Irish Heart Foundation says decision to increase to 21 the age at which a person can legally be sold tobacco ‘one of the most important public health measures’
American doctor and scientist’s guidance informed the decisions of seven US presidents during his career
An Oireachtas committee has recommended legislating for assisted dying in restricted circumstances for those with just six months to live – or 12 where they are suffering from a neurodegenerative condition
The legal age for buying tobacco and vapes should also be increased to 21, says RCPI faculty
Specialist clinic validates ‘misunderstood’ pregnancy complication of hyperemesis gravidarum
Group of top 21 doctors write letter arguing ‘avoidable misery’ is being caused by the drug – including record hospital admissions
Group calls on Royal College of Physicians to withdraw instruction to hospitals not to have trainee doctors examine long-waiting patients
Hospitals told to allow specialist teams outside ED review patients suffering delays
RCPI says it may withdraw accreditation from sites where junior doctors see triaged patients from ED
Unique patient identifier ‘should have happened years ago’, seminar told
An ardent nationalist writes that admitting who we truly are might help us find common ground to overcome political conflict
Young staff emigrating and older staff retiring early part of complex chain of problems
New team to replace Nphet and will advise Government on Ireland’s response to Covid
New faces on group include Luke O’Neill and Clíona O’Farrelly with representative Taoiseach’s department yet to be confirmed
Over the decades, Prof John Murphy has seen many advances in the care of newborns
Wild Geese: Jenny Stokes says her new home offers better work-life balance
With a jaded workforce and mounting backlogs, there have been hard lessons from the pandemic. Experts prescribe the HSE’s best route forward
Chief medical officer was speaking after receiving RCSI honour on Thursday
Committee’s advice has caused frustration and concerns it ‘operates in isolation’
Medical body links coronavirus-related infection of placenta to B117 strain
Nphet member Dr Mary Horgan urges public to ‘think before they travel’ over Easter
US infectious diseases expert urges caution over ‘plateau’ in cases, at Dublin online event
Government hopes to have all schools open by the end of March, depending Covid numbers
Special needs schools most seriously affected by closures, Dr Louise Kyne says
Harbison worked on the Kerry babies case and Sophie Toscan du Plantier’s murder
Almost a year since Covid-19 emerged, there is a chink of light at the end of the tunnel
Dying with Dignity Bill brings up myriad of ethical, legal and moral issues. It is imperative that both sides of the debate are heard
NPHET official cites ‘international evidence’ for restaurants’ role in spreading virus
It is reasonable to be worried, but much thought and testing are going into getting it right
Dr Syed Waqqar Ali is eighth healthcare worker in State to die of disease during pandemic
Public health advice is to ‘use your judgment’ on how best to follow existing guidance
Crumlin children’s hospital is seeing more children than ever presenting with mental health issues
Prof Mary Horgan, who worked with Aids victims in US, cautions against stigmatising
RCPI says staff, non-smoking customers need to be protected from second-hand smoke
World Rugby says wearing of masks and gloves at training not deemed essential
Covid Stories: We are the people who work behind the scenes to keep safe those who keep you safe
Covid Stories: ‘It is shocking to see how ill men and women, young and old, admitted to hospital are’
Changes in our behaviour will affect the transmission of other infectious diseases
Team effort across health service has driven fight, infectious disease consultants say
Hospital life has altered beyond recognition, writes Gaye Cunnane of St James’s Hospital
Treating teenage and young adult cancer patients differently can drive up survival rates
Experts recommend tackling homelessness with more hostels and increased funding
Work-life imbalance, lack of control at work and lack of support are all risk factors
Tusla says notices received from accommodation managers unlikely to capture all cases
Children in emergency accommodation ‘more likely to be bullied’, study finds
Cardiologists call for ban on vaping as study finds arteries stiffen after one vaping episode
Consultant burnout impacting on patients with diminished quality of care, says IHCA
Royal College of Physicians of Ireland expresses concern over youth use of nicotine
Doctors ‘pushed’ to emigrate by health cuts, poor conditions and new entrant salaries
Doctors concerned over ‘absolute confidence’ expectation following Ruth Morrissey case
Implications of choice demand a nuanced approach in context of termination of pregnancy
Lack of respect, training options, expectation to carry out non-core tasks among reasons cited
HSE guide suggests hospital staff should have post-natal care plan for women with epilepsy
Just one in five say work situation leaves them enough time for family or personal life
Crosswords & puzzles to keep you challenged and entertained
Inquests into the nightclub fire that led to the deaths of 48 people
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
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