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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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…)...

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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...

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Health Promotion Kit

Every pharmacy has the opportunity to run a health check events, talk to a local group or go to a school careers fair. Hiring or buying display boards etc can b...

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