Person: Gerry McElvaney

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Covid-19 patients to feature in trial on whether natural protein can reduce severe inflamation

Critically ill Covid-19 patients in Irish hospitals will be involved in a trial to see if severe inflammation can be reduced using a naturally produced human protein.

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Irish study gives cystic fibrosis hope

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Data protection rules will harm progress in healthcare, say doctors

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Why I hope my mother, Anna, didn’t die in vain

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Second person dies after drug withheld

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Six-month reprieve for patients on emphysema drug

Emphysema Patients to lose access to drug in three weeks

“They’ve pulled the plug on us. It’s shattering news.”

Sat, 09 Sep, 2017

No reprieve for Respreeza patients

The decision not to reimburse people for a drug shown to slow the progress of genetic emphysema has been formally communicated by the HSE to the foundation representing patients affected.

Fri, 11 Aug, 2017

Patients devastated by HSE decision not to fund treatment for rare genetic disease

Patients suffering from a rare genetic disease say they are devastated that the HSE has decided not to fund a new treatment for the condition.

Thu, 10 Aug, 2017

Drug unavailable in Ireland 'is the only bit of hope' to keep Lewis walking

Time for five-year-old Lewis Harte Walsh is precious. He has a rare muscle-wasting condition, called Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD).

Wed, 01 Mar, 2017

Drug unavailable here ‘is the only bit of hope’ to keep Lewis walking

Time for five-year-old Lewis Harte Walsh is precious. He has a rare muscle-wasting condition, called Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD).

Wed, 01 Mar, 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Respiratory drug may be withdrawn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

Study: One in 25 Irish people at risk of developing deadly disease

One in 25 Irish people is at risk of developing the world’s fourth most lethal medical condition due to our gene pool and chronic smoking habits.

Tue, 11 Feb, 2014

Medical experts urge cystic fibrosis patients not to cancel or delay visits to hospital

THE Medical and Scientific Council of the Cystic Fibrosis Association of Ireland is made up of healthcare professionals and scientists who look after children and adults with cystic fibrosis in the Republic.

Thu, 14 Oct, 2010

Couple offer home to patients in need

A RETIRED couple have offered their home to the Health Service Executive for use as an isolation unit for cystic fibrosis suffers.

Wed, 16 Jan, 2008

Double honour for Reynolds

FORMER Taoiseach Albert Reynolds received a double honour at Dublin Castle yesterday for his work to improve health services.

Wed, 08 Feb, 2006

Centre to test for lung disorder first in Europe

IRELAND has established the first centre in Europe to test for a serious life-threatening hereditary disorder called Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency.

Thu, 22 Apr, 2004