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January 15, 2024 Blog, Covid-19

Is COVID-19 Now Just Another Respiratory Infection?

Dr Sheena Meredith | Disclosures | 09 January 2024 COVID-19 may be assuming its place among the panoply of respiratory viruses, but this is no reason for complacency in...

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November 16, 2023 Blog, Drugs of Abuse

Cocaine Is The Most Common Drug For Which Individuals Are Seeking Treatment

Findings by the Health Research Board show cocaine has overtaken opioids to become the most common problem drug. A Health Research Board (HRB) report into...

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November 16, 2023 Blog, Drugs of Abuse

Alcohol And Other Drug Use Among Children And Young People In Ireland: Prevalence, Risk And Protective Factors, Consequences, Responses, And Policies

In most developed countries, substance use is a major public health issue, particularly among young people. Alcohol and other drug use is one of the...

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November 16, 2023 Blog, Drugs of Abuse

Preventing Substance Abuse in Adolescents: A Review of High-Impact Strategies

Hailey Hsiung,1 Karan Patel,2 Henna Hundal,3 Basil M Baccouche,3 and Kuang-Wen Tsao4 Author information Article notes Copyright and License information PMC Disclaimer Abstract Substance abuse has been an intractable societal concern in the...

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November 13, 2023 AED - Defibrillator Resources & Guides, Blog

Facing the Challenge of Increasing Cardiovascular Disease

How Cellular-Enabled Defibrillators Can Help Save Lives Worldwide By Fabio Norfo, IoT Services Sales Manager, Telit and Barbara Arbitrio, Sales Director and Business Development Manager,...

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November 9, 2023 AED - Defibrillator Resources & Guides, Blog

Footballer’s Cardiac Arrest Highlights Importance of CPR

Without CPR or a defibrillator chances of survival decrease by 10 per cent every minute. The quick action of team mates and officials to save...

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November 9, 2023 AED - Defibrillator Resources & Guides, Blog

What is a CFR

Community First Responders (CFR) are volunteers who are trained to attend certain types of emergency calls in the area where they live or work. Their...

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November 9, 2023 AED - Defibrillator Resources & Guides, Blog

The Importance of Defibrillators

Introduction Many of us do not realise it but the importance of defibrillators and defibrillator training cannot be overstated. While Ireland is known for its...

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November 7, 2023 AED - Defibrillator Resources & Guides, Blog

Things To Consider When Using An AED

Introduction Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) serve as indispensable instruments that play a vital role in saving lives when sudden cardiac emergencies strike. However, the mere...

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October 25, 2023 Blog, Peripheral Arterial Disease

Automated Ankle Brachial Pressure Index Measurement Devices to Detect Peripheral Arterial Disease in People With Leg Ulcers

Published: 24 May 2023  1 Recommendations 1.1 There is not enough evidence to recommend routine adoption of automated ankle brachial pressure index (ABPI) measurement devices...

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