Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency (AATD) – Precision Medicine for COPD?
Authors: Tomás P. Carroll1,2, Ronan C. Heeney1,2, Geraldine Kelly2, Gerry McElvaney1 Author Affiliations: 1Irish Centre for Genetic Lung Disease, RCSI
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Oncology
Why does cancer occur and is it possible to avoid its development?
“Not every cause which reaches the body has an effect on it and no disease can be caused without a
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Acting early on cancer signs this New Year can save lives
The Irish Cancer Society is urging the public to prioritise their health this New Year by going to their doctor
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Developing a Cancer Survivorship Pathway for Men
Prostate cancer is the most common male cancer in Ireland. One in eight men in Ireland will be affected by
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An Update on Small Cell Lung Cancer
There are approximately 2700 new cases of lung cancer in Ireland each year with small cell lung cancer accounting for
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Stand Up for Their Prostate and Stand up for Yourself
In 2020 3,890 people were diagnosed with prostate cancer, making it the most common cancer in Ireland excluding nonmelanoma skin
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Management and Treatment of Testicular Cancer
Testicular cancer is rare, but it’s the most common cancer in young men aged between 15 and 34. Almost 170
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Metastatic Breast Cancer: An overview of supportive care needs
Background: Globally, breast cancer is the most common diagnosis in new cases of cancer, with 2.26 million new cases diagnosed
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Positive Outcomes in Bladder Cancer
Positive Outcomes in Bladder Cancer: Risk factors, warning signs and the positive outcomes of early detection Written by Helen Forristal,
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The Impact of COVID-19 on Lung Cancer Care
Written by Dr Margaret Higgins, Respiratory Registrar, Mater University Hospital and Dr Dermot O’Callaghan, Consultant Respiratory Physician, Mater University Hospital
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