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Additional funding for health announced
The Government has announced that an additional €500 million is to be spent on the health service this year. Welcoming the revised estimate for 2016, the Minister for Health, Simon Harris, said that the money would address financial pressures in the service, while also allowing commitments mad... Read more →
No increased stroke risk for football fans
With Euro 2016 just days away, football fans will be relieved to discover that the excitement of watching their country play does not appear to increase the risk of suffering a stroke. Previous research has suggested that the stress and heightened emotions associated with watching crucial matches m... Read more →
Fall in trolley waiting figures
The number of people left waiting on hospital trolleys in May fell by 14% when compared with the same period last year, new figures have shown. However, over 6,600 patients were still left waiting on trolleys nationwide last month. The figures from the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation (INMO)... Read more →
Concern over mental readmission rates
Major concern has been expressed about the high number of people with mental health problems who need to be readmitted to hospital. Figures from the HSE show that in 2015, over 13,000 people were admitted to hospital with mental health issues and within 12 months, two in three of these (66%) needed... Read more →
New campaign to raise awareness of MND
A 33-year-old man who has just a few years to live due to a diagnosis of motor neurone disease (MND), has volunteered to front a new campaign aimed at raising awareness of the incurable condition. Andrew Brennan (pictured) is one of more than 350 people living in Ireland with MND, a neurological co... Read more →
Irish team to look at diabetic kidney disease
Researchers in Ireland and the US are to examine DNA samples from 20,000 people with diabetes in an attempt to identify the genetic factors associated with diabetic kidney disease. While kidney disease can affect anyone, it is more common in people with diabetes, particularly those who have had the... Read more →
Many with palliative needs feel frustrated
Over half of people who require palliative care feel that their emotional and psychological needs are not being met, while almost half want better coordination of their care and treatment, a new survey has revealed. According to the findings, almost seven in 10 people with palliative care needs fee... Read more →
Alcohol a factor in 38% of road collisions
Alcohol was a factor in almost 40% of fatal road crashes that occurred between 2008 and 2012, a report from the Road Safety Authority (RSA) has revealed. According to the report, 286 people died and 69 were seriously injured in crashes where alcohol was a contributory factor during this period. Al... Read more →
Migraine increases risk of heart disease
Women who suffer with migraine may have an increased risk of developing, and dying from, cardiovascular disease, a new study has found. While the overall risk is small, the researchers believe that migraine should be considered an important risk factor for cardiovascular disease. Previous studies ... Read more →
Students urged to look after health
With the Leaving and Junior Cert examinations just days away, students are being urged to look after their physical and mental health. This year's State examinations run from June 8-24, and according to pharmacists, exam stress can have a negative impact on the health and wellbeing of young people.... Read more →
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