Adversity resulting from the Covid-19 pandemic has strengthened the bond between pharmacists and their customers, writes Ultan Molloy Another month has flown by. I’ve been…
Medical myths in a time of plague
A little misinformation is a dangerous thing, writes Terry Maguire One aspect of the Covid-19 pandemic is the steep rise in associated myths. This is…
Getting the best start in life
Dr Donna Cosgrove MPSI PhD looks at the health benefits for infants of receiving the best nutrition possible in early life Introduction Although every child…
Never let a crisis go to waste: A sideways look at Covid-19
It’s difficult to write anything about the Covid-19 pandemic that hasn’t already been said. At time of writing, there are tentative conversations about when we…
Thar an gcuntar as Gaeilge
Ciorcal an imní i gcomparáid ciorcal faoi do smacht Samhlaigh clár dairt nó sprioc cosúil leis, is é an imlíne is faide amach ciorcal d’imní.…
Some contemporary reflections on the arsenic act 1851
Writing for Irish Pharmacist, Dr Bernard Leddy PhD MPSI looks back to a time when those selling arsenic were not required to have any formal…
Conservative measures for female urinary incontinence
Dr Máire Milner looks at a common condition that has a mixed clinical picture and can sometimes be misdiagnosed as OAB Urinary incontinence (UI) in…
Nutrition screening to be introduced for all patients admitted to hospital
Screening and increased treatment to prevent malnutrition is planned for all patients admitted to Irish hospitals, as part of a new National Clinical Guideline on patient…
Herbal adaptogens and immunostimulants in a time of pandemic
Dr Des Corrigan helps to distinguish the evidence on supplements from the ‘fake news’ bombarding your patients As a retired academic member of the profession,…
EAHP 2019 Medicines Shortages Report — ‘the problem continues to grow’
The European Association of Hospital Pharmacists (EAHP) has released the results of its 2019 Medicines Shortages Survey, which showed that the number of hospital pharmacists…
Perspectives in osteoporosis
Ciara Gavin MPSI takes a clinical look at the risk factors, management and treatment options for osteoporosis Background Osteoporosis, meaning ‘porous bone’, is a progressive…
A talk with … Richard Hearns
We talk to artist and painter, Richard Hearns about his practice and plans for 2020 Richard Hearns was born in Beirut and raised in Dublin. He lives…
Grant for trading online
Pharmacies may be entitled to a €2,500 grant to create a new website or support online marketing campaigns via the Local Enterprise Office Trading Online…
Pharmacists say new Covid-19 prescription regulations are good for Irish patients
The Irish Pharmacy Union (IPU) recently welcomed new Covid-19 prescription regulations, which were signed into law by Minister for Health Simon Harris. Describing the regulations…
TILDA researchers ramp-up vital reports on Ireland’s ageing population
Findings from three reports highlight common risk factors in our older population to assist the response to Covid-19 A suite of reports was published recently…
A month into the lock-in
Ultan Molloy ponders some potential reasons to be cheerful The last lock-in I had was a lot more pleasant than this one, truth be told.…
Pharmacists and Age Action call for deferral of prescription levy during pandemic
The Irish Pharmacy Union (IPU) and Age Action have called for the medical card prescription levy to be suspended for the duration of the Covid-19…
