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Chronic Conditions 2025
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Treatment makes a life changing difference to those living with ADHD
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder which disrupts lives and acts as a barrier to potential. Seek a diagnosis to get proper treatment. What is attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)? Dr Ivan Murray: It’s a neurodevelopmental disorder that shapes how people process information. Broadly, it’s characterised by persistent patterns of inattention, hyperactivity...
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Enhancing health through community-based care
The HSE Enhanced Community Care Programme (ECC) was launched across Ireland in 2021 with a view to delivering a more sustainable, community-focused model of healthcare for patients, including patients with chronic disease. What care is being delivered in the community? The Irish Health Service is supporting patients to prevent and improve their management of chronic...
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Relief from hay fever starts here: resources, tips and expert help
Hay fever affects one in five people in Ireland and can seriously impact those with asthma. Learn how to manage symptoms and reduce your exposure this pollen season. Allergic rhinitis, commonly known as hay fever, is a condition where the nasal passages become inflamed due to exposure to normally harmless substances like pollen, dust mites...
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Take the first step: how to exercise safely and confidently with asthma
Asthma can make exercise feel challenging, but staying active is key to better health. Our expert team is here to help you move safely and feel more in control. Living with asthma doesn’t mean giving up on an active lifestyle. Whether you’re just starting out or already active, asthma can make exercise feel daunting —...
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Managing chronic pain with the help of an immersive VR experience
Virtual reality (VR) therapy provides a promising, cost-effective way to support patients with chronic pain issues, according to Niall O’Driscoll, CEO of immersive therapeutic platform ShineVR. Can you put Ireland’s chronic pain crisis into perspective? One study, involving our partner Professor Brian McGuire of the Centre of Pain Research in Galway, says that chronic pain...
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If you have psoriasis, you could be at risk of developing arthritis
Learn about HPOS (HIPPOCRATES Prospective Observational Study), an online study which aims to monitor the progression of psoriasis to psoriatic arthritis (PsA). The HPOS study hopes to find ways to prevent the development of PsA in the future. Participants who are over 18 and diagnosed with psoriasis, but not with PsA, are asked to complete...
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Living well with heart failure: small actions, big impact
A diagnosis of heart failure can feel overwhelming, but with the right support and information, it is possible to live well. Heart failure doesn’t mean your entire heart is failing. It means your heart isn’t pumping blood as well as it should, which can lead to fluid building up. This can cause symptoms like breathlessness,...
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Cystitis: why treating the bowel could be the key to a healthier bladder
Urinary tract infections (UTIs), including cystitis, are among the most common bacterial infections in women worldwide. Unfortunately, for many, it can become a frustrating and painful cycle. More than half of all women will experience at least one UTI in their lifetime, and up to 30% will go on to have another. Antibiotics are the...
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Overactive bladder: understanding a common, often ignored condition
Overactive bladder (OAB) is a prevalent but frequently underdiagnosed medical condition impacting an estimated 17% of the adult population in Europe. Defined by the International Continence Society as ‘urgency, with or without urge incontinence, usually accompanied by frequency and nocturia,’ OAB disrupts daily routines and quality of life for millions. This condition also affects approximately...
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Specialist clinic leads with collaborative care for chronic pain
Millions of people worldwide unnecessarily suffer from untreated chronic pain, thought to affect around 20% of the global population. No one should have to suffer in silence. Recognising the need for a dedicated specialist pain management, Prof Oleg Ilyinski started with a vision to provide effective evidence-based treatment. Through the years, he built a collaborative...