Podcasts about Cork University Hospital

Hello and welcome to today's episode, where I'm discussing neuropathic pain, particularly the Sciatic & Pudendal nerves, with Thomas Dekkers - Tom's background includes his 18-year clinical experience as a spine specialist physiotherapist, his PhD research on athletic back pain, and current role as a clinical specialist in neurosurgery at Cork University Hospital.In our conversation today, we explored how dermatomes can be unreliable for diagnosis, particularly with pelvic pain conditions, and discussed the role of neuroinflammation in persistent pain states. Tom shared his approach to managing neuropathic pain, emphasizing the importance of first avoiding activities that aggravate symptoms before gradually reintroducing movement and exercise. We also discussed the problematic nature of the "core stability" terminology in physiotherapy and the need for more biopsychosocial approaches to patient care. The conversation highlighted the challenges of managing chronic pain conditions and the importance of proper patient education and goal-setting in treatment plans, including neuroinflammation, when compression can lead to inflammation throughout the nervous system, including glial cell activation in both the dorsal horn and thoracic spinal cord. We talked about that when patients completely color in body maps, it raises concerns about nociplastic pain, particularly given the anatomical proximity of nerve roots and the potential for irritation to spread. Tom explained how he helps patients understand that pain can be influenced by multiple factors beyond just anatomy, including sleep, stress, and social aspects, and described his process of developing individualized treatment plans with patients, setting realistic expectations about pain management over 6-12 months, and focusing on improving functionality rather than achieving complete pain elimination.We also covered:Sciatic vs Pudendal Pain Neurodynamics Testing and ApplicationsNerve Glide Pain Management DiscussionNerve Pain Management ApproachCore Stability Terminology DiscussionWhile pain knowledge has advanced significantly, treating chronic pain patients remains challenging due to the complexity of widespread pain patterns and the need to identify key contributing factors rather than addressing every symptom - I hope this conversation has given you some food for thought and some actionable steps to steer away from overwhelm when you're working with people with persistent pain.You can find Tom on instagram @tdekkersphysio and info about his courses at thomasdekkers. com Want to learn more about managing female pelvic pain? My online course, Female Pelvic Pain Rehab course is going through a major overhaul, update and expansion. Already enrolled? you'll get access as the new modules are available - the vulvar and sexual pain modules are available now, and you can look forward to new modules on endometriosis associated pain, bladder pain syndrome, pudendal and other neuralgias and more, through an up to date evidence based framework, that takes you from understanding pathophysiology, assessment and treatment strategies. Want to learn more? All of the course info is at CelebrateMuliebrity.comUntil next time, Onwards & Upwards, Mx! #celebratemuliebrity

Daragh Cronin has been on the road for 68 days. He left Blackrock, Cork, on a loaded bike with Everest Base Camp as his final destination, and this week he is checking in from Istanbul.This is a midweek update episode, and it covers a lot of ground. Daragh has already cycled the length of Africa, Morocco to Cape Town, so crossing Europe was his second continent. In this episode we discuss:Arriving in Istanbul after 68 days cycling from Cork across EuropeThe hardest moments of the journey so far and how he kept goingWhat it meant to have a riding companion join him through Croatia and AlbaniaThe reality of solo cycle touring and what it does to your head over timeRoute planning through the Middle East amid conflict in IranAbout Daragh Cronin: Daragh Cronin is a solo cyclist from Cork, Ireland, currently riding from Ireland to Everest Base Camp via Africa and the Middle East. Before this leg he completed a solo ride from Morocco to Cape Town. You can listen to the episode where we discussed that adventure in full detail here:  Follow Daragh via his instagram - @roaminwithcronin and check out his fundraiser for the Children's Unit at Cork University Hospital.  Support the showBuy me a coffee!I'm an affiliate for a few brands I genuinely use and recommend including:

“Drink-driving is not an accident , it is a conscious decision.” those are the words of Dr Eoin Fogarty, emergency medicine and retrieval consultant at Cork University Hospital. With Easter bank holiday weekend approaching, attention is turning to road safety and the persistent issue of drink-driving in Ireland. Dr Fogarty joined Anton this morning.

“Drink-driving is not an accident , it is a conscious decision.” those are the words of Dr Eoin Fogarty, emergency medicine and retrieval consultant at Cork University Hospital. With Easter bank holiday weekend approaching, attention is turning to road safety and the persistent issue of drink-driving in Ireland. Dr Fogarty joined Anton this morning.

