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Taoiseach rules out statutory inquiry into poor outcomes of orthopaedic surgeries at Temple Street

Taoiseach rules out statutory inquiry into poor outcomes of orthopaedic surgeries at Temple Street

UK expert commissioned by HSE to review service begins work, despite boycott by some advocacy groups

Tue Nov 07 2023 - 06:00
Almost 20,000 older people a year break bones in preventable low-impact falls, report finds

Almost 20,000 older people a year break bones in preventable low-impact falls, report finds

Screening for osteoporosis and better management of initial fractures could reduce overall number of ‘fragility fractures’

Mon Nov 06 2023 - 14:50
Progress in tackling cancer stalls due to lack of dedicated funding, charity warns

Progress in tackling cancer stalls due to lack of dedicated funding, charity warns

A future where no one dies of cancer ‘lies within our grasp’ if given sufficient political priority, says Irish Cancer Society chief

Wed Nov 01 2023 - 16:41
New HSE rules aim to speed up discharge of well patients

New HSE rules aim to speed up discharge of well patients

HSE warns that remaining in hospital after treatment is not ‘a choice to be exercised’

Wed Nov 01 2023 - 13:05
Key Department of Health posts lie vacant despite Covid-19 pandemic warnings

Key Department of Health posts lie vacant despite Covid-19 pandemic warnings

No one in HSE expressed interest in two deputy chief medical officer posts when they were advertised

Wed Nov 01 2023 - 06:00
GP visits decline as patients embrace telemedicine

GP visits decline as patients embrace telemedicine

Doctors are the most trusted profession after teachers, according to Medical Council research

Wed Nov 01 2023 - 00:01
Conscientious objection rules changed in new ethics guide for doctors

Conscientious objection rules changed in new ethics guide for doctors

Revised Medical Council guide includes new sections on social media and expert witnesses

Wed Nov 01 2023 - 00:01
Hundreds of scans reviewed at Letterkenny hospital after 37% error rate identified in consultant’s work

Hundreds of scans reviewed at Letterkenny hospital after 37% error rate identified in consultant’s work

Locum radiologist had contract terminated within 10 days after concerns were raised

Tue Oct 31 2023 - 06:00
Geriatricians say they will not co-operate with HSE plan to discharge older patients from hospital more quickly

Geriatricians say they will not co-operate with HSE plan to discharge older patients from hospital more quickly

HSE’s enhanced community care programme is being extended to include an interface with nursing homes

Mon Oct 30 2023 - 06:00
HSE board members warn of ‘drift towards privatisation’ in efforts to cut waiting lists

HSE board members warn of ‘drift towards privatisation’ in efforts to cut waiting lists

Board told in September that HSE was facing deficit of up to €2bn by end of year

Mon Oct 30 2023 - 06:00
Minutes of health budget meeting show HSE reluctance to act on cost-cutting measures

Minutes of health budget meeting show HSE reluctance to act on cost-cutting measures

Department of Health and HSE believe measures would have negative impact on ‘patient-facing activity’, the minutes for July 25th record

Fri Oct 27 2023 - 19:19
Big improvement in ovarian cancer outcomes at Mater hospital with aggressive surgical approach

Big improvement in ovarian cancer outcomes at Mater hospital with aggressive surgical approach

Death rate from advanced ovarian cancer fell through use of multiple skilled specialists, study finds

Thu Oct 26 2023 - 13:48
Abnormalities detected in cervical cancer screening fall as HPV vaccine makes impact

Abnormalities detected in cervical cancer screening fall as HPV vaccine makes impact

Study showing 60 per cent fall in detections of pre-cancers suggests Ireland on the way to eliminating the disease

Thu Oct 26 2023 - 05:00
Infant mortality down almost 60% as number of cot deaths reduce

Infant mortality down almost 60% as number of cot deaths reduce

Register shows number of children killed is increasing, with most deaths due to domestic violence

Thu Oct 26 2023 - 00:01
Occupancy rates in Irish hospitals ‘unsustainable and dangerous’, OECD economist warns

Occupancy rates in Irish hospitals ‘unsustainable and dangerous’, OECD economist warns

Irish health spending is high as a proportion of national income, Dr Douglas Sutherland tells conference

Wed Oct 25 2023 - 18:19
Regulator warns of surge in falsified anti-obesity medicines such as Ozempic and Wegovy sold online

Regulator warns of surge in falsified anti-obesity medicines such as Ozempic and Wegovy sold online

This year, the HPRA has seized 254 units of fake semaglutide, compared to 32 units in all of 2022

Wed Oct 25 2023 - 14:28
Coombe lab resumes CervicalCheck work after six-month interruption

