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Spinal pain conference coming to Dublin this month

Wednesday, 08 February 2012 18:18 IMN

Science in the Diagnosis & Treatment of Spinal Pain, the fourth annual scientific meeting of the Faculty of Pain Medicine in the College of Anaesthetists of Ireland, will take place from the 16th to the 18th of February 2012 and will focus on the diagnosis and treatment of spinal pain.

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GP found guilty of poor professional performance by committee

Tuesday, 07 February 2012 17:54 Paul Mulholland

A GP has been found guilty of inappropriate prescribing in a report by the Medical Council’s Fitness Practice Committee.

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Delay in radiology system upgrade

Tuesday, 07 February 2012 17:53 Marie Feely

The implementation of an upgrade of the radiology system in the Galway University Hospitals group has been delayed by three months, Health Minister James Reilly has confirmed.

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Irish ophthalmologist gets prestigious post

Tuesday, 07 February 2012 17:51 Danielle Barron

An Irish ophthalmologist has been named as the new president of major European organisation.

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Decision to delay stroke posts overturned

Tuesday, 07 February 2012 17:49 Niamh Cahill

A decision not to proceed with specific therapy and nursing posts for stroke units nationwide has been overturned, with more than 50 posts now due to be in place by the end of April.

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Mental health admissions increase

Tuesday, 07 February 2012 17:48 Marie Feely

The number of involuntary admissions to mental healthcare units increased in 2011 according to recently published Activity Statistics from the Mental Health Commission.

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