Hiqa condemns HSE over Portlaoise hospital hazards – Irish Times
Management of HSE and hospital failed to act on known patient safety risks, says report.
HIQA cannot guarantee safety of services at Midland Regional Hospital – Newstalk FM
The Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) says it cannot guarantee that services at the Midland Regional Hospital in Portlaoise are safe.
Nurses demand review of Hiqa impact on care standards – Irish Times
Speakers at INMO conference criticise health regulator following series of critical reports.
Hiqa plans review of patient nutrition – Irish Times
INMO conference also hears watchdog commit to further review of maternity care.
INMO members hail shelving of graduate nursing scheme – Irish Times
Conference hears calls for shorter working hours and reinstatement of pay cuts.
Varadkar to announce campaign to bring Irish nurses home – Irish Times
INMO president Claire Mahon says nurses expect clear timetable for full pay restoration.
Waiting list for outpatient appointments hits record high – Irish Times
National Treatment Purchase Fund says number has risen to more than 412,000.
HSE exceeded January and February budget by €60 million – Irish Times
Health body report shows deficit due to spending on acute hospitals and social care.
Ireland set to be most obese country in Europe, WHO says – Irish Times
Irish men at forefront of trend, leading an ‘overweight’ table of 53 countries.
Obesity in Ireland ‘worse than HIV/AIDS in the 1980s’ – Irish Times
Ireland set to be the most obese country in Europe by 2030, WHO says.
Ireland’s label as future ‘fat-man’ of Europe comes as shock – Irish Times
Dr Muiris Houston analyses latest WHO obesity data and questions their accuracy.
Boys of 14 now much fatter than in 1948 – Irish Times
Childhood screening for obesity is unlikely to work, experts says.
IMO warning over WHO obesity report – Medical Independent
The IMO has called for an “urgent response” to WHO warnings over an impending obesity crisis in Ireland, including “taxation on high fat and high sugar foods”.
Folic acid failure is scandal in the making – Irish Times
The incidence of birth defects is on the rise because Irish women are not getting enough folic acid. Is it time for Ireland to adopt a policy of food fortification?
Early CF diagnosis at three weeks will make a huge difference to children’s lives – Irish Independent
Babies in Ireland are now being diagnosed with cystic fibrosis (CF) at just three weeks old.
Bacteria could prove key in the fight against cholesterol – Irish Independent
Irish scientists believe a bacteria found in the gut holds the secret to significantly reducing cholesterol levels.
Cigars as bad as cigarettes study proves – Irish Independent
They used to be the hallmark of a powerful man – and they still tend to be overlooked in smoking risk warnings.
Pledge from pharmacist after dispensing error – Irish Times
Janet Dillon dispensed incorrect medication to woman who later died of a heart attack.
Weight Watchers founder Jean Nidetch dies aged 91 – Irish Independent
The American woman who founded Weight Watchers and inspired millions to achieve weight loss success has died. Jean Nidetch passed away in her Florida home yesterday aged 91.
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US drug company buys EirGen for $135m – Irish Times
Miami-based Opko acquires Waterford-based manufacturer of generic cancer drugs.
Sanofi rebels make mark in AGM vote on CEO pay – Irish Times
More than a third of votes cast against packages for incoming and former CEOs after proxy firms raise objections.
Malin fulfils commitment for €28m cash injection from UK finance guru – Irish Independent
Irish investment fund Malin, which recently completed one of Europe’s biggest biotechnology IPOs, has fulfilled the conditions needed to secure a €28m investment from one of the UK’s most senior investors, Neil Woodford.
C. diff used to beat C. diff infection – BBC.co.uk
Potentially deadly Clostridium difficile infections have been treated with a dose of… more C. difficile.
Why is Ireland so fat? Here’s what an expert thinks -thejournal.ie
A WHO report published today said most Irish adults are likely to be overweight in 15 years’ time.