December Magazine

Clinical Features

CPD: Prostate Cancer

Diagnostic accuracy of magnetic resonance imaging targeted biopsy techniques compared to transrectal ultrasound guided biopsy of the prostate: a systematic review and meta-analysis AUTHOR: E. J. Bass, A.…

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Surgical Antibiotic Prophylaxis Duration

Surgical Antibiotic Prophylaxis Duration Written by Marie Philbin, Chief Antimicrobial Pharmacist, National Antimicrobial Resistance and Infection Control Team HSE recently published a position statement on duration of surgical…

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End of Year: Irish Cancer Society

Written by Ciarán D’Arcy, Communications Officer, Irish Cancer Society Cancer care was particularly challenging due to the dual threats of Covid and the HSE cyberattack. The Irish Cancer…

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End of Year Review: HPRA

Written by Dr Lorraine Nolan, Chief Executive, Health Products Regulatory Authority (HPRA) Excelling in Health Product Regulation The Covid-19 pandemic continued to affect every facet of life in…

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IHCA: End of Year Review

Ongoing Shortages of Concern – Written by Professor Alan Irvine, President, Irish Hospital Consultants Association (IHCA) The Irish Hospital Consultants Association (IHCA) has warned that Irelands ongoing shortage…