Scarlett Faulkner who is from Limerick and is a member of the traveller community, remains in a critical condition at Cork University Hospital after sustaining severe head injuries. Limerick priest, Pat Hogan has been speaking to her family and our Mid-West Correspondent Petula Martyn has been following the story.

Daragh Cronin booked a flight to Marrakesh before he even owned a bike. He had no cycling background, no camping experience, but he had a goal to ride the length of Africa from Morocco to Cape Town. Just over 200 days and 13,500 kilometres later, he arrived. In this episode, Irish adventurer Daragh talks through the mental and physical reality of cycling Africa's west coast: navigating borders, battling food poisoning, riding the notorious iron ore train in Mauritania, the strangers who became lifelong friends, and what it was like to finally arrive at the Cape of Good hopeThis episode was recorded when Daragh was days away from his next challenge: cycling from Cork to Everest Base Camp to raise funds for the Children's Unit at Cork University Hospital. Be sure to follow him on instagram - @roaminwithcronin and you can check out his fundraiser here.Other guests mentioned in this Episode:Rob MacLennanTomas Mac An T-SaoirFergal Guihen Check out Old Man Mountain's new Manzanita Handlebar Cradle  Support the showBuy me a coffee!I'm an affiliate for a few brands I genuinely use and recommend including:

Professor Marcus Kennedy, consultant respiratory physician at Cork University Hospital

Alcohol Action Ireland (AAI) has published a report on youth drinking, which shows a 3% increase in alcohol consumption levels by 15- to 24-year-olds between 2024 and 2025.The report says that when drinking is initiated by young people, it is accompanied by high levels of particularly risky and hazardous consumption, with 64% regularly binge drinking and one in three having an alcohol-use disorder. Joining Ciara Doherty to discuss the findings were Sheila Gilheaney, CEO of Alcohol Alliance Ireland and Dr Eoin Fogarty, Consultant in Emergency and Retrieval Medicine at Cork University Hospital

Tributes are being paid in Clare to former Fianna Fail MEP for this region, Brian Crowley, who has passed away, aged 61. Mr Crowley had struggled with health issues over a number of years and passed away this morning at Cork University Hospital. He topped the poll at five successive European elections before stepping back from politics in 2019. Meelick Fianna Fail TD Cathal Crowe, who worked with Brian Crowley in Brussels the beginning of his own political career has been telling Clare FM's Fiona Cahill that it's a very sad day for all those who knew him.

A Corkman who cycled the length of Africa will be embarking on yet another gruelling challenge: travelling from Cork to Mount Everest by bike!Daragh Cronin is thought to be the youngest and fastest Irish person to navigate the entire length of Africa by bike.The 23-year-old is hoping to raise €30,000 during the seven-month, 12,500km expedition for the children's wards at Cork University Hospital.He joins Seán to discuss!

A Corkman who cycled the length of Africa will be embarking on yet another gruelling challenge: travelling from Cork to Mount Everest by bike!Daragh Cronin is thought to be the youngest and fastest Irish person to navigate the entire length of Africa by bike.The 23-year-old is hoping to raise €30,000 during the seven-month, 12,500km expedition for the children's wards at Cork University Hospital.He joins Seán to discuss!

PJ chats to Dr Dearbhaile about her work fighting cancer which features in the RTE One Docuseries Any Given Day documenting what happens in CUH. First episode tonight, Wed Jan 7th 9.35pm or check out the RTE Player. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Last week saw over 3,200 recorded cases of flu with some hospitals introducing visitor restrictions to restrict the spread. We hear from Dr. Sean Underwood, consultant in emergency medicine at Cork University Hospital.

The Gardai have said cocaine is 'pouring' into Ireland to supply the Christmas market. Jason fun de Felde is an Emergency Medicine Doctor with Cork University Hospital.

Professor Conor Deasy, Consultant in Emergency Medicine at Cork University Hospital; Christine Loscher, Professor of Immunology at Dublin City University; and Tadgh Daly, CEO of Nursing Homes Ireland

'Scanxiety' or scan anxiety is something many cancer survivors will understand, but how do you deal with the worry in the days leading up to a scan?Joining Ciara Doherty to discuss is Professor Seamus O'Reilly, Consultant Medical Oncologist at Cork University Hospital and Brendan Kelly, Professor of Psychiatry at Trinity College Dublin.

