Nuala O Connor

#KeepAntibioticsWorking GP mum ,wife ,mum love life, living and having fun.

[Nuala O Connor @DrNuala]

Antibiotics are life saving drugs for bacterial infections but using them for viral infections ‘just in case ‘ can cause harm and increases #AntibioticResistance #AMR Please use them wisely #KeepAntibioticsEffective @ICGPnews @gpbuddy

[ISGlobal @ISGLOBALorg]

📊 Over 50 percent of life-threatening bacterial infections are becoming resistant to treatment, a new @WHO report reveals.

🧫 The report analyses #AntimicrobialResistance rates for the first time, tracking trends in 27 countries since 2017.

#AMR
https://t.co/9jz5WyW7oJ

[Nuala O Connor @DrNuala]

@cllrkmac Fantastic evening Kieran

[Nuala O Connor @DrNuala]

@itsthatgirlsuzi @RuthRing It’s such good news - let’s hope free RSV vaccine gets funded ASAP for older cohorts and vulnerable adults @CMOIreland @CcoHse @SimonHarrisTD @MichealMartinTD

[Prof. Dame Sally Davies @UKAMREnvoy]

Antimicrobial resistance is one of the greatest global health challenges we face and without action 39m lives could be lost by 2050. Through innovation, collaboration & a #OneHealth approach we can change the future #WAAW2024 #AMR #EducateAdvocateAct @FlemingFund

[Mala Shah @MalaShah11]

3 things GPs can do to reduce unnecessary antibiotic use:
1. use leaflet in image during self- limiting RTI consultations.
2. Strive for 5 days (not 7) if antibiotics required for RTI.
3. Skip the Dip for UTI in over 65s.
VISIT https://t.co/klv1YTLnUm
@ICGPnews

[Department of Health @roinnslainte]

This winter, @cmoireland and @chiefnurseIRE are encouraging people to top up their protection against COVID-19 and 'flu by getting vaccinated

https://t.co/9u2rgjAg0B

[Nuala O Connor @DrNuala]

Cancer is now the leading cause of male death 31.5%
lung , prostate , Bowel cancer are the top 3.
Stop smoking
Engage in free bowel screening https://t.co/e3lHMBoBwc
See your GP for a health check @ICGPnews @gpbuddy @CMOIreland

[HSE Ireland @HSELive]

Today, we launched the 2nd National Men’s Health Action Plan, Healthy Ireland – Men (2024-2028) with our partners and @roinnslainte. It includes actions to promote #MensHealth on a number of health topics with a focus on health inequalities: https://t.co/nYc9vX2SgB

[HSE Ireland @HSELive]

Today is European Antibiotic Awareness Day.

#Antibiotics are used to treat or prevent some types of bacterial infection. Antibiotics do not work for viral infections such as colds and flu, and most coughs. Taking antibiotics when you do not need them can cause you harm.

Learn more: https://t.co/gkQKU8wzlv #EAAD2024

[Nuala O Connor @DrNuala]

Great Patient advise leaflet on treating respiratory infections - Today is European Antibiotic Awarensss day. Let’s keep up the great work Irish GPs have been doing to minimise delevopment of antibiotic resistance ⁦@ICGPnews⁩ ⁦⁩ ⁦@CMOIreland⁩ ⁦@CcoHse⁩

[Irish College of GPs @ICGPnews]

EXCITING RESEARCH OPPORTUNITY for GPs. Take a look at these Clinical Rural Fellowships.
Applications close 11th December.
https://t.co/0fsvxOOUPd
#BEaruralGP #GPfellowship #GPresearch

[Irish College of GPs @ICGPnews]

Great gathering of families and GPs for today’s graduation ceremony! 170 new GPs! #MICGP

[Nuala O Connor @DrNuala]

@CcoHse @ICGPnews Congratulations Ellen -I know how much passion and effort it has taken by you to get it to this stage 👏👏👏

[Irish College of GPs @ICGPnews]

We're delighted to announce that we have received a record 1793 applications for the 2025 GP Training Programme, a number that reflects the growing popularity of this rewarding and exciting career in general practice in Ireland.
Good luck everyone!
#BEaGP

[CDC Antimicrobial Resistance @CDC_AR]

People receiving cancer treatment are at a higher risk for infections, including antimicrobial-resistant infections that can be hard, or impossible, to treat. Learn more about the impact #AntimicrobialResistance can have on cancer care: https://t.co/hjqXhWlyBO

[Nuala O Connor @DrNuala]

80%: The increase in AMR deaths among people aged 70 and older (from 1990 to 2021) Antibiotics are life-saving when used appropriately but we need to mind this precious resource #www.antibioticprescribing..ie ⁦@ICGPnews⁩ #AMR https://t.co/keQl4qTr4A

[Dr Colm Henry, CCO HSE Ireland @CcoHse]

The chickenpox (varicella) vaccine has been added to the children's immunisation schedule for babies born from this October. It will be offered as part of the vaccine schedule at 12 months, helping to protect against serious complications of chickenpox. https://t.co/wDLfWrosXE

[Mike O'Callaghan @mike0callaghan]

Number-crunching of 500k+ GP consultations shows that to provide that care for 32k patients over 3 years required the practices to do at least twice this number of tasks to maintain patient records. This is relevant for planned eHealth advances 2/6

[Dr Colm Henry, CCO HSE Ireland @CcoHse]

Sepsis can develop from any infection and is a cause of significant illness, with over 15,700 cases each year. Important reminder this #WorldSepsisDay about the signs and symptoms of sepsis. If you suspect sepsis, seek urgent medical care and always ask, ‘Could it be Sepsis?’

[Mala Shah @MalaShah11]

In line with Patient Safety Day theme this year, Skip the Dip is especially relevant to improve diagnosis of UTI in older people and reduce unnecessary antibiotic use. See https://t.co/klv1YTLnUm for more info
@NationalQPS #QIreland #patientsafety @eimeartb

[Irish College of GPs @ICGPnews]

The ICGP congratulates all GP Registrars who complete their GP Training today.  We wish you all the very best on your GP journey. #BEaGP