# rcsi - Wednesday 24 November, 2021
# rcsi - Wednesday 8 September, 2021
# Covid-19
# Covid-19
In a new Irish study 94% of the positive nose/throat samples also tested positive for Covid-19 via the saliva test.
# rcsi - Tuesday 15 June, 2021
# RCSI
# RCSI
The work was led by researchers from RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences.
# rcsi - Monday 7 December, 2020
# Third Level
# Third Level
The study breaks down the socio-economic composition of Ireland’s student body.
# rcsi - Monday 31 August, 2020
# Health
# Health
Alcohol-medication interactions can cause accidents, problems with blood pressure, and liver damage.
# rcsi - Monday 17 August, 2020
# Study
# Study
The research project will involve 1,000 babies born in Ireland at the height of the Covid-19 pandemic.
# rcsi - Tuesday 11 August, 2020
# Pollution
# Pollution
Higher levels of nitrogen dioxide and sulphur dioxide showed a 3.5% higher risk of stroke.
# rcsi - Wednesday 6 May, 2020
# Opinion
# Opinion
Much of the discussion and planning around Covid-19 was not relevant or appropriate to our populations in institutional care, writes Seamus Cowman.
# rcsi - Thursday 9 April, 2020
# Cavan
# Cavan
It was reported today that two wards in the hospital were closed following an outbreak of infection.
# rcsi - Tuesday 3 December, 2019
# Cystic Fibrosis
# Cystic Fibrosis
Cystic fibrosis is a genetic disease that affects around 1,300 children and adults in Ireland.
# rcsi - Monday 10 June, 2019
# Epilepsy
# Epilepsy
The discovery was made by researchers at the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland.
# rcsi - Friday 8 June, 2018
# Dublin
# Dublin
The shortlist for the public choice award included 31 entries around the island of Ireland and one in India.
# rcsi - Friday 2 February, 2018
# Health
# Health
The deadly illness can cause tissue damage, organ failure and death.
# rcsi - Thursday 4 January, 2018
# Robot Baby Training
# Robot Baby Training
The robot baby was on display for RCSI ’s Open Day.
# rcsi - Sunday 22 October, 2017
# Doctor Doctor
# Doctor Doctor
Robots and virtual reality tools are being used to train aspiring medics at the new RCSI building.
# rcsi - Wednesday 18 October, 2017
# Motherboard
# Motherboard
The new RCSI building has installed robotic mannequins that can simulate the birthing process.
# rcsi - Thursday 31 August, 2017
# Counting The Cost
# Counting The Cost
A petition is being delivered to a group which operates hospitals in Dublin, Cavan and Louth today.
# rcsi - Monday 10 July, 2017
# Bumping Up Figures
# Bumping Up Figures
Just 7% of all surgeons in Ireland are women.
# rcsi - Thursday 22 June, 2017
# Brain Drain
# Brain Drain
Africa and Pakistan contribute the highest number of non-Irish doctors here.
# rcsi - Friday 26 May, 2017
# YOU CAN BANK ON IT
# YOU CAN BANK ON IT
It is one of only a handful of its kind in Europe.
# rcsi - Wednesday 22 March, 2017
# Medicine
# Medicine
People over the age of 65 are particularly vulnerable to the adverse effects of medicine.
# rcsi - Friday 3 March, 2017
# Superbugs
# Superbugs
Misuse and overuse of medication will “almost certainly lead to a health crisis”, it has been warned.
# rcsi - Wednesday 22 February, 2017
# Growth Of Gaa
From The42
# Growth Of Gaa
RCSI ’s Ahmed Alsarrif has a newfound love for gaelic football.
# rcsi - Thursday 9 February, 2017
# Misconceptions
# Misconceptions
The research comes as the Irish State is expected to formally recognise Travellers as an ethnic group.
# rcsi - Monday 31 October, 2016
# RCSI
# RCSI
“Research has shown that fixing decayed first teeth results in better sleep patterns for children and better performance in schools.”
# rcsi - Thursday 17 December, 2015
# Epilepsy
# Epilepsy
Irish-led research could lead to a breakthrough in treatment for people with epilepsy.
# rcsi - Monday 6 April, 2015
# Silent Teachers
# Silent Teachers
There are five medical schools who take donations in Ireland.
# rcsi - Monday 26 January, 2015
# Support
From The42
# Support
The Fine Gael senator was speaking at an injury prevention event at the Royal College of Surgeons over the weekend.
# rcsi - Friday 31 October, 2014
# Smile
# Smile
A meeting yesterday heard that dental surgeries are “brimming with children under seven who are already showing signs of irreparable tooth decay
# rcsi - Saturday 13 September, 2014
# Experimental
# Experimental
A genetic test pinpointed a destructive lung condition in Michael McNamee’s family – now experimental medicine is helping him to beat the odds.
# rcsi - Wednesday 16 July, 2014
# Bad Dose
# Bad Dose
One of the most frequently inappropriately prescribed drugs was aspirin – given to those with no history of brain or heart problems.
# rcsi - Friday 11 July, 2014
# Healthcare
# Healthcare
The new mobile surgical training unit simulators and can be used by up to ten trainees at any one time.
# rcsi - Monday 16 June, 2014
# Wonder Drug
# Wonder Drug
Nine Irish people have been treated with Ibrutinib thus far.
# rcsi - Sunday 6 April, 2014
# Recovery
# Recovery
The Irish Heart Foundation is urging speedy action from health authorities to ensure services focus on psychological as well as physical recovery.
# rcsi - Saturday 22 March, 2014
# World Water Day
# World Water Day
Today is World Water Day…but clean tap water is a pipe dream for 780 million people across the globe.
# rcsi - Saturday 1 February, 2014
# Payoff
# Payoff
Our courts seem to have affected an uncaring view towards violent and sexual crimes against women – allowing offenders to escape jail sentences by simply giving their victims a payoff. It is horrific and unacceptable.
# rcsi - Wednesday 29 January, 2014
# It's On Me
# It's On Me
Silver can help clean the bacteria out of a wound and, believe it or not, maggots will make it smell better.
# rcsi - Friday 24 January, 2014
# Domestic Violence
# Domestic Violence
Women’s Aid say the €5,000 will be used to cover legal fees for women who are unable to pay themselves.
# rcsi - Thursday 10 October, 2013
# Mental Health
# Mental Health
‘The Mental Health Of Young People in Ireland’ report also raised concerns about levels of drug and alcohol abuse among young adults.
# rcsi - Thursday 11 July, 2013
# Trauma
# Trauma
The Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland has published a report linking childhood trauma to psychotic symptoms like ‘hearing voices’.
