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Laois people being 'left stranded' with no access to a GP

Hundreds of people across the Midlands cannot find a GP to take them on as patients, according to figures released by the HSE. Independent TD Carol Nolan raised the issue and found that there are currently 251 applications from people in the ...

18 Sept 2024 at 10:52

Features

Eat well to tackle the flu

It is important to have a healthy diet at all times, but especially during flu season. If you are healthy, you will be better able to fight the flu. To stay healthy, eat foods from each of these food groups every day: • Grains (such as ...

17 Jul 2017 at 12:27

Business

Health screening open day at Maldron Hotel, Portlaoise with medical herbalist Patrick Murphy

After a hugely successful open days in Galway and Mayo, Medical herbalist Patrick Murphy will be hosting a health screening open day at the Maldron Hotel, Portlaoise on Saturday, December 2 from 9am to 6pm using the Supertronic health ...

24 Nov 2017 at 18:30

Local News

New rules for Laois people entitled to free doctor visit card

Laois people are being urged to take advantage of an expansion in eligibility for the GP Visit Card scheme. Minister of State and Laois TD, Seán Fleming, says that due to changes in income thresholds and other qualifying criteria ...

15 Nov 2023 at 13:23

Local News

Medicinal cannabis import scheme made permanent

Patients who are prescribed medical cannabis products will no longer need to travel from Ireland to the Netherlands to collect their medication, according to the Minister for Health. Prior to COVID-19 pandemic, patients or their ...

14 Dec 2020 at 01:05

Features

Soothe the skin irritation of scabies with dermal cream

This week, how to treat the discomfort and pain of the contagious skin infestation, scabies. The best treatment for the irritation of scabies is Lyclear dermal cream. Here is the recommended usage and dosage for adults: Apply ...

19 Sept 2017 at 17:04

National News

Medical cannabis plan to be discussed at Leinster House tomorrow

Updates on Ireland's Medical Cannabis Access Programme (MCAP) will be discussed with the Joint Committee on Health at Leinster House tomorrow. HSE representatives, officials from the Department of Health and the Health ...

28 Sept 2021 at 17:29

Home

Detecting signs of dementia years ahead of diagnosis may be possible - new UK research

It may be possible to detect signs of dementia as early as nine years before diagnosis, new UK research suggests. The findings raise the prospect that in the future at-risk patients could be screened to help identify ...

13 Oct 2022 at 17:06

National News

Exhausted doctors unable to take time off due to staff shortages

Exhausted doctors on the frontline in the battle against Covid-19 have been unable to take a break due to recruitment difficulties, The Irish Medical Organisation (IMO) has warned. "A chronic inability to attract ...

06 Oct 2021 at 14:42

Local News

Call for more humane approach to medical card approval in Laois

A Laois TD has called on the HSE to take a more compassionate approach to medical card approval. The call came after an increasing number of people who were refused a card attended at the constituency offices of ...

21 Mar 2022 at 18:23

Features

Treating the pain of middle ear infections

Middle ear infections are caused by viruses or bacteria (germs) growing behind the eardrum. Take any prescribed medicines as directed, and take acetaminophen, or the medicine your doctor has recommended for ...

02 Oct 2017 at 10:56

Local News

Man turned up in hospital with short-term memory loss after day-time sex with his wife

A 66-year-old man ended up in hospital with short-term amnesia shortly after having daytime sex with his wife, according to a medical report. A paper in the May edition of the Irish Medical Journal (IMJ) ...

26 May 2022 at 13:53

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