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The study was carried out by the RCSI.
In a new Irish study 94% of the positive nose/throat samples also tested positive for Covid-19 via the saliva test.
The work was led by researchers from RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences.
The study breaks down the socio-economic composition of Ireland’s student body.
Alcohol-medication interactions can cause accidents, problems with blood pressure, and liver damage.
The research project will involve 1,000 babies born in Ireland at the height of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Higher levels of nitrogen dioxide and sulphur dioxide showed a 3.5% higher risk of stroke.
Much of the discussion and planning around Covid-19 was not relevant or appropriate to our populations in institutional care, writes Seamus Cowman.
It was reported today that two wards in the hospital were closed following an outbreak of infection.
Cystic fibrosis is a genetic disease that affects around 1,300 children and adults in Ireland.
The discovery was made by researchers at the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland.
The shortlist for the public choice award included 31 entries around the island of Ireland and one in India.
The deadly illness can cause tissue damage, organ failure and death.
The robot baby was on display for RCSI’s Open Day.
Robots and virtual reality tools are being used to train aspiring medics at the new RCSI building.
The new RCSI building has installed robotic mannequins that can simulate the birthing process.
A petition is being delivered to a group which operates hospitals in Dublin, Cavan and Louth today.
Just 7% of all surgeons in Ireland are women.
Africa and Pakistan contribute the highest number of non-Irish doctors here.
It is one of only a handful of its kind in Europe.
People over the age of 65 are particularly vulnerable to the adverse effects of medicine.
Misuse and overuse of medication will “almost certainly lead to a health crisis”, it has been warned.
RCSI’s Ahmed Alsarrif has a newfound love for gaelic football.
The research comes as the Irish State is expected to formally recognise Travellers as an ethnic group.
“Research has shown that fixing decayed first teeth results in better sleep patterns for children and better performance in schools.”
Irish-led research could lead to a breakthrough in treatment for people with epilepsy.
There are five medical schools who take donations in Ireland.
The Fine Gael senator was speaking at an injury prevention event at the Royal College of Surgeons over the weekend.
A meeting yesterday heard that dental surgeries are “brimming with children under seven who are already showing signs of irreparable tooth decay
A genetic test pinpointed a destructive lung condition in Michael McNamee’s family – now experimental medicine is helping him to beat the odds.
One of the most frequently inappropriately prescribed drugs was aspirin – given to those with no history of brain or heart problems.
The new mobile surgical training unit simulators and can be used by up to ten trainees at any one time.
Nine Irish people have been treated with Ibrutinib thus far.
The Irish Heart Foundation is urging speedy action from health authorities to ensure services focus on psychological as well as physical recovery.
Today is World Water Day…but clean tap water is a pipe dream for 780 million people across the globe.
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.
Silver can help clean the bacteria out of a wound and, believe it or not, maggots will make it smell better.
Women’s Aid say the €5,000 will be used to cover legal fees for women who are unable to pay themselves.
‘The Mental Health Of Young People in Ireland’ report also raised concerns about levels of drug and alcohol abuse among young adults.
The Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland has published a report linking childhood trauma to psychotic symptoms like ‘hearing voices’.
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