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Sepsis and Pregnancy
Infection, sepsis and septic shock are a spectrum of disease from “mild” to severe, from a diagnosis that we have all had at different times of our lives,…
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Migraine in Women
Introduction: Migraine is a neurological disorder characterised by recurrent bouts of severe headaches with autonomic and neurological symptoms. Scientific advances in recent decades have provided us with a…
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The Complex Menopause Clinic
The Complex Menopause Clinic in the National Maternity Hospital – The Story so Far! Lately the more positive media coverage of menopausal experiences and the benefits of hormone…
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Exercise for Bone Health in Women
Osteoporosis and Fracture Risk: Osteoporosis is a disease characterised by low bone mass which affects both men and women but with a higher prevalence among women. It is…
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Treatment, diagnosis and prevention of pregnancy-associated VTE
Background: Venous Thromboembolism (VTE) is a leading cause of maternal death in the developed world. 1 Although a rare event, occurring in approximately 1-2 per 1,000 pregnancies, 2…
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Navigating Menopause in Thrombosis Patients
Written by Dr Deirdre Lundy, Clinical Lead, Complex Menopause Service, NMH, Holles St Levels of female reproductive hormone will start to become less predictable and then drop; sometimes…
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Fatigue in Healthcare – Employee Blame or System Reclaim?
In this article we provide a holistic understanding of fatigue in healthcare systems, including the interventions that are required to tackle long-standing issues of burnout in healthcare workers.…
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A Focus on SUDEP
SUDEP is a word which can strike fear and worry amongst people with epilepsy and their families. In advance of SUDEP Action Day 2022 on October 19th, I…
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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, MSc (ANP) BSc (Professional Nursing) ENB 237 (Oncology…
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Management of Macular Oedema
Macular oedema is the end common pathway for many prevalent ophthalmic conditions. It is one of the leading causes of central visual loss. Written by Dr Louise O’Toole,…
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