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Why women’s health is still a big deal

WEBThe Referendum on the Eighth Amendment represented a momentous shift in how Ireland responds to women’s healthcare needs. The National Women’s Council of Ireland …

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Data is helping transform Irish healthcare

WEBDigital health is underscored by collaboration and actionable information. Now, businesses in Ireland are creating a new age of digital health solutions. New technologies are …

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Connecting with others and how saying ‘hello’ is good for mental …

WEBConnecting with others is central to our wellbeing. It is a truly beautiful thing, and we see it all around us — walkers/runners, café-goers, colleagues, friends and families.

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How digital and personal technology are helping patients

WEBThese transformations in how robotic, digital and personal technology are being implemented are just the beginning. They offer a real prospect of improving patient …

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Medical innovation puts patients first for a healthier ageing …

WEBPatient-centric medical innovations. CÚRAM, the SFI Research Centre for Medical Devices, plays a pivotal role in tackling these challenges.Central to our approach is understanding …

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Giving health innovation a chance to reach patients and generate …

WEBThe Health Innovation Hub Ireland (HIHI) was established in 2016 to support the country’s burgeoning healthcare industry. It ensures the best ideas from startup businesses and …

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Skin diseases in Ireland are on the rise

WEBSkin cancer is on the rise. Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in Ireland. Between 1994 and 2011, an average of 6,899 cases of invasive skin cancer were …

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Why Ireland is well placed to capitalise on advances in healthcare

WEBRachel Shelly. Head of Medical Technologies, IDA Ireland. As the medical devices sector evolves rapidly, Ireland’s medtech industry has all the necessary components to build on …

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More convenient breast cancer treatment: how it's improving the …

WEBThese treatments require patients to spend much less time in the infusion suite, sometimes reducing the time from hours to minutes. She says this approach can ultimately improve …

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Ireland leading the way in medical technology innovation

WEBAs a global leader in medical technology (medtech), Ireland is looking to fund the most talented people from around the world to develop innovative solutions that match the …

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Musculoskeletal diseases: a far bigger issue than we realise

WEBDisability related to musculoskeletal diseases has risen by almost 50% over the past 2 decades, while it is only 33% for other diseases. It is estimated approximately 30,000 …

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Ireland is poised to become a global hub for advanced cell and …

WEBAn all-island strategy to develop and invest in gene and cell therapy will benefit healthcare and attract multinationals interested in the advanced therapy medicinal products …

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Digital health on prescription for Ireland to boost patient support

WEBDuring Covid-19, 44% of patients used new devices or apps to help manage conditions remotely, according to data gathered by Accenture. This is a habit that has stuck. To aid …

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Ireland world leader in connected health solutions

WEBOne of the exciting things for us here working in the healthcare sector, is that Ireland is ideally placed to be a world leader in the provision of total connected health solutions. …

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The challenges and opportunities for children's healthcare in Ireland

WEBHowever, challenges exist. We need to recruit many more paediatricians as, with just 200, we fall far below the OECD average. Croatia, for example, has 700 for a similar …

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Indoor health: how retrofitting can help Ireland live better

WEBand member of Healthy Homes Ireland’s steering group. Awareness of the impact of nutrition on health has increased; but as we spend more than 90% of our time indoors, …

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What you need to know about atrial fibrillation in Ireland

WEBAF is a heart rhythm irregularity that shouldn’t be ignored as it is a major risk factor for stroke. “Atrial fibrillation in Ireland is the commonest rhythm disorder affecting the heart,” …

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