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Tuesday 29 Mar 2011
How much nicotine you have in your toenails could predict your risk of developing lung cancer according to a new American study published online last week.
Using data from a large health study, the researchers compared nicotine levels in toenail clippings of male smokers who developed lung cancer over a 12 year period with equivalent male smokers who did not, and found the ones with the highest nicotine levels were 3.57 times more likely to develop lung cancer, regardless of their smo...
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Thursday 20 Jan 2011
MICHELLE McDONAGH
Irish Times
18th Jan 2011
A NEW podiatry clinic opened in the west aims to become an internationally recognised centre for podiatry care, education and research as well as providing specialised services to clients all over the country.
The clinic, located on the grounds of Merlin Park University Hospital in Galway, is the only one of its kind in Ireland and will offer podiatry services as well as providing clinical placements for students studying t...
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Thursday 20 Jan 2011
Following Diabetes Action's advocacy campaign, September - December 2010, seeking a national foot-screening programme for people with diabetes, the HSE has allocated €1 million for the introduction of a "national foot-care programme" which will be staffed initially by 16 whole-time-equivalent (WTE) posts.
The allocation has been included in the HSE's National Service Plan 2011. The €1 million (i.e. 1 years initial funding for the service) and 16 WTE posts will...
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Monday 13 Dec 2010
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Friday 03 Dec 2010
Winter is the time for snowy weather, sub-zero temperatures, and visiting the A+E for the reason that you fell on the ice. For the elderly, all that ice and snow signifies an increased chance of falls and slips.
Here are a few things one can do to make winter a bit less perilous:
- If you have to walk through an icey car park or driveway, try to find a firm arm to lean on. Nearly everyone is h...
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