Irish Hospice Foundation (IHF) has today launched a comprehensive Toolkit for Compassionate End-of-Life Care to enable our healthcare workers deliver compassionate care at end of life during this latest wave of the COVID-19 pandemic.   Supporting people to die well in the circumstances now faced...

Scientists have discovered a molecule that can selectively kill cells of a hard-to-treat subtype of breast cancer, which could lead to a new therapy. The study, led by researchers at...

A community pharmacy environment that fosters teamwork ensured high levels of consumer satisfaction. This series of articles is designed for you to use as guide to assist your team in...

Garrett Ross, Supervising Pharmacist, LloydsPharmacy All newly registered pharmacists entering the profession have fixed goals in mind; from servicing the needs of communities across Ireland to striving for excellence within...

Working from home has taken a toll on many, with a growing number of people now adding eye problems to their long list of troubles. A typical day may now...

Written by Dr Sarah Brewer, Medical Director, Healthspan Zinc is an essential mineral needed by over 200 body enzymes to work properly. It is involved in switching on genes in...

Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) continues to be a common cause of admission in type 1 diabetes and is the leading cause of mortality in young people with type 1 diabetes. [real3dflipbook...

Every year, suicide accounts for over 800,000 deaths globally. Every life lost represents someone’s partner, child, parent, friend or colleague. Pharmacists have regular contact with customers who may be suicidal....

Written by Professor Andrew Boulton, President of the International Diabetes Federation The Covid-19 pandemic has had a devastating impact on a wide range of industries, including the healthcare and pharmaceutical...

January is traditionally a time when people set a new health goal to start the year, such as quitting smoking. Recent research shows 4 in 5 people (79%) who smoke...