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Innovation Once Again — The Eu’s Drugs Agency Highlights Adulterated Cannabis Edibles In Ireland

Dr Des Corrigan Looks At The Alarming Thc Content Of Many Edible Cannabis Products That…

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Free contraception scheme ‘will be undermined without improved access’

The Government plan to introduce free contraception for women aged 17-to-25 will be undermined…

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A new age of TILDA: Irish Longitudinal Study on Ageing recruiting new participants

TILDA, The Irish Longitudinal Study on Ageing at Trinity College Dublin, is stepping into a new age…

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Pharmacists encouraged to expand roles in mental health with two new resources

Support for pharmacists to provide much-needed mental health services is now available through…

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Higher cortisol levels may help predict risk of people developing depression in the future — Trinity College Dublin research

Higher levels of the stress hormone cortisol may increase the risk of developing depression…

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Over seven million Europeans estimated to have skin cancer

Results of a new European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology (EADV) survey presented…

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EAHP’s Covid-19 Report outlines how the Association and its members across Europe contributed to combating the pandemic

The Covid-19 Report of the European Association of Hospital Pharmacists (EAHP) outlines how both…

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New study uses patient complaints data to improve healthcare quality

A new collaborative project by researchers at NUI Galway and the HSE has evaluated acute…

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Pharmacy regulator seeks submissions on revisions to core competency framework for pharmacists

The PSI, the pharmacy regulator, is inviting feedback from pharmacists, those involved in the education and

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New diabetes reference guide focuses on helping pharmacists achieve required competencies

The International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP) has recently published a Knowledge…

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Pharmacist shortage ‘nears crisis levels’

A survey conducted by the Irish Pharmacy Union (IPU) has shown that Irish pharmacies are suffering…

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Updates made to PrEP clinical guidelines

Updated clinical guidelines on pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) have been released, with expanded…

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New material paves the way for remote-controlled medication and electronic pills

Researchers from Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden have invented a material…

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Small molecules ‘expand therapeutics for IBD’

Small molecule drugs are beneficial to patients with IBD, however more data is needed around…

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Take part in EAHP SIG survey on the use of prefilled syringes in hospitals

The European Association of Hospital Pharmacists (EAHP) has established a Special Interest Group…

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Irish Pharmacy Union announces appointment of Sharon Foley as incoming Secretary General

The Irish Pharmacy Union (IPU) has announced the appointment of Ms Sharon Foley as Secretary.

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Value-added medicines ‘provide ready-made solutions to improve patient access and keep healthcare costs down’

Value Added Medicines (VAMs) are medicines based on known molecules that address healthcare…

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New vaccination reference guide focuses on knowledge and skills for pharmacists and students

Pharmacists are well positioned in communities to provide vaccine-related services….

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New appointments to PSI Council and PSI Council President re-appointed

Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly recently appointed four public interest members to the…

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No plans to change HSE WhatsApp pandemic policy

There are no plans to change the HSE advice on WhatsApp usage that the Executive introduced two…

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Ireland’s only obesity service for children shown to improve health outcomes — study

New research from RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences has analysed the impact…

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PSI inviting applications for new Chief Officer/Registrar

The Council of the PSI has commenced recruitment, on 30 June, to appoint a new Chief…

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Dire shortage of pharmacists ‘requires urgent action plan’

There is now an urgent need for a concerted action plan to address the growing shortage of…

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Obesity in pregnancy increases risk of lifelong cardiovascular disease in offspring — study

Maternal obesity impairs heart health and function of the foetus, according to a new study in mice.

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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Diabetes almost doubled risk of death from Covid — study

People with diabetes were
almost twice as likely to die with
Covid and almost three

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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…

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