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Psychiatric re-admissions remain high
A new study has revealed that high numbers of patients with mental illness are being re-admitted into psychiatric hospitals, raising serious questions over the quality of community-based care. p
Education not effective in limiting alcohol abuse
Education in schools is one of the least effective ways of limiting alcohol abuse while the most effective were taxation, limiting availability, and regulation of advertising, according to Alcohol Action Ireland executive director Marion Rackard. This was proven by national and international research, she said. p
Health inventory aims to improve services
The first inventory in history of health services on both sides of the Border will help improve the provision of services on an all-Ireland basis, its creator has said. p
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Call for limits on alcohol advertising
The problem of underage drinking in Ireland will never be addressed unless the strong link between sporting and music events and alcohol advertising is broken, according to a member of the Strategic Task Force on Alcohol. pHSE in talks with Mercy over new A&E staff
Management at the Mercy University Hospital (MUH) in Cork and the Health Service Executive (HSE) yesterday expressed hope that a resolution will be reached soon on a dispute over staffing levels which has delayed the opening of the hospital's new €4 million accident and emergency department. pTwo health-related companies nominated for entrepreneur award
A Waterford-based Irish pharmaceutical company and a husband and wife team who are pioneering an innovative speech and language therapy have been nominated for a prestigious entrepreneur award. p'HRT in lower dose relieves menopause distress'
The distressing symptoms of menopause can be successfully treated with a much lower dose of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) than previously used and osteoporosis prevented, a medical meeting in Dublin has heard. pEmbracing all chalks and cheeses
That's men for you: Padraig O'Morain's guide to men's health pBreastCheck seeks number of posts
The National Cancer Screening Service is making a number of appointments in preparation for the national expansion of BreastCheck. The service is seeking a histopathology registrar from January 2008 to June 2008, based at the southern screening unit and the Mercy University Hospital, Cork. pIn Short
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Expecting little support
The Crisis Pregnancy Agency believes workplace policy influences women's decisions when faced with crisis pregnancies, writes Theresa Judge pStudent challenges quota system for medicine places
The High Court challenge to the number of undergraduate medicine places allocated to EU students is causing a ripple in the university sector. Gráinne Faller reports pConstant stream of waffle
Heart Beat Pass me my Zimmerframe and let's go. I laughed out loud at the Taoiseach's portrayal of me as some sort of one time, homicidal geriatric. The many, many years of retirement are actually five, and I don't think I'm senile quite yet. You never know though, the Highest Authority thinks maybe I am becoming a little forgetful. But I'm not alone in that, Taoiseach?, writes Maurice Neligan p
Making up is hard to do
The beauty care industry claims its research and safety testing are rigidly regulated and very scientific. Claire O'Connell reports pOld favourites
Old favourites such as neem and tea tree oils could soon be squeezed out of the beauty care market because of new safety regulations, according to cosmetics industry expert Dr Chris Gummer. pAuthorities eager to stop 'suicide tourism'
Swiss firm Dignitas is under pressure to stop offering suicide to non-nationals, writes Derek Scally pBeware the test hazards
Medical Matters 'Doctors differ and patients die" is an old but blunt maxim. A more modern version could be "Doctors make mistakes while patients suffer," writes Muiris Houston p
The man who took on the public
Karlin Lillington speaks to three experts in the field of genetics about Craig Venter - scientist, entrepreneur, doctor and researcher with big ambition pCrippling quality of care in hospital
There is no single, simple or cheap way to preventing the dreaded hospital-acquired infections, writes Hilary Humphreys pAccessing mental health
Mind Moves I had missed my bus and idly put in time standing in a bus shelter. My awareness shifted between the frenzy of commuters rushing by, leaves brushing over my feet, memory fragments from times past, and work priorities that came sharply into focus and jolted me into the present. Welcome to the merry-go-round of adult consciousness, writes Tony Bates p
Season to be jolly
Christmas can be a time of great stress for a separated parent but mediation can help, writes Padraig O'Morain pMaking the best of Christmas
How to ensure a Christmas without conflict pWinning awards with a friendly attitude
The North Dublin Befriending project has won an international award for its work. Sylvia Thompson reports on the organisation's aims pTime of rituals
The Bigger Picture These are the days when we have less daylight and more night. While it's a time commonly associated with a downturn in mood for many, a different perspective on the night can evoke greater excitement. For example, I've always thought of this time as the "season of rituals": with the Muslims celebrating Ramadan, the Hindus revelling in Diwali (festival of lights) and, having made it through Halloween, the Christians are beginning to look forward to Christmas. What makes it feel like a festival is ritual," writes Shalini Sinha p
Last orders for gallery owner
A New Life An interest in collecting art provided bar manager Stephen Vaughan with a career change and challenging opportunity, writes Michael Kelly pOn the Couch
Seamus Greene , director, National Parents' & Siblings' Alliance (NPSA). pDedicated stroke role
My Working Day Imelda Noone, the first and only advanced nursing practitioner in stroke care, explains what her role involves pPreparing to leave
TVScope The Mummy Diaries , Channel 4, Thursday, November 8th pLifelines
HIGH JUMP: Dublin man Barry McKiernan attempts the highest bungee jump in the world on November 23rd in Cape Town, South Africa to raise funds for Grow, the mental health organisation. Grow is celebrating its 50th year of helping people with mental health problems. In Ireland, Grow has a network of over 145 groups. See www.grow.ie or tel: 01-8734029 for more details or to make donations. p
