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HIQA inspection finds that some staff in CUH were referring patients despite not being permitted to do so as part of their jobs, with ‘issue ongoing for several years’

Irish Medical Times

‘Pre-signed blank referral cards’ used to refer patients for radiology services ↗

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Nearly 96 per cent of participants who switched to daily oral tablet maintained viral suppression, Lancet paper finds

Irish Medical Times

Single daily pill shows promise as HIV treatment – study ↗

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More than €1.3 billion will go towards physical infrastructure, while over €263 million has been allotted for digital health projects. More than €1.5

Irish Medical Times

HSE capital plans pledge €1.5 billion for major projects this year ↗

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Study is the first to directly quantify and validate a method of exploiting the way cancers evolve, both in the lab and through mathematical modelling

Irish Medical Times

‘Evolutionary double-bind’ could overcome treatment resistance in prostate cancer – research ↗

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Down Syndrome Ireland (DSI) will officially launch its new four year strategy, on World Down Syndrome Day, March 21 – the same day people across Ireland are asked to show solidarity by wearing this year’s limited-edition socks for ‘Lots of Socks’

Irish Medical Times

Members of Down Syndrome Ireland give it socks at meeting with Tánaiste Simon Harris ↗

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RSV Immunisation Pathfinder Programme recorded 83 per cent uptake in 2024/25 winter season

Irish Medical Times

Winter RSV immunisation programme prevents 1,000 childhood cases in first year ↗

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Six residential centres for people with disabilities found to be in breach of regulations in areas including protection, residents’ rights and staffing

Irish Medical Times

Use of agency staff by disability centre ‘likely contributing’ to safeguarding concerns – HIQA ↗

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CEO Bernard Gloster apologises ‘unequivocally’ to affected children and families after review finds more than 200 patients were at risk of potential harm

Irish Medical Times

HSE refers North Kerry CAMHS report to Medical Council ↗

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