Cancer survival rates in Ireland not impacted by Covid-19 hospital disruption, report finds
‘Ireland’s cancer outcomes stayed strong through one of the most difficult periods in modern healthcare,’ the National Cancer…
Average age for heart attack in Ireland is 63 while stroke is 72, health report shows
More than half of the national ambulance service emergency journeys are for older adults. Photo: Getty The average…
Cardiac patients in Ireland endure long hospital waits for wearable heart monitors
Dr Angie Brown, consultant cardiologist and medical director of the Irish Heart Foundation Many patients are facing long…
‘I felt exhausted and lethargic for no reason but the answer was in my Irish genes’
Ellen Troy suffers from haemochromatosis Ellen Troy, who suffered for years with lethargy and unexplained fatigue, recalls feeling…
Ireland had second-highest rate of HIV diagnoses in EU last year, amid concern over late detection
Campaigners push for greater access to preventative drug PrEP There was a rise in first-time HIV diagnoses in…
Ireland has record number of nurses but overseas staff still crucial to caring for patients
There is an increase in nurses educated in Ireland choosing to remain here to work, the annual report…
National Children’s Hospital is to ditch half of its private rooms for consultants
Change in planned use was triggered by new contracts for consultant doctors Professor Shane Higgins, Master of the…
More people in Ireland seeking help for ‘very restricted eating’, says Bodywhys
The support service saw strong demand from young people last year. Photo posed/Getty More than a quarter of…
Addiction expert warns over ‘loot boxes’ and lure of online gaming
Consultant psychiatrist Dr Colin O’Gara at the St John of God research conference in Dublin. Photo: Marc O’Sullivan…
Majority ‘unaware of law’ ensuring their decisions on finance and health are respected, survey reveals
The survey found only 15pc of adults know what is required under the law. Stock image: Getty The…
Tax hike that will more than double price of vapes will hit smokers trying to quit, warns GP
The Department of Health-led move is aimed at stopping young people from using nicotine vapes – but vape-shop…
Medical watchdog tells Irish doctors AI is no substitute for clinical decision-making
The position of the Medical Council on the use of AI in the hospital or doctor’s surgery comes…