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HRB reports rise in cocaine and crack cocaine treatment
The latest figures from the Health Research Board (HRB) show continued growth in the number of cases* seeking treatment for problem cocaine use,...
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New HRB report examines drug use in Ireland
A new report from the Health Research Board (HRB) presents findings from the National Drug and Alcohol Survey (NDAS) 2019–20, which shows that more...
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HRB announces €6 million investment for Clinical Trial Networks on the eve of International Clinical Trials Day 2021
People with dementia, diabetes and infectious diseases, as well as patients of paediatrics, primary care and intensive care, will all benefit from the...
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New HRB overview presents latest research on alcohol consumption, harm and policy in Ireland
A new report from the Health Research Board (HRB) presents an overview of alcohol consumption and harm in Ireland, analysing trends and assessing the...
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New HRB report identifies best practice for addressing drug use among people who are homeless
A new Health Research Board (HRB) evidence review explores international evidence for responding to substance use among people who are homeless,...
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New HRB report reveals well-being, autonomy and community are key when designing housing with support for older people
A new evidence review conducted by the Health Research Board (HRB) explores the perspectives of older people from around the world on housing with...
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People and patients must be central to health research according to the Health Research Board
The Health Research Board (HRB) will today launch their new five-year strategy, focusing on citizens who are the ultimate beneficiaries of health...
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HRB announces winner of Impact Award 2021
The Health Research Board (HRB) has announced Gerry McElvaney, Professor of Medicine at RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences, as the winner...
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Health Research Board expands opportunity for the public, patients and carers to be involved in health research
The Health Research Board (HRB) is announcing €5m* in funding to support research institutions develop a network to advance the involvement of the...
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Fake news can result in false memories - online conference on Truth and Trust has learned
Today, at a Health Research Board online conference on Truth and Trust in Health Research, a study was presented on how exposure to ‘fake news’ can...
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Health Research Board to explore Trust and Truth in Health Research at Online Conference
How do we discern fake from fact when it comes to health? In an online conference due to take place tomorrow (Tuesday) and Wednesday, the Health...
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New HRB evidence shows e-cigarettes are associated with adolescents starting to smoke tobacco cigarettes
A Health Research Board (HRB) review into e-cigarette use has found that e-cigarettes are associated with adolescents starting to smoke tobacco...
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Health Research Board compares the Irish drug situation with the rest of Europe
The European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction (EMCDDA) will publish the European drug report 2020: trends and developments today. This...
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Clinical trial shows common steroid improves recovery and survival for COVID-19 ICU patients
The global study, involving more than 200 intensive care units around the world, has found that delivering intravenous hydrocortisone, a...
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HRB reports continued demand for alcohol treatment
The latest figures from the HRB show 53,200 cases were treated for problem alcohol use in Ireland between 2013 and 2019. A total of 7,546 cases were...
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Drinking in denial in Ireland
New HRB study reveals that many people in Ireland underestimate how much they drink.
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Board appoints Dr Mairéad O'Driscoll as Chief Executive
The Health Research Board has announced the appointment of Dr Mairéad O'Driscoll as Chief Executive. Previously Director of Research Strategy and...
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HRB reports increase in psychiatric in-patient admissions under 18 years old
The latest figures from the HRB show an increase in the number of under 18-year-olds admitted to psychiatric units and hospitals in Ireland, rising...
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HRB reports continued increase in cocaine treatment
The latest figures from the Health Research Board (HRB) show the number of cases presenting for cocaine treatment continued to rise between 2018 and...
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Ireland to participate in global clinical trial for Covid-19
The Health Research Board mobilises rapid support for a COVID-19 clinical trial among Irish patients in Intensive Care Units as part of global...
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Training people to apply research in clinical practice
The HRB is investing €4.5 million to train health practitioners and academics to PhD level doing research that will improve care for stroke patients,...
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Drug-related deaths - HRB publishes latest figures
According to the latest drug-related death figures* from the Health Research Board, 376 people died in 2017 from overdose (poisoning deaths) and there...
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Alcohol treatment in Ireland: HRB publishes 2018 figures
Latest alcohol treatment figures from the Health Research Board (HRB) show 54,263 cases* of people being treated for problem alcohol use in Ireland...
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Looking after our older patients
Two new HRB Applied Research Award projects will enhance care of older people in both hospital and home settings.
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HRB report sharp rise in cocaine treatment
The latest drug treatment figures from the Health Research Board (HRB) show a 50% increase in the number of cases presenting for cocaine treatment...
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