At the ICGP webinar on 7/12/2022, Dr Paul Ryan, GP and Pharmacist presented important information and updates on NSAID (Nurofen Plus/Ibuprofen use).
Key points: NSAIDs:
*cause more deaths than RTAs. Twice as many deaths as asthma or cervical cancer.
*responsible for 30% of adverse drug reactions. Including bleeding, M.I, stroke, nephrotoxicity.
*check renal function on all those who take Ibuprofen regularly.
See the attached slides for reference.
HIV Ireland’s Free e-Learning Courses.
For full information visit: https://www.hivireland.ie/what-we-do/education/elearning/
Who is the training for?
The Healthy Ireland Survey 2022 gives a valuable insight into the nations health, including tobacco and alcohol use, obesity, health service use, menstrual health and skin protection. Available at: http://gov.ie/hisurvey
The Healthy Ireland Survey is an annual survey conducted with a representative sample of the population aged 15 and older living in Ireland. The sample size is typically in the region of over 7.500 people. Fieldwork to date has been conducted by Ipsos MRBI.
The Department of Nursing and Midwifery, University of Limerick is currently working on a research study exploring the perspectives of General Practice Nurses in Ireland of caring for Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) patients. The aim of this study is to administer a national online co-designed survey, to examine how General Practice Nurses make sense, enact and receive support in delivering culturally responsive care to CALD populations.
Theresa Lowry Lehnen, the Nurse at South East Technological University (SETU) Carlow, is listed in 'Professional 100' for the second year running. Professional 100, recognises 100 leading health professionals in Ireland annually who contribute to the development of secondary care, by driving innovation, research, leadership and excellence across the Irish Healthcare sector.
'Young people and alcohol – What do we know and what can we do about it?' Webinar 30th November 2022, 11.30-13.00 hrs.
Register at https://buff.ly/3OvkL4B
The Review of the implementation of recommendations of the Scoping Inquiry into the CervicalCheck Screening Programme has now been released.
Click here to download the pdf.
GOSHH are providing free training days for professionals who are working with LGBTI+ Young People in the Mid-West. There is limited availability.
Next available dates and locations:
- November 24 - Newcastle West, County Limerick
- January 23 - Nenagh, County Tipperary
Click here for information and to register for the training days.
GOSHH are providing free training days in the areas of Sexual Health & HIV for professionals who are working with Young People in the Mid-West. Click here for information and to register for a training day.
The aim of this training course is to develop participants knowledge and skills around talking to young people about sexual health and HIV.
The Public Health (Alcohol) Act was passed in 2018. This webinar will look at what has been achieved to date and examines threats to the intent of this ground-breaking legislation, including