Research shows that one in seven Irish people have an undiagnosed lung condition
New research shows that one in seven or 15% of Irish people have an undiagnosed lung condition and that this figure doubles to almost 30% in people over 60 who have a history of smoking. The study presented at the Irish Thoracic Society Annual Scientific Meeting is based on a survey of members of the public […]
ITS Cases of the Month
July 2012 Case Presentation – Dr Amani El Gammal August 2012 Case Presentation – Dr Fatma Gargoum September 2012 Case Presentation – Dr Oisin O’Connell October 2012 Case Presentation – Dr Tidi Hassan
ITS Annual Scientific Meeting 2012
The Irish Thoracic Society Annual Scientific Meeting 2012 which will take place on the 23rd and 24th November in the Limerick Strand Hotel, Limerick
ITS Annual Scientific Meeting 2012
The Irish Thoracic Society Annual Scientific Meeting 2012 which will take place on the 23rd and 24th November in the Limerick Strand Hotel, Limerick Read more
Irish COPD re-admission rates amongst the highest in Europe
According to the results of a recent Audit of COPD Care in Europe, half of all patients admitted with COPD in Ireland are either dead (8%) or re-admittted to hospital (41%) within 90 days. The study into COPD care in 422 hospitals in 13 countries across Europe, including 11 Irish centres, also showed that hospital […]
ITS Annual Scientific Meeting 2012
According to the results of a recent Audit of COPD Care in Europe, half of all patients admitted with COPD in Ireland are either dead (8%) or re-admittted to hospital (41%) within 90 days. The study into COPD care in 422 hospitals in 13 countries across Europe, including 11 Irish centres, also showed that hospital […]
Irish COPD re-admission rates amongst the highest in Europe
According to the results of a recent Audit of COPD Care in Europe, half of all patients admitted with COPD in Ireland are either dead (8%) or re-admittted to hospital (41%) within 90 days. The study into COPD care in 422 hospitals in 13 countries across Europe, including 11 Irish centres, also showed that hospital […]
Nationwide campaign to breathe new life into lung health
The ‘Love your Lungs’ campaign aims to encourage people to get their lungs tested, particularly if they have symptoms such as shortness of breath, persistent cough or wheeze. Testing can provide an early indication of diseases such as asthma, lung fibrosis, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Early detection of these diseases can greatly improve […]
ATS Highlights Meeting in Pictures
Dr. Ian Counihan (Speaker), St. Vincent’s University Hospital, Prof. Charles Gallagher (Chairperson), Dr. Louisa Glackin (Speaker), Our Lady’s Children’s Hospital, Crumlin, Dr. Eleanor Dunican (Speaker), Midland Regional Hospital, Mullingar, Dr. Robert Smyth (Speaker), Connolly Hospital. Prof. Stephen Lane,Tallaght Hospital, Dr. Breda Cushin, Prof. Charles Gallagher (Chairperson), Dr. Hassoon Al-Sarraf, St. Vincent’s University Hospital. Ms. Joan […]
ITS SpR Case of the Month – June 2012
By Dr Sophie Crinion, SpR Respiratory Medicine