Tom Doorley reflects on the 30-year evolution of his ‘rules of engagement’ with food and drink. It has taken me…
The Mercedes EQE –comfortable, solid, relaxed
Dr Alan Moran reviews the Mercedes EQE, a smooth ride with a lot of character. As a family, we have owned a Mercedes…
Mind your migraine
An overview of migraine, including its effects on quality of life, self-help measures and pharmacological …
Nutrition for life and health
Theresa Lowry Lehnen provides a clinical overview of the importance of a number of vitamins and minerals for …
Hope through science
Couples with fertility difficulties sometimes face a long and difficult road to conception, but advances in…
The impact of the pandemic on mental health
Prof Brendan Kelly and Prof Gautam Gulati discuss the longer-term consequences of the pandemic,…
Brahmi: An Ayurvedic Answer to Alzheimer’s Disease?
This month’s article was inspired by a recent visit to a branch of an Australian chain of DIY/gardening …
The Cost of failing to transform the pharmacy network
Lessons need to be learned from the media hysteria created by some tragic child deaths in the UK and the Pharmacy …
Cheap, But Not Cheerful
The simple fact is that a lot of medicines on the Irish market are now too cheap and money may be…
Something in the air…
Does playing music in your pharmacy have any effect on consumer behaviour, and does it matter what…
Ethical dilemmas in pharmacy practice are the focus of a new ‘bite-sized’ CPD offering
A decision-making framework and its application to help pharmacists deal with different ethical dilemmas…
Genomic Data Infrastructure Ireland project to support discovery of genetic causes of disease
RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences and FutureNeuro are co-leading, with University …
Pharmacies ‘could provide solutions to current healthcare crisis’
Amidst record levels of overcrowding in Irish hospitals, the community pharmacy sector could provide…
RCSI researcher awarded ERC Starting Grant to develop cure for lethal lung disease
RCSI researcher Prof Killian Hurley has been awarded a European Research Council (ERC) Starting…
Scientists discover potential new method to treat superbug infections
Scientists at University of Galway have detailed a new discovery with the potential to improve treatment…
New research shows genetic effect on the response to treatment for obesity
Collaborative research between University of Galway and Brunel University London has found that…
Ireland tops EU countries for daily consumption of fruit and vegetables
People in Ireland eat more daily portions of fruit and vegetables than in any other EU country, according to…
Discovery offers significant hope for improved vaccines
Scientists have discovered there is a ‘Goldilocks’ effect in identifying the size of a vaccine adjuvant that can…
Handbook supports pharmacists in the important roles they can play to reduce the global burden of HIV
On World AIDS Day in December 2022, the International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP)…
New report reflects growth in sports pharmacy practice as a specialty area
The International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP) has teamed up with colleagues from the International…
The Fun Of Dirt Biking
It started with a simple question. A lady texted me and asked me to suggest a birthday …
HSE Winter Vaccination Programme 2022/2023: An Update
Dr Apama Keegan outlines the options for vaccination as winter approaches, with flu and Covid-19 posing…
Vitamin D – Are We Getting Enough?
There is a need to ensure adequate vitamin D intake for a range of health benefits, especially in…
The Facts On Heart Failure
A clinical overview of the different types of heart failure, including prognostic and treatment considerations…
Nappy Rash Remedy Could Reduce Side-Effect Of Chemotherapy
Could a herbal remedy traditionally used to treat nappy rash help to prevent a side-effect of cancer therapy? Dr Des Corrigan investigates Aherbal remedy used…
Return of The Psychedelics
Terry Maguire looks at the trends in research into psychedelics as a therapeutic option …
Moving The Needle
Fintan Moore ponders the capacity for people to insist on an injectable weight-loss therapy…
Letter To The Editor
An open letter to Leo Varadkar, It’s not often I’m embarrassed to be Irish, but as a pharmacist working within the confines…
Making The Most Of Body And Mind
Erectile dysfunction can have a devastating effect on a man’s sexual and psychological quality …
Research Shows Covid-19 And Other Concerns Impacting Access To Healthcare
New research confirms that lingering Covid-19 concerns are continuing to impact access to healthcare, which may…
