Ireland Medical News

APC Ltd, a new University College Dublin pharmaceutical research and technologies company, has won the NovaUCD 2011 Start-Up Award after being declared overall winner of the 16th NovaUCD Campus Company Development Programme.

3Strata Technologies, a new Irish software company, today officially announced the launch of its first application Inca Clinic, developed to assist doctors and other medical practitioners to manage the increasing demand on travel vaccination clinics.

Aerogen, a medical device and drug delivery company has been awarded the internationally prestigious Ruban d’Honneur award. The award is in recognition of Aerogen’s global growth strategy, which has seen the business grow by 30% year on year.

ResMed a leading developer, manufacturer and distributor of medical equipment for treating, diagnosing, and managing sleep-disordered breathing and other respiratory disorders, has announced the acquisition of BiancaMed Ltd.

NEW MARKET STRATEGY: Elderly can utilize a "New Panic Button" Technology! Progressive medical alert company seeks financially sound Ireland-based organization (and other international locales) for Exclusive Partnership - NEW PRODUCT Invention.

New website is central communication tool between Mater Hospital, its patients and the general public. New website will reduce patient waiting times.

Aerogen, a Galway based medical device and drug delivery company, is to represent Ireland in the prestigious 2011 European Business Awards.

With 159,000,000 Seniors and Elderly falling every single year (33% of population according to latest stats) - Something MAJOR NEEDS TO BE DONE. . . . Welcome FALL-N-CALL - THE ANSWER: NO MONTHLY FEES - EVER!

Aerogen has announced a drug delivery partnership with US biotech company Dance Pharmaceuticals to develop a next generation inhaled insulin product which would see an end to the numerous insulin injections which diabetic patients currently endure.

Cork hospital first in Ireland to provide revolutionary new knee replacement surgery solution which offers more accurate outcomes, shorter hospital stays and faster recovery.

Pixcelldata and VMscope are together enabling digital pathology in Austria, Germany and Switzerland.

Edam, Netherlands, September 2nd – Boon Edam Nederland B.V. has secured the order to manufacture and install an impressive number of entrance solutions in the Erasmus MC in Rotterdam. The largest university medical centre of Holland

ThisWeekInPharma.com launches it's first episode with pharmaceutical industry CEO Fred Hassan. Over 2,500 Pharmaceutical executives tuned into to listen to Mr Hassan, Are Pharmaceutical Stocks undervalued? Should CEO's have a Facebook page?

In this article taken from ConsultingRoom Blog, cosmetic expert Dr. Patrick Treacy looks at the widespread use of sunscreen and questions whether the science behind them is over-rated

BiancaMed, an Irish medical technology company, today announced that it is strengthening its Board by appointing Rolf Classon as Board Director and Non-Executive Chairperson.

Urbana, Dublin’s leading urban beauty and med-spa, is now offering a revolutionary new permanent Laser Hair Removal Treatment. ’Pain free, hair free’

Athenry Opticians is offering a free glaucoma screening during national glaucoma week from 8th-13th of March

Article from:Sunday Life (Belfast, Northern Ireland) Article date:July 5, 2009

European College of Aesthetic Medicine is world's leading institute for cosmetic training and aesthetic courses. Courses include botox training, Fillers training, Q Med training, restylane training and radiesse training for medical professionals.

Hodgkin's Disease or Lymphoma is a malignant growth of cells in the lymph system that occurs in children and adults. It is diagnosed by the presence of Reed-Sternberg cells, a cell specific to the disease

GRAVES DISEASE is an autoimmune condition characterised by diffuse hyperplasia of the thyroid gland, excessive secretion of its thyroid hormones and increased metabolic rate.

Abraham Colles first described this fracture in 1814, as an extra articular break of distal radius, which usually occurs in elderly individuals who fall on an outstretched hand. The lesion is typically dorsally displaced and angulated

Addison's disease is a rare endocrine or hormonal disorder resulting from primary adrenal insufficiency. The disease is characterized by weight loss, muscle weakness, fatigue, hypotension and increased skin pigmentation

A pattern of breathing with a gradual increase in the depth of respiration to a maximum, followed by a progressive decrease in the depth of respiration resulting in apnea; characteristically seen in coma associated with severe neurological insult.

Thickening and contracture of the palmar fascia of the hand resulting in the eventual flexure of the 4th and 5th fingers. There is an association with alcoholic cirrhosis and manual work, but in most instances the etiology is uncertain.

