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A MAN undergoing radiotherapy who according to his brief “went off the rails for a bit” was given a chance when he came before Judge Adrian Harris at Galway District Court charged with possessing €100 worth of cocaine.

The face is the area of our skin we spend the most time on, and that’s not surprising, since it’s our calling card and the most exposed part of us in our daily lives. This is why the appearance of dark or excessive hair in certain areas can be embarrassing, especially on the chin, between the eyebrows, upper lip, sideburns and even the cheeks. Faced with this situation, many people wonder if there is a permanent and effective solution. The answer is yes, and it’s called electrolysis.

When a skin graft or a skin flap struggles to take, it is usually because the tissue is not receiving enough oxygen to heal. This is a recognised situation where hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) can help, used alongside, never instead of, standard medical care.

Scientists from University of Galway have uncovered a surprising link between commonly used anti-cancer drugs and antibiotics that could offer a potential new approach to tackling notorious superbug infections.

People in Galway have been urged to take small steps to reduce their risk of heart disease and stroke.

When a skin graft or a skin flap struggles to take, it is usually because the tissue is not receiving enough oxygen to heal. This is a recognised situation where hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) can help, used alongside, not instead of, standard medical care.

World Head and Neck Cancer Day, which is observed on July 27, is a day dedicated to raising awareness of cancers affecting the mouth, throat, voice box, sinuses, middle ear and salivary glands. The day is also a reminder that challenges can remain even after cancer treatment ends.

Chronic inflammation is a persistent immune response that can lead to a range of debilitating conditions, including chronic pain and discomfort.

Only one case of a severe form of Lyme disease, a bacterial infection which can be spread to humans by infected ticks, was reported in Galway last year, according to figures released by the HSE. This was the first case to have been reported in the county for four years.

University of Galway researchers have developed a modular approach to vaccine synthesis, potentially enabling the groundbreaking production of a new cancer vaccine.