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Chronic Conditions 2025
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Exploring safe and effective care for older adults accessing emergency care
Emergency departments (EDs) around the world are facing huge challenges due to a rapid increase in the number of patients attending, especially older adults. Many of these older adults have multiple long-term or chronic health issues, which makes their care needs more complex. Unfortunately, the way healthcare is set up right now often focuses on...
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Functional dyspepsia: a common yet under-recognised gut issue
Many people suffer continuously, typically after eating. Your GP may refer you to a gastroenterologist for further investigation. The common finding of FD is that endoscopic investigation does not identify anything sinister. Many people suffer continuously, typically after eating. Your GP may refer you to a gastroenterologist for further investigation. The common finding of FD...
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Systemic inequality and migraine management in Ireland
Migraine affects 750,000+ in Ireland. It’s often manageable but can become chronic, worsened by inequality, stigma and systemic vulnerability. Ireland’s healthcare system faces significant challenges. The country has one of the lowest numbers of neurologists per capita in Europe, with less than half the recommended number of specialists. Despite recognition of the importance of the...
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Living with chronic pain: an overlooked chronic condition
In Ireland, up to one in three people live with chronic pain — a condition that impacts every aspect of life, from work to mental health. Yet, it remains one of the least understood and most under-recognised chronic illnesses. Chronic pain often has no visible signs. This invisibility leads to misunderstanding, isolation and stigma —...
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Working together for change: clinical trials transforming diabetes care across Ireland
Diabetes poses a significant public health challenge in Ireland, with many cases undiagnosed and limited data available. Tackling it requires coordinated action, quality care and robust research to guide clinical decisions and reduce societal and economic impacts. Dr Christine Newman, Consultant Endocrinologist at University Hospital Galway, explains: “With the right infrastructure, partnerships and vision, Ireland...