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Medtronic the global leader in medical technology, today announced it is publicly sharing the design specifications for the Puritan Bennett™ 560 (PB 560) to enable participants across industries to evaluate options for rapid ventilator manufacturing to help doctors and patients dealing with COVID-19. This decision is consistent with the recent FDA Guidance and in accordance with the public health and medical response of governmental agencies globally.

GalwayDoc is a GP walk-in clinic with a special interest in urology and ultrasound scans.

Mary Tierney has a hand sanitiser and a notice appealing to visitors to wash their hands attached to her front door at her home in Castlegar.

With all the talk of Covid-19 spoiling the recent national feast day celebrations, we can still maintain rude health by 'going green'.

Did you know a good night's sleep plays a pivotal role in maintaining a healthy immune system?

The body works hard to fight off infections, but there are things people can do to support their immune system to help keep them healthy.

The coronavirus neither recognises nor respects borders, meaning an all-Ireland approach to combating the illness is required, according to Galway West Sinn Féin TD, Mairead Farrell.

Lymphoedema is pronounced lim-fo-dee-ma. It is a chronic (long-term) swelling caused by a build-up of fluid in the body’s tissues. This happens when the lymphatic system, which normally drains fluid away, is unable to work properly. Lymphoedema can affect any part of the body.

Cara Cunningham, Community Dietitian

The Infection Prevention and Control Team at Mayo University Hospital (MUH) is delivering a rolling schedule of hand hygiene training which has resulted in 100% attendance by the Medical Staff and an overall total of 98.41% attendance by all staff of Mayo University Hospital.