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Interesting findings from Irish heart attack feedback National Office of Clinical Audit Samer Arnous Follow @HSEMidWest Breda Mc Dermott ☘️ @marina_cronin

Cannabis is the main drug generating demand for addiction treatment among young Irish adults, 719 people in 2020 This fact enrages a militant subsection of the cannabis lobby, who say people only seek treatment because they are facing charges for possession This is a lie 1/4

Cannabis is a major cause of morbidity in our practice, particularly among young socioeconomically disadvantaged males. As such, I don’t think it’s really seen by the decision makers and funders.

This is bonkers. Does majority in USA not recognise this? bbc.com/news/world-us-…

Ireland's pollen count is climbing, so many people will experience hay fever. If you normally get hay fever, you will be familiar with the typical symptoms. If you are worried about telling #hayfever apart from #covid19, we have information that may help: bit.ly/3v4Rdm3

As death approaches, conversation about organ donation between family and ICU team, is unforgettable Each one is etched in my memory Each family so different in how they react to the subject…and how they then make a choice Help your family out, have the chat #ShareYourWishes

Interesting read here by an American software engineer working in Ireland. "6 Reasons not to move to Ireland' bit.ly/3vLDEY5

After what has been a long five years, working up to 40h a week on top of my medical schedule, scrubbing toilets and waitressing until 3am to get by, today has made it all worth it! Dr Dervla Donegan (First Class Hons) ❤️ #MedTwitter

Lyme disease is a bacterial infection that can be spread to humans by infected ticks. Most cases of #LymeDisease are very mild, but severe cases can cause heart and nerve problems. Get informed on how to protect yourself here: bit.ly/39fxHuI

If you are a patient who has experienced a blood clot or the caregiver for such a patient and are interested in participating or would like to find out more about the study, please make contact Thrombosis Ireland  #PatientSafety #Stoptheclot #VTE

As part of #WorldMaternalMentalHealthDay - Specialist Perinatal Mental Health Programme has developed a poster on 10 things to know about perinatal mental health. Raising awareness and support for women with mental health problems in the perinatal period. #MaternalMH2022

Gardaí are looking for help in tracing 36-year old Leeroy Thomas, #missing from #Tralee, Co. #Kerry, since April 20. Leeroy has dreadlocks with dyed blonde tips. Information: Tralee Garda Station on 066-7102300 or the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111. RTÉ News

On osteoarthritis & its treatment. Recommendations from NICE reported in the The BMJ this week. For society: I completely agree. For me: OK, time to go running soon. For my patients in pain: Yup, this is really tricky, isn’t it? It’s hard to put this into practice.

More (and more and more) evidence for prescribing PPIs (proton pump inhibitors) according to their license and the evidence base. Review, reduce, stop as appropriate. And remember option of as required use if reducing/stopping

Tomorrow sees the launch of the Young Adult Travel Card. 19-23 year olds and students will enjoy reductions of 50% on the cost of public transport. Coupled with the nationwide 20% reduction there are massive savings to be had. Clifden to Galway bus Was €16 Now €4.55

The patient expertise and experience powerfully voiced by Gary Boyle @HSE_DA

#ICGPFuture Back in the thick of face-to-face meetings. Great energy & excitement. Launch of great report addressing workforce pressures, now @susanmsmith addresses #multimorbidity #integratedcare #deprivation

FeverPAIN is a validated clinical scoring system to predict streptococcal infection in >3yo with sore throat. Online calculator soapnote.org/child-health/f… allows quick GP calculation & copy/paste into the electronic record. #evidencebasedpractice #antibiotics

🚨Clinical Guidance released🚨 #GroupAStrep in children: Interim Summary england.nhs.uk/wp-content/upl… Highlights use of Fever Pain for decision making & that antibiotic duration, given current circumstances, can be adjusted although 10 days remains optimum for microbiological cure.

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