BMW’s electrified 5 series
Morgan Flanagan Creagh looks at BMW’s increased hybrid and e-drive offerings The BMW 5-Series has long been a stalwart of Irish roads, a famous silhouette…
Men’s health matters
Eamonn Brady MPSI provides a clinical overview of benign prostatic hyperplasia, a commonly-occurring andunder-reported condition in a large number of men as they age Benign…
Zinc and Selenium prevention and protection
Ongoing research is highlighting the potential benefits of zinc and selenium for the human immune systemand their effects on a range of conditions Due to…
CBD in Healthcare
Dr Donna Cosgrove PhD MPSI looks at the potential health benefits of CBD, including the evidence base and pharmacokinetics Introduction Cannabidiol (CBD) is one of…
To maternity and beyond
While the benefits of folic acid in the prevention of neural tube defects is established, other evidence regarding its efficacy in other areas of health…
Treating and managing Heart Failure
Eamonn Brady MPSI looks at the clinical considerations in the different types of heart failure, including prevention, causes and effectiveness of therapeutic interventions Congestive cardiac…
Shedding light on ‘the sunshine vitamin’
As autumn approaches and sunshine becomes less available, patients should have a sufficient intake of vitamin D to maintain overall health With the onset of…
A big month for Irish Pharmacy
Ultan Molloy discusses whether some recent developments will turn out to be good for pharmacists and their patients What a big month September was for…
Statins are they really good?
Terry Maguire looks more closely at the evidence for statin use, including the potential side-effects I came to statin treatment in a bizarre way. I…
The Impact of Spices on Metabolic Syndrome and Obesity
Dr Des Corrigan adds a little spice to the research on the potential benefits of some dual-use plants “Lose weight!” was the blunt response by…
Refereeing the breakdown
Fintan Moore looks at the debate on breaks to reduce pharmacist fatigue and finds that there are more layers to this onion A topic of…
Lockdown or locked-up? the side-effects of further imposed isolation
At time of writing, the upward slide in the number of Covid-19 cases has prompted Government to tighten its grip on movement, particularly in and…
Majority of migraine sufferers experiencing more frequent & severe migraines during pandemic
A new survey has revealed that patients have been suffering with more frequent and severe migraines since the beginning of the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic Migraine sufferers…
A malignant mix
Recent research by the RCSI’s School of Pharmacy and Biomolecular Sciences has shown that mixing alcohol and medication may be harming more than a quarter…
Acute awareness of risk
HIQA recently published an overview report on its monitoring of activity in public acute hospitals in Ireland between 2015 and 2019. The Authority’s Head of…
Call for regulatory authorities to give extended powers to pharmacists to combat medicine shortages
Pharmacists should be given greater authority to solve medicine shortages when they occur and governments should, as soon as possible, instruct medicines regulatory authorities to…
Common theory on steroids’ anti-inflammatory effect refuted by researchers
A group of scientists are examining the beneficial effects of cortisone in order to lay the groundwork for the development of similar drugs with fewer…
Profession will emerge from pandemic ‘bigger and better’ but must act as ‘one pharmacy’
At a time of great uncertainty and emergency, the pharmacy profession has demonstrated its expertise, strength, courage and dedication to care to the highest level,…
Clinical trial shows common steroid improves recovery and survival for Covid-19 ICU patients
A global study involving more than 200 intensive care units around the world has found that delivering intravenous hydrocortisone, a corticosteroid, improves recovery and survival…
Lessons learned from Covid-19 — EAHP survey on the future crisis preparedness of hospital pharmacies
The European Association of Hospital Pharmacists (EAHP) has launched a survey to collect information on the lessons learned from the Covid-19 pandemic. The survey on…
IPU warns public about risks of purchasing medicines online
With more people than ever working from home, the Irish Pharmacy Union (IPU) recently sought to remind the public about the major health risks that…
Blood test to predict who is likely to develop psychotic disorders discovered
RCSI-led research has shown that testing the levels of certain proteins in blood samples can predict whether a person at risk of psychosis is likely…
International Pharmaceutical Federation calls for greater focus on pharmacy remuneration
A common concern among pharmacy associations worldwide is the long-term financial viability of professional services delivered by pharmacists, according to a recent policy statement from…
Expansion of flu vaccination programme welcomed
Pharmacists have welcomed the recent announcement by Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly TD that the flu vaccination programme will be expanded this year. The Irish…
New partnership announced to support patients affected by mental health issues
United Drug has announced a new two-year partnership with Aware to help support the charity with its vision to create a society where people affected…
