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A groundbreaking clinical trial led by researchers at the University of Galway is set to transform the treatment of a chronic and debilitating vein condition. Forty patients with venous leg ulcers (VLUs) are being enrolled in the trial in Ireland, which is coordinated through the University’s Institute for Clinical Trials, enabling clinicians to monitor and direct treatment remotely in real time.

A public consultation recently held by University Hospital Galway (UHG) indicates strong public support for an ambitious development plan at the region’s only model 4 hospital.

A Galway woman has taken on a gruelling week-long Arctic Challenge to raise vital funds for the Irish Heart Foundation.

With more than two decades of experience in mental health care and working with neurodiversity, Dr Emma Hopkins brings a wealth of expertise and compassion to her clinical psychology practice in Clarinbridge. Having qualified as a clinical psychologist in 2021 following 20 years in mental health nursing, Dr Hopkins is uniquely positioned to provide comprehensive ADHD assessment and diagnosis.

Recovery can mean different things to different people. It might mean healing after an operation, recovering from an infection or illness, or getting a health condition under control.

The exceptional corporate partnership that was formed between the National Breast Cancer Research Institute (NBCRI) and Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE), supported by CURAM Research Ireland Centre for Medical Devices and the College of Medicine Nursing and Health Sciences, has enabled the installation of a cutting-edge multiplex imaging scanner at the Lambe Institute, part of University of Galway. This state-of-the-art scanner can analyse up to 100 markers in a single tissue sample, dramatically reducing diagnostic time from days to hours.

Just under 1,000 patients presented at the Emergency Department at Portiuncula University Hospital with mental health related illnesses last year, the Regional Health Forum was told.

Health services in Galway and Roscommon have reminded the public of all their care options ahead of the Easter Bank Holiday weekend. With services traditionally experiencing increased demand during holiday periods, the HSE is advising patients to plan ahead and consider all available care pathways before attending Emergency Departments.

HSE Capital and Estates are currently in the process of procuring a Design Team for delivery of the MPUH Development Control Plan and further updates are expected later this year, the HSE Regional Health Forum was told last week.

Galwayman Andrew Connaire and a group of friends recently completed the Westport Sea2Summit, a challenging run, cycle and hike event that takes participants through the stunning Mayo countryside before finishing with a climb up and down Croagh Patrick.