Clinical Features
Paul Reid Appointed Independent Chair of IMVO Board
The Irish Medicines Verification Organisation has appointed former HSE CEO Paul Reid as Independent Chair of its Board.
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Health
Nordic Pharma Announces European Launch of Lacrifill® for Dry Eye Disease
Nordic Pharma has announced the European launch of Lacrifill®, a CE-marked canalicular gel designed to enhance tear film preservation in patients with dry eye disease.
Gastroenterology
Roscommon University Hospital Appoints New Advanced Nurse Practitioner in Gastroenterology
Roscommon University Hospital has announced the appointment of a new Advanced Nurse Practitioner in Gastroenterology, strengthening endoscopy and GI care services.
Health
HIQA launches public consultation on draft national guidance for the responsible and safe use of AI in health and social care services
HIQA has launched a six-week public consultation on draft national guidance to support the safe and responsible use of artificial intelligence across health and social care services in Ireland.
Health
Uniphar acquires Irish health technology firm TouchStore in digital infrastructure expansion
Uniphar has announced the acquisition of Irish health technology provider TouchStore, supporting further digital innovation across medicines supply and dispensing systems.
Health
Hospital waiting times improve as long waits fall by 58% since 2021, latest figures show
Latest NTPF figures show hospital waiting times have improved, with a 58% reduction in patients waiting over 12 months since September 2021.
Health
Minister announces €3 million investment in mental health research across Ireland
Minister for Mental Health Mary Butler has announced a €3 million investment in mental health research, including a new all-island collaborative research network.
Health
Irish Emergency Departments achieve Bronze status in RCEM GreenED sustainability programme
Four Irish emergency care sites have achieved Bronze status in the RCEM GreenED accreditation programme, highlighting progress in sustainable emergency medicine.
Behavioural Science
Restrictive practices in Irish mental health centres fall to lowest level on record, report shows
The combined use of seclusion, physical restraint and mechanical restraint in Irish mental health centres has fallen to its lowest level on record, according to a new Mental Health Commission report covering activity in 2024.
Health
HSE Mid West to Hold Free Flu Vaccine Clinics for Children Ahead of Christmas
HSE Mid West is running four free walk-in nasal flu vaccine clinics for children aged 2–17 in Limerick, Clare and Tipperary as flu cases rise sharply across the region.
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