Single-pill combination for hypercholesterolaemia - Irish Medical …
WEBBy Editorial Staff 11th March 2020. New rosuvastatin plus ezetimibe single-pill combination launches in three doses. Sanofi has announced the launch in Ireland of Suvezen (rosuvastatin and ezetimibe), a new single-pill combination of rosuvastatin and ezetimibe for the treatment of hypercholesterolaemia. Accounting for 36 per cent of all deaths ...
Medical Council reduces annual retention fees for doctors on …
WEBJul 15, 2022 · The Medical Council has announced a change in the annual retention fee for doctors who are on maternity leave with immediate effect. The refund of 50 per cent will apply to one year’s retention period. If a doctor’s maternity leave stretches across two retention periods, then the doctor can opt for whichever retention period to which the 50 ...
GMC recognises RCPI membership qualifications for full registration
WEBApr 1, 2021 · The GMC has recognised five RCPI membership qualifications – awarded after 1 January 2007 – onto the list of acceptable qualifications. They are MRCPI General Medicine; MRCPI Paediatrics; MCRPI Obstetrics and Gynaecology; Membership of the Faculty of Occupational Medicine of the Royal College …
Significant boost for children with Spinal Muscular Atrophy as new …
WEBOct 8, 2021 · Children’s Health Ireland (CHI), St James’s Hospital, and Trinity College, Dublin have welcomed the announcement that the HSE has agreed on a reimbursement price on Zolgensma gene replacement therapy for …
Medical Council releases new telemedicine guide for doctors
WEBDec 22, 2020 · The Medical Council has released a new online resource for medical practitioners on telemedicine which underlines that, as with a face-to-face consultation, the principles of care are the same. The guide, which is available on the Medical Council’s website, contains information and practical advice …
Cardiovascular Research Institute announces new trial at Mater …
WEBOct 7, 2021 · The Cardiovascular Research Institute Dublin at Mater Private Network has announced details of a new clinical trial evaluating an innovative treatment for patients with high blood pressure.
Acne: why you need to take it seriously - Irish Medical Times
WEBAug 1, 2017 · At least 30 per cent of acne cases result in some degree of scarring. There is a tendency to think that the patient must suffer large, inflamed cysts in order to be scarred — not so.
Ranitidine SmPC PIL updates - imt.ie
WEBAug 20, 2020 · SmPC and PIL for ranitidine 50mg/2ml solution for injection and infusion updated. The Summary of Product Characteristics (SmPC) and Patient Information Leaflet (PIL) for ranitidine 50mg/20 Solution for Injection and Infusion have been updated, Alliance Pharmaceuticals has announced. These changes have been extracted from the …
Understanding and managing anxiety - Irish Medical Times
WEBSep 30, 2020 · A simple exercise is to tighten our non-dominant hand, while at the same time breathing in. Then hold our hand for the count of three while thinking a helpful thought such as ‘I choose to breathe slowly’ and then relax our hand while breathing out. Dr Gary O’Reilly has developed an excellent app called ‘Mindful GNATS’.
Former nurse is new IBTS head - Irish Medical Times
WEBMar 13, 2020 · Former nurse is new IBTS head. By Peter Doyle 13th March 2020. CEO Andrew Kelly retires in June after 20 years at the helm of the IBTS. Orla O’Brien. Photo: David Kenna. The Irish Blood Transfusion Service (IBTS) has announced the appointment of a new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Incoming CEO Orla O’Brien takes over from Andrew Kelly, who ...