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Former Maternity Hospital Master Urges Review of Irish Labour Guidelines

A former head of Ireland's National Maternity Hospital has called for an urgent review of national maternity guidelines, warning that current recommendations on diagnosing...

New Pancreatic Cancer Drug Trial Delivers “Astounding” Survival Gains, Doctors Say

A consultant medical oncologist has described early trial results for a new pancreatic cancer treatment as “really astounding,” following international studies that suggest a...

Ireland Faces Major Healthcare Staffing Gap as Demand Surges Toward 2040

  Ireland will require thousands of additional healthcare professionals by 2040 as an ageing population and rising demand place sustained...

Experts Say Paracetamol Safe During Pregnancy After New Review

Current evidence shows no link between paracetamol use in pregnancy and autism, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), or intellectual disabilities,...

Flu Hits Ireland Hard, Hospitals Brace for Peak During Christmas Week

Ireland is facing an early and intense flu season, with hospitals and general practitioners warning of mounting pressure on...

France Isolates Two Tourists Infected with MERS Virus

French health authorities have confirmed that two people infected with the Middle Eastern respiratory syndrome (MERS) virus are in...

Blood Test Detecting Over 50 Types of Cancer Shows Strong Accuracy in Major Study

A revolutionary blood test that can screen for more than 50 different types of cancer has shown strong results...

Medical Negligence Costs Piling Pressure on Irish Health Service, Consultants Warn

The soaring cost of medical negligence claims has become one of the most pressing challenges facing Ireland’s health system,...