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Beacon Hospital becomes first in Ireland and the UK to treat a patient using RapidArc Dynamic radiotherapy technology.
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Chantal Thurlby-Alexander

Beacon Hospital Treats First Patient with RapidArc Dynamic Radiotherapy in Ireland and UK

Beacon Hospital has treated the first patient in Ireland and the UK using RapidArc Dynamic radiotherapy technology. Delivered through the Varian TrueBeam system, the platform offers exceptional precision, faster planning and treatment times, and greater protection of healthy tissue in cancer care.

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RCSI study reports link between social media use, body dissatisfaction, sexting and poorer mental health in Irish teenagers.
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Chantal Thurlby-Alexander

RCSI Study Links Social Media Use, Sexting and Body Dissatisfaction to Poor Mental Health in Irish Teenagers

A major RCSI study surveying more than 4,000 Irish teenagers has found that heavy social media use, body dissatisfaction and engagement in sexting behaviours are strongly associated with poorer mental health and higher risk of self-harm, particularly among girls. Published in the Irish Journal of Psychological Medicine, the research offers valuable insights for national policy, education and prevention strategies.

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