Pharmacists are being reminded that the closing date for entries for the ‘Care at the Heart of Your Community’ initiative is 15 November. The initiative…
Medical cannabis and cannabidiol (CBD)
An overview of the emerging role of medical cannabis in modern healthcare For this article, I have split the content into two parts. In the…
Prostate cancer a call to action
We look at prostate cancer, its impact, the rising incidence and the range of treatment currently available According to the National Cancer Control Programme (NCCP),…
To maternity and beyond
The need for folic acid supplementation in pregnancy must continue to be stressed at the pharmacy counter but research shows adequate folate intake has wider-ranging…
The road to recovery in Rosacea
A clinical overview of Roscrea, including subtypes and treatment and the potential to confuse it with other conditions. Rosacea is an inflammatory skin disease causing…
A Tale of Two Pharmacists
Terry Maguire considers the potential historical significance of Pharmacist Matthew McDonald to Irish pharmacy politics. It was the best of times, it was the worst…
Good News About Tobacco, But Alcohol Is Still our Main Problem Drug, says Household Survey
The latest National Drug and Alcohol Survey presents us with a mixed bag of results, writes Dr Des Corrigan. The recently-published bulletin on the 2019/2020…
Points Missing the Point?
Record highs in the leaving cert results led to a jump in the marks needed to do pharmacy, but the reality is more nuanced, writes…
Bracing ourselves for the flu season
Notwithstanding the tragic deaths caused by Covid-19, the crisis has brought into focus the potential for pharmacists’ contribution to public health. It didn’t happen soon…
United Drug supports the COVID-19 vaccine rollout
In 2020, United Drug was chosen by the Irish Government to be the sole distributor of Covid-19 vaccines. As Ireland’s leading pharmaceutical distribution company, United…
Research finds 25% of all asthma patients were prescribed oral corticosteroids in the past year
Findings suggest the rate of corticosteroid prescribing means alarge amount of patients may not have their asthma under control The Asthma Society of Ireland has…
The jury is in: Patients’ verdict on their health information
The Citizens’ Jury on Access to Health Information reveals patients’ feelings on how their information is handled and accessed by healthcare professionals and shows a…
New findings on targeted nutrition and Alzheimer’s disease
Prof John Nolan and Dr Rebecca Power of the Nutrition Research Centre Ireland (NRCI) at Waterford Institute of Technology (WIT), in collaboration with Prof Ríona…
Pharmacists ‘must be mobilised to mitigate health impacts of air pollution’
Pharmacists must be allowed to do more to manage respiratory conditions in communities if the urgent need to address the harmful effects of air pollution…
Study indicates less-invasive saliva PCR test proves accurate in detecting Covid-19
A study conducted by the RCSI has demonstrated that a PCR test using saliva to test for Covid-19 is almost as accurate as the standard…
Interoperability is key to successful digital health — FIP
Digital transformation of healthcare may allow for more inclusive, equitable and ethical use of healthcare resources, can improve health outcomes and reduce healthcare costs, and…
Further evidence that vitamin D may protect against severe Covid-19 disease and death
New research from Trinity College Dublin and the University of Edinburgh has examined the association between vitamin D and Covid-19, and found that ambient ultraviolet…
The Future of Pharmacy virtual event for students and professionals
APPEL (Affiliation for Pharmacy Practice Experiential Learning) has organised the ‘Future of PharmacIE’ event and manages the experiential learning placements of the integrated pharmacy programmes…
Chance to participate in EAHP’s Survey on Hazardous Medicinal Products
To better understand the classification landscape for hazardous medicinal products in Europe, the European Association of Hospital Pharmacists (EAHP) has established a Special Interest Group…
Pharmacy triage system ‘could revolutionise healthcare in the community’
Ending the under-utilisation of Ireland’s 1,900 community pharmacies should be a post-pandemic priority, according to the Irish Pharmacy Union (IPU). The IPU has called for…
Boning – up on Osteoprosis
A clinical overview of the causes, symtoms and treatment of the debilitating condition osteoporosis. Osteoporosis literally means ‘porous bones’. It is a condition where bones…
Care at the heart of your community — nominate your local facility for a free defibrillator
A new initiative to place life-saving defibrillators in community settings in association with Fleming Medical Greencross Publishing is delighted to announce the launch of the…
A new behemoth in the pharmacy sector – coming soon to a patient near you?
It has been well known for some time that along with massive disruption to the way you have had to operate as a pharmacist, Covid-19…
Ford’s Puma will please both Jekyll and Hyde
If you’re facing a situation where practicality or family needs have steered you in the direction of a crossover SUV but you don’t want to…
A not-so-silent killer
A clinical overview of diagnosis, treatment and management of COPD, The second-leading cause of respiratory death in Ireland. The main symptom of chronic obstructive pulmonary…