Jan 21, 2025 · Irish Medical Times is the original newspaper for Irish doctors, with breaking health news, insightful analysis and clinical reports, and controversial opinions.

Oct 18, 2024 · Another weight-loss medication – Saxenda (liraglutide) has been approved for reimbursement by the HSE since January 2023. Saxenda is thought to be less effective than Wegovy or Maoujaro, but is currently the only medicine for …

Oct 1, 2024 · The Government has allocated €25.76 billion to day-to-day healthcare spending in 2025. This is an increase on the €22.5 billion announced in Budget 2024 – however this figure increased by €1.5 billion as part of the Government’s summer economic statement. of the 2025 allocation, €1.46 billion will be spent on capital projects.. When broken down by programme, 39 per cent of next ...

Dec 27, 2024 · The Professor of Ageing and Intellectual Disability at the School of Nursing and Midwifery, Trinity College Dublin, has been recognised for her transformative work to improve the lives of people with intellectual disabilities living with dementia.

Jan 10, 2025 · A new European upskilling project aims to address the pressing need for advanced digital skills in the healthcare sector. The Sustainable Healthcare with Digital Health Data Competence initiative, also known as SUSA, will prepare professionals to navigate the rapidly evolving digital landscape and leverage data for sustainable healthcare solutions.

Sep 27, 2024 · I t affects 125 million people globally, including 73,000 in Ireland. 1,2 More prevalent among caucasians, it impacts both genders equally but tends to appear earlier in females. Psoriasis can develop at any age, but often has two peaks of onset, typically between ages 20-30 and 50-60. 3 Plaque psoriasis usually appears as large, oval-circular plaques on the scalp, trunk, and extensor body ...

May 29, 2017 · Early intervention is key in asthma management, as is tailoring treatment options to the individual patient, according to Consultant Respiratory Physician Dr John Faul.June Shannon reports. Consultant Respiratory and Sleep Physician at Connolly Hospital and Aut Even Hospital in Kilkenny Dr John Faul presented a clear and concise asthma update at the IMT Clinical Times Hot Topics GP Seminar in ...

Dec 20, 2024 · Publishing the findings, MPS called on the new Government to act fast to address deteriorating levels of mental health among clinicians. MPS council member Prof Gozie Offiah said: “We see firsthand how poor mental wellbeing affects doctors personally, and how it can impact on patient care.

In total, around 1,247,000 people in Ireland – 24.2 per cent of the population – were found to have been living with obesity in 2022, with 87,000 aged 5-19.

Jan 15, 2025 · The HSE will hire a maximum of 3,553 additional workers this year as part of its workforce and service plans for 2025. Launching its annual National Service Plan, the organisation also committed to a €297.8m investment in new service developments to include enhancing mental health services, services for older people and disability services. ...