Minister for Health defends Saturday hospital unit that treated five patients in 12 weeks – The Irish Times
A consultant-led acute medical assessment unit (AMAU) pilot project ran on Saturdays in Co Donegal was “not a…
Patients can now dispose of unused and out-of-date medicines in any pharmacy – The Irish Times
Patients will be able to dispose of unused and out-of-date medication in pharmacies nationwide as part of a…
‘Significant disparities’ in accessing specialised diabetes resources, report finds – The Irish Times
There are “significant disparities” in access to specialised diabetes resources, including technology and young adult services, regional service…
On most days, father and daughter who both need kidney dialysis barely see each other – The Irish Times
Stella McDonagh dreams her family will soon be able to “run carefree into the sea” on a spontaneous…
Flu numbers seem to have plateaued, says HSE – The Irish Times
The level of influenza cases “seem to have reached a plateau” since the Christmas period, the HSE has…
Flu hospitalisations up by a third in one week, HSE figures show – The Irish Times
The number of people hospitalised with flu has increased by a third over the past week, following a…
Flu cases among people aged 65 and older up by almost 25% over past week – The Irish Times
Cases of flu among people aged 65 and older have increased by almost 25 per cent over the…
Equivalent of two large hospitals needed to deal with expected Irish flu surge, doctors warn – The Irish Times
Up to 1,000 hospital beds will be needed for people requiring admission for the flu as part of…
‘Challenging’ winter flu season expected to spike early around Christmas – The Irish Times
Flu season in Ireland this winter will be “challenging” and will also peak two weeks earlier than normal…