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Dr Illona Duffy, GP in Monaghan, and Dr Brian Turner, Health Economist with Cork University Business School
A new and potent strain of flu is taking hold across the country, with the HSE urging people to get vaccinated before Christmas.The increase in cases means the health service could be under sustained pressure in the coming weeks.Joining Ciara Doherty to discuss is Priscilla Lynch, Clinical Editor with the Medical Independent and Monaghan-based GP, Illona Duffy.
Nