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Urgent Catch-up Vaccination Programme Planned for Young Adults in Ireland to Combat Measles Outbreak Dire Warning Health officials and the Health Service Executive (HSE) in Ireland have raised concerns about the high probability of a serious measles outbreak in the country, necessitating swift action and an urgent catch-up vaccination programme for young adults. This move … Read more
Three questions to… Maxime Kieffer,responsable commercial et marketing Sewerin #1. Sewerin is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year. How is the group approaching the future? Sewerin is a German family company – whose fourth generation is now at the helm – which has 350 employees worldwide. In France, near Strasbourg, there are a little more … Read more
The Health Service Executive (HSE) is responsible for providing access to essential medical treatment to patients within Ireland. However, in situations where medical expertise or facilities may not be available in the country, the HSE provides patients with the option to receive treatment abroad. While this service is a lifeline for many, some patients who … Read more
It’s no secret that cleanliness is a crucial factor in the food industry. Unfortunately, some businesses fail to keep their premises up to basic health and safety standards. In March, ten food businesses across the United Kingdom were issued with closure orders due to serious hygiene issues – including the presence of cockroaches, rats, and … Read more
Long Covid, a condition in which individuals experience persistent symptoms of COVID-19 long after their initial diagnosis, has affected millions across the globe. For some, these symptoms have been life-altering, causing them to spend the majority of their days in bed due to extreme fatigue, cognitive difficulties, and other debilitating physical symptoms. Despite the growing … Read more
A recent report has recommended that the UK needs an additional 2,000 hospital consultants and 1,000 junior doctors to help tackle the backlog of patients caused by the pandemic. This comes as the country’s National Health Service (NHS) struggles to cope with staff shortages and increasing demand for healthcare services. The report, commissioned by the … Read more
With the ever-growing debate about the legalization of cannabis, doctors are weighing in on this issue. They claim that the government is failing to counteract the ‘relentless pro-cannabis messaging’ in the media, which is having a significant impact on society. In this article, we will explore the arguments made by doctors and their concerns regarding … Read more
Friedreich’s ataxia (FA) is a rare, hereditary disease that affects the nervous system and can lead to severe disability. For years, there has been no cure or treatment available for this condition, leaving patients and their families in constant despair. However, with the recent development of a new drug that shows remarkable promise in treating … Read more
Dr Martin Feeley, the only Health Service Executive (HSE) doctor to publicly criticise Covid-19 restrictions, says he has no regrets about his actions, despite losing his job of 45 years. Feeley was dismissed in September 2020 after calling the restrictions “draconian” and arguing that low-risk individuals should have been exposed to the virus. In an … Read more
The Polytechnic Institute of Grenoble is equipped with a new tomographic atomic probe. Its objective, among other things, is to characterize defects in mixed metals during recycling, with unparalleled precision. Recycling remains essential, but not always without consequences. Some materials, if they are poorly sorted and therefore end up mixing during recycling, are no longer … Read more