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Dr Muiris Houston: Even if you felt well, you would be placing a Sword of Damocles over your future health
Dr Muiris Houston: We urgently need more research into understanding its underlying pathology and to find better treatments
Dr Muiris Houston: A new book highlights the common myths and misinformation surrounding the disease
Dr Muiris Houston: Up to 20% of people who contract virus develop the health complications that make up long Covid syndrome
Dr Muiris Houston: While there was some speculation online about the princess’s recent diagnosis, she may simply have wanted time to convalesce
Measles spreads very easily among those who are unvaccinated. In some children it is very serious, leading to hospitalisation and even death in rare cases
For all the popular clamour for the new medication it is not without side effects
Dr Muiris Houston: Drugs used to treat epilepsy and bipolar disorder linked to neurodevelopmental disorders in patients’ children
Bernard Gloster’s focus on accountability over death of teenager in Limerick hospital is new ground for a HSE chief and is welcome
Dr Muiris Houston: They tend to be inherently self-critical and stem from magical thinking that with one big change your life will be transformed
Report in British Medical Journal says pressure in a 750ml bottle can launch corks at a speed of 80/kmh
Dr Muiris Houston: For those who are sensitive, prolonged indoor exposure to live Christmas trees can lead to respiratory and skin health issues
Stephen Donnelly announces rollout for next year of a ‘virtual ward’ programme for patients of two public hospitals
Dr Muiris Houston: There is a definite link between Covid infection and a range of heart diseases, even for those who had a relatively mild infection and made a good recovery
Dr Muiris Houston: Kindness, it has been claimed, is an ideal component of patient care. But not everyone agrees