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New medical devices centre turns ageing research into real-world devices for Irish patients
A medical devices centre aims to enter a new innovation phase focused on healthy ageing. Rinn Medical Devices is one of seven centres forming the Rinn Network, funded through Research Ireland. It builds on the work of CÚRAM, the Research Ireland Centre for Medical Devices that ran from 2015 to 2026. Medtech solutions for healthy...
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Making trusted health information easier to find
Clear and accessible health information has never been more important, particularly as people navigate a growing range of digital sources when making decisions about their health. People have access to more health information than ever before. Search engines, social media and, increasingly, artificial intelligence can provide answers within seconds. A changing information landscape But more...
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Hear from today’s medtech industry experts at this free event
Join two days of expert insight, practical learning and thought-provoking discussion with leading voices in medical technology. Medical Technology Ireland Conference returns on September 23rd and 24th, bringing together industry experts to highlight medtech opportunities and challenges. Hear from medtech experts The conference begins with an opening address from Eoghan Ó Faoláin, Director of Irish...
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Male fertility: putting innovation into practice
As our understanding of male fertility evolves, research and innovation are opening new opportunities to improve how sperm is being assessed, selected and supported. “The narrative around fertility can sometimes be that it is primarily a female problem,” begins Dr Aoife Campbell, Innovation Manager at Merrion Fertility Clinic. “Increasingly, however, research is looking at the...
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mTBI: An invisible injury with visible consequences
Concussion needs to be recognised as an injury. While a concussion may happen in seconds, its consequences can persist for months or years. Our healthcare system must reflect that reality. “Concussion is not simply an acute event requiring short-term symptom management and return-to-play decisions,” says Dr Lisa Ryan, co-founder of the Irish Concussion Research Centre...
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The transformative impact of post-acute geriatric rehabilitation
It is estimated that 25% of older adults admitted to an acute hospital each year require post-acute rehabilitation. This is equivalent to 42,000 people. Once their acute care has finished, they can recover their function and have longer-term resilience with post-acute rehabilitation. Older adults occupy the majority of beds in acute hospitals. They have the...