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# illness - Thursday 16 May, 2013
Successful life-saving surgery on baby’s rare, swollen head disorder
Doctors say the surgery was a success although it’s too early to say what the quality of her life will be like.
# illness - Monday 13 May, 2013
Deadly new virus sparks call for ‘urgent actions’ to prevent spread
There have been 33 confirmed cases of human infection since September last year, including 18 deaths.
Thousands pay tribute to teen ‘warrior and inspiration’ Donal Walsh
Donal, who was fighting cancer for the third time, had called on teenagers not to take their own lives.
# illness - Monday 29 April, 2013
Column: Assisted suicide not permitted, but we still must find a humane path for these people
Today, seven judges from the Supreme Court dismissed an appeal by Marie Fleming, who had sought to be allowed an assisted suicide without the risk of prosecution for anyone who helped her, but where to next with this contentious debate, asks Dr Eimear Spain.
# illness - Tuesday 23 April, 2013
One third of people with bipolar disorder unable to work – report
Around 40,000 people in Ireland have bipolar disorder, but many were only diagnosed after experiencing symptoms for between 2 and 3 years.
# illness - Monday 15 April, 2013
Reilly urged to help make Lung Fibrosis drug available
The HSE is currently in negotiations with the manufacturers of Pirfenidone, which has life-extending benefits for Lung Fibrosis patients.
# illness - Monday 8 April, 2013
MEPs call for removal of asbestos from all public buildings
If passed in parliament, a new report would also see member states required to provide increased protection and training for workers.
# illness - Saturday 6 April, 2013
Column: Does Hollywood’s portrayal of mental illness help or hinder awareness
Silver Linings Playbook is the latest movie to deal with issues surrounding mental health, but does cinema succeed in bringing these issues to the fore or are they more harmful than helpful, asks Darren Mooney.
# illness - Saturday 16 March, 2013
Column: The idea my daughter would see me waste away was the worst aspect of my cancer
The clichés we take for granted like “life’s not a dress rehearsal” take on renewed meaning after you have survived cancer. This second chance is one I won’t be squandering, writes Tom Molloy.
# illness - Saturday 9 March, 2013
9 tips for keeping your body infection-free
Bacteria on your desk at work, viruses passed on by your pets and food-borne illnesses lurking in your fridge – infection is everywhere.
# illness - Sunday 3 March, 2013
35,000 children to wear PJs to school to raise money for hospice care
Since its establishment in 2003, National Pyjama Day has raised over €1.73 million for children’s charities in Ireland.
# illness - Monday 18 February, 2013
Chavez uses Twitter to announce his surprise return to Venezuela
Hugo Chavez has spent more than two months in Cuba for cancer surgery and treatment.
# illness - Wednesday 13 February, 2013
Millions more spent on tobacco illnesses than quit services
The Irish Heart Foundation is calling on the State to start spending more money on quit services as National No Smoking Day is marked today.
# illness - Friday 1 February, 2013
Woman who gave birth after sterilisation awarded €100,000 in damages
Karen Hurley gave birth to a baby boy with a fatal illness following her failed steriliation procedure.
# illness - Saturday 26 January, 2013
Aaron McKenna: Waiting 25 hours to be taken to hospital? It’s quite normal
Those with mental health problems do not deserve the indignities they suffer – but they have always been the poor relation in our system.
# illness - Wednesday 23 January, 2013
Mater A&E to close for 32 hours as it moves to new building
One of the busiest Emergency Departments in the country will close as it is moved to a new nearby location.
# illness - Saturday 19 January, 2013
13 people died of influenza during Ireland’s last flu season
All of the people who died were elderly, ranging from 81 to 98 years old.
# illness - Saturday 12 January, 2013
Crossword setter (91) uses puzzle to reveal he has terminal cancer
The legendary crossword setter Araucaria told readers that he had “18 down of the 19″ – cancer of the oesophagus.
# illness - Wednesday 9 January, 2013
BBC presenter Andrew Marr hospitalised following stroke
The former political editor of the UK broadcaster was hospitalised yesterday where doctors confirmed he has suffered a stroke.