The number of women aged 20–49 diagnosed with breast cancer has risen by over a quarter in the past decade, according to new figures from the National Cancer Registry of Ireland. The Marie Keating Foundation has launched a new awareness campaign urging women, especially those outside the screening age, to check their breasts regularly for any changes. Speaking to Ciara this morning was Professor Seamus O'Reilly Consultant Medical Oncologist in Cork University Hospital.

The number of women aged 20–49 diagnosed with breast cancer has risen by over a quarter in the past decade, according to new figures from the National Cancer Registry of Ireland. The Marie Keating Foundation has launched a new awareness campaign urging women, especially those outside the screening age, to check their breasts regularly for any changes. Speaking to Ciara this morning was Professor Seamus O'Reilly Consultant Medical Oncologist in Cork University Hospital.

Carole Horgan of Best of Buds in Winthrop Arcade spoke about eight-year-old Penelope “Nell” Pearl Healy Nolan, a Cork girl living with a rare genetic condition and worsening scoliosis, who had been waiting since May 2024 for an MRI under general anaesthetic.Within hours of the broadcast, the system moved, Nell was given an urgent MRI date at Cork University Hospital, ending more than a year of painful waiting. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Unsafe attitudes towards concussion among non-professional rugby players are still prevalent in Ireland. A new study by UCC's School of Medicine and Cork University Hospital revealed more than a third of players at school level said they would play on with a headache from a minor concussion. We discuss this further with Alix Popham, former Wales International and Founder of the Head for Change charity.

Unsafe attitudes towards concussion among non-professional rugby players are still prevalent in Ireland. A new study by UCC's School of Medicine and Cork University Hospital revealed more than a third of players at school level said they would play on with a headache from a minor concussion. We discuss this further with Alix Popham, former Wales International and Founder of the Head for Change charity.

An Irish cardiac tech company has announced it is to create 20 jobs over the next three years, while targeting an additional €3m in revenue, as it expands overseas. The Louth based business will also be rebranding as Heart Rhythm International will initially target the UK, where they expect to add 30 additional hospitals and approximately 50,000 additional patients to their network before 2029. They will also be looking to bring their innovative cardiac care solution to Australia/ New Zealand and the US health markets in the coming years. Previously known as Heart Rhythm Ireland, the company operates a cloud-based cardiac rhythm management platform that supports patients as well as hospitals, clinicians and cardiac device manufacturers. Their system makes patient cardiac device information available in real time, delivering accurate, accessible and actionable data to patients and their medical teams. This improves patient outcomes by making device data more accessible, enabling timely clinical decisions and more coordinated care. HRI's system also provides patients with secure access to their information anytime and anywhere, making it easier to share critical data with healthcare providers in emergencies. The company is currently developing AI and predictive analytics capabilities, which are expected to further enhance the platform by supporting earlier insights and more personalised cardiac care in the future. Heart Rhythm International already supports over 65,000 patients across Ireland, with its platform in use at more than 50 cardiac hospitals nationwide. The company provides national coverage, working with leading institutions such as the Mater Misericordiae University Hospital, Bon Secours Health System, Beaumont Hospital, Mater Private Network, University Hospital Galway, Blackrock Health, and Cork University Hospital. HRI expects to grow its team to 30 personnel in the coming years. For more than 15 years, HRI has served as Ireland's national electronic health record for cardiac devices, maintaining a registry of over 100,000 implant procedures and nearly one million clinical follow-up records. Alongside its commercial expansion, HRI is actively contributing to international research and innovation projects. It is a partner in Project CARAMEL, a €12 million initiative funded under the EU Horizon Europe programme, helping to develop AI-powered predictive models for cardiovascular risk in women aged 40 to 60. HRI is also an industry partner in the new Health Frontiers Technology Innovation Centre (HF-TIC), led by Ulster University and supported by €9.1 million in PEACEPLUS funding. Both initiatives reinforce HRI's leadership in AI-driven digital health innovation on an international scale. "Every 20 seconds, someone receives a cardiac implant, but the systems supporting their care haven't kept pace," said Robert Kelly, CEO of HRI. "HRI was set up to change that, by operating at the centre of a unique eco-system, supporting patients, hospitals and clinicians and cardiac device manufacturers. Through our system, patients receive greater peace of mind and better health outcomes, while medical personnel can make better-informed and more efficient decisions. Ultimately that improves patient care and helps save lives. "We've already demonstrated how we can enhance cardiac care in Ireland by supporting over 65,000 patients and working with more than 50 hospitals nationwide. Now, we're bringing that capability overseas. A key strength of our system is that it was built on scalable, cloud-based infrastructure in partnership with IBM, allowing it to be rapidly deployed by healthcare providers anywhere in the world." "We're managing our expansion step by step, focusing initially on the UK market. However, we are already discussing partnerships and opportunities with healthcare providers in the US and Australia/ New Zealand. We believe there is real opportunity for HRI to grow, to support more patients and doctors overseas, whi...

