There is a significant difference in treatment costs, while early diagnosis and being SunSmart is important too…
Lung cancer: Meeting patients’ needs through innovation
An inclusive definition of unmet medical need is vital to driving better outcomes for patients…
Can a special immune protein in the body be harnessed to stop ovarian cancer?
A significant study has discovered the anti-tumour activities of the immune protein interferon epsilon, which in…
Reminder of serious health risks with ‘Melanotan 2’ self-tan products
Data shows large increase in online listings of dangerous and illegal substance targeting younger people…
Transitions of care: A patient’s most dangerous journey
Reforms are required to improve safety at transitions of care and pharmacists can be part of the solution…
Health Research Board reports Latest drug related Deaths
Findings show an increase in poisonings and reflect both the rise of cocaine use and dangers of mixing drugs…
The facts on plaque psoriasis
An overview of plaque psoriasis, including diagnosis, management and treatment options…
New figures show cocaine has now overtaken opioids to become the most common problem drug
A report shows that there has been a resurgence in the use of cocaine among 20-to-34 year-olds in Ireland…
60% of people in Ireland impacted by medicine shortages in the past year
New figures show the number of medicines out of stock in Ireland has reached another record high…
An update on mindfulness: What is the evidence?
Prof Brendan Kelly, Professor of Psychiatry, Trinity College Dublin, looks at whether Mindfulness is a…
Call for asthma medications to be free of charge
Survey shows that 45% of patients have had to forego asthma medications for themselves or their…
Wellbeing for Body and Mind
Erectile dysfunction can cause a high degree of emotional and social distress but depending on the…
THE VIRUS AND THE DAMAGE DONE
A thorough report recently revealed how health systems failed to protect the wellbeing of healthcare…
FROM RESILIENCE TO REFORM: NEW REPORT STATES COVID-19 PROVIDED A PROFOUND STRESS TEST FOR IRISH HEALTHCARE SYSTEM
The launch hosted by Trinity College Dublin featured keynote speakers from London School of Economics…
10th All-Ireland Pharmacy Conference
The 10th All Ireland Pharmacy Conference (AIPC) will be held at Ballymascanlon House Hotel, Dundalk…
SURVEY REVEALS NEED FOR EDUCATION SURROUNDING CALCIUM AND VITAMIN D INTAKE
New data shows that over a third of Irish adults over 40 have experienced a fragility fracture, which may…
OFF THE TOP OF YOUR HEAD…
Dandruff and flaky scalp are an embarrassing social problem and can be benign or occasionally…
Say it and spray it
Researchers have developed a spray that can kill antibiotic-resistant bacteria, which can have applications…
Transformational learning for life
Irish Pharmacist speaks with Prof Gerardine Doyle of UCD about a flexible learning initiative that…
The future is pharmacy
President of the IPU Dermot Twomey MPSI speaks with Irish Pharmacist about the challenges and…
Something in the air…
Does playing music in your pharmacy have any effect on consumer behaviour, and does it matter what…
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…
Making The Most Of Body And Mind
Erectile dysfunction can have a devastating effect on a man’s sexual and psychological quality …
Irish-Led Study Identifies Alcohol Risk Factors For Acute Stroke
A detailed analysis of the types and amount of alcohol consumed has shed light on …
The future of pharmacIE
APPEL’s Future of pharmacIE returned this year on Thursday 20 October. This virtual careers event…
Peer Support: The Next Step – Your Say
Writing For Irish Pharmacist, The Iiop Outlines The Vital Role Of Peer Support And Its Importance…
Easing The Pain For Our Patients
Writing For Irish Pharmacist, Prof Dominic A Hegarty Outlines How Pain Awareness Month This…
A Pregnant Pause To Consider Nutrition
Pregnancy Is A Vital Time For Mothers-To-Be To Consider The Nutritional Needs Of Their…
Budget 2023 ‘must Address Underfunding Of Pharmacy Sector’
IPU. Tight Margins In The Sector, Soaring Costs And Fee Cuts Have Put The Sector In A ‘precarious…
Heat Therapy For Muscle Tension, Strains And Sprains
Non-pharmacological therapies in the treatment of muscle tension, sprains and strains should…