Bell's palsy is a disorder involving sudden facial drooping and decreased ability to move the face. It is an acute form of cranial mononeuropathy V11and is the most common form of this type of nerve damage

Abraham Colles first described this fracture in 1814, as an extra articular break of distal radius, which usually occurs in elderly individuals who fall on an outstretched hand. The lesion is typically dorsally displaced and angulated.

Restored Hearing offers a unique online and tailored, minute-long therapy sessions for individuals who suffer from temporary tinnitus and who to clear their ears of the ‘ringing’ sensation and regain ‘buzz free’ hearing.

Article from:Sunday Life (Belfast, Northern Ireland) Article date:July 5, 2009

Legend will visit Irish doc for surgery between gigs. Article from:The Mirror (London, England) Article date:June 8, 2009 Byline: PAUL MARTIN

Despite the turbulence of the Irish economy in 2009 the healthcare sector is holding up well, says the director of the leading Irish jobs board, Healthcarejobs.ie.

Spending on cosmetic surgery procedures is forecast to fall by 20 per cent this year, as the recession in Ireland takes its toll on the sector. 22 November 2009 By Susan Mitchell from The Sunday Business Post

Patients opting to have the latest fat busting treatment VASER are being warned that some UK cosmetic clinics claiming to offer the cutting-edge treatment could be misleading patients by actually giving them cheaper laser lipolysis instead.

Dr. Patrick Treacy, Medical Director of Ailesbury Clinics issued this statement to Dr. Katy Taylor, Secretariat of the European Coalition to End Animal Experiments (ECEAE) when recently questioned about animal suffering during Botulinum testing

As women became increasingly worried about this new condition, the sale of miracle creams containing caffeine, green tea, theophylline and theobromine from cocoa continues. We look here at devices useful in treating cellulite

Every body type has areas that are predisposed to fat storage and even with rigorous diet and exercise those unwanted bulges often persist. Patented VASER® technology for eliminating unwanted fat, revealing a smooth new shape with fast recovery.

Dr Patrick Treacy has stood out on many issues relating to the South African Government policy towards HIV/AIDS over the years. This was a letter to the Irish Medical Times of September 2009

Dr. Patrick Treacy gave this interview with Fox media in California outside Neverlands Ranch a few days after Michael Jackson died. Michael had been a friend of his over a period of years

The health friendly air division of Allergy Standards Group, an international healthcare testing and certification company based in Dublin has developed a unique 3 step approach to manage the spread of Swine flu (H1N1) within the workplace.

Babington’s Disease is an autosomal dominant vascular dysplasia leading to telangiectases and AV malformations of skin, mucosa, and viscera. Epistaxis and gastrointestinal bleeding are complications. It is known today as Osler-Rendu-Weber disease.

Addison's disease is a rare endocrine or hormonal disorder resulting from primary adrenal insufficiency. The disease is characterized by weight loss, muscle weakness, fatigue, hypotension and increased skin pigmentation.

Breast enhancement herbs, natures way to an improved bustline.

Aging occurs at different rates from individual to individual as well as in each person at any given time. It is related to a combination of loss of bone, fat, collagen and elastin, each of which is directly related to genes and environment.

Aging occurs at different rates from individual to individual as well as in each person at any given time. It is related to a combination of loss of bone, fat, collagen and elastin, each of which is directly related to genes and environment.

The Irish cosmetic surgeon who counted Michael Jackson as a close friend has revealed the star planned to hold a major charity concert in Africa.

PPx therapy is the first FDA approved painless treatment for skin rejuvenation, permanent hair reduction and acne treatment. It also requires no pre-treatment anaesthetics or gels.

Macrolane is a breast and body-contour filler marketed by Q-Med in the UK since early 2008. It is a less invasive alternative to surgical breast enlargement, offering an increase of one cup size by injections that only take between 30 and 90 minutes

Excessive UV-radiation from the sun is the leading cause of skin cancers. Sunscreen is widely agreed to prevent sunburn, although it may not protect against malignant melanoma. Reprint of an original article from the Irish Independent in 2004

The VASER® Lipo System is designed to optimize each phase of the body sculpting procedure, resulting in smooth, predictable contours with minimal surgeon effort and fast patient recovery.

After the Pax Romana, the Roman Empire started to decline. The reasons given are always political and economic or problems with foreigners. In this article Dr Patrick Treacy looks the possible influence of malaria in its eventual decline.