Val Weblin who has cystic fibrosis and Prof. Barry Plant, consultant in respiratory illness and the director of the adult cystic fibrosis centre in Cork University Hospital on the 65 Roses Day fundraiser.

Once upon a time, parents were told not to introduce potential problem foods, such as seafood, peanuts etc, to kids until they were a bit older. Now, the advice has been changed.Joining Seán to discuss is Juan Trujillo, Paediatric Allergist and Co-Director of the Centre of Excellence in Allergy at Cork University Hospital and UCC…

In this episode with Thomas Dekkers we discuss the evidence for exercise in low back pain. We discuss:Is exercise an evidence based treatment for back pain?Which type of exercise is best? Limitations of research in back painImportance of education in this populationHow to improve our exercise prescriptionIndividualised programs for rehabilitationThomas is a Physiotherapist, researcher, and educator with almost 20 years experience in the field of musculoskeletal and sports medicine. Currently he works as a Specialist spinal Physiotherapist as part of the Neurosurgery team at Cork University Hospital in Ireland and he also consults in private practice on patients with complex spinal pain. In addition to his clinical work he is currently completing a PhD at Technological University Dublin investigating the rehabilitation of athletes with back pain and has numerous peer-reviewed publications. He is also a passionate educator and teaches his course, 'The Rehabilitation of Back Pain'.  internationally. If you like the podcast, it would mean the world if you're happy to leave us a rating or a review. It really helps!Our host is @James_Armstrong_Physio from Physio Network

‘Tanning TikTok' has seen a resurgence of the use of sunbeds among Gen Z despite well-known health risks.Professor Seamus O'Reilly, Consultant Medical Oncologist in Cork University Hospital joins Ciara for NewsTalk Breakfast to go through this shocking resurgence.

PJ hears from listeners about the problems getting to, into and parking at the CUH which need to be sorted to do justice to a great hospital Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The MTU Innovation Challenge 2025 has once again demonstrated the transformative power of student-led innovation, as interdisciplinary teams from across the globe came together to tackle real-world challenges posed by local, regional, and international organisations. Over the course of the last eight weeks, 11 teams of students from across Munster Technological University's six campuses in Cork and Kerry collaborated with their peers from Ud'A University in Italy, Murang'a University of Technology in Kenya, the University of Skövde in Sweden, and the University of Crete in Greece. Together, they engaged in solving a diverse range of innovation challenges supported by expert mentoring and training in design thinking and stakeholder engagement. Each team worked closely with real-world organisations to develop creative, practical solutions to problems currently affecting those organisations. The teams were supported by a group of volunteer mentors from across MTU without whom the challenge would not be possible. This year's participating organisations come from a wide variety of sectors, including healthcare, agriculture, assistive technology, AI, and nonprofit services. Challenges ranged from implementing AI solutions for business process automation to designing accessible healthcare devices to improving sustainable farming tools and community engagement platforms. Students tackled projects including the development of an AI-powered supply chain tool for tech firm Aspen Grove, the design of a paediatric syringe driver lockbox for Cork University Hospital, and a reimagined neck support brace for Motor Neurone patients at Marymount Hospice. In the nonprofit and community space, students designed an interactive app for Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind to engage users in a service dog's journey, contributed to a digital portal for clients at the Crann Centre, and explored improvements to solar-powered irrigation systems and data platforms with Kenyan start-up SowPrecise. Carole O'Leary, who spearheads this initiative at MTU, said: "These projects are not hypothetical scenarios, these are real issues facing organisations right now. What's remarkable is how our students rise to meet these complex challenges with such creativity, empathy, and professionalism. The benefits are two-fold: the organisations gain fresh perspectives and potential solutions, while students gain hands-on experience and the confidence to innovate in the real world." To mark their achievements, two standout teams were each awarded a €1,000 prize for their innovative and impactful solutions: Team Marymount 1 and Team SowPrecise 1. All students participating in the challenge received a Digital Badge in recognition of their engagement, collaboration, and contribution. From a stakeholder perspective, the benefits were evident. "The MTU Innovation Challenge has been such a highlight for me this year, and it is so exciting and rewarding to work with the students at MTU," said Orlaith Leo, Leo Senior Physiotherapist at Marymount Hospice. "To put my clinical head together with their creative minds has been so valuable, and they've come up with some brilliant ideas I could never have imagined." Gemma Leo, Business Support and Project Manager at the Crann Centre, shared similar praise: "The apps that we saw were absolutely beautiful - so a massive congratulations to the students. I can totally see that if we can get them built, our clients would use them." The 2025 challenge welcomed the most academically diverse group to date, with participation from both undergraduate and postgraduate students across a wide range of disciplines. These included programmes in Mechanical and Biomedical Engineering, Software Development, Computing, Creative Digital Media, Animation and Visual Effects, Business Information Systems, International Business, Marketing, Economics, Data Science and Analytics, Artificial Intelligence, User Experience and Service Design, Electrical and Electronics...

