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RCSI study reports link between social media use, body dissatisfaction, sexting and poorer mental health in Irish teenagers.
Chantal Thurlby-Alexander 2 min read

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

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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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Tecartus CAR T therapy becomes first reimbursed option for relapsed or refractory adult ALL in Ireland.
Chantal Thurlby-Alexander 2 min read

First CAR T Therapy for Relapsed or Refractory Adult ALL Now Reimbursed in Ireland

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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.

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HIV Ireland marks World AIDS Day with new data on HIV diagnoses among women and calls for action on stigma.
Chantal Thurlby-Alexander 3 min read

HIV Ireland Highlights 41 Percent Rise in HIV Cases Among Women and Calls for Action on Stigma This World AIDS Day

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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.

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Drinkaware podcast episode on midlife women’s wellbeing featuring Dr Marie Finn and Alana Kirk.
Chantal Thurlby-Alexander 2 min read

Drinkaware Launches Midlife Women’s Wellbeing Podcast with Dr Marie Finn and Alana Kirk

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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.

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Solace Café in Limerick opens to provide out-of-hours mental health support for adults.
Chantal Thurlby-Alexander 3 min read

Solace Café Opens in Limerick to Provide Out-of-Hours Mental Health Support

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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.

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Irish College of Ophthalmologists Winter Meeting 2025 at RCSI featuring neuro-ophthalmology experts.
Chantal Thurlby-Alexander 4 min read

Irish College of Ophthalmologists Winter Meeting 2025 Focuses on Advances in Neuro-ophthalmology

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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.

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HIQA launches public consultation on draft national guidance for the responsible and safe use of AI in health and social care services
Chantal Thurlby-Alexander 1 min read

HIQA publishes new guidelines on the use of procedures that involve ionising radiation for the early detection of disease in people with no known disease or symptoms

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HIQA has published new guidelines governing the use of radiological procedures for early disease detection in people with no symptoms, emphasising justified use, informed decision-making and the need to avoid unnecessary radiation exposure.

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Alexion announces biomethane partnership to fully transition Irish operations to renewable heat.
Chantal Thurlby-Alexander 5 min read

Alexion, AstraZeneca Rare Disease, will transition to 100% renewable energy for Ireland operations sites in 15-year biomethane gas purchase agreement

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Alexion, AstraZeneca Rare Disease has announced a major clean-energy milestone, committing to 100 percent biomethane for its Dublin and Athlone sites through a 15-year partnership with Carbon AMS, marking the first large-scale biomethane adoption by a pharmaceutical company in Ireland.

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