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COVID-19 lab test equipment for Galway University Hospitals delivers quicker test results

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The laboratory at Galway University Hospitals has begun COVID-19 testing using a new high-throughput molecular PCR machine. The new equipment will enable the laboratory to process up to 500 swabs from patients per day, with a turnaround of approximately three hours per batch. Until now the laboratory was carrying out COVID-19 batch testing on two separate machines with a turnaround of up to 10 hours and a maximum of 300 tests per day.

How stress affects the body

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Acute stress is a response to imminent danger, it turbo charges the system with powerful hormones that can damage the cardiovascular system.

It’s treatable, preventable and curable – the only question is, could you have it?

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As a nation, we have experienced unprecedented events and witnessed great tragedy as a result of a virus for which we currently have no cure.

Treating rheumatism and related syndromes with acupuncture

Normally, once you have been diagnosed with rheumatic disorders such as arthritis, neck/back pains from disc problems, fibromyalgia, etc, you will be told to “live with” these diseases, take drugs that may risk some unexpected, even dangerous, side effects, change your lifestyle, and even accept loss of mobility. In addition, the long-term pain may also cause related psychiatric symptoms including anxiety and depression, which are recognised as chronic pain syndrome.

AIT researchers working on ‘made to order’ personalised healthcare technology

Researchers have long suspected that taking a number of prescription medications concurrently, otherwise known as polypharmacy, is a leading cause of therapeutic non-compliance among patients.

Ensure your blood pressure is in check at Dolan’s Allcare Pharmacy

Blood pressure is a health term we regularly hear about, but do we know what it really means and why should we be aware of it?

DR BHATTI IS THE FIRST DOCTOR TO PRACTISE MICRO-IMMUNOTHERAPY IN IRELAND

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Micro-immunotherapy can be successfully used as supportive therapy for diseases which are the consequence of an imbalance in our immune system. The main objective is to restore and correct the functioning of our immune system. Here are some examples of the applications of Micro-immunotherapy medications:

FROZEN SHOULDER

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Frozen shoulder, also known as Adhesive Capsulitis which means sticky shoulder describes this condition accurately it occurs in about 5% of the population. More common in women than men, most ladies in the beginning of the condition may find it hard to reach the clasp of their brassier, back pockets, worse at night and when lying on the affected side can be excruciating and affect sleep.

COLD AND FLU SEASON IS UPON US - HOW TO BOOST YOUR IMMUNITY AND GET READY TO FACE THE WINTER

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With the change in season it is a good time to be thinking about boosting your immunity. Vulnerable people such as children and the elderly, people with low immunity and other susceptible people including asthmatics or people with chronic sinusitis and chronic obstructive airway diseases (COAD) need to pay particular attention to their immunity.

How Stress Affects the Body

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Acute stress is a response to imminent danger, it turbo charges the system with powerful hormones that can damage the cardiovascular system.

 

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