More cancer patients need financial aid

'Hospital cuts threaten women's lives'

The Master of Dublin's Rotunda Maternity Hospital says it is only a matter of time before overstretched resources contribute to the death of a mother. Meanwhile, we reveal that six women attending Dublin maternity units died last year

Winter vomiting bug upsurge

The public is being asked to obey the visiting restrictions in place in a number of hospitals and to always follow hand hygiene directions while there, following an upsurge in the winter vomiting bug

HSE revises whooping cough jab guidelines

The HSE has issued new vaccine guidelines to protect very young infants in the wake of the ongoing whooping cough outbreak. So far this year, the number of cases of whooping cough (pertussis) have doubled and two infant deaths from the condition have been reported.

Health budget - another three-card trick?

We have no guarantee that James Reilly's attempts to balance the HSE budget in 2013 will be any less disastrous than they were this year. What is likely is another round of unexpected cuts and perhaps another 'bail-out'.

Resisting patient demands for antibiotics

Convincing patients with coughs, colds and sore throats that they don't always need an antibiotic is all very well in theory, but difficult in practice for GPs, says Dr Charles Daly

Learning to live better with chronic pain

More than 30% of the Irish population suffers from chronic pain, for which there is no real cure. However, a more holistic management approach is helping many chronic patients gain a better quality of life

What women want - a safer health service

After many recent women's health scandals, the Savita Halappanavar case highlights more than ever that our largely patriarchal medical and political establishments need to listen to what women want

The misery of morning sickness

Following the news that Kate Middleton is pregnant, but has been admitted to hospital with severe morning sickness, we take a closer look at the bane of many pregnant women's lives

New Eye Health Channel

Irishhealth.com, in association with Specsavers, is pleased to introduce our new Eye Health Channel

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