once in the system Patients…
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‘Shape-shifting’ implanted medical device to provide clinically accepted continuous blood pressure monitoring outside of hospital
SMARTSHAPE consortium, led from University of Galway, will develop a disruptive technology sensor The European Union has awarded a European consortium €4.4million for the SMARTSHAPE project to focus…
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University of Galway launches Empathy Lab
University of Galway’s student innovation hub, IdeasLab, has officially launched their Empathy Lab, a physical and virtual learning environment in the heart of campus. The University of Galway…
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University of Galway research on ‘weaning’ patients from ventilation aims to improve outcomes
The global study, involving 5,869 patients from ICUs across 50 countries, recommends a systematic approach to reduce the duration of ventilation to improve risk of death A new…
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University of Galway investigates glyphosate exposure among families
Researchers conducted the first study of its kind in Ireland, investigating the background level of exposure to the herbicide About one quarter of those tested found to have…
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University of Galway appoints director of first clinical trial institute in the country
Professor Peter Doran joins University of Galway with extensive experience in leading clinical research University of Galway has appointed Professor Peter Doran as the new director of a…
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New research shows genetic effect on the response to treatment for obesity
Collaborative research between University of Galway and Brunel University London has found that patients with severe and complicated obesity respond differently to a dietary weight loss programme based…
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Students explore medicine, pharmacy, physiotherapy and advanced therapeutic technologies programmes at RCSI Open Day
More than 500 students from second-level schools throughout Ireland will learn about life as a medical, pharmacy, physiotherapy and advanced therapeutic technologies (ATT) student at the RCSI University…
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Cell therapy may slow kidney damage from type 2 diabetes
Clinical trial shows positive results for patients across three European countries University of Galway, in collaboration with the EU Horizon 2020-funded NEPHSTROM Consortium, has announced promising results…
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