Séamus Ruane, community pharmacist and certified positive psychology practitioner, looks at the importance of what may seem like small choices A defining moment that shaped…
Just under half of Irish migraine patients say it impacts their overall health & wellbeing
A new Irish survey has provided further insights into the negative impact that migraine causes for a significant proportion of sufferers A new Irish survey…
New advice on Vitamin D supplements for people aged 65 years and older
The Department of Health has advised that adults aged 65 and older take a vitamin D supplement The Department of Health has issued guidance advising…
Life and learning at Lloyds Pharmacy
Geraldine McInerney MPSI discusses the advantages of being with LloydsPharmacy as either a graduate or experienced pharmacist With over 90 pharmacies across Ireland, LloydsPharmacy has…
The LAIV nasal vaccine for children — an update
Dr Tom Barrett, MB Dch MRCOG and Senior Medical Officer, HSE National Immunisation Office, provides clinical advice and an overview of the importance of flu…
Majority of people living with HIV in Ireland comfortable sharing their status
New campaign aims to erode stigma associated with HIV Research launched recently ahead of World AIDS Day in December revealed that 56 per cent of…
Under pressure
‘Significant concerns’ have been raised about the impact of Covid-19 on health practitioners’ mental health The Practitioner Health Matters Programme (PHMP), which provides confidential treatment…
Keeping cool in the pharmacy
Maintaining vaccines in an optimum environment is crucial to their efficacy and vital to avoiding costly pharmaceutical waste. Mike Butt looks at how temperature impacts…
That ‘wellbeing lark’
Séamus Ruane, community pharmacist and certified positive psychology practitioner, looks at the importance of wellbeing and how the concept has been undervalued and misunderstood I…
Putting sleep issues to bed
Research is accumulating to show that melatonin is effective in safely promoting improved quality of sleep in a range of age groups While it is…
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…
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…
Acute awareness of risk
HIQA recently published an overview report on its monitoring of activity in public acute hospitals in Ireland between 2015 and 2019. The Authority’s Head of…
A malignant mix
Recent research by the RCSI’s School of Pharmacy and Biomolecular Sciences has shown that mixing alcohol and medication may be harming more than a quarter…
Majority of migraine sufferers experiencing more frequent & severe migraines during pandemic
A new survey has revealed that patients have been suffering with more frequent and severe migraines since the beginning of the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic Migraine sufferers…
Shedding light on ‘the sunshine vitamin’
As autumn approaches and sunshine becomes less available, patients should have a sufficient intake of vitamin D to maintain overall health With the onset 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…
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…
A good start
An overview of nasal congestion and nasal hygiene in infants and children, a common complaint that causes distress and disruption for children and their carers…
Keeping mind and body healthy
There is increasing focus on the benefits of ginkgo biloba, an ancient remedy with potential for modern applications in a number of conditions, including age-related…
New Covid-19 operational standards for pharmacies released by PSI
Regulator publishes standards in a range of areas including infection control and staff safety The Pharmaceutical Society of Ireland (PSI) has developed operational standards for…
GPs and pharmacists working shoulder-to-shoulder
Ulla Oksanen outlines the results of a pilot study, which examined the benefits of integrating pharmacists into general practice teams The results of a non-randomised…
Home truths
Recent research shows that job security, work-life balance and poor sleep are concerns for people working from home due to the Covid-19 pandemic Mental Health…
Half of managers fear employees are at risk of burnout during Covid-19
47 per cent of Irish managers believe employees are at risk of burnout, while 36 per cent of Irish employees say their mental health has…
Proactive primary healthcare management of patients with multimorbidities in the aftermath of the Covid-19 lockdown
A greater focus on primary care services is needed post-lockdown to care for people with multimorbidities Promoting primary care services to mitigate undetected deterioration or…
Asthma Society issues Back2School Checklist
One-in-four calls to Asthma Adviceline were in relation to children returning to school during Covid-19 September has always been one of the riskiest times of…
Malnutrition in the older person
EAMONN BRADY MPSI PROVIDES A CLINICAL OVERVIEW OF THE NATURE OF MALNUTRITION, ITS CAUSES AND HOW THE PHARMACIST CAN HELP TO ALLEVIATE THE CONDITION What…
Folate and fortification in Ireland
A new study led by researchers from The Irish Longitudinal Study on Ageing (TILDA) at Trinity College Dublin challenges claims from some international scientific circles…
Towards eradicating HCV
In advance of World Hepatitis Day on 28 July, Prof Aiden McCormick, HSE National Clinical Lead for the National Hepatitis C Treatment Programme, and colleagues*…
Two-thirds of Irish employers planning a ‘staggered’ return to work
62 per cent of employers are planning a staggered return to work based on individual health risks Sixty-two per cent of employers are planning to…