Benzodiazepine use in Irish over 65s is higher than international average
Benzodiazepine medicine use in women over 65 years is 40% higher than in men, finds a new report.
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Benzodiazepine medicine use in women over 65 years is 40% higher than in men, finds a new report.
A new report published today is calling for a scaling-up of clinical research infrastructure in Ireland.
Negotiations, and clashes, over the price of Spinraza are ongoing behind the scenes.
Parents of children with a rare genetic condition are fighting for access to a potentially life-changing drug.
The HPRA has expressed concern about the abuse of anabolic steroids, which have side-effects including liver damage and blood clots.
17% of people living in HIV say they have felt suicidal in the last year.
HSE and Vertex employees were working long hours behind the scenes to secure the historic agreement.
The medication has been proven to help cardiac problems.
The medication has shown promise in mice.
Translarna, the only treatment for boys with a specific type of Duchenne muscular dystrophy, costs €400,000 per patient per year.
People over the age of 65 are particularly vulnerable to the adverse effects of medicine.
Eleanor O’Farrell is one of the many people in Ireland who have fibromyalgia, often dubbed ‘the invisible illness’.
The woman was found “in a shocking condition”, the judge said.
‘We’ve come on in leaps and bounds when it comes to conversations around mental health but we are still so ANTI antidepressants, it’s depressing,” writes Rosemary MacCabe.
Irish-led research could lead to a breakthrough in treatment for people with epilepsy.
Irish people have been warned about the dangers of buying from unregistered sites.
The alternative treatment helps patients learn how to respond more constructively to their thoughts and feelings.
A fitness to practice committee found 11 allegations against De Mohammed Khan resulted in professional misconduct.
Medication designed for Ava has meant that she no longer needs an insulin pump and can now live at home.
If you’re in the EU, that is.
The Department of Health said medicine shortages are a global issue but it works with health professionals to avoid and manage them when they arise.
Groups representing carers, elderly people and those on low incomes have called for a reduction but that’s not likely to happen in the next Budget.
One of the most frequently inappropriately prescribed drugs was aspirin – given to those with no history of brain or heart problems.
Researchers found that one in five people taking anti-depressants reported drinking heavily.
I want to put myself out there as walking proof that medication can, and does, work – and more that that, it’s vital for me to keep functioning.
Nine Irish people have been treated with Ibrutinib thus far.
There have been calls that the new expert review panel for medical cards should match conditions on the LTI list.
Healthwave offers generic medications to members of its Health Pass scheme. Now, it delivers medication around Ireland to further cut down on costs.
Not taking your medication properly? It costs money – and could cost you your life.
Confused about over-the-counter medicines? If you’re sick what should you ask for?
You’ll be making sure your i’s are dotted and your t’s crossed after this.
Cuts to medical card allowances and social welfare payments have a direct impact on peoples’ the mental health – I know because I am one of those affected, writes Kate Bellamy.
This figure gets worse for people with long-term illnesses as a report found they are often struggling with the cost of their treatment regime.
More than 20 per cent of women have a fear of flying compared with just 12 per cent of men.
The Irish Medicine Board expects lists of interchangeable medicines to be ready within two months of legislation on the drugs commencing.
It is expected that this will be recommended from now on and as the drug is cheap and widely available, it could have an immediate impact.
The recommended drugs are for ulcer disease and high cholesterol which account for 15 per cent of the drugs budget.
The HSE is currently in negotiations with the manufacturers of Pirfenidone, which has life-extending benefits for Lung Fibrosis patients.
The judge ruled that current restrictions requiring teens to obtain a prescription were “politically motivated” and “scientifically unjustified”.
The NCA has found that some pharmacies are charging double for the same drugs.