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World Osteoporosis Day
Today marks World Osteoporosis Day. In Ireland, the Irish Osteoporosis Society is dedicated to reducing the incidence of Osteoporosis and are the national experts regarding bone health. They…
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Patient Advocate Derek Stewart OBE appointed Honorary Professor at NUI Galway
NUI Galway’s College of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences have announced the appointment of Derek Stewart OBE as Honorary Professor for his work as a patient advocate involved…
Innovation
Mullingar-based researchers develop new face mask for high risk environments
Researchers at Mullingar’s Irish Manufacturing Research (IMR) have developed a new reusable face mask that can be used in high risk environments such as ICU units and factories,…
Research
Poor awareness of co-morbidities in Irish Psoriasis Patients
Fewer than one in five people with psoriasis are aware of their increased risk of heart and bowel disease, according to a new study. The study, carried out…
Innovation
New Cardiology Services rolled out to Primary Care Centres in Galway and Roscommon as part of Sláintecare
New cardiology services have been introduced to three Primary Care Centres in Galway (Ballinasloe, Mountbellew, Portumna) and to Monksland in Roscommon as part of the expansion of the…
Innovation
Get Your Rhythm Back! Beacon Heart Rhythm Centre Delivers Ireland’s First Pioneering Convergent Atrial Fibrillation Programme
A groundbreaking new procedure has been launched at the Beacon Hospital to treat Ireland’s most common cardiac rhythm disorder atrial fibrillation, a serious cardiac condition that affects 3%…
General
New Hand Hygiene Toolkit Published for Intensive Care Units
NUI Galway researchers designed toolkit to identify and address barriers to hand hygiene compliance Research led from NUI Galway has resulted in the publication of a toolkit to…
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New blood test predicts which Covid-19 patients will develop severe infection
Test could inform doctors on best treatment options Scientists have developed, for the first time, a score that can accurately predict which patients will develop a severe form…
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