Irish researchers have made a major breakthrough in understanding why females with cystic fibrosis (CF) suffer far worse than males. It is hoped that the findings will lead to new treatments for the disease.

Pregnant women in the UK, aged 14-17 years, are at higher risk of preterm birth and of having a child with low-birth-weight, especially if they are having their second child.

Following on from the success of the Sangers pre-registration programme, a new enhanced course has been developed with training experts, TLC Performance.

Children with new-onset epilepsy of unknown origin have a much higher rate of remission than those with symptomatic epilepsy, caused by underlying brain damage or disease, according to a new study.

Many diseases of brain function, such as epilepsy are caused by problems in how neurons communicate with each other. A University of Houston Dr. Jan-Åke Gustafsson researcher and his team are analyzing these commands and ...

A survey recently released reveals that having the right information is the key to how well young people with epilepsy cope with their condition. The survey, by UK charity Epilepsy Action, is believed to be the largest survey o ...

Half (46 per cent) of primary school pupils with Type 1 diabetes, and a third (29 per cent) of their secondary school counterparts, report their parents have had to reduce hours or give up work to help them administer life-savi ...

Half (46 per cent) of primary school pupils with Type 1 diabetes, and a third (29 per cent) of their secondary school counterparts, report their parents have had to reduce hours or give up work to help them administer life-savi ...

Babies fed porridge from an early age are less likely to develop asthma, according to a Finnish study. These findings clash with Department of Health infant feeding guidelines, which recommend breastfeeding for six months befor ...

Jacqui Dougan has been delivering pre-registration training for over ten years. A qualified pharmacist, she has developed a programme which addresses exam preparation as well as personal development. In addition, she incorporat ...

Adherence rates for medications vary greatly across different disease states, clinical settings, and populations. In general, adherence is not as high as healthcare professionals would prefer. This study looked at the relations ...

The Minister for Health and Children, Mary Harney TD, recently launched a new National Pharmacy Internship Programme which will introduce a Masters in Pharmacy in Ireland for the first time. The new Programme will be delivered ...

Pharmacist members of the Pharmaceutical Society of Northern Ireland are being invited to give their view on how the Professional Forum,originally proposed and supported by the Council in 2008, should be established, financed a ...

Hayfever is a symptomatic disorder of the nose induced by an immunoglobulin (IgE)- mediated inflammation of the nasal membranes in response to allergen exposure. Approximately one in ten people in Ireland experience the discomf ...

It has come to light that the pre-registration fees may increase to over €1900 in 2009. This will affect the current 4th years students studying pharmacy in Ireland. This is almost a 200% increase in the fees.

Jacqui Dougan established TLC Performance (Targeted learning and Consultancy)in August 2005. A qualified pharmacist, she has worked in community pharmacy (independent and multiple), pharmaceutical wholesaling and distribution a ...

It can be a bit of shock when you leave university and move into the workplace environment. Probably, your first observation is that my undergraduate course did not prepare me for this. In fact, during the first few months you ...

In Ireland, the pre-registration year remains under the auspice of the Pharmaceutical Society of Ireland. To become a qualified pharmacist, the students must pass a series of examinations. In Northern Ireland, the pre-registrat ...

The pharmacy graduates of today face a wide range of career options. However, after five years of study, a return to university to complete a PhD is not a path explored by many, with the majority of newly qualified pharmacists ...

A good Curriculum Vitae (CV)is your personal sales document. It can make the difference between getting an interview or being rejected at the first stage, so it's important to get it right. Jacqui Dougan provides a few helpful ...

Whilst every pre-registration trainee will have successfully undertaken countless numbers of exams before, the Pharmaceutical Licence Examination is different – both in the format of the exam and particularly in the implication ...

Being a member of an online social network such as Bebo, MySpace and Facebook is a must for most young people. And while they are fun and you can keep in contact with friends, there is downside. We explore the problems with soc ...

As pharmacists, we are busy people, but it is our responsibility to ensure that all patients understand how to use their medication. A critical error that any healthcare professional can make is to "assume" that the patient alw ...

Stephen Buckley, former pre-registration pharmacist in Foley's Pharmacy picked up the top project prize at the recent IPOS Excellence Awards. Tutored by Colm O'Donnell, Stephen's project aimed to design, implement and evaluate ...

This month we continue to explore career pathways for newly qualified pharmacists. Catriona Bradley, a Boots Teacher Practitioner gives us a insight into her role and talks about the challenges currently facing Irish Pharmacy