Cialis for men now available over the counter in Irish pharmacies
Oct 11, 2024 · Clonmel Healthcare, in conjunction with Opella, Sanofi pleased to announce that Cialis for men ® 10mg film-coated tablets tadalafil is now available over the counter (OTC), without prescription in Irish pharmacies for the treatment of erectile dysfunction (ED). This marks a significant development in the management of ED, providing an accessible, pharmacist-supervised alternative to previous ...
Determining reimbursement for new weight-loss treatments will …
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 …
Pain and over-the-counter medication
Dec 20, 2024 · N ociceptive pain is triggered by activation of nociceptors from injury or inflammation, signalling pain through the spinal cord to the brain. It is usually acute and resolves with healing. Neuropathic pain results from nerve damage, leading to abnormal signal processing, causing chronic, often persistent pain even after the original cause has resolved.
Two-thirds of doctors frequently burnt out – survey
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.
Study points to link between Covid and shingles, but more …
Dec 16, 2024 · I n its review of research into long Covid, the Nature Medicine paper points to Covid potentially reactivating dormant viruses in the body, including the herpes zoster virus, commonly known as shingles.. Prof Loscher believes that this can happen when the normal immune response to Covid doesn’t switch off, leading to overactive inflammation in the body.
More than half of e-scooter injuries require specialist
Dec 20, 2024 · More than half of e-scooter related injuries presenting to one of the country’s busiest emergency departments in a year required specialist follow-up, new research has found.
Irish Medical Times: Medical News for Healthcare Professionals
6 days ago · Irish Medical Times is the original newspaper for Irish doctors, with breaking health news, insightful analysis and clinical reports, and controversial opinions.
New degree programmes to address digital skills gaps in healthcare
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.
Mater opens Ireland’s first dedicated early phase cancer trials unit
Oct 15, 2024 · Consultant oncologist Dr Austin Duffy is the director of research and principal investigator in START Dublin: “About 30,000 people are diagnosed with cancer every year in Ireland, many of whom will at some point need access to new breakthrough cancer drugs as they emerge,” said Dr Duffy. “Now that we have an early phase oncology clinical trials unit here in Dublin, we hope to offer ...
Rotunda opens new outpatient and ambulatory facility
Jan 10, 2025 · A new state-of-the-art facility dedicated to outpatient and ambulatory services will provide care to over 100,000 patients annually. Hampson House, a new outpatient and ambulatory site in Dublin city centre, will support the Rotunda Hospital in providing a wide range services for its patients.