A consultant, whose car was stolen from Cork University Hospital, is appealing to people in Kerry to contact gardaí if they see the vehicle in this county. Dr Najam Iqbal is an emergency physician at CUH and previously worked in University Hospital Kerry. On Sunday, January 5th, his car was stolen from CUH's staff car park. His car is a silver Toyota Aqua, registration number 151 D 53153.

A simple plan for a post-shift Chinese takeaway for three hospital porters at Cork University Hospital has turned into a transformative recycling effort, raising over 20,000 euros by collecting bottles and cans through the Deposit Return Scheme. CUH Hospital porter John Collins tells us more.

Hospitals are famously wasteful places, with many things necessarily being thrown out. In fact, 20% of medical care is waste, from plastic biohazard buckets to glass vials. So, how can this change in order to help the climate crisis?Joining Seán to discuss is Professor Seamus O'Reilly, Consultant Medical Oncologist in Cork University Hospital, who has been carrying out research in this area…

Prof. Marcus Kennedy, Consultant respiratory physician, Cork University Hospital & President Irish Thoracic society

In this episode, Niall asks, Should John be arrested for defying the Safe Zone Law? Regular caller John is protesting against abortion outside Cork University Hospital at 12 p.m., even though the new safe zone law, enacted this week, makes such protests illegal. The debate centers on whether John should be arrested for his actions or if he has the right to peacefully protest despite the law.Some callers believe John should be arrested, arguing that the law exists to protect women who are making difficult medical decisions. Protesting outside a hospital where vulnerable individuals are seeking care, including abortions, is seen as harassment. They stress that breaking the law, whether one agrees with it or not, should have consequences, and John is knowingly defying it.On the other hand, other callers argue that John has the right to peacefully protest. They emphasize that protest is a fundamental part of democracy and that arresting John would be an overreach. These callers feel that just because a law is in place doesn't mean it's just, and John's stance against abortion should be protected as a form of free expression.Niall wraps up by reflecting on the balance between enforcing laws and upholding the right to protest, noting that the debate raises important questions about legal limits and personal convictions.

According to the latest HSE National Ambulance Service report, Bystander CPR in cases of out-of-hospital cardiac arrest in this country increased by 25% between 2012 and 2023. To discuss this further is, Director of Emergency and Acute Care at Cork University Hospital & Chair of the Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest Register, Professor Conor Deasy.

There are record levels of patients waiting on trolleys in Cork University Hospital the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation have said, with 98 patients waiting for admission to a bed.Overall in Ireland there are 641 patients on trolleys, with 444 of those in emergency departments.How can we tackle this and stop it from escalating?Kieran is joined by Anthony Staines, Professor of Health Systems at the School of Nursing in DCU to discuss.Image: MWP

Prof. Marcus Kennedy, Consultant respiratory physician, Cork University Hospital & President Irish Thoracic society

My guest this week is mother of two, Eimear Hallahan. If you don't know Eimear's story from social media already, it's worth noting that this episode deals with a critically ill baby and might be a tough listen for some. Eimear's youngest son, James, was just two weeks old when she brought him to hospital knowing something wasn't right with him. She trusted her instinct, and once he arrived to Cork University Hospital, the doctors and nurses there sprang into action. He had sepsis, and his body was so full of infection that no antibiotic was seemingly working to treat it. Eimear knew straight away it was critical, and was told her son's chances of survival, at one point, were as low as just 5%. Her strength, positivity, and resilience, along with the support of her partner Jack, meant that through it all, she believed that James would survive. It's an incredible and powerful story of just pure hope, and it brought me to tears, which doesn't often happen! Like I said, this episode is a tough listen at times – I'll be back to you next week with more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

