Anna Wedderburn reports on a recent Irish study that demonstrated the link between the second wave of Covid-19 and international travel A study led by…
Covid-19 risk increases with airborne pollen — research
Increased pollen concentrations correlate with higher SARS-CoV-2 infection rates, recent research has concluded. When airborne pollen levels are higher, increased SARS-CoV-2 infection rates can be…
Irish digital pharmacy launches first payment plan for long-term contraception methods
Digital pharmacy service Healthwave has launched Ireland’s first pharmacy-led payment plan for long-term contraceptive methods. The launch marks the first year of Healthwave’s female-focused initiative…
New research offers hope for improved treatment of infants with eczema
from Trinity College Dublin and Children’s Health Ireland, Crumlin, offers hope for the improved treatment of infants with eczema. The research showed that corticosteroid treatments…
EAHP issues opinion focused on the application of medical device regulations
Medical devices are an essential part of the delivery of high-quality healthcare to patients all across Europe. In many countries, their procurement and management in…
RCSI School of Pharmacy researchers discover new way to halt excessive inflammation
RCSI researchers have discovered a new way to ‘put the brakes’ on excessive inflammation by regulating a type of white blood cell that is critical…
Call for pharmacists to be utilised to stop vaccine targets being missed
As the HSE struggled to meet its Covid-19 vaccine campaign targets, the Irish Pharmacy Union (IPU) urged the Minister for Health to boost vaccination capacity…
Findings of health behaviour in school-aged children shows fewer children using substances
Minister of State with responsibility for Public Health, Wellbeing and National Drugs Strategy Frank Feighan TD recently launched the Health Behaviour in School-aged Children (HBSC)…
Trinity scientists find that binding iron improves the effect of the anti-tuberculosis drug
Although tuberculosis, or TB, killed nearly as many people as Covid-19 (approx 1.8 million) in 2020, it did not receive as much media and public…
Falsified medicine directive aiding pharmacy management — IMVO
Medicines scanning under the Falsified Medicines Directive (FMD) is making a positive difference to pharmacy management, according to a recent survey by the Irish Medicines…
M.Pharm students
Call for expressions of interest to facilitate placements for M.Pharm students APPEL (Affiliation for Pharmacy Practice Experiential Learning) has announced it is now seeking expressions of…
Escape to victory: New research shows how SARS-CoV-2 mutates to evade antibody binding
In a recurring pattern of evolution, the Covid-19 virus escapes immune responses by selectively deleting small parts of its genetic sequence, according to new research…
Online webinars share invaluable insights for pharmacy
The United Drug webinar series has been a resource of knowledge to provide industry insights and support to pharmacy over the past year, including topics…
Frequent cannabis use by young people linked to decline in IQ
A study has found that adolescents who frequently use cannabis may experience a decline in intelligence quotient (IQ) over time. The findings of the research…
Scientists develop new technique that rapidly quantifies immune response following vaccination
A global team of researchers has developed a new strategy for fast and reliable antibody tests, which can quantify the immune response induced by vaccination…
Value of pharmacist-led medicines reconciliation highlighted by new toolkit from FIP
A toolkit for medicines reconciliation, released recently, is the latest resource produced by the International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP) to support pharmacists in improving patient safety…
European Medicines Agency publishes new information on Covid vaccines
The European Medicines Agency (EMA) has announced that it has published new information on the latest additions to its Covid-19 web page and the precautionary…
Majority of migraineurs fearful condition will continue to hold them back — survey
A survey released recently by the Migraine Association of Ireland (MAI) reveals that 68 per cent of Irish people living with migraine believe their condition…
Pharmacists ‘have solutions to some of the Covid vaccine complications’
The Irish Pharmacy Union has urged Government to supply community pharmacists immediately with the AstraZeneca vaccine so they can start vaccinating frontline healthcare workers who…
New global overview on digital health in pharmacy education ‘lays foundation for advancement’
A large proportion of pharmacy schools and faculties do not yet offer digital health education or training, according to the findings of a survey by…
FIP develops tool to support regulators in implementing pharmacy-based vaccination programmes to combat pandemic
Ministries of health and regulators can now make use of a tool produced by the International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP) to enhance strategies and create the…
PSI approves pharmacist training on Covid-19 vaccine
The PSI has approved the HSE National Immunisation Office (NIO) training for the Covid-19 vaccination programme. Completion of this training will allow pharmacists who are…
National Covid vaccination programmes ‘must take local storage conditions into account’
Mass vaccinations which need to be carried out to decrease the impact that Covid-19 has on Europe will confront health systems and healthcare professionals with…
A shot in the arm for Covid treatment
TILDA scientists have revealed vital evidence to inform HSE Covid-19 vaccine roll-out and boost uptake and efficacy of the vaccine in older adults As vaccination…
Minister announces provision for delivery and funding of Medicinal Cannabis Access Programme
Minister for Health, Stephen Donnelly TD, has announced provision for the delivery and funding of the Medicinal Cannabis Access Programme. Minister Donnelly said: “The Budget…
Plan to allow pharmacists vaccinate public against Covid-19 welcomed
The Irish Pharmacy Union (IPU) has welcomed the recent announcement by Government of funding that will allow for a comprehensive community-based Covid-19 vaccination campaign. Speaking…
Discovery pinpoints new therapeutic target for atopic dermatitis
Researchers from Trinity College Dublin have discovered a key mechanism underlying bacterial skin colonisation in atopic dermatitis (AD), which affects millions around the globe. AD…
Persistent ill health post-Covid occurs irrespective of severity of initial infection — new research
Dublin have presented the first study globally to assess lung function and respiratory symptoms in patients across the full range of initial Covid-19 severity. To…
IPU members set to benefit from substantially discounted rate for MedicinesComplete
Pharmaceutical Press from the Royal Pharmaceutical Society and the Irish Pharmaceutical Union (IPU) have announced a partnership, supporting IPU members with a special rate subscription…
FIP launches Commitment to Action on improving vaccination coverage through pharmacies
As part of a new International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP) Commitment to Action on Improving vaccination coverage through pharmacies, pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, pharmaceutical scientists and pharmacy…