New study provides hope for parents
Many parents struggle to ensure their young children obtain sufficient levels of nutrients such as vitamin D and iron. But now a new study has brought some good...
Health
New hope for prostate cancer sufferers
Prostate cancer is the most common cancer among men and treatments can lead to a number of physical and emotional challenges. In Northern Ireland there are over...
Coughs & Colds: Fighting resistance and flu
The time of year has come again when our pharmacy counters are dominated by cough, cold and flu queries. With the public being urged to visit their local commun...
Respiratory Conditions
Objectives:Be aware of classical symptoms and risk factors of COPD, Asthma and Pneumonia
Recap the pathology of COPD, Asthma and Pneumonia
Understan...
Glaucoma
Glaucoma is one of the most common eye conditions encountered in primary care. It is a disease of the optic nerve including characteristic damage to the optic n...
Community Pharmacy Services to support better health outcomes from medicines and prevent illness
Health Minister Michelle O’Neill has given the go-ahead for the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Department of Health (DoH), the Healt...
New Term Asthma Advice
Asthma UK are urging parents who have children living with asthma to get the new term off to a healthy start. The charity is highlighting that each year, at the...
Men’s health takes centre stage
Men are notoriously difficult to deal with when it comes to healthcare, often reluctant to discuss issues regarding their health, much to the distress of health...
Heart drug could reduce diabetes-related blindness: QUB
According to recent WHO global estimates, 422 million people have diabetes, of which one of the most common complications is vision loss. (more…)...
Lifetime ban on blood donation lifted
Just a few weeks into new post as Health Minister, Michelle O’Neill has taken the decision to lift the ban on blood donations by men who have had sex with other...