Maternity care costs for pregnant women with gestational diabetes 34 per cent higher
Authors of the study say results show that Ireland needs to introduce universal screening for pregnant women for GDM.
# illness - Sunday 6 January, 2013
Extract: How it feels to wait for a heart transplant
John Healy, maitre d of RTÉ’s The Restaurant, recalls the stress of waiting for his life-saving heart transplant operation.
# illness - Friday 4 January, 2013
Visitor restrictions remain in hospitals due to vomiting bug
Restrictions are still place in Limerick and Cavan though the number of reported cases have significantly declined.
# illness - Monday 31 December, 2012
Venezuela cancels New Year’s Eve parties as Chavez takes turn for the worse
The Venezuelan president has developed new complications from an infection after undergoing his latest round of cancer-related surgery.
Hillary Clinton hospitalised with blood clot
Doctors discovered the clot while Clinton was undergoing a routine follow-up examination after she fainted earlier this month.
# illness - Tuesday 25 December, 2012
Vhi issues warning ahead of busiest day for treating accidents and injuries
Coughs, colds, trips and falls are the most common injuries and illnesses around Christmas. Watch yourselves.
# illness - Friday 7 December, 2012
Chavez returns from Cuba after cancer treatment
The Venezuelan president said he was very happy to be back but did not elaborate on his health.
# illness - Saturday 1 December, 2012
World Aids Day: Elimination of HIV and Aids blocked by ‘poverty and complacency’
Although global rates of are dropping, complacency is a barrier to completely eliminating HIV, according to experts.
# illness - Tuesday 27 November, 2012
Five cystic fibrosis patients waiting for room at St Vincent’s
The Cystic Fibrosis Association of Ireland has requested a review of the management of CF beds at the hospital.
# illness - Sunday 11 November, 2012
How art and social media helps us understand what it’s like to be ill
International symposium in Cork to hear how experience of illness expressed through music, dialogue, fiction, film and other arts – as well as through social media.
# illness - Monday 5 November, 2012
Vitamins do not reduce men’s risk of heart trouble: study
Researchers from Harvard University said that taking vitamins makes no difference when it comes to warning off stroke or cardivascular illness.
# illness - Wednesday 31 October, 2012
Body of Yasser Arafat to be exhumed next month
The push to re-examine circumstances surrounding Arafat’s death came after a Swiss lab recently discovered traces of a deadly radioactive isotope on clothes said to be his.
# illness - Monday 15 October, 2012
Lifestyle ‘vices’ pushing up life assurance premiums, says insurer
Smoking, drinking and over-eating are causing insurance policies to rise, says Caledonian Life.
# illness - Friday 12 October, 2012
Rats recruited to hunt for TB in Mozambique
The trained rodents are going to sniff out the disease, apparently.
# illness - Tuesday 2 October, 2012
Outbreak of Norovirus in Dublin’s Beaumont Hospital
The hospital has appealed to the public to refrain from making unnecessary visits.
# illness - Saturday 29 September, 2012
13 reasons why manflu is the worst illness ever
It’s definitely not a made-up thing. No sir.
# illness - Wednesday 26 September, 2012
Senators ask: Why won’t the State set aside money for terminally ill children?
A group of Senators are asking the State to put aside money for a home nursing care programme for children – but it looks unlikely to pass.
# illness - Wednesday 19 September, 2012
Column: Making employers pay for sick leave is simply not fair
Placing social welfare costs onto businesses is an additional burden on employers and will result in job losses writes Ian Martin.
# illness - Thursday 23 August, 2012
Radiotherapy may increase diabetes risk for some childhood cancer survivors
A new study shows that the tail of the pancreas is exposed to radiation, patients are significantly more likely to be diagnosed with diabetes later in life.
# illness - Wednesday 22 August, 2012
Locked-in syndrome sufferer Tony Nicklinson dies
Nicklinson had last week lost his legal case at the High Court in the UK to be allowed to end his life.
# illness - Monday 20 August, 2012
In pictures: Golden girl Katie Taylor visits Crumlin Children’s Hospital
The boxing champion spent the day with some of her younger fans…
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