Coombe lab resumes CervicalCheck work after six-month interruption

National Screening Service says accreditation issues of cervical cancer screening lab have been resolved

Tue Oct 24 2023 - 19:00
No cuts to health services next year despite ‘guaranteed deficit’, HSE chief says

No cuts to health services next year despite ‘guaranteed deficit’, HSE chief says

Recruitment of additional staff being capped, not cut, HSE chief executive tells Oireachtas health committee

Tue Oct 24 2023 - 13:33
‘Savings and efficiencies’ needed in health budget, senior officials acknowledge

‘Savings and efficiencies’ needed in health budget, senior officials acknowledge

Robert Watt, secretary general of the Department of Health, says productivity gains are needed in health service

Tue Oct 24 2023 - 06:00
Record number of patients recorded on trolleys in Limerick hospital

Record number of patients recorded on trolleys in Limerick hospital

Total of 130 people were waiting for admission on Monday morning, nursing union says

Mon Oct 23 2023 - 12:12
Citizens’ Assembly expected to recommend liberalisation of laws around common illegal drugs

Citizens’ Assembly expected to recommend liberalisation of laws around common illegal drugs

GPs highlight negative impacts of legalising cannabis in a statement issued before the assembly’s deliberations this weekend

Fri Oct 20 2023 - 15:37
GPs warn against legalising cannabis ahead of Citizens’ Assembly vote, citing ‘profound adverse effects’

GPs warn against legalising cannabis ahead of Citizens’ Assembly vote, citing ‘profound adverse effects’

‘Cannabis is a dangerous drug and a serious public health concern,’ says ICGP, as assembly meets to consider decriminalisation

Fri Oct 20 2023 - 09:41
Breast cancer screening ‘doesn’t make much of a difference’ to death rates, says oncologist

Breast cancer screening ‘doesn’t make much of a difference’ to death rates, says oncologist

Ireland should screen women for the disease on the basis of risk not age, says expert

Fri Oct 20 2023 - 05:00
Gaza conflict ‘brings home importance of journalism’, says author

Gaza conflict ‘brings home importance of journalism’, says author

An Eye on Ireland gathers together four decades of journalism on a changing Ireland by Justine McCarthy

Wed Oct 18 2023 - 21:53
One-third of maternal death due to suicide, report finds

One-third of maternal death due to suicide, report finds

Decline in women’s mental health, especially during Covid-19 pandemic, cited as factor

Wed Oct 18 2023 - 05:04
Demand for weight loss drug more than 45 times higher than expected

Demand for weight loss drug more than 45 times higher than expected

New obesity medicines have potential to use up entire State drugs budget, conference hears

Tue Oct 17 2023 - 15:41
No plans to reopen health service budget allocations, says Donohoe

No plans to reopen health service budget allocations, says Donohoe

Budget allocation will have ‘catastrophic implications’ for patients and those who work on the front line of health service, says Sinn Féin

Tue Oct 17 2023 - 05:30
One in three heart attack victims who got defibrillation from bystanders survived, study reveals

One in three heart attack victims who got defibrillation from bystanders survived, study reveals

HSE report highlights lifesaving value of knowing CPR, where defibrillators are located and how to use them

Tue Oct 17 2023 - 05:15
Patients ‘at risk of death’ due to conditions in Letterkenny hospital, doctors warn

Patients ‘at risk of death’ due to conditions in Letterkenny hospital, doctors warn

Hospital is in crisis over deteriorating conditions and lack of resources, say consultants and GPs in Donegal

Mon Oct 16 2023 - 18:36
At least 4,000 seriously ill patients may not get vital drugs due to Budget 2024 decision

At least 4,000 seriously ill patients may not get vital drugs due to Budget 2024 decision

Potentially life-saving medicines may not be available next year due to Coalition decision not to provide required funding

Mon Oct 16 2023 - 06:00
Parents’ reliance on cars a factor in children not taking enough physical activity, study finds

Parents’ reliance on cars a factor in children not taking enough physical activity, study finds

Just one-third of children walk or cycle to school

Mon Oct 16 2023 - 06:00
HSE chief warns of big funding shortfall

HSE chief warns of big funding shortfall

Tánaiste Micheál Martin says there needs to be a ‘deep dive’ into spending on the health service

Sun Oct 15 2023 - 17:27
Health service faces winter of huge strain as Donnelly to seek savings of more than €600m

Health service faces winter of huge strain as Donnelly to seek savings of more than €600m

Minister’s demand for more productivity from hospitals follows budget talks that yielded additional €800m despite request for €2bn

Sat Oct 14 2023 - 06:00
HSE freezes recruitment of junior doctors and other support staff due to shortfall in budget funding

