Elaine Walsh

Sep 19, 2024 | medicalindependent.ie | Denise Doherty |Elaine Walsh

Author: Dr Laoise Griffin, Senior Dermatology Specialist Registrar, Department University Hospital Limerick, and General PractitionerHand, foot, and mouth disease (HFMD) is a viral illness that mainly affects children younger than five years of age. In the past it was caused mostly by coxsackievirus A16 and enterovirus 71 (E71), and characterised by small blisters of the oral mucosa, palms, and soles, lasting for seven-to-10 days.

Sep 18, 2024 | medicalindependent.ie | Denise Doherty |Elaine Walsh

As lead vaccinators, GPNs play a primary role in managing influenza across IrelandAuthor: Theresa Lowry Lehnen, RGN, PG Dip Coronary Care, BSc, RNP, MSc, PG Dip Ed (QTS), M Ed, PhD, ANPc /CNS and Associate Lecturer South East Technological UniversityInfluenza, commonly referred to as the flu, is a highly contagious and communicable respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses. There are four types of influenza viruses, A, B, C, and D.

Sep 9, 2024 | medicalindependent.ie | Elaine Walsh |- Elaine Walsh |- Mindo |- Denise Doherty

Michelle, a 46-year-old female, underwent biopsy of a lesion in her left-sided chest musculature in August 2022. Unfortunately, the lesion revealed a recurrence of breast cancer, which was first diagnosed in 2019. This new diagnosis was classified as oestrogen receptor positive and human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2) positive.

Sep 6, 2024 | medicalindependent.ie | Elaine Walsh |- Mindo |- Denise Doherty |- Elaine Walsh

A DISEASE THAT REQUIRES A MULTIFACTORIAL BEHAVIOURAL AND PHARMACOLOGICAL APPROACH TO CAREType 2 diabetes is a complex chronic disease, which requires a multifactorial behavioural and pharmacological approach to treatment in order to prevent or delay complications and maintain quality-of-life. This includes management of blood glucose levels, weight, cardiovascular risk factors, comorbidities, and complications.