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Migraine Ireland has announced the official launch of the Irish Headache Society, the first multidisciplinary headache society of its kind in Ireland, bringing together neurologists, GPs, pharmacists, nurses and allied healthcare professionals to improve headache and migraine care pathways nationwide.
HIQA has released national guidance supporting the use of plain language in health and social care. Developed with key stakeholders including NALA, the guidance focuses on health literacy, digital communication and human-rights based care, aiming to improve safety, understanding and person-centred decision-making.
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.
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.
Gilead Sciences and Kite have confirmed that Tecartus (brexucabtagene autoleucel), the first CAR T therapy for relapsed or refractory adult B-cell precursor acute lymphoblastic leukaemia, is now reimbursed in Ireland, offering a personalised treatment option supported by pivotal ZUMA-3 trial data.
HIV Ireland has highlighted new data showing a 41 percent rise in first-time HIV diagnoses among women, warning that stigma is undermining prevention, testing and treatment. The organisation has called for an urgent HIV Action Plan as Ireland approaches its 2030 transmission goal.
Drinkaware has launched a new podcast episode featuring GP and menopause specialist Dr Marie Finn and midlife coach Alana Kirk, in a discussion centred on hormonal change, midlife health, and reassessing alcohol habits as part of women’s wellbeing.
Solace Café has opened in Limerick City as a free, confidential, out-of-hours support service run by HSE Mid West and Limerick Mental Health Association. Adults can book one-hour sessions with trained support workers for peer, psychosocial and recovery support.
The Irish College of Ophthalmologists Winter Meeting took place at RCSI on 21 November 2025, featuring expert-led sessions on neuro-ophthalmology, optic neuritis, optic neuropathies, neuro-imaging and the Annual Montgomery Lecture delivered by Professor Anthony King on the research journey in advanced glaucoma.
HIQA has welcomed the appointment of Martin O’Halloran as its new Board Chairperson. Mr O’Halloran, a Board member since 2021, succeeds the late Professor Pat O’Mahony and brings extensive leadership experience across national agencies and public administration.
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