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HSE orders review into spinal surgery at Temple Street after child’s death

An external review into spinal surgery at an Irish children’s hospital has been ordered by the Health Service Executive (HSE) following a number of poor outcomes including the death of a child. It follows the publication of a Children’s Health ...

18 Sept 2023 at 15:11

Local News

GP surgery urges people to get flu vaccine as it could save a life

Doctors at the Scally McDaid Roarty Medical Practice have warned that hospitals and GP surgeries are creaking at the seams with an unprecedented number of patients presenting with respiratory tract infections. Those at the medical practice ...

12 Jan 2024 at 14:35

National News

Dog who escaped murder undergoes serious head operation to repair axe wound

A dog who escaped certain murder has made it through a serious head operation to repair what is believed to be an axe wound. According to My Lovely Horse Rescue (MLHR), the dog - named Maeve - went through the surgery yesterday (January ...

10 Jan 2024 at 11:34

Donnelly says ‘State has failed’ children who need orthopaedic services

National News

Full scope for terms of spinal surgery review to be extended, says Donnelly

Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly said the “State has failed” children using paediatric orthopaedic services, and there is “full scope” for the terms of reference of an external review into spinal surgeries to be expanded following ...

26 Sept 2023 at 19:37

National News

National: Irish social media star's cellulitis ordeal exposes dark side of cosmetic procedures

Social media influencer, Niamh O'Connor, known on social media as Kneevo, opened up about her harrowing experience with cellulitis after getting a Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL). A Prime Time interview this Thursday, shed light on the ...

08 Mar 2024 at 13:45

National News

Work to set up ‘dedicated’ child spinal surgery unit has began, minister says

Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly says work has begun this week to set up a dedicated paediatric spinal surgery unit. He said the unit would ensure there are dedicated beds and healthcare workers so that urgent surgeries take ...

07 Feb 2024 at 20:08

National News

Dad of two spends €100k lengthening his limbs to increase height from 6ft to 6ft 7in

An American father of two has had limb-lengthening surgery to increase his height from 6ft to almost 6ft 7in after deciding his legs were “too short” for his body, and hopes to feel “on top of the world” once the 100,000 euro ...

06 Jun 2023 at 11:46

Covid-19

Donegal surgery reports successful first day of Covid-19 vaccinations

It was a successful day at the Millbrae Surgery in Stranorlar today as the first vaccines were distributed to elderly patients. The good news was shared on their Facebook page tonight. "We had a great day in Millbrae Surgery ...

25 Feb 2021 at 23:17

Letterkenny/Milford MD

New Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine and Surgery course to be launched at ATU

ATU is to launch a new Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine and Surgery (BVMS) programme. The program will primarily take place at ATU Donegal, in collaboration with ATU Mountbellew, Galway. Students enrolled in the BVMS program ...

18 Sept 2024 at 12:11

Soccer

New contract in works as Finn Harps' Darragh Coyle undergoes ACL surgery

Finn Harps teenager Darragh Coyle underwent surgery on his cruciate knee ligament injury on Friday. The Burt native, who went under the knife at the Sports Surgery Clinic in Santry, is expected to be given a new contract ...

31 Aug 2024 at 10:11

National News

'Our little warrior' - Fundraiser launched for nine-month-old girl diagnosed with brain tumour

Two friends have rallied to raise funds for the family of a child recently diagnosed with a brain tumour. Kildare parents Ciera and Neil recieved the devastating news earlier this week that nine-month-old Erin had been ...

13 Oct 2024 at 15:03

National News

Fundraiser launched for Irish marathon runner in coma after being hit by a car in Italy

A fundraiser has been launched for a 'resilient' young Irish woman currently in a coma following a horror car accident in Italy. Earlier this month, Hannah Leonard, who was training for Dublin Marathon this weekend, ...

24 Oct 2024 at 14:36

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