High rates of psychological distress, depression and suicide have been reported among
doctors. Furthermore, many doctors do not access healthcare by conventional means. This …

Background Restricting dietary sodium consumption has been considered a major component
of self-care management in heart failure (HF); however, the evidence supporting this …

We present a case which highlights several areas of concern relating to the prevention and
management of varicella in Ireland. We review the pathophysiology of this virus and highlight …

This doctoral investigation endeavoured to explore the association between orthostatic
hypotension (OH) and frailty in community-dwelling older people, in order to assess the validity of …

For Aspie girls and women, dating and sexual relationships can be confusing, intimidating
and potentially dangerous. Even if actively avoiding romantic relationships or sexual …

An open letter signed by over 900 experts, to the Irish Government and officials responsible
for Ireland's Covid-19 response requesting, in light of clear public health necessities, to …

Variation in the bitterness of 6-n-propylthiouracil (PROP) is partially explained by polymorphisms
in the TAS2R38 gene. Based on their perception of bitterness from PROP, people may …

Childhood obesity is an increasing problem in the Western world, and is affected by a multitude
of interacting factors. Recent evidence suggests that taste perception may differ between …

Background/Aims: Variations in bitter receptor gene TAS2R38 affect the perception of bitter-tasting
compound 6-n-propylthiouracil (PROP). The perception of PROP has been associated…

This article reflects upon the work of the National Practice Teaching in Social Work Initiative (NPTSWI),
established following collaboration between the six universities in Ireland that …