John Collins, Hospital Porter at Cork University Hospital

2,285 admitted patients were left waiting for beds at University Hospital Limerick in total this month, which is 1,180 more people on trolleys than the next busiest facility; Cork University Hospital. The INMO says that despite an expert team being in the Dooradoyle facility for the month of May, there was only six days when there was less than one hundred people on trolleys at UHL. This week, the Government has announced that by 2028 an additional 84 acute inpatient beds will be delivered at UHL, an additional 48 will come on stream at Ennis General, and 24 beds will go to Nenagh Community Hospital. Speaking to Clare FM's Morning Focus though, the Health Minister admits increased capacity is needed immediately to combat overcrowding in the region, but insists the delivery of beds takes sufficient time. Stephen Donnelly says that capacity alone won't solve the problem and that patient care reforms at UHL need to come in line with national trends. The leader of the main opposition party, meanwhile, claims while it's committed to providing the public healthcare services in Clare, the Government will not. Under Sinn Féin's alternative plan, launched this month, the party is promising an elective only hospital for the region and making Ennis General a 24/7 Urgent Care Centre. In February, 758 children were waiting to undergo dental procedures in the MidWest and Sinn Féin's is pledging to increase dental training places nationwide by 32%. Speaking during a visit to Clare, Sinn Féin Leader Deputy Mary-Lou McDonald says the coalitions approach lacks all common sense.

The Health Minister says the HSE's recruitment embargo is not responsible for poor patient outcomes at University Hospital Limerick. The comments were made during a sitting of the Oireachtas Petitions Committee yesterday, which discussed the MidWest Hospital Campaign's request for the reopening of Accident & Emergency departments at Ennis, Nenagh and St.Johns. So far this week, the INMO has recorded 445 patients on trolleys at UHL, which is 78% higher than the next busiest facility over this period; Cork University Hospital. Responding to Sinn Féin Senator Paul Gavan, Minister Stephen Donnelly says that despite receiving "unprecedented additional resources" UHL is not seeing the results it should.

A groundbreaking development by researchers at Tyndall National Institute and Microelectronics Circuits Centre Ireland (MCCI), based at University College Cork (UCC), is set to transform surgical navigation. In a significant breakthrough, researchers have developed the first sensor-on-a-chip for magnetic tracking in surgery and other image-guided interventions. This development accelerates a move away from reliance on harmful radiation imaging (x-rays) towards a safer, more precise approach to navigating medical instruments within the body. Traditional image-guided interventions often use x-rays for navigation of instruments. However, a pioneering technology known as 'magnetic tracking' is revolutionising clinical practice by minimising the dependency on x-rays, while accelerating the use of surgical robotics and image-guidance. Magnetic tracking uses low-frequency magnetic fields, similar to everyday devices like electric motors and radios, to precisely detect the position of tiny sensors inside the patient. However, existing sensors are complex to manufacture, they are expensive, and are extremely delicate. Preliminary results published in the IEEE Transactions on Biomedical Circuits journal report tracking accuracy of less than a millimetre, making the new sensor the most accurate on-chip sensor to date for navigating instruments inside the body. Researchers were able to demonstrate the use of the chip for tracking instruments inside the lungs, an important application for effective targeting and treatment of diseases like lung cancer, which is the leading cause of global cancer incidence and mortality (source: ncbi.nlm.gov). The sensor is manufactured using standard silicon chip technology resulting in a simplified manufacturing process. Silicon chips are cost-effective at scale allowing the technology to be manufactured at a fraction of the cost of existing medical sensor technology. Silicon chips are also easily integrated with the latest flexible circuits, making assembly quick and reliable. Pádraig Cantillon-Murphy, Professor of Biomedical Engineering at Tyndall and UCC, who led the research team, said: "This represents the culmination of 10 years development of magnetic tracking technology at Tyndall and UCC. I'm immensely proud of the team's achievements over that time and we look forward to translating this technology to clinical applications where it can make a significant difference in patient outcomes." Marcus Kennedy, Professor of Medicine at Cork University Hospital and President of the Irish Thoracic Society who has been collaborating with Tyndall and UCC said: "Magnetic navigation has huge potential in helping with the diagnosis of diseases like lung cancer. Accurate and low-cost access to peripheral lung cancers via bronchoscopy provides a pathway towards not only safe and low-cost biopsy, but also endo-bronchial treatment of lung cancer without the need for invasive surgery. However, the high costs of robotic-assisted interventions and the cost per tracked instrument are prohibitive in most countries. This on-chip sensor could be a real game-changer for navigation in bronchoscopy and many other image-guided interventions." The breakthrough research was made possible through funding from the European Research Council, Science Foundation Ireland, Enterprise Ireland, and through the Microelectronics Circuit Centre Ireland (MCCI) at Tyndall. More about Irish Tech News Irish Tech News are Ireland's No. 1 Online Tech Publication and often Ireland's No.1 Tech Podcast too. You can find hundreds of fantastic previous episodes and subscribe using whatever platform you like via our Anchor.fm page here: https://anchor.fm/irish-tech-news If you'd like to be featured in an upcoming Podcast email us at Simon@IrishTechNews.ie now to discuss. Irish Tech News have a range of services available to help promote your business. Why not drop us a line at Info@IrishTechNews.ie now to find out more about how we can help you reac...

