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New patient identification initiative launched at Tallaght Hospital
Tallaght University Hospital (TUH) have launched an innovative animated short film to help with patient care. Called ‘Expect to be Checked’ the production is the outcome of what they consider to be the first Positive Patient IDentification (PPID) committee nationally.
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Patients to benefit from cardiac rehabilitation in West and North West
“As someone who has directly benefited from cardiac rehabilitation, I know how vital these services are. Expanding and improving access means more patients will get the support they need to recover and stay well,” according to Denis Goggin, welcomed the recently announced expansion of Cardiac Rehabilitation Services in the HSE West and North West.
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New Tallaght hospital research supports men who have had testicular cancer
“This new research paper provides a practical solution to issues faced by men who have been treated for testicular cancer,” according to Ray McDermott, Clinical Professor of Medical Oncology at Tallaght University Hospital (TUH) and Clinical Lead at Cancer Trials Ireland.
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Galway brothers undergo same life-saving heart procedure
University Hospital Galway (UHG) achieved a significant milestone in cardiac care in recent months by becoming the first hospital in Ireland and the UK to implant the Avalus Ultra biological aortic valve, a major advancement in the field of valvular heart surgery.
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Waterford hospital app helps children prepare for tests and procedures
An App designed for children due for admission to University Hospital Waterford has been launched in recent weeks. Paediatric and Theatre Department Nurse Specialists in University Hospital Waterford (UHW) have been working with a company called Little Journey (UK) to develop a platform for children.
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Cormac’s health journey raises awareness about penile cancer
“I didn’t know penile cancer existed and I’m sure there are many others who didn’t know either,” explains Cormac France, outlining his diagnosis and treatment journey and encouraging others to get themselves checked: “I paid a big price for not knowing. I was almost at the point of no return, where chemo or radiotherapy wouldn’t have worked. I had an operation in University Hospital Waterford before Christmas but if I had left it until after Christmas I was told I wouldn’t have seen March.