Clare O’Brien

Endocrinology & Diabetes SpR 🩺 | NCHD Lead 24/25 | TUH 🏥 |

[Laura Durcan @Rheum2improve]

Just to clarify any schedule Qs: last week I worked the full week, on Friday i was in till 10. On call overnight.

Saturday from 6 am I spend the day rounding and on Sunday I did the same.

Monday I worked my usual week.

I love my job. But it's a lot.

[michaeltmccarthy @mccarthymt7]

Tomorrow morning, I will start another 168 hour on call shift.

[Tallaght University Hospital (TUH) @TUH_Tallaght]

Understanding Diabetes: A Free Public Talk in Tallaght Library at 11am today

Tuigeann Duibheas: Comhrá Poiblí Saor in Aisce i Leabharlann Thallaght ag 11am

[Clare O’Brien @drclareobrien]

Delighted to have the opportunity to represent @RCPI_news & Galway University Hospital @MIRCIM_one in Krakow

[Diabetes Ireland @Diabetes_ie]

✈️Travelling with diabetes can be challenging, especially when issues arise at security screenings. Last year, many individuals living with diabetes contacted us about difficulties with their diabetes technology, such as insulin pumps and CGMs, at Dublin Airport. Some were advised incorrectly about what was safe to wear through body scanners, causing frustration and stress.

Recently, Diabetes Ireland met with Dublin Airport representatives to address these concerns, advocating for better understanding and alternative screening options. We discussed improving staff training, updating information on the airport website, and ensuring better support for people with diabetes.

For more details, read the full article here: https://t.co/AXyUiefuWG

#travellingwithdiabetes #type1 #type2 #advocatingfordiabetes #livingwithdiabetes #diabetesawareness

[HSEWestNorthWest @HSE_West_NWest]

Today is World Diabetes day.

People living with diabetes in the West, who are benefiting from faster access to specialised care as a result of the new HSE Chronic Disease Hubs, have praised the enhancements in diabetes care.

Read more at 🔗https://t.co/UvmWE5C6Y1

[michaeltmccarthy @mccarthymt7]

It seems that @grainne_seoige, currently a candidate for @fiannafailparty in the upcoming general election has caused a whole range of mixed opinions with her recent newspaper advert.

It contained the following message: “Did you know that treatment for cancer outcomes in Galway are the worst in the country?”.

While I do not understand what this sentence means, some have taken it to mean that cancer patients in Galway get poor quality cancer treatment.

I do not think this is true. Because I know many people (at all of our hospital sites) who routinely go the extra mile to compensate for resourcing deficits.

[Clare O’Brien @drclareobrien]

@KarenHeverin @ACBIrl Congratulations Karen!!

[Laura Durcan @Rheum2improve]

I asked @Primark for some PJs for the people in my ward who have no family or friends to bring them in.

They wont help.

Patients don't mobilise in backless gowns and have worse health outcomes.

Anyone have suggestions for companies I should reach out to?

[Clare O’Brien @drclareobrien]

A tour de force of primary hyperparathyroidism by Dr Bell & highlighting the wonderful work done at Galway University Hospital! #IESSfE2024 @GalwayCMNHS @GalwaySurgery

[Irish Endocrine Society @IrishEndocrine]

Fantastic talk by Dr Marcia Bell (Galway, Ireland) on “how do I select & prepare a patient for parathyroid surgery?” #IESSfE2024 #Belfast

[HSEWestNorthWest @HSE_West_NWest]

A huge thank you to Mina McNamara who recently donated €7,788 to the Acute Stroke Unit #UHG in memory of her late husband Paul.

Read more🔗: https://t.co/X2M9GnB8D7

[michaeltmccarthy @mccarthymt7]

The intensive care consultants in University Hospital Galway are the best in the country. Time and time again.

Excellent judgement.

Thank you.

@CancerUniGalway @saoltagroup

[Dr Sinead Walsh @sinewalsh]

WINNER WINNER!! ⭐️ 🏆🏅⭐️

We were delighted to win Excellence in Respiratory honour at the @HospitalProNews Awards 🫁
Our community-based MDT clinics provide patient-centred care, aligned with the @HSELive Slaintecare model

Team-work really does make the dream work 🥰

[Clare O’Brien @drclareobrien]

Fantastic to see this study starting @Christine_New12 & @FidelmaDunne - looking forward to seeing the results! @DiabetesCTN @GalwayCMNHS

[Christine Newman @Christine_New12]

Delighted to welcome our first mother-child pair into the EMERGE follow up study! We’re evaluating the impact of GDM and early metformin use in pregnancy on the long term outcomes for mum and child (photo shared with permission) @DiabetesCTN @GalwayCMNHS

[michaeltmccarthy @mccarthymt7]

I do not support any political party.

Our oncology dayward is currently 5 nurses understaffed. We cannot hire new nurses because of the embargo. We need new nurses.

This has not hit the headlines, because the nurses in our dayward are excellent, and have excellent leadership from the CNM2 and upwards, they deliver every day. We don’t make waiting lists; we manage as best we can.

Lift the embargo, or please explain the logic.

[Gavan Becton @GavBecton]

PLEASE LISTEN 🧵
This is Prof Ronan Collins @ronancollins7 (National Clinical Lead Stroke) scathing criticism of Dept of Health/@HSELive treatment of 850,000 people in Ireland living with neurology/neurodegenerative conditions and the moratorium on recruitment …

[Diabetes Ireland @Diabetes_ie]

📅 Don't miss out! Registrations for the DTN Ireland Conference are officially open! Whether you're a healthcare professional, researcher, or industry expert, this event is a must-attend. Reserve your seat now!
https://t.co/I9iPbPY4qW #DTN2024 #Networking #ProfessionalDevelopment #HealthcarePros #DiabetesTechnology📝

[Medical Independent @med_indonews]

The Annual Meeting of the Irish Endocrine Society is a must-attend event for clinicians and scientists working in the area
@IrishEndocrine @FidelmaDunne @FrancisFinucane

#endocrinology

https://t.co/Ctn3ZG2QNN

[Clare O’Brien @drclareobrien]

@GalwayCMNHS @hrbireland @uniofgalway @Galway_Research @MartinaRPhotos @ConorJudge5 Congratulations @ConorJudge5 - so well deserved!!

[Diabetes Collaborative Clinical Trial Network @DiabetesCTN]

The results from the EMERGE study are published in JAMA, a significant step forward in the management of gestational #diabetes mellitus.