By Lloyd Mudiwa.
Monthly Archives: February 2013
Clinical update on gout
Gout is one of the few rheumatological conditions that is curable.
Withdrawal of care sought for woman in vegetative condition
Ed Madden, BL, looks at a recent High Court case in Britain in which a declaration was sought that it would be lawful and in the best interests of a woman in a permanent vegetative state to withdraw active medical treatment including artificial nutrition and hydration.
A ‘model hospice’ in Africa
Though sometimes upsetting and difficult, Irish anaesthetist Dr Roisin Nee has found her second stint in the beautiful continent of Africa and her contribution in ‘changing the continent’ rewarding.
Irish study challenges international practice
By Lloyd Mudiwa.
No ‘poultry’ excuses for NCHDs’ prolonged working hours
Dear Editor, All developed countries have health and safety guidelines for shift work and extended working hours.
HRB highlights work of evidence generation unit
By Lloyd Mudiwa.
Irish patients could benefit from US link
By Gary Culliton.
Answer is needed before I reconsider IMO resignation
An open letter to Dr Ray Walley, IMO.
HPSC not recommending compulsory vaccination
By Lloyd Mudiwa.