Medical Council releases new telemedicine guide for doctors
WEBDec 22, 2020 · The Medical Council has released a new online resource for medical practitioners on telemedicine which underlines that, as with a face-to-face consultation, the principles of care are the same. The guide, which is available on the Medical Council’s website, contains information and practical advice …
Healthcare - Irish Medical Times
WEBJul 4, 2017 · Merck’s TEPMETKO (tepotinib) reimbursed in Ireland for patients with advanced NSCLC with METex14 skipping alterations. 14th August 2024. Tepotinib is the first and only oral MET inhibitor to be reimbursed in Ireland for the second-line treatment of adult patients with advanced NSCLC harbouring METex14 skipping alterations.
Rare diseases in Ireland and in the European context: what plans …
WEBFeb 27, 2013 · Irish people are generally familiar with many of the rare diseases such as cystic fibrosis (CF) and haemophilia. Approximately 80 per cent of these conditions are genetic in origin, but also included are rare cancers, autoimmune diseases, congenital malformations and rare infectious diseases. Although many of these conditions present in …
Looking forward to the future of retinitis pigmentosa research
WEBBy Gary Culliton 12th July 2008. Derbhile Dromey writes that research being carried out in Trinity College may lead to a better understanding of retinitis pigmentosa. Some 65,000 people in Ireland are affected by conditions which result in deterioration of the retina. One of the most common sources of retinal disease is retinitis pigmentosa (RP ...
Clonmel Healthcare offers Irish pharmacies a broader portfolio
WEBJan 24, 2022 · Clonmel Healthcare is now offering pharmacists, and their customers, a broader range of consumer healthcare brands such as Pharmaton vitality/immunity, Telfast, Nasacort, Opticrom, and the Dulcolax laxative range, as well as Buscopan for IBS, and Maalox antacids. These attractive brands are covered …
Longer-Acting Reversible Contraception - Irish Medical Times
WEBMay 31, 2016 · Longer-Acting Reversible Contraception (LARC) is the term used to describe the types of contraception that involve very little user effort and, as a result, have been shown to be the most effective options for women who really want to avoid pregnancy. Typically GPs do not promote these methods as first line for younger patients and this may ...
Old medicines board is rebranded as HPRA - imt.ie
WEBBy Dara Gantly 17th July 2014. The Irish Medicines Board (IMB) has officially been renamed the Health Products Regulatory Authority (HPRA), so as to clearly reflects its broader remit and wider scope of functions and responsibilities. To coincide with its new brand announcement, a new website — www.hpra.ie — has also been launched ...
New CEO appointed to NTPF - Irish Medical Times
WEBApr 6, 2017 · The Minister for Health has announced the appointment of Liam Sloyan as the new CEO of the National Treatment Purchase Fund (NTPF), following an open recruitment process administered by the Public Appointments Service. Sloyan is expected to take up the post in the coming weeks. Commenting on the …
Former group CEO takes up hospital post - Irish Medical Times
WEBBy Valerie Ryan 18th June 2020. The former Chief Executive of the Ireland East Hospital Group (IEHG) moves to take up the post of CEO of St James’s Hospital in Dublin this week. Prof Mary Day’s appointment follows the retirement of Lorcan Birthistle as CEO of St James’s Hospital. The huge contribution he made to the hospital and to the ...
Cardiology - Irish Medical Times
WEBJul 2, 2024 · Intriguing results from two studies unveiled at the American Heart Association’s Scientific Session conference last month indicate women are deriving more benefit from the heart failure combination treatment sacubitril-valsartan than men, Peter Doyle reports The sacubitril-valsartan (Entresto) combination therapy when compared to valsartan alone appeared to reduce the risk of heart failure ...
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