Watchdog will monitor hospital patient safety
A new watchdog has been established which will for the first time compare and analyse outcomes of treatments in our hospitals with a view to taking remedial action on any issues where patient safety is at risk
Medical tourism can pay off
While it is well-known that you can often get cheaper dental or medical care abroad, a new survey has revealed that health consumers can also make savings by shopping around within Ireland
Focus on bowel disease
World Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) Day takes place on May 19. IBD includes Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. Up-to-date information and resources on this condition are available in our special clinic
Shock findings on social network sites
A new Irish study has revealed that social network site bullying is common among Irish teens and that there is a worrying risk from predators
One death too many
14-year old Tricia Smith died in 2008 en route to hospital as a result of an asthma attack. Every week in Ireland on average, one person dies from asthma. This tragedy can often be avoided...
A grown-up attitude to sex
A new Irish survey has shown that things are improving in terms of use of contraception and access to sex education, but there are still causes for concern
New online GP tool to boost vaccine uptake
Irishhealth.com has launched an innovative new online service that allows GP practices to easily manage their recall of children for vaccinations
New Eye Health Channel
Irishhealth.com, in association with Specsavers, is pleased to introduce our new Eye Health Channel
Focus on Rheumatoid Arthritis
Our exclusive clinic focuses on rheumatoid arthritis (RA) – a painful inflammatory condition that affects approximately 40,000 people in Ireland and can have a major effect on quality of life, requiring careful management.
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