Organisation: Alpha-1 Foundation

A COMPREHENSIVE SERIES OF ARTICLES ON THIS TOPIC

Respreeza patients have to wait on next dose

Patients in receipt of a drug that slows the progression of genetic emphysema do not know when they will receive their next dose because of confusion over who is to administer the drug.

Wed, 01 Nov, 2017

Respiratory drug may be withdrawn

The challenges posed by pharmaceutical companies seeking massive reimbursement for life-changing drugs has led to a second situation this week where patients face losing access to vital treatment.

Sun, 11 Dec, 2016

Working life: Dr Tomás Carroll, scientist

7am: Our two-year-old is better than any alarm and after breakfast and some PAW Patrol, I head for the crèche and then to work in the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, (RCSI) Smurfit building at Beaumont Hospital.

Fri, 28 Oct, 2016