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Chronic Conditions 2026
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Two major milestones for diabetes care in Ireland
In May 2026, two important national initiatives marked a significant step forward for diabetes care in Ireland. Together, they highlight a growing commitment to improving both the services available to people living with diabetes and the way care is delivered. The first was the launch of the ‘Diabetes Policy and Services Review Report: A Strategy...
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Managing hay fever in children with asthma
Hay fever and asthma in children are closely linked. Learn how pollen season affects symptoms and how parents can help. Hay fever (allergic rhinitis) is a common condition in Ireland, affecting around one in five people. For children with asthma, it’s particularly important to recognise and manage them, as they’re closely linked. In fact, more...
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Why you should never ignore bleeding gums when you brush, floss or eat
Bleeding gums can be a sign of gingivitis, which, left untreated, can worsen and lead to tooth loss. At an early stage, it’s reversible — if you take steps to improve oral care. We’re probably familiar with the need to brush twice a day and go for regular dental check-ups to keep our teeth healthy....
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A Hidden Inheritance: Why Early Diagnosis of Hereditary ATTR Amyloidosis Matters
A rare genetic disease linked to Donegal is often missed until serious damage is done. Greater awareness could help families seek treatment sooner — and improve lives. For many families, hereditary ATTR amyloidosis is more than a rare disease — it is a hidden inheritance, passed quietly from one generation to the next. In Ireland,...
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Improving childhood asthma outcomes
Childhood asthma affects thousands of families across Ireland. Early intervention and the right support can transform long-term outcomes. Asthma is one of the most common chronic conditions affecting children in Ireland, with an estimated one in ten children currently living with the condition. For many, asthma is part of everyday life, from managing symptoms and...
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IBD is more than gut
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) isn’t confined to the gut. For many, symptoms appear throughout the body long before they’re recognised. IBD, including Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis, is commonly understood as a gut condition. Yet for many people living with IBD, symptoms extend far beyond the digestive tract. More than digestive symptoms Extraintestinal manifestations, known...
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Sleep and chronic pain: A complex relationship
Sleep disturbance is increasingly recognised as a key factor in chronic pain and other long-term health conditions. Research consistently demonstrates a bidirectional relationship — poor sleep can heighten pain sensitivity, while chronic pain can disrupt sleep quality, continuity and restorative sleep stages. How pain and sleep are connected Evidence published in The Journal of Pain...
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The vital role of community pharmacies in managing chronic conditions
Community pharmacies are a vital first point of contact for healthcare in every town, village and community. The Irish Pharmacy Union (IPU) is the representative and professional body for community pharmacists in Ireland, with a membership of approximately 2,400 pharmacists working in more than 1,850 community pharmacies throughout the country. IPU members are committed to...
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A new era for cystic fibrosis: Why the work is not done
Cystic fibrosis (CF) care in Ireland, the country with the highest incidence of CF in the world, has been transformed by medical progress, advocacy and scientific breakthroughs. The determined work of the CF community has delivered real improvements in life expectancy, quality of care and support systems. However, the evolving needs of people with CF...