Health Archives – The College View

HSE waiting over two years for new medicines to be approved

March 20, 2019

The Irish Pharmaceutical Healthcare Association which represents companies investing in the research and development of new drugs have concerns about the length of time is takes for medicine to get approved.

Measles outbreak reported in North Dublin

March 20, 2019

A reported outbreak of measles in North Dublin this March contributes to the 244 per cent increase in measles in Ireland according to UNICEF.

HSE decide not to reimburse spinal muscular atrophy medication

March 20, 2019

Spiranza, a drug used to trat those with the genetic condition Spinal Muscular Atrophy, will not be reimbursed by the Irish Government.

Children used in peanut allergy study

March 6, 2019

Young children were used in a study that proved a tolerance could be built up for thoses suffering from a peanut allergy.

Leaving Cert results in risk to physical health, according to DCU professor

February 20, 2019

Leaving Certificate student’s are becoming physically unhealthy in the long run as they compete in the race for high CAO points.

Pharmacies are spreading the love by giving out free condoms

February 20, 2019

Love was the only thing that was spreading as free condoms were giving out by pharmacies before and after Valentines Day to promote safe sex.

Explainer: turmoil at the National Children’s Hospital

February 20, 2019

The cost of the Children’s Hospital could be the cause of an election being called. The College View Explains how it got to this point.

Dying from the flu

February 6, 2019

As flu cases deaths increased over the the recent winter season, there was also no dramtic growth in people getting the flu vaccine.

Drug used by Phelan to become more available

February 6, 2019

Pembro, the drug cervical cancer campaigner Vicky Phelan used, will become more available yet is still extremely expensive for potential users.

Happy little pills

December 12, 2018

problems aren’t miraculously solved when you tell someone how you’re feeling

Woman apologises after saying a diet can cure cancer

December 12, 2018

The woman’s comments about how a ketogenic diet could cure cancer were found to be extremely controversial by social media users.

Syphilis on the rise across Ireland

December 12, 2018

Syphilis cases are increasing to record levels in Ireland according to the HSE. The STI can be treated with antibiotics and caught by getting a blood test.

GPs walk out of meeting about implementing abortion services

December 12, 2018

Over a hundred GPs attended the meeting to discuss how abortion services would be implemented in Ireland. During the meeting, 50 GPs walked out.

People with a disability can earn more while keeping their benefits

December 12, 2018

People in Ireland with a disability can now work more if they wish and keep their benefits such as disability allowance and medical card.

Those winter blues

November 28, 2018

University life, with all it’s merits, will statistically spike the vast majority of our anxiety levels at some point. With the ever darkening days of winter also slowly consuming us, it may feel that anxiety is closer to our front door than ever.

Athlone IT draw on mental health for inspiration

November 28, 2018

Athlone IT worked with Hotpress, Lyon’s tea and Pieta House on a mental health campaign creating seveal illustrations depicting mental health issues.

Scentsation

November 28, 2018

Roisin Maguire looks into how we can use essential oils to our advantage in our everyday lives.

Building Bulk

November 28, 2018

Eoin Harte discusses the do’s and don’ts when it comes to supplements.

VAT introduced on food supplements

November 28, 2018

The introduction of VAT on food supplements has caused upset with the Revenue amongst health food shops and some calling it a “tax on the elderly.”

Pharmacists warn against the overuse of antibiotics

November 28, 2018

Pharmacists warn people of the effects of using antibiotics for common illnesses like the cold, on which they have no effect.

Irish drinkers are at high health risk

November 28, 2018

Irish drinkers level of alcohol consumption can lead to serious health problems new research fro Drinkaware finds.

Paralysed patients walk again after electrical stimulation

November 14, 2018

Neuroscientists were successful in getting paralysed patients walking again after using electrical stimulation on the spine.

Medical professionals warn that there will be a record number of patients on trolleys this winter

November 14, 2018

There will be a record of patients on trolleys this winter warns the Irish Medical Organisation (IMO) as hospitals wait until Spring to receive more beds.

Why roids aren’t all the rage

November 14, 2018

Many people have flocked to using anabolic steroids to achieve their goals but are unaware of the side effects that come along with using these substances. While they can be used to build muscle and decrease body fat, they are certainly not healthy for the user, especially if the user is not well educated on how to use them.

Irish patients will not be given medicinal cannabis until government find quality assured supplier

November 14, 2018

Finding a quality assured cannabis provider is causing a delay for specific patients receiving treatment under the medicinal access programme.