Hospitals under pressure as number of ‘older and sicker’ patients seeking care surges
HSE says some appointments cancelled as number of over-75s presenting to EDs up 45% on last year
Under-50s with IDH have increased risk of heart attack, study finds
Study shows lifestyle changes key for those with particular blood pressure condition
Covid-19: Limerick has highest number of patients in State
Daily case figure worst since January and hospitalisations greatest since April
More than 82,000 children on outpatient waiting list
Figures show 37,000 children on list have gone 12 months without being seen
Aggressive surgery improves ovarian cancer survival rates
New approach results in significantly improved rates of complete cancer resection
Covid-19: NUIG project to help rapidly identify seriously-ill patients
Scientists to use national supercomputer and artificial intelligence to develop system
Innovation is key in battle against Covid-19
Businesses and scientists adapt and invent essential equipment and services for hospitals and communities
Patients warned on ‘sitting out’ ailments not linked to Covid-19
Health system stuck in ‘paralysis mode’ for the past two months during pandemic crisis
Irish researchers develop split ventilator for use on two Covid-19 patients at once
The new device was developed by clinicians and members of the med tech sector in Galway
Number waiting on hospital trolleys 26 per cent higher than last year
More than 400 people are waiting on hospital trolleys in emergency departments
Ireland’s ailing health service: What consultants say
Extracts from group’s submission highlight long wait times and management problems
Surgery contributed to deaths of two, audit of consultant finds
Independent review finds concerns over spinal surgery carried out on four patients
Hospitals chief favours Galway’s Merlin Park site
Existing hospital should be considered for ‘developments into future’, says Saolta chief
Girl injured in rollercoaster accident has leg amputated
Leah Washington suffered injuries at Alton Towers while boyfriend broke both knees
Helipad upgrade at Galway hospital cost more than three times original estimate
Final cost of works on helipad surface exceeded €70,000, HSE audit says
Savita Halappanavar ward to get bereavement room
University Hospital Galway welcomes grant for women experiencing loss in pregnancy
Galway at sharp end of proposed ban on alcoholic sponsorship of sporting events
Horse racing, rugby, yacht racing and cultural events face uncertainty if ban proceeds
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