Facelift for the new MINI on its 20th anniversary
Morgan Flanagan Creagh reviews the latest updates in the MINI range The new MINI has been around for 20 years now. Doesn’t that just make…
Tackling Dry skin and Dermatitis
There are many causes of dry skin. Among the most common causes are conditions like dermatitis, eczema, psoriasis and seborrheic dermatitis, writes Eamonn Brady MPSI…
The importance of folate awareness
Anna Wedderburn presents an overview of the need for adequate folate intake and its effects on overall health Folate, also known as vitamin B9, is…
Caring for cancer patients
An overview of the main factors in caring for patients with lung and breast cancer, including the vital role of the pharmacist The impact of…
Joining forces
Ultan Molloy considers the ongoing moves towards consolidation in the Irish pharmacy market The big news this morning, at the time of writing, is that…
‘Action Needed Immediately’
A code-word scheme to help victims of domestic violence in the pharmacy has its positives and negatives, writes Terry Maguire Domestic violence, in all its…
Herbs for sleep – what is the evidence?
Dr Des Corrigan reviews the evidence for herbal therapies to treat stress and insomnia The Irish Times Health Section published a provocative and at times…
A Pointed argument
While pharmacists should be vaccinating for Covid-19, the strain on resources shouldn’t be underestimated, writes Fintan Moore Like many of you, I recently downloaded the…
The health literacy factor in pharmacies
Some readers have had to reorganise their pharmacies dramatically since the outbreak of SARS-CoV-2, with the reduced footfall hitting many pharmacies hard. Many of you…
Becoming part of the therapy
Séamus Ruane MPSI looks at the evidence-based benefits of human contact and empathy among ‘social animals’ like ourselves and the impact of Covid-19 on these…
Covid learnings ‘contribute to PSI future plans’
Pharmacy regulator launches new Corporate Strategy 2021-2023 The PSI has launched its latest Corporate Strategy, setting out the regulator’s key objectives until 2023. Developed against…
Assisted suicide & euthanasia — a pharmacist’s perspective
Little attention in the current euthanasia debate has been paid to the role of Irish pharmacists and legislators and policy-makers need to be aware that…
Researchers work on repurposing drugs to manage early-stage Covid-19 progression
Researchers from VA Boston Healthcare System, the University of Cambridge, EMBL’s European Bioinformatics Institute (EMBL-EBI), and Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia (IIT) have used a large-scale…
Haven and Totalhealth Pharmacy groups set to merge
The two leading groups of independent, locally Irish-owned pharmacies, Totalhealth Pharmacy (Totalhealth) and Haven Pharmacy (Haven), have agreed to merge, following the approval of members.…
International Pharmaceutical Federation launches wide range of digital events
In place of a congress this year, the International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP) has launched a new programme of digital events in order to provide pharmacists…
European Association of Hospital Pharmacists launches latest Needs Assessment Survey
Every year, the European Association of Hospital Pharmacists (EAHP) seeks input from the hospital pharmacy community for its future congresses via the Needs Assessment Survey,…
MMP completes evaluation of preferred glucose test strips
The HSE’s Medicines Management Programme (MMP) has announced that it has completed an evaluation to identify the preferred blood glucose test strips (BGTS) for adults…
Questions raised over long-term patient access to medicines due to import and export delays impacting island of Ireland
Medicines for Ireland (MFI), the Irish pharmaceutical trade association and the supplier of the majority of medicines in Ireland to the HSE and patients directly,…
NUIG discovery on ‘silent killer’ could ‘profoundly change care for patients’
New research led by a professor at NUI Galway is set to change how some patients with high blood pressure are treated. The study by…
Covid transmission influenced by blood transmission rules — research
Accumulated evidence worldwide shows that blood type affects the risk of SARS-CoV-2 infection, with blood Type O being less susceptible and non-O blood types more…
‘Postcode lottery’ within HSE could slow down vaccine roll-out for priority groups
The roll-out of the Covid-19 vaccine in Ireland could be slowed down by a ‘postcode lottery’ that has developed within the HSE. This warning was…
Case Studies: Sinusitis
This module will focus on certain aspects of analgesia, including distinguishing different types of pain, particularly chronic pain. A holistic approach to pain control is outlined, as well as pain’s impact on the patient, including its causes and treatment options.
