The HSE and the National Cancer Control Program (NCCP) requested the College to disseminate information to members regarding Breast Implants and the risk of Breast Implant Associated Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma (BIA-ALCL). » read more
HSE information leaflet for adults and children who have difficulty swallowing (also known as dysphagia) and are taking modified food and/or thickened drinks. It is also for their carers. » read more
Since the PAHO/WHO Epidemiological Update on Measles published on 18 June, there has been a 70% increase in the total number of confirmed cases of measles reported, with 7 countries and territories reporting additional confirmed cases. » read more
The guideline document Protocol for Reporting and Management of cases of Creutzfeldt Jakob Disease (CJD) and other Transmissible Spongiform Encephalopathies (TSEs) or of a person at increased risk of a TSE is now available on the HPSC website. » read more
The Mental Health Commission has revised all of its Statutory forms. Forms 1 to 5 are the ones that are relevant to us in our roles as GPs referring patients for involuntary committal to hospital. » read more
Iceland have reported three confirmed cases of autochthonous Chikungunya infections from Alicante, Spain, that have been identified in Iceland. Additionally one person is under investigation in Norway. » read more
BIA-ALCL is a rare but important disease affecting individuals with breast implants. » read more
The HPRA would like to inform you that the European Medicines Agency's (EMA) Pharmacovigilance Risk Assessment Committee (PRAC) have initiated a review (Article 20 Referral) of Xeljanz (tofacitinib) following evaluation of data from an ongoing clinical trial in which an increased risk of pulmonary embolism (PE) and overall mortality was observed in patients using the tofacitinib 10mg twice daily dose. » read more
Systemic and inhaled quinolone and fluoroquinolone antibiotics - risk of disabling, long lasting and potential irreversible side effects and restrictions on use. » read more
There has been an increase in the number of measles cases reported to the HSE since the beginning of the year. This email is to inform you of the risk of cases being seen in other parts of the country, even outside the main outbreak areas (East and Northwest) » read more
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