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In-patient psychiatric admissions in Ireland 2014
Figures released by the Health Research Board show that there were 17,797 admissions to Irish psychiatric units and hospitals during 2014, a reduction...
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Key piece of MRSA vaccine puzzle found
HRB-funded project pinpoints 'helper' cells that trigger other parts of the immune system to eradicate the infection.
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Research into best models of palliative care announced
The project is one of two new projects that will look at how to best organise and deliver healthcare services in palliative care and epilepsy.
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Performance enhancing drug EPO not quite a boost for patients with traumatic brain injury
Calls for the routine use of Erythropoietin (EPO) in patients with Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) has been called into question in a study just...
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We're taking more meds than 18 years ago but taking them safer
HRB-funded research shows 250% increase in polypharmacy, or the use of five or more medications by a single patient across all age groups
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HRB Healthcare Innovation Award announced
A new electronic tool, developed in the Rotunda Hospital, which identifies pregnant women at risk of complications from blood clots, has won the HRB...
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Tallness linked to increased risk of premature death on dialysis
Analysis of over one million dialysis patients shows that tallness was associated with higher premature mortality risk and shorter life spans.
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Clinical Innovation Award 2015 - Enterprise Ireland and the Cleveland Clinic
Are you a clinician with a new healthcare product, service or idea? The HRB wants to highlight an opportunity for you to enter the Cleveland Clinic...
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Taoiseach to open new research centres that benefit frontline care
The HRB Clinical Research Facility and the Lamb Institute for Translational Research will provide Irish researchers with state of the art facilities...
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Another boost for clinical trials in Ireland
The HRB-Trial Methodology Research Network holds its first symposium today in the Gibson Hotel, Dublin 1.
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Research shows people are paying more for healthcare
HRB-funded research indicates we are spending €130 more per person than before the recession.
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New global study: harmful alcohol use linked to cancers, injury and death
A 12-country analysis, across five continents, involving 114,970 adults and lead by HRB-funded researcher Dr Andrew Smyth in NUI Galway has found that...
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Pregnancy research wins international award
HRB-funded research by Professor Louise Kenny, UCC and the Cork University Maternity Hospital, on late pregnancy complications wins top paper 2014 in...
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HRB & IMSTA Healthcare Innovation Award
Submit an entry for the HRB Healthcare Innovation Award at the Irish Medical and Surgical Trade Association (IMSTA) Med Tech Awards 2015.
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Your chance to be a Wellcome Trust reviewer
The Wellcome Trust is currently seeking people to sit on their peer-review panels. Closing date for applications is 9 September 2015.
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Innovative thinkers sought for HRB Board vacancies
Interested in serving on the HRB Board? We currently have three vacancies. The details about the vacancies, eligibility and how to apply are available...
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Breaking up MRSA - new discovery could reduce device related infections in hospitals
A discovery about how bacteria cling to the surfaces of medical devices, could have potential to significantly reduce infections from devices like...
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Virtual reality - virtually the same patient outcomes
HRB funded research, recently published, indicates that while patients might enjoy their balance rehab more with a Wii Fit Plus, it didn't actually...
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HRB publishes full content of evidence review on effectiveness of suicide prevention interventions
Review was commissioned by National Office for Suicide Prevention to inform their Strategy ‘Connecting for Life’ which is published today.
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Cervical screening and anxiety - an overlooked and unintended consequence
HRB-funded researchers at the National Cancer Registry identify the need for a standardised approach that assesses psychological distress among women...
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Review on health effects of community water fluoridation
HRB review finds no definitive evidence that community water fluoridation has negative health effects.
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HRB invests €10 million in four new clinical trial networks
Stroke patients, mothers and babies, primary care and intensive care patients will all benefit from the four new clinical trial networks, which will...
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Ever wondered, 'what's a clinical trial?'
Public events are planned in Cork, Dublin and Galway by the three HRB Clinical Research Facilities (CRFs) to celebrate International Clinical Trials...
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Healthy diet may be linked to lower risk of memory and thinking decline
People who eat a healthy diet with lots of fruits and vegetables, nuts, fish, moderate alcohol use - and not much red meat - may be less likely to...
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HRB strategy 2016 - 2020 - have your say
The Health Research Board is developing a new strategic plan for the period 2016-2020. The views of our stakeholders are important so we are inviting...
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