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A fundraising appeal has been launched to support 11-year-old Izzy Sallis from Mullagh, Galway, whose life was catastrophically changed following scoliosis surgery last year.

Eighteen years separated 28 Years Later (2025) from its predecessor 28 Weeks Later (2007). Now, its sequel arrives eight just months later.

Collagen is the ‘glue’ that holds everything together.

Collagen is the ‘glue’ that holds everything together.

Orthotics are devices applied to the body to maintain or alter the position of a joint or body part and are used to reduce pain, improve functional mobility, and reduce the risk of further injury. Orthotics assist in the treatment of a range of pathologies including foot drop. But what is foot drop?

The Mark’s Wish to Walk campaign group will host an auction in Ahascragh this weekend to raise funds for local boy, Mark Dolan, who requires continuing treatment to allow him to walk unaided.

Paul Byron Shoes has teamed up with Pedag International, a leading German orthotics company, to offer customers personalised orthotic consultations in store. This service will be 100 per cent free of charge and available in all Paul Byron Shoes stores nationwide.

Many people will be affected by osteoarthritis as they age, and this often painful condition can also affect younger people and even teenagers.

Staff and alumni of NUI Galway are getting behind a campaign to encourage people to consider donating bone marrow. The campaign is inspired by the story of Paul Giblin, an engineering graduate and champion rower for the University, who is battling Hodgkin’s Lymphoma.

The Foot Clinic provides a chiropody service and treats all aspects of foot and leg pain at the following clinics: Molloys Pharmacy, Roscommon town; McGorisks Pharmacy, Athlone Towncentre; Dr Loftus’s Surgery, Boyle; and Cox’s Pharmacy, Carrick-on-Shannon.