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Research shows intentional drug overdose is most common reason homeless people present at hospitals

New research indicates that intentional drug overdose is the most common method used in a large number of "concerning" presentations at hospitals involving people who are homeless.

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Half of homeless at A&E ‘leave without being fully treated’

The first homeless liaison nurse at one of the country’s busiest hospitals says that half of the homeless people who attended the emergency department in the first four months of this year left before they received full treatment.

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CF campaigner Orla Tinsley undergoes double lung transplant

Well-wishers have been sending their thoughts across the Atlantic for cystic fibrosis campaigner Orla Tinsley who had a long-awaited double lung transplant in New York on Wednesday night.

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Mayo kit-man Shane Halligan on the moment his whole independence was taken from him

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Double lung transplant puts driver on road to recovery

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Horse producer badly hurt at event

Trap to spend night in hospital

Giovanni Trapattoni will remain in hospital overnight, the Football Association of Ireland have confirmed.

Tue, 10 Aug, 2010

Warning as injuries from falls surge

HOSPITAL consultants are urging pedestrians to exercise caution in the current icy conditions, amid reports of hospital Emergency Departments being inundated with fractures and other injuries.

Mon, 28 Dec, 2009

At least 171 people on hospital trolleys today

There are at least 171 patients sleeping on hospital trolleys in Irish hospitals today, according to the latest count from the Irish Nurses Organisation.

Thu, 20 Aug, 2009

Commuters hit by flooded roads

Rush-hour motorists face traffic chaos today after severe thunderstorms flooded roads across the capital.

Thu, 02 Jul, 2009

Stroke units ‘could save 1,000 lives every year’

UP to 1,000 people who die in this country from stokes each year could be saved if there were enough specialist stroke unit beds in the health system.

Thu, 11 Jan, 2007

HSE ‘must improve hospital security arrangements’

AS violence in Ireland’s hospitals worsens medical consultants are insisting the Health Service Executive (HSE) improve security arrangements in all hospitals.

Mon, 09 Oct, 2006

Children’s hospital

WORK is expected to start on the design and construction of the new national children’s hospital on a site adjacent to Dublin’s Mater Hospital at the end of the year, the Health Service Executive (HSE) announced yesterday.

Wed, 02 Aug, 2006

Plasterer's son saw father fall from scaffolding, inquest told

A plasterer’s son watched in horror as his father fell head-first from scaffolding on a Co Roscommon building site, an inquest heard today.

Wed, 26 Jul, 2006

Lack of IVF legislation keeps couples childless, health committee hears

UP to 8,000 couples attend Irish fertility clinics every year which results in 1,000 babies being born by assisted human reproduction techniques.

Fri, 16 Sep, 2005

Rising MRSA blamed on 'production-line' medicine

Production-line medicine is to blame for rising rates of the deadly MRSA superbug infection in the North’s acute hospitals, according to research published today.

Thu, 08 Sep, 2005

Dept of Health defends efforts to ease overcrowding

The Health Service Executive today defended the progress of a €70m package to reduce pressure on Accident & Emergency units.

Thu, 14 Apr, 2005

‘Lack of A&E space did not force ambulance treatment’

A BUSY acute hospital last night disputed a claim that medical staff had to treat patients in ambulances yesterday because there was no room for them in the Accident and Emergency department.

Tue, 08 Mar, 2005

Nurses: Hospital managers hiding A&E crisis

Nurses hit out at hospital management today accusing them of attempting to hide the escalating crisis in the country’s accident and emergency wards.

Wed, 10 Nov, 2004

250 patients may be put in nursing homes to free beds

NEW figures show more than 250 patients in Dublin hospital could be moved to nursing homes to free up acute beds and relieve the A&E crisis.

Fri, 29 Oct, 2004

Mater nurses protest over car park

Nurses worked under protest at one of the country’s main hospitals today to highlight the dangers they face over parking problems.

Mon, 11 Oct, 2004

People’s victory for Rosemary and Nickita

IN the coronary care unit of a Cork hospital, the miracle of birth and the miracle of life are tightly bound.

Tue, 24 Dec, 2002