Coughs, colds and flu will present the usual challenges at the counter this winter but vaccination can help to…
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia: Risk Factors, Aetiology and Management
Dr Ken Patterson, Urology Registrar, Beaumont Hospital, Dublin; and Mr Niall Davis, Consultant Urologist and…
Alcohol and Mental Health Problems: ‘The Poison is in the Dose’
Alcohol abuse and mental health difficulties often coexist in the population and alcohol cessation is…
‘You Can Contact Them If You Want For A Prescription’
Even with the best technicians and support staff, as we have, there still has to be significant pharmacist…
The Health Effects of Christmas Dinner
Dr Des Corrigan counts the Christmas calories and looks at the properties of that most controversial of vegetables..
The Ups and Downs of Ivermectin
Terry Maguire balances the hype around ivermectin against the scientific facts and clinical…
Pricewatch Praise Shocker
It was nice for once to see a benevolent mention in the consumer press than the usual negative narrative about community pharmacy The relationship between…
The Contraception Controversy
Despite the obvious benefits for health in the community, discussion persists around the availability of…
Promising Results from Psilocybin Therapy Trial for Treatment-Resistant Depression
Researchers at Trinity College Dublin have participated in the largest and most rigorous clinical trial to-date of..;
New RCSI ‘Positive Health’ Book Reveals 100 Activities That Enhance Long-Term Wellbeing
A new book from the RCSI Centre for Positive Psychology and Health provides over 100 evidence-based…
Experts Highlight Importance of Vaccination Against Impact of Respiratory Disease This Winter
New research published recently by Pfizer shows an overall positive public attitude to vaccination in Ireland…
Pharmacist’s Engagement in Preventing and Combatting Cardiovascular Diseases Supported by New Practice Transformation Resources
A wide range of opportunities for pharmacists to provide cardiovascular disease (CVD)…
WHO and Members of the WHPA Sign New Memorandum of Understanding on Health Workforce Priorities
The World Health Organisation (WHO) recently signed a memorandum of understanding with…
Trinity Team Unearths ‘Potential Secret to Viral Resistance’
Scientists from Trinity College Dublin have unearthed a secret that may explain why some people are able to..
RCSI Research discovers new role for blood clotting protein in trigger inflammation
Research by RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences has discovered a new role for the blood…
RESPONSES TO COVID-19 BY PHARMACIES AROUND THE WORLD SHARED IN NEW REPORT
How the pharmacy profession around the world responded to the Covid-19 pandemic is detailed in a new report…
Irish Pharmacist December 2022
Irish Pharmacist November 2022. Latest news, features, opinion & clinical content for pharmacists…
Case Study: Dry skin, dermatitis, and eczema
There are many causes of dry skin. Among the most common causes are conditions like dermatitis…
Tesla Should Be Very Worried By The New Polestar 2
Okay, pay attention. I often get asked what the best electric vehicle (EV) on sale is. It isn’t an easy question…
Managing Wounds
A clinical synopisis of assessment and treatment options for a number of common and troublesome…
Overview of Infant Pain
Tackling infant pain presents its own particular challenges and the phenomenon has only…
Testicular Cancer: Time Is Of The Essence
Testicular cancer is the most common cancer in men aged 15-to-45 years and represents one of the…
Itchiness Of The Scalp And Some Common Causes
Certified trichologist Deborah Whelan outlines some of the more common causes of itchy scalp and…
Syringe Analysis Project Reveals Worrying Drug Use Trends
Dr Des Corrigan reviews the findings of a HSE report on the residual contents of syringes returned…
Covid-19 Vaccines; How Safe And Efficacious Are They?
Vaccines. We can ask objective scientific questions about the safety and efficacy of the Covid-19…
The Codeine Conundrum
Codeine. There’s no quick fix to codeine addiction and pharmacy-hopping behaviours but the…
A Game-Changer In Ibs And Beyond
A clinically-proven product is set to change the lives of IBS patients in Ireland. The owner and MD…
E-Cigarettes — A Help Or A Hindrance?
Ireland needs a more ambitious approach to tobacco control and e-cigarettes aren’t helping…
A Profession Under Stress
The head of the Practitioner Health Matters Programme speaks with IP about the trends in its latest…
Latest Trends In Eight Major Sectors Of Pharmacy Practice Published
Transformation of pharmaceutical education, which includes expansion of the number of pharmaceutical…
