Widow receives apology in High Court over ‘inadequate’ medical care provided to late husband
Stephen McCarthy (56) died by suicide after he ‘suffered greatly’ from a rapid onset spinal condition
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Dublin woman (26) died three months after gastric sleeve surgery in Turkey, inquest told
Mother of Èrin Dennis recalls daughter’s last words as coroner highlights risks from surgery in non-EU countries
Man died after waiting 11 hours to be seen by doctor in Tallaght Hospital ED, inquest hears
Coroner notes ‘extremely challenging’ work environment facing hospital staff as she returns misadventure verdict
Young-onset dementia: ‘Nobody can tell us which day Wayne’s going to wake up and not know me’
Couple share their story of living with young-onset dementia, a condition that affects almost one in 10 cases of dementia in Ireland
Large public hospitals warn they could have to curtail or close services as deficits exceed €340m
Voluntary hospitals tell HSE they are facing ‘critical liquidity issues’
Could microdosing with psychedelics help treat depression?
Psychedelics are back in vogue, but some doctors, researchers and indeed patients are more cautious about results
‘It’s great to be able to do kidney dialysis in my sleep . . . I can live my life with this’
Home treatment delivers distinct benefits for both patients and the health service
Sexual assault units: ‘This will be one of the most traumatic events in their lives’
Many young women still don’t report sexual violence perpetrated by men they know, even though they may tell their friends about it
Cerebral palsy: What is it, who gets it and what does the future hold?
The symptoms of cerebral palsy vary from person to person. Many have related conditions including seizures, problems with vision, hearing or speech
‘Serial knitter’ awarded €37,000 over wrist injury suffered working at Tallaght University Hospital
Patricia Donnelly’s hand got an ‘awful slap’ when she tripped on unravelled hose in kitchen, judge told
Dermatologist warns over rise in ‘irritating’ anti-aging products targeted at preteens
Social media sites behind growing trend of parents being asked to buy inappropriate expensive creams
The importance of building up your fitness before surgery
A new prehabilitation initiative gives guidance to patients on how to improve their chances of having no complications and a faster recovery
Woman sues council claiming crack in pavement due to tree root caused fall
High Court told incident happened at around 1.15am as Denise Best (54) walked home from 21st birthday party in local pub
Woman (64) left waiting on a trolley in Tallaght Hospital for 76 hours for admission to the stroke ward, Dáil told
The woman, who has a history of aneurysms, also had to initially wait for an hour and a half on an ambulance while she had a suspected stroke
High-profile warehouse on Tallaght’s Belgard Road for €5.25m
Former Dublin 24 headquarters of global tech giant ABB is subject of planning application for 334 apartments
Man (30s) in ‘serious but stable’ condition following assault in Dublin
Victim discovered by a passerby at 1am on the Templeogue Road in south Dublin
‘The people who do best are the ones who start off the weakest’
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Nurses in 26 cancer treatment centres proving a valuable resource
Covid silver lining: Establishment of countrywide network to help chemo patients set for 24/7 arrangement
Hospital bed occupancy for January and February exceeded best-practice limit, HSE says
Hospital bed occupancy for January and February exceeded best-practice limit, HSE says
Wexford man fatally injured after crashing into wall during first motorcycle lesson, inquest hears
Coroner recommends that driving instructors check learners’ helmets at each stage of training course
Kerry hospital: ‘Gross overcrowding’ sees bed wait of up to nearly four days
Hiqa report on University Hospital Kerry in Tralee says overcrowding and staff shortages pose substantial patient safety risks
Antibiotics linked to increased risk of inflammatory bowel disease, research shows
Those aged 40 and older most likely to suffer side effect, study examining 18 years of data finds
Hospital overcrowding: ‘There were many in that waiting room in visible agony’
Sick patients have difficulty sleeping in overcrowded conditions while stress levels rise among staff
RSV: How to spot if your child has it and what to do if they do have it
As cases of the potentially dangerous virus surge among young children, a guide on how to manage the symptoms and when to worry
Donnelly claims significant progress made in reducing hospital waiting lists
Despite overall numbers remaining high, Minister says number of long waiters is falling
Patrick Freyne: Psychedelic research could hold key to treatment-resistant depression
Latest data is ‘promising’, says psychiatrist and clinical senior lecturer at Trinity and Tallaght University Hospital and an investigator with the new trial
Nurse-led clinics could be expanded after ‘incredible’ pilot results
Minister wants to scale up role of advanced nursing in bid to reduce hospital waiting lists
Maria Walsh MEP on long Covid: ‘Extremely tired, fierce migraines, blurry eyes’
The 33-year-old's post-Covid-19 syndrome fits a pattern of higher risk for young women
Exercise for wellness: ‘Everybody here is flying on one wing’
Just what the doctor ordered for a healthier life with long-term illness
Falls and the elderly: How to avoid accidents at home
Covid-19 restrictions and frailty combine to reduce mobility of older people
Two schoolboys from Celbridge produce face masks for frontline staff
The brothers are using their 3D printer to supply Tallaght University Hospital
Coronavirus: Beaumont Hospital treating most confirmed cases (137)
Hospitals across State dealing with 881 confirmed Covid-19 patients, 449 suspected cases
Coronavirus: UCD researchers using 3D printing to make medical face shields
I-Form has made and distributed 600 guards to healthcare staff across Dublin in just days
Coronavirus: UCD researchers using 3D printing to make face shields for medics
SFI supported I-Form has produced and distributed 600 face shields this week
Do doctors make better parents, or parents make better doctors?
Shift work as a hospital doctor can help you for the sleep deprivation of early parenthood
Hospital overcrowding in November worst on record, nurses claim
Number of patients who have waited on trolleys for a bed exceeded 100,000 this year
Two-thirds of people in parts of west Dublin report mental health issues
‘The economic recovery has done little to improve mental health here’
Ireland faces major problem with undetected high cholesterol
Abnormalities in cholesterol levels are proven to cause cardiovascular disease
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