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Bowel cancer 'missed' in 13 patients
Thirteen patients who were tested for bowel cancer at Wexford General Hospital were incorrectly given the all-clear for the disease, it has emerged. According to a report by the HSE, all of the patients had undergone colonoscopies - an examination of the interior lining of the bowel - at the hospit... Read more →
Lifetime ban on gay men donating blood lifted
However one-year deferral in place The lifetime ban on blood donations from men who have sex with men (MSM) has been lifted. Until now, MSM were prohibited from donating blood at any time. However from today (January 16), a man who last had sex with another man more than one year ago will now be a... Read more →
Importance of regular eye tests highlighted
Blindness and other vision problems affect over 220,000 Irish people and cost the country in excess of €2 billion every year, yet 50% of visual impairment can be corrected if diagnosed and treated properly, eye experts have said. This week is Healthy Eyes Awareness Week and according to the As... Read more →
Road users urged to be extra cautious
Road users are being urged to be extra cautious over the coming days due to poor weather conditions. Met Eireann has issued a yellow weather warning nationwide for ice, sleet and snow and this is expected to last until Saturday. As a result, the Road Safety Authority (RSA) is calling on people to b... Read more →
Sunbeds users get cancer at younger age
People who use sunbeds are not only at an increased risk of developing the most deadly type of skin cancer, they also tend to develop the disease at a younger age compared to non-users, a new study has found. Melanoma is the most serious type of skin cancer and around 900 new cases are diagnosed in... Read more →
Brain activity differences in autism identified
Irish scientists have identified differences in the brain activity of people with autism, which may explain some of their behaviour. They have found that an area of the brain called the gyrus of the anterior cingulate cortex (ACCg) signals when something surprising takes place in people without an ... Read more →
Flu season began earlier this year
Some 270 people have been hospitalised with flu this winter, with 15 of these requiring care in intensive care units (ICUs), the HSE has said. According to the HSE, flu season, which refers to the time during winter when there is an increase in people affected, usually begins in January. However th... Read more →
Major roads linked to dementia risk
People who live close to major roads may have a small increased risk of developing dementia, a new study suggests. Precious research has suggested that air pollution and traffic noise may adversely affect the brain, so Canadian scientists set out to determine if there was any link between living cl... Read more →
Flu 'not to blame for ED overcrowding'
The Government has been criticised for blaming the current overcrowding problems in Emergency Departments (EDs) on an increased number of flu cases. The HSE this week confirmed that many hospitals are experiencing a ‘significant surge in demand', due to an increase in the number of flu and wi... Read more →
Road users urged to be seen
Road users are being reminded of the importance of being seen at this time of the year. Fewer hours of daylight and poor weather conditions can reduce visibility on our roads, so it is essential that motorists use dipped headlights during daytime hours and walkers, cyclists and motorcyclists wear h... Read more →
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