Great to see " Women in Orthopaedics Worldwide" today on International Women's Day. Important initiative to support diversity in orthopaedic surgery. AAOS WOWortho RCSI Ruth Jackson Orthopaedic Society

Thanks to all the patients and collaborators involved in this paper from the #INTERSTROKE study highlighting the association between depressive symptoms and increased stroke risk. Neurology Journal University of Galway CMNHS The Irish Times

#INTERSTROKE study highlighting Depressive Symptoms and ⬆️Risk of Acute Stroke. Interestingly, no increase in odds of stroke among subgroup who had depressive symptoms and were taking anti-depressant medications University of Galway CMNHS n.neurology.org/content/early/…

People with sleep problems may be more likely to have a stroke A global study into causes of stroke, co-led by Dr Christine McCarthy Ollscoil na Gaillimhe | University of Galway has identified that sleep problems can increase the likelihood of having a stroke. #INTERSTROKE tinyurl.com/2p8ub5r7

So proud of my mom. Dr Marion Broderick who retired this week after 42 years as the GP for Aran. Practiced medicine on land, sea and in the air. Its wasn't a job to her but a vocation. The hardest working person I know. Time for feet up and bird watching mom. Well done.

Congrats to my brother Robert for a very successful last 6 months in GUH.

Finally had the chance to listen to this insightful and emotive podcast from my UCC Medicine & Health classmate Dr. Doireann O’Leary. Thanks for continuing to raise awareness about gynae cancers- as well as preventative screening programmes National Screening Service. Looking forward to more episodes!

Join European Foot & Ankle Society Advanced Symposium, 07-08 December 2023, Madrid, "for the stimulating discussions & to research ideas for the future"! Discover one of the last congress feedbacks: Evelyn Murphy (Ireland), #EFAScongress2022 attendee efassymposium.org #EFAS #Symposium #Madrid

A very "hearty" congrats to my brother Robert on defending his PhD successfully.

#SundayWiMIN24 Week 4: Dr Kathleen Lynn (1874-1955) Today is the 150th birthday of Dr Kathleen Lynn, who was arguably the most influential female doctor in Ireland since women were permitted to enter medical training here. She has (of course!) been featured by WiMIN before. 🧵

Somehow, because of Australian building regulations and physics or something… …it’s colder in my flat than outside. Like…We have the heating on and are under a blanket and… …it’s 16° outside. But *freezing* cold indoors Australian winter makes no sense. #medtwitter

My favourite Mícheál Ó Muircheartaigh quotes: "Seán Óg Ó hAilpín. His father's from Fermanagh. His mother's from Fiji. Neither a hurling stronghold." "The stopwatch has stopped. It’s up to God and the referee now. The referee is Pat Horan. God is God." "Teddy McCarthy to John

It's taken a lifetimes work but finally my mentor, Prof John Wong has finally published his textbook on Muller Weiss Disease (MWD) A very complex disorder of the midfoot which is challenging to treat and operate. He's truly a world expert in MWD! 👏 amazon.co.uk/Comprehensive-…

Our first special guest for the ISTG Session #RCSICharter Week on Saturday February 8th is PROGRESS Women in Surgery Fellowship recipient Ms Evelyn Murphy Evelyn Murphy 🦴

Grateful to Evelyn Murphy who opened todays #RCSICharter fascinating virtual talk about on her time as the RCSI Olympus PROGRESS Fellow 2023. Amazing MIS work in foot & ankle surgery! Heartening to see female orthopaedic trainees excelling around the world AWS Ireland

Final thanks to Evelyn Murphy Jessie Elliott Andrew Hughes for joining us today, particularly Ms Murphy for tuning in live at 0500 in Toronto! Fascinating Q&A, not least how to avoid financial ruin on fellowship Bob Keenan! Grants grants grants…

The Derry Kidney Dish Test, presented by Dessie Gibson💙 has been uploaded to the Liverpool Foot and Ankle YouTube channel. Please view, if you don’t want to miss a syndesmosis instability Jan Szatkowski Dr. Edward Oates Nannypod Deepa Bose (she/her) youtu.be/YwOiWom8pMI?si…

Very simple and useful test that everyone who fixes ankle fractures can do. Dessie Gibson💙 Lyndon Mason

Well done @fionamurph9 on presenting and representing the Irish ID sphere in Europe. Nice to get to meet old colleagues too.