Irish Medical Times: Medical News for Healthcare Professionals
Oct 15, 2024 · Started in 1967, Irish Medical Times is Ireland’s leading medical newspaper. The ABC controlled circulation for Irish Medical Times for January to December 2018 is 7,697 copies. Loading... Irish Medical Times is the original newspaper for Irish doctors, with breaking health news, insightful analysis and clinical reports, and controversial ...
New GP update to help detect and manage sepsis
1 day ago · The ICGP has published a general practice update on adult sepsis. The document aims to assist GPs in the detection and management of suspected sepsis, recognising the importance of clinical judgement in the decision-making process. It also highlights the multiple challenges facing both patients and GPs in the prompt recognition of sepsis.
Committee recommends decriminalising the possession of drugs …
1 day ago · The possession of all illicit drugs for personal use should be decriminalised and the law should be changed to allow for a comprehensive health-led approach to drug use, an Oireachtas committee established to examine the issue has said. Publishing its interim report, the Joint Committee on Drugs Use was formed to examine and respond to the ...
More than 200 healthcare places to be created with launch of new ...
2 days ago · The creation of six new academic programmes will lead to more than 200 additional places in healthcare courses around the country, the Government has announced. Funding of €130 million will support the growth of key healthcare disciplines, addressing critical workforce shortages and enhancing healthcare education across the country.
Majority of osteoporosis patients not receiving right care
2 days ago · Researchers call for national osteoporosis strategy. Up to 70 per cent of osteoporosis patients are not receiving appropriate treatment for their condition, a major new Irish study has found. Researchers at University of Galway have revealed the scale of over-treatment of people at low risk of osteoporosis and under-treatment of those most in ...
News - Irish Medical Times
6 days ago · New data highlights most common causes of death in Ireland. 11th October 2024. Road deaths increased by more than 20 per cent last year compared to 2022.
Mater opens Ireland’s first dedicated early phase cancer trials unit
Oct 15, 2024 · Consultant oncologist Dr Austin Duffy is the director of research and principal investigator in START Dublin: “About 30,000 people are diagnosed with cancer every year in Ireland, many of whom will at some point need access to new breakthrough cancer drugs as they emerge,” said Dr Duffy. “Now that we have an early phase oncology clinical trials unit here in Dublin, we hope to offer ...
Healthcare - Irish Medical Times
Oct 2, 2024 · Three-in-four consultants in ‘firefighting mode’ – survey. More than 700,000 people on acute hospital waiting lists. New data highlights most common causes of death in Ireland. Cialis for men now available over the counter in Irish pharmacies. Healthcare featured on Irish Medical Times. Updates for healthcare professionals on medical ...
Clinical Times :: Irish Medical Times
Oct 8, 2024 · DOACs: Management strategies for safety, efficacy, and special populations. 30th September 2024. Direct Oral Anticoagulants (DOACs) have significantly improved anticoagulation therapy – due to their ease of use, predictable pharmacokinetics, and a reduced risk of certain adverse effects compared to traditional vitamin K antagonists (VKAs ...
Asthma - Irish Medical Times
Oct 2, 2024 · GP Trainee Dr Haris Al-Sayyed and ICGP/HSE National Clinical Lead for Asthma Dr Dermot Nolan delineate the challenges that the Covid-19 pandemic provides in the management of asthma in Irish general practice The current Covid-19 pandemic provides new challenges in managing chronic diseases for both patients and healthcare professionals (HCPs).