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HSE accused of failure to act on nursing homes
Dedicated nursing home inspection teams are still not in place
across the country almost a year after a working group established
by the Health Service Executive (HSE) recommended they be put in
place as a matter of priority. p
Harney looking into State funding of IVF service
The Minister for Health Mary Harney has asked officials in her Department to examine the introduction of State funding for the provision of assisted reproduction services for the first time. p
Students criticise HSE plans to employ just 25% of speech therapy graduates
Speech and language therapy students at the National University of Ireland Galway (NUIG), have accused Minister for Health Mary Harney, of failing to provide adequate employment opportunities for graduates. p
Other Health Stories
Irish children avoid tooth decay through fluoridation, not hygiene
The toothbrushing habits of Irish children are at a level seen in the UK more than 20 years ago, while 70 per cent have experienced tooth decay by the age of 15, according to a new survey. pCharity-led research to receive €6m
A total of €6 million is to be invested over three years into the research of both common and rare diseases including brain tumours, retinitis pigmentosa (a form of blindness), muscular dystrophy and cystic fibrosis. pRestless, fidgety legs linked to higher risk of heart disease
People with a problem that causes fidgety legs may have an increased risk of heart disease, a study shows. pDumping your etiquette
That's men for you: Padraig O'Morain's guide to managing life pCUMH seeks to fill range of midwifery jobs
The newly-opened Cork University Maternity Hospital (CUMH) has a range of openings, including an assistant director of midwifery post. pReaders response
Readers' letters pThe Week In Capsule
News: Location decision : The location of a new regional hospital for the northeast will be decided in June. pInShort
FAT STYMIES VITAMIN IMPACT: Fats in our stomachs may reduce the protective effects of vitamin C, according to a study from the University of Glasgow. p
A new measure of health?
A new weight assessment method could help in the global fight against obesity, writes Theresa Judge pWeighing up the issues behind body mass
For 180 years, the Body Mass Index (BMI) has been the internationally preferred measurement standard in weight management and obesity healthcare. pBMI versus BVI
Body Mass Index (BMI): It was invented in 1830 by Belgian statistician Adolphe Quetelet to gauge body size for public health purposes. pYoung boys need more exercise than girls, according to research
Young boys may need to exercise differently from girls if rising levels of childhood obesity are to be curbed, new research suggests. pPlaying the blame game
Heart Beat: All sorts of clouds darken the medical horizon. It is hard even for the most optimistic to see progression into brighter times. That is apart from those political souls who see no problems at all, at least none that can't be fixed by them, if they are entrusted with office, writes Maurice Neligan p
Leading the maternity way
Top of the range facilities and a well-designed building are two of the things that set the new Cork University Maternity Hospital apart from other hospitals, writes Michelle McDonagh pGetting the mood right
Medical Matters: "Happiness is a way station between too much and too little" - Channing Pollock pHow to get into the sling of things
Baby carrying offers many benefits including bonding, stimulation for the child and flexibility for the parent, writes Sylvia Thompson pSAFETY FIRST:
Tips for using slings p
Shared online patient files are saving time, money
An increasing number of hospitals and medical professionals are turning to Healthlink Online to share information about patients. Hélène Hofman finds out why many think it could cut queues and save money pLive funeral webcasts: the future of grieving?
A Northern Ireland undertaker has begun broadcasting funerals live on the internet for friends and relatives that cannot make it, writes Michelle McDonagh pToday's Easter story
Mind Moves: The Easter story of the Christian tradition contains powerful imagery. It is also a story that seems to engage people in a particularly human way, writes Marie Murray p
Getting the right balance
Women are increasingly turning to homeopathy to deal with hormone irregularities and the menopause, writes Sylvia Thompson pTaking charge
The Bigger Picture: If you decided to chase your ideal life, what's the worst that could happen? asks Shalini Sinha. Would things really go terribly wrong? What are your fears, what keeps you distracted, what are your excuses? pMy Kind of Exercise
With a very busy lifestyle and a lot of time spent travelling, fashion buyer Catrina McCartney tells Patricia Weston that it's hard to find the time for exercise pCheck-up
I was interested to see a piece you wrote recently about corticosteroid used in injectable form. I've been prescribed the same drug in a cream for the treatment of dermatitis of the hands. Can you tell me how steroids work when used in this way? p
Mum's the word in business
A New Life: The desire to extend her family prompted Karen O'Connor to become her own boss, selling maternity clothes to other mums-to-be, she tells Claire O'Connell pOn the Couch
John Dolan Occupation: Chief executive of the Disability Federation of Ireland. pTimeless wisdom
My Working Day: As a practitioner of the ancient Indian medical system of Ayurveda, Dr Donn Brennan treats patients while educating them on how to live a healthier life pTVScope Coming out to play
Queering The Pitch TG4, Wednesday 9.30pm pLifelines
ALCOHOL ISSUES: Is our love affair with alcohol causing more pleasure or pain? This is the provocative title of a public meeting on alcohol issues on Wednesday, April 18th at 6pm in the Royal College of Physicians, 6 Kildare St, Dublin. p
