New research published by Minister Jennifer Murnane O’Connor highlights the relationship between social deprivation and addiction treatment demand across Ireland.
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Stakeholders at the AXIS Patient Access Conference in Dublin heard that Ireland must agree a clear operational roadmap to meet its 180-day reimbursement decision target.
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University Hospital Galway has reached a major milestone in its redevelopment plan, with a design team appointed for two new ward blocks that will deliver 300 additional beds.
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RCSI has launched Ireland’s first National Robotic Surgery Curriculum, supported by a €2.3m investment and designed to standardise robotic surgical training nationwide.
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Researchers from across Ireland were honoured at the Irish Cancer Society Research Awards 2026, recognising advances in radiotherapy innovation and men’s cancer survivorship care.
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RCSI has launched Ireland’s first National Robotic Surgery Curriculum, supported by a €2.3m investment and designed to standardise robotic surgical training nationwide.
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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.
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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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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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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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