Forever in electric dreams with the ID.4
Dr Alan Moran reviews VW’s new all-electric SUV offering For many years, saloon cars have dominated the car market. Whether it is the VW Beetle,…
Strains, pains and muscle relief
As the weather improves and people venture out more often for exercise, increased presentations with muscle aches and strains in the pharmacy can be expected…
Diverticular disease and diverticulitis
Eamonn Brady MPSI presents a clinical overview of diverticular disease and diverticulitis and how they affect the large intestine Diverticular disease and diverticulitis are two…
Managing wounds at home
Eamonn Brady MPSI outlines some of the basic main factors to be considered in wound care at home I will discuss three types of wounds…
Managing and controlling asthma
EAMONN BRADY MPSI PROVIDES AN OVERVIEW OF THE CLINICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF ASTHMA, INCLUDING THE TREATMENT OPTIONS IN THE PHARMACY A sthma is a long-term condition…
We need to neutralise any would be anti-vaxxer-in-chief
VACCINE HESITANCY WILL INCREASE AS WE EXTEND BEYOND THE HIGH-RISK GROUPS, WRITES TERRY MAGUIRE Medical scientists are more positive than they have been for months.…
‘Herbal’ treatments for non-alcoholic fatty liver disease
DR DES CORRIGAN LOOKS AT THE CLAIMS MADE FOR TREATING NAFLD WITH HERBAL REMEDIES I have written previously about a ‘popup’ ad for a herbal…
Another five weeks
A LOT OF PEOPLE ARE CREAKING UNDER THE STRAIN OF THE LATEST LOCKDOWN EXTENSION, WRITES ULTAN MOLLOY As I write this, I’m told that we…
Pack Animals
FINTAN MOORE TAKES AN IMAGINARY TRIP INTO THE BOARDROOM WHERE PACKAGING DESIGNS ARE APPROVED I would like you to picture the following scene — it’s…
No profession has a monopoly on patient care — especially now
At time of writing — I’m honestly sick of using that phrase — we’re heading into (at least) another five weeks of lockdown. I have…
Too busy to breathe?
Far from being a fad, mindfulness is more relevant than ever, writes Séamus Ruane, community pharmacist and certified positive psychology practitioner “If one more person…
Resistance and persistence
Pathogenic bacteria in humans are developing resistance to antibiotics much faster than expected, new research shows Computational research at Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden, has…
Escape to victory: New research shows how SARS-CoV-2 mutates to evade antibody binding
In a recurring pattern of evolution, the Covid-19 virus escapes immune responses by selectively deleting small parts of its genetic sequence, according to new research…
Online webinars share invaluable insights for pharmacy
The United Drug webinar series has been a resource of knowledge to provide industry insights and support to pharmacy over the past year, including topics…
Frequent cannabis use by young people linked to decline in IQ
A study has found that adolescents who frequently use cannabis may experience a decline in intelligence quotient (IQ) over time. The findings of the research…
Scientists develop new technique that rapidly quantifies immune response following vaccination
A global team of researchers has developed a new strategy for fast and reliable antibody tests, which can quantify the immune response induced by vaccination…
Value of pharmacist-led medicines reconciliation highlighted by new toolkit from FIP
A toolkit for medicines reconciliation, released recently, is the latest resource produced by the International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP) to support pharmacists in improving patient safety…
European Medicines Agency publishes new information on Covid vaccines
The European Medicines Agency (EMA) has announced that it has published new information on the latest additions to its Covid-19 web page and the precautionary…
Majority of migraineurs fearful condition will continue to hold them back — survey
A survey released recently by the Migraine Association of Ireland (MAI) reveals that 68 per cent of Irish people living with migraine believe their condition…
Pharmacists ‘have solutions to some of the Covid vaccine complications’
The Irish Pharmacy Union has urged Government to supply community pharmacists immediately with the AstraZeneca vaccine so they can start vaccinating frontline healthcare workers who…
New global overview on digital health in pharmacy education ‘lays foundation for advancement’
A large proportion of pharmacy schools and faculties do not yet offer digital health education or training, according to the findings of a survey by…
FIP develops tool to support regulators in implementing pharmacy-based vaccination programmes to combat pandemic
Ministries of health and regulators can now make use of a tool produced by the International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP) to enhance strategies and create the…
PSI approves pharmacist training on Covid-19 vaccine
The PSI has approved the HSE National Immunisation Office (NIO) training for the Covid-19 vaccination programme. Completion of this training will allow pharmacists who are…
Another hit track from Volvo
Morgan Flanagan Creagh reviews the Volvo XC40 I don’t usually love crossover SUVs because they sometimes feel like cars that don’t know exactly what they…
Migraine not just a ‘headache’
Eamonn Brady MPSI provides a clinical overview of the different types of migraine, how to distinguish them from common headache, and the treatment options available…
Osteoporosis- tackling a major cause of disability
Eamonn Brady MPSI looks at clinical considerations in osteoporosis and some of the tools to help reduce the associated risks for people with the condition…
Food for thought on Infant Nutrition
The pharmacist has a major role to play in providing much-needed advice to parents on their baby’s nutritional needs amid a confusing array of conflicting…
Hair today, gone tomorrow
As discussions and preparations continue for the return to normal school and crèche routines, the perennial problem of head lice will inevitably surface to worry…