HSE freezes recruitment of junior doctors and other support staff due to shortfall in budget funding

Budget 2024 fallout: Consultants, nurses and dentists among grades exempted from pause in recruitment this year

Fri Oct 13 2023 - 13:43
Home care conference hears calls for ‘cabinet for older Dubliners’ to co-ordinate services

Home care conference hears calls for ‘cabinet for older Dubliners’ to co-ordinate services

All cities need to adapt to ‘explosion’ in older population, New York’s commissioner for ageing Lorraine Cortés-Vázquez to tell HCCI conference

Fri Oct 13 2023 - 06:00
Surgeons to be flown in as part of latest bid to tackle lengthy delays for children with spinal issues

Surgeons to be flown in as part of latest bid to tackle lengthy delays for children with spinal issues

Donnelly intervenes directly with Children’s Health Ireland over difficulties experienced by families in obtaining their children’s patient records

Fri Oct 13 2023 - 06:00
Minister accused of stalling on proposal to ban disposable vapes

Minister accused of stalling on proposal to ban disposable vapes

Stephen Donnelly denies that defeat of Opposition amendment will delay ban on sale of vapes to children

Thu Oct 12 2023 - 18:24
Stephen Donnelly admits to shortfall in health budget for next year

Stephen Donnelly admits to shortfall in health budget for next year

Budget 2024: Department of Health sought more than €2 billion extra in budget but got just €708 million

Thu Oct 12 2023 - 05:00
Irish health service heading for choppy waters despite record funding in budget

Irish health service heading for choppy waters despite record funding in budget

Budget 2024: Partial recruitment freeze and an empty drugs budget were just two pieces of bad news delivered by Stephen Donnelly

Wed Oct 11 2023 - 20:24
Health service recruitment freeze to be extended in response to budgetary pressures

Health service recruitment freeze to be extended in response to budgetary pressures

Budget 2024: Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly says there will be no dedicated budget for new medicines next year

Wed Oct 11 2023 - 18:01
Only 1% of mental health services regulated by law, TDs told

Only 1% of mental health services regulated by law, TDs told

Child and adolescent mental health services ‘simply not working’, according to Mental Health Commission

Wed Oct 11 2023 - 12:22
Health overspend the elephant in the room in Dáil budget speeches

Health overspend the elephant in the room in Dáil budget speeches

There is clear annoyance in Government that the health budget deficit is leaving less money for vote-catching measures

Tue Oct 10 2023 - 19:46
Additional €800m health service funding in budget for ageing and growing population

Additional €800m health service funding in budget for ageing and growing population

Budget 2024: Money available for new measures drops from €250m last year to €100m this year

Tue Oct 10 2023 - 16:17
Covid-19 vaccines prevented 16,000 deaths in Ireland, study says

Covid-19 vaccines prevented 16,000 deaths in Ireland, study says

Health Protection Surveillance Centre estimates 102,000 hospitalisations and 3,300 ICU admissions were also averted

Tue Oct 10 2023 - 15:10
Irish health spending is out of control. But there are reasons why controlling it is difficult

Irish health spending is out of control. But there are reasons why controlling it is difficult

Powerbrokers shy away from action that would impact on services as cash is burned inefficiently on emergency stopgaps

Fri Oct 06 2023 - 05:00
HSE managers to take industrial action on Friday over recruitment freeze

HSE managers to take industrial action on Friday over recruitment freeze

Number of senior managers working in health services has grown by almost one-third since 2019

Thu Oct 05 2023 - 11:05
Hiqa to investigate use of unlicensed springs in Temple Street children’s operations

Hiqa to investigate use of unlicensed springs in Temple Street children’s operations

Health watchdog will also carry out wider review of paediatric orthopaedic surgery following recent controversy

Wed Oct 04 2023 - 16:31
Kerry man free of prostate cancer after two weeks of radiotherapy under new trial

Kerry man free of prostate cancer after two weeks of radiotherapy under new trial

Pat Somers received 25-30 minutes of therapy in just five sessions at Cork hospital

Wed Oct 04 2023 - 05:15
Galway researchers make breakthrough on gestational diabetes treatment

Galway researchers make breakthrough on gestational diabetes treatment

Condition affects almost 3 million pregnant women worlwide every year

Tue Oct 03 2023 - 08:00
‘Unusual upsurge’ of invasive strep A resulted in 30 deaths, including 12 children

‘Unusual upsurge’ of invasive strep A resulted in 30 deaths, including 12 children

Past year saw cases running at 4.5 times normal rate as outbreak continued beyond traditional winter months

Mon Oct 02 2023 - 12:21
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