Priscilla Lynch profiles two of the winning projects at the recent 5th Annual Crystal Clear MSD Health Literacy Awards.
Monthly Archives: June 2012
Learning from each other
While the Celtic Tiger may have bitten the dust, Valerie Ryan discovered that a Primary Care Team in Kinsale has just become a ‘TIGER champion’ in the area of interprofessional educational.
New risk score for predicting heart disease
A new risk prediction tool can identify patients at high risk of coronary artery disease who might need further diagnostic work, a study published on bmj.
PMDD causes mood swings in fertile women
Dr Muhammad Arshad & Prof Michael FitzGerald examine the diagnosis and management options available for premenstrual dysphoric disorder.
Grimes against humanity
Dr Ruairi Hanley was shocked to learn of Al Qaeda’s plot against Jedward while the brothers were deployed on special tour duty in Azerbaijan.
Institute apologises for symphysiotomies
By Lloyd Mudiwa.
Third generation at risk from pregnancy drug
John Savage of Beauchamps Solicitors examines the continuing impact of a drug prescribed to Irish women for decades to prevent miscarriage and premature labour
It’s still a man’s world
A new report has highlighted just how challenging life can still be for women in so many countries around the globe, writes Dr Muiris Houston.
GPs forced into ‘conflict’ with patients
By Gary Culliton.
UK surgeon to become new head of UL GEMS
By June Shannon.