Rate My Hospital Focus
This week we focus on Holles Street Hospital,
which is rated 37th out of 51 hospitals in the RMH league table. Patients have rated its facilities below average under most headings.
'Self-compassion' key in eating disorders
Women with eating disorders and body image issues could benefit by looking more critically at the shape and size of other women and focusing more positively on their own bodies, according to a psychotherapist.
Focus on rheumatoid arthritis
Our rheumatoid arthritis (RA) clinic offers useful and practical advice on the management of this condition, which affects over 40,000 people in Ireland.
Warning of cancer 'tsunami'
The head of the National Cancer Control Programme has warned of a 'tsunami' of additional cancer cases in Ireland over the next 20 years.
Maternity services under pressure
The head of the HSE's maternity services programme has warned that our maternity and perinatal death rates could rise if resources are cut. Other leading consultants have also warned of risks to the safety of mothers.
When a doctor gets cancer
Donegal GP Paul Stewart was diagnosed with prostate cancer two years ago. He tells Niall Hunter about his journey to recovery since than and how doctors rarely make good patients.
Killer bugs - how safe are our hospitals?
Following the Belfast infant infection tragedy, the fact that we no longer carry out independent hospital hygiene audit system in the 26 counties will worry many people
Top digital award for Irishhealth App
Our Child Immunisation Tracker has scooped the 2011 Best Educational App prize in the recent Appys award ceremony in Dublin
New Eye Health Channel
Irishhealth.com, in association with Specsavers, is pleased to introduce our new Eye Health Channel
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