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Nora praises specialist Galway cancer services for teenagers and young adults
A university student who was supported on her cancer journey with specialist services for teenagers and young adults has praised the supports on offer. AYA Services provide specialised care to patients aged between 16 and 24 year old who face unique challenges in their journey.
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New AI-powered technology helps TUH doctors diagnose early-Alzheimer's disease
A new Artificial Intelligence (AI) powered technology, driven by a smartphone app, and described as a significant breakthrough is helping doctors at Tallaght University Hospital (TUH) diagnose early-Alzheimer's disease. It also supports identification and recovery in many other serious conditions. Entitled GaitKeeper, the technology measures walking speed which is often referred to by doctors as the ‘sixth vital sign.’
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Cork based HSE strength-building classes a success
“We know that being physically active has many benefits – but we also have a situation here where people are really loving the social aspect to the class and they’re feeling better and more motivated,” according to Caroline Kelleher, Health Promotion and Improvement Officer with Cork Kerry Community Healthcare, speaking about ‘Movewell’, a new strength-building class for adults with specific chronic diseases.
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Mary praises Bowelscreen for early stage diagnosis
Mary Kennedy, from Castleknock, Dublin, was 61 when she did her first BowelScreen test. Even though she was told she had cancer after her screening, she feels lucky because it was found at an early stage, when her treatment was easier. Mary says she’s incredibly thankful that BowelScreen is available to people aged 59 to 69 and wants everyone to know about it.
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Portiuncula Hospital and Community Healthcare West launch Patient Communication Passport
Portiuncula University Hospital (PUH) and Community Healthcare West (Galway, Mayo and Roscommon) have recently introduced a new Communication Passport (‘Getting to know what matters to me’) for people living with dementia.
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HSE supports families through end of life care
“Michael was still talking to us an hour before he died so we had a lovely time, which sounds strange, but we were all there and everybody was so nice,” according to Colette Mulrooney from Birr Co Offaly speaking as she highlighted the importance of the care provided to her husband Michael Mulrooney in the HSE Midland Regional Hospital Tullamore during his final days.