Maternal obesity impairs heart health and function of the foetus, according to a new study in mice.
Pharmacists call for change in prescribing rules to provide them with increased options to supply HRT medicines
In response to the significant ongoing disruption to the supply of some hormone replacement…
Returning to work after breast cancer: Barriers for women identified by Trinity research
New research from the Discipline of Occupational Therapy, Trinity College Dublin, suggests that…
Dermatologists identify possible link between key nutrient and common skin condition
Dermatologists in Germany have identified what could be a crucial link between acne and a deficit of omega-3 fatty acids. The findings, released during the…
New report shows pharmacists’ impact on global vaccination rates is growing
Pharmacists are contributing to expanded immunisation coverage globally, thereby reducing illness and deaths from vaccine-preventable diseases. This is a finding from a new report published…
Insufficient number of pharmacists is a ‘major threat to community healthcare’
The Irish Pharmacy Union (IPU) has warned that a growing shortage of pharmacists is fast…
Diabetes almost doubled risk of death from Covid — study
People with diabetes were
almost twice as likely to die with
Covid and almost three
EAHP’s SIG on Automated Medication Management seeking input
The European Association of Hospital Pharmacists (EAHP) has established a Special Interest Group (SIG) on Automated Medication Management to investigate the benefits of automating medication…
Value added medicines ‘provide ready-made solutions to improve patient access’
Value added medicines (VAMs) are medicines based on known molecules that address healthcare needs and deliver relevant improvements for patients and healthcare professionals, according to…
Department of Health urged to appoint Chief Pharmacy Officer
The Irish Pharmacy Union (IPU) has urged the Department of Health to recruit a Chief Pharmacy…
Trinity immunologists unravel ‘battle plans’ of ‘all deadly coronaviruses’
Immunologists from Trinity College Dublin, who have worked on coronaviruses for…
EU ‘ensures uninterrupted supply of medicines between Ireland and the UK’ post-Brexit
The European Council has adopted two European Commission proposals to ensure legal…
Violence and aggression in community settings raised at HSE meeting
Lone working in community settings are the situations where HSE staff are most at risk of …
DPER and HSE express concerns over ‘embedded’ Covid-19 spending
The Department of Public Expenditure and Reform (DPER) and the HSE have expressed…
Continuing decrease in seizures of unauthorised ‘abortion pills’
The Health Products Regulatory Authority (HPRA) seized 188 fewer unauthorised abortifacient…
Mater Private trials new treatment for high blood pressure
The Mater Private Network in Dublin is participating in a global clinical trial to evaluate a new…
Over 900 pharmacies using cloud technology for the supply of registered pharmacists and locums in Ireland
“Regulatory changes and Covid- 19 had a significant impact on the pharmacist supply…
Department of Health travel expenses increase in 2021
Mileage and travel expenses for Ministers at the Department of Health increased by €13,118…
Occupational Covid Infections
The Health and Safety Authority (HSA) has received 1,292 reports covering 2,054 cases…
Covid Vaccination
GPs and pharmacies are likely to deliver any future Covid-19 booster vaccines, the Chief Clinical…
Link between high cholesterol and heart disease ‘inconsistent’, new study claims
New research from RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences has revealed that the link…
Special Interest Group shares recommendations for hazardous medicinal products
The 26th Congress of the European Association of Hospital Pharmacists (EAHP) was recently…
FIP emphasises pharmacists’ wider medication review roles in update of medicines use review toolkit
A wider scope of practice for pharmacists in reducing medication risks and errors is reflected…
Report highlights success of smoking cessation pilot programme for women living in disadvantaged areas
Researchers from the Discipline of Public Health and Primary Care, School of Medicine at…
World Pharmacists Day 2022 to underline importance of professional unity
‘Pharmacy United in Action for a Healthier World’ is the theme of World Pharmacists Day…
Trinity researchers discover new therapeutic target for severe asthma
Scientists working in the School of Biochemistry and Immunology at the Trinity Biomedical Sciences…
EMA Management Board elects Lorraine Nolan as chair
The European Medicines Agency’s Management Board has elected Dr Lorraine Nolan as chair…
EAHP Survey: The future potential of electronic product information in the hospital setting
Inspired by a project carried out in Belgium and Luxembourg evaluating the effectiveness of the…
Almost half of over-40s may not be getting enough c — survey
Almost half of Irish adults aged over 40 believe they either do not eat enough protein, or are…
Giving the gift of life in the community
A life-saving defibrillator was recently presented to the Four Districts Community First Responder…