The BMW you have dreamed about becomes reality
Morgan Flanagan Creagh reviews the attainable perfection of the BMW 330e What if I told you that you could have it all? Your cake, and…
The present and future of teledermatology
A recent virtual conference heard from a range of influential speakers on patient care during thepandemic and the future for dermatology practice when Covid-19 has…
Wound care and pressure sores
Eamonn Brady MPSI provides a clinical overview of wound care Pressure ulcers are lesions caused by unrelieved pressure that results in damage to the underlying…
Putting pain in its place
Eamonn Brady MPSI looks at the different types of pain, including their potential causes and analgesic therapy options This article focuses on certain aspects of…
Considerations in Psoriasis
EAMONN BRADY MPSI PRESENTS A CLINICAL EVALUATION OF THE DIFFERENT FORMS OF PSORIASIS, AS WELL AS TRIGGERS, TREATMENTS AND THERAPEUTIC MEDICATIONS There are several different…
Vested interest means Boris Johnson has a fat chance of getting us thin
Terry Maguire chews the fat on the powers behind the obesity epidemic UK PM Boris Johnson contracted Covid-19 back in March and suffered significant symptoms,…
A man holding a thesaurus meanders into a tavern…
‘It’s only words’, but how we use them to manage interactions at the pharmacy counter is important, writes Ultan Molloy I’m reminded after a recent…
The Health Effects of Exotic Red Teas
Dr Des Corrigan puts the kettle on and looks at the properties of a variety of teas A relatively trivial if upsetting consequence of “The…
Fronting Up
With a new lockdown now in place, Fintan Moore considers how ‘battle fatigue’ is setting in for a lot of people So we’re now seven…
a dangerous gamble
By the time you are reading this, we will be well into our second lockdown. Among others more qualified to comment on such matters, I…
The risk-based approach
The Health Products Regulatory Authority has published its 2019 annual report, which shows that there were 1,018,678 dosage units of fake and other illegal medicines…
The ups & downs of pharmacy-based vaccination
The most recent worldwide survey on the emerging role of vaccination in pharmacies sheds light on increasing public trust in the profession but also highlights…
Asthma Society of Ireland calls on Government for subsidisation of life-saving asthma medications
In its pre-Budget Submission 2021, the Asthma Society of Ireland presented to the Government five ‘asks’ to be considered in the 2021 Budget, which it…
Government urged to ‘repay the commitment’ of pharmacists during Covid-19
Marking World Pharmacists Day on 25 September, the Irish Pharmacy Union (IPU) paid tribute to the dedication shown by the country’s pharmacists throughout the Covid-19…
Role of pharmacists in mitigating effects of air pollution highlighted in report
A wider role for community pharmacists in reducing the negative impacts of air pollution on health is advocated in a new report published recently the…
Research finds new use for old diabetes medicine, pointing the way to improved outcomes
Work by pharmaceutical scientists in Japan has found that the thiazolidinedione troglitazone inhibits internalisation of hepatitis B virus (HBV). “Current anti-HBV agents, including nucleoside analogues…
Governments called on to take urgent action on pharmacy-based vaccination
Governments and other stakeholders must take urgent action to ensure equity in access to disease prevention measures, which includes greater investment in vaccines and vaccination…
Budget 2021 was a ‘major missed opportunity’ to deliver further pharmacy efficiencies
The Irish Pharmacy Union (IPU) has welcomed the increase in healthcare spending but said it must be delivered in communities as well as hospitals. Speaking…
APPEL seeks expressions of interest for experiential learning placements
APPEL (Affiliation for Pharmacy Practice Experiential Learning) has announced that it is now seeking expressions of interest from pharmacists in all practice settings who would…
Affordable healthcare measures welcomed by pharmacists
The Irish Pharmacy Union (IPU) has welcomed the announcement of new measures to improve the affordability of healthcare in Ireland. Responding to the announcement, Secretary…
Consumer demand for vitamins surges due to Covid-19
The Covid-19 pandemic has sparked a surge in demand for vitamin supplements in Ireland, according to new data. United Drug, Ireland’s largest pharmaceutical wholesaler, found…
Robotic project used for Covid data could be extended in flu season
A surveillance robot project recently deployed by the HSE during Covid-19 data processing may be used for other respiratory infections during the coming flu season,…
BMW’s electrified 5 series
Morgan Flanagan Creagh looks at BMW’s increased hybrid and e-drive offerings The BMW 5-Series has long been a stalwart of Irish roads, a famous silhouette…
Men’s health matters
Eamonn Brady MPSI provides a clinical overview of benign prostatic hyperplasia, a commonly-occurring andunder-reported condition in a large number of men as they age Benign…
Zinc and Selenium prevention and protection
Ongoing research is highlighting the potential benefits of zinc and selenium for the human immune systemand their effects on a range of conditions Due to…
CBD in Healthcare
Dr Donna Cosgrove PhD MPSI looks at the potential health benefits of CBD, including the evidence base and pharmacokinetics Introduction Cannabidiol (CBD) is one of…
To maternity and beyond
While the benefits of folic acid in the prevention of neural tube defects is established, other evidence regarding its efficacy in other areas of health…
Treating and managing Heart Failure
Eamonn Brady MPSI looks at the clinical considerations in the different types of heart failure, including prevention, causes and effectiveness of therapeutic interventions Congestive cardiac…