Irish Medical News

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'While the need for appropriate budget management and rational prescribing can be appreciated, patient welfare must always come first.' #irishmedicalnews @IrishPharmacy https://t.co/oJKS45QFC5

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'Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is the ability of a microorganism (such as bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites) to change and stop the drugs used to treat infection (such as antibiotics) from working against it.' #irishmedicalnews https://t.co/XZLC3ze0rP

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'The codes focus on not exposing children to inappropriate marketing, advertising or sponsorship that is associated with these kinds of food and drink products, and actively promoting healthier food choices.' #irishmedicalnews https://t.co/cmup9ZlL2d

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“Comments like this are hugely concerning as it would appear that the Taoiseach doesn’t actually understand the crux of the problems in the health care system.” #irishmedicalnews @NAGPIrl https://t.co/FrZ1t9pKin

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'The most overcrowded hospital in the Eastern region was St Vincent’s University Hospital  (559 people), while 1,003 were recorded for the Mid-Western Regional Hospital in Limerick, which was the highest outside of Dublin.' #irishmedicalnews https://t.co/WCoav5tuXJ

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'The BRTE programme aims to progress research and education across a range of disciplines including agriculture, education, engineering and healthcare.' #irishmedicalnews @ucddublin https://t.co/068gUtN8DF

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Dr George Shorten @UCCMedHealth presenting on how training doctors with AI could improve patient outcomes #TechConnect19 @techconnectlive

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Shane Keaveney of @MaynoothUni highlighting some advantages of using 3D technologies in preparation for cardiovascular surgery #TechConnect19 @TechConnective

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Professor Andrzej Milewicz discussing BPA and hormonal-metabolic profile in women with PCOS and the potential "toxic kiss" of endocrine disruptors present in certain lipsticks.

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Hugh Taylor, M.D. opening the afternoon session on environmental factors in reproduction with a talk on the role of xenoestrogens in development #iahr2019

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We've been keeping a low profile for the past few months but something exciting is on the cards for 2019 #Irishmedicalnews

[Irish Nurses & Midwives Organisation @INMO_IRL]

#Trolleywatch Tuesday 28th: 369 people on trolleys in hospitals across Ireland.

Particularly bad today:
UH #Limerick: 47
UH #Kerry: 27
#Letterkenny UH: 22
#StVincents UH: 22

[World Health Organization (WHO) @WHO]

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"A total of 12 Primary Care centres have become operational so far in 2018 and a further seven are scheduled to become operational by the end of the year." https://t.co/Ee116BKNXK

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Minister Daly: "the development of a new statutory home care scheme and associated system of regulation is a key priority for me as Minister for Older People and for the Government." https://t.co/W9Qkr4riV1

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The Marie Keating Foundation has warned that temperatures will rise to highs of 19°-24°C this weeked. The solar UV index will be particularly high today and Friday- remember to wear sunscreen with good protection against UVA rays and high SPF #sunsmart

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'There is a gaping need for research investment to drive more effective interventions to capitalise on the window of time shortly after injury, when the brain can rewire cells in some parts of the brain.' #irishmedicalnews @ABIIreland https://t.co/p6JHbkGWmu

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Members of the 24-strong team gathered from all over Ireland to get the benefit of the retired Tyrone intercounty footballer Peter Canavan’s knowledge earlier this month. #irishmedicalnews @TeamIreland1 https://t.co/7XGaaRgGRf

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'Although hay fever is a relatively common condition,the symptoms can be extremely unpleasant and include itchy eyes,runny nose,sneezing,coughing and headaches,with 87% of sufferers also reporting difficulty sleeping.' #irishmedicalnews @IrishPharmacy https://t.co/20hTvj7KL5

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'Although hay fever is a relatively common condition, the symptoms can be extremely unpleasant and include itchy eyes, runny nose,sneezing,coughing and headaches, with 87% of sufferers also reporting difficulty sleeping.' #irishmedicalnews @IrishPharmacy https://t.co/dHxz24ClHm