The Irish Times

Irish scientists identify novel approach to preventing epileptic seizures

The breakthrough was led by researchers in Trinity College Dublin

Thu Apr 14 2022 - 10:00

Some doctors say they will shun State’s medicinal cannabis programme

Nine neurologists write to Minister expressing concern over products likely to be offered

Mon Aug 09 2021 - 18:39

Does the key to consciousness lie within our brains?

Much recent research supports the view that science can describe consciousness

Thu Mar 25 2021 - 03:00

Dementia in soccer: Why action needs to be taken to avoid long-term damage

Experts want more funding for independent medical research into contact sports

Sat Feb 20 2021 - 06:00

Irish scientists discover mutations associated with early onset dementia

Trinity team shows defective circulating white blood cells a key driver of neurodegeneration

Tue Dec 22 2020 - 12:37

Bringing vital epilepsy care directly to homeless people in the community

International Epilepsy Day: New homeless outreach project aims to reduce ED visits by 30%

Mon Feb 10 2020 - 06:01

Repetitive impacts could cause brain damage – Trinity study

Number of impacts as opposed to single events causes damage to brain capillaries

Mon Sept 09 2019 - 18:36

New motherhood may provide ‘triggers’ for epilepsy

HSE guide suggests hospital staff should have post-natal care plan for women with epilepsy

Fri Mar 29 2019 - 02:00

Centre pinpoints genetic complications at the heart of teen’s epileptic seizures

Teenager has been through brain surgery, a neuro-stimulation operation and steroid treatment. Now his seizures are under control

Wed Nov 21 2018 - 00:10

Irish plans to develop new cannabis-based treatments for epilepsy announced

An estimated 10,000 people in Ireland are resistant to current treatments for epilepsy

Wed May 16 2018 - 21:50

Definitive treatment for concussion still up for debate

Symposium hears US experts take issue with the current model adhered to by IRFU

Mon Oct 09 2017 - 05:30

Sub-concussive blows can cause brain injury, says Trinity research

Damage was suffered despite every player examined being free of concussion symptom

Fri Oct 06 2017 - 06:45

Neurologists to draw up guide for safe use of medicinal cannabis

Expert group to ensure treatments are ‘beneficial and safe’ for those with epilepsy

Wed Mar 15 2017 - 21:04

Warnings over ‘fast and loose’ medicinal cannabis supply

Mother of boy with severe form of epilepsy says families face ripoffs and bogus products

Fri Mar 03 2017 - 01:00

Call for rugby concussion rule changes to protect amateurs

Former Ireland captain Keith Wood says he struggles to watch high-injury games

Fri Feb 24 2017 - 20:25

Medicinal cannabis’s benefits far outweigh its risks

Political and scientific opinion embraces not cannabis prohibition but its pain alleviation

Wed Dec 07 2016 - 15:19

No good evidence for legalising medicinal cannabis

Bill as it stands will make drug legal for recreational use for everyone over age of 16

Fri Dec 02 2016 - 01:04

Many doctors would welcome ability to prescribe cannabis

A doctor writes: Drug can help patients who are suffering but evidence is unclear

Thu Dec 01 2016 - 18:38

Cannabis a ‘tantalising horizon’ for combating severe seizures

Neurologist speaks at health committee examining licensing of medicinal cannabinoids

Thu Nov 24 2016 - 15:02

Concussion in rugby: ‘We have a duty of care to make the game safer’

Link to brain damage is not proven but the view action must be taken is gaining traction

Sat Feb 20 2016 - 03:22