Gareth Flaherty from Castlemaine was diagnosed with a cancerous brain tumour before Christmas and had to travel to Cork University Hospital for six weeks of radiation therapy.

PJ talks about the grim situation in Cork University Hospital to Irish Medical Times columnist and retired Consultant in Emergency Medicine, Dr Chris Luke, who says there are no immediate solutions and has tips to stay out of hospital this winter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Colm Porter, INMO representative for Cork University Hospital, discusses the situation.

Eleven years ago Donal O’Mahony and his partner the late Derry Horan were viciously assaulted in a random attack close to their home in Tralee. Donal lost sight in his left eye in the attack. Now Donal says he’s been told it will take years to see an eye specialist at Cork University Hospital. He told his story to Treasa Murphy. If you have been affected by any issues raised, you may contact the Samaritans anytime at freephone 116 123 or https://www.crimevictimshelpline.ie/

Breast cancer is a profoundly personal disease, and blanket approaches may not work for all patients. In fact, some can avoid particular therapies or treatments altogether. BCRF investigators have played a significant role in developing precision medicine and individualized therapies, improving treatment efficacy and limiting side effects. This is the area where Dr. Roisin Connolly's work is centered. In this latest episode Dr. Connolly discusses her work to uncover more personalized treatments for breast cancer patients with triple-negative breast cancer. A BCRF investigator since 2022, Dr. Connolly is the Director and Professor Gerald O'Sullivan Chair in cancer research at University of College Cork and Cork University Hospital in Ireland.

We talk to Consultant Oncologist Professor Seamus O'Reilly, based at Cork University Hospital and Mercy University Hospital.

A recent survey by the Health Information and Quality Authority has given us a detailed review of the standard of maternity bereavement services in Ireland. Almost 900 participants took part in the survey, and the aim is to bring attention to the situation for grieving parents who are experiencing this loss. But is the conversation being given enough attention or is the stigma of pregnancy loss still present? Stefanie Preissner was joined by Professor Keelin O'Donoghue, Consultant Obstetrician at Cork University Hospital and lead of the pregnancy loss research group in UCC…

Dr Jack Laffan, Cardiologist in Cork University Hospital, tells us that deadly heart attacks are more common on Mondays across Ireland

The Interconnecting Housing and Health Emergencies Please join us at patreon.com/tortoiseshack In this Reboot Republic podcast, Rory talks to nurses about how they are being affected by the housing crisis (paying three quarters of their salaries on rent, huge personal stress) and how its also impacting the health system (hospitals unable to recruit staff due to lack of housing), and on their patients (the impact of stress, substandard housing and homelessness on health). The podcast starts with Ms Phil Ni Sheaghdha, General Secretary of the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation (INMO), and is followed by nurses involved with the INMO, including Jamie Murphy, a nurse in CHI Tallaght who talks about how housing is impacting nurses and their patients, with children from 6 months old with multiple presentations at hospital due to respiratory illness picked up in hotels and homeless hubs. We also talk to representatives of the Indian nurses organisations, including Janet baby joseph, a midwife in Cork University Hospital, representing the Cork Indian Nurses. The interview with Housing Minister, Darragh O'Brien is out now here:https://www.patreon.com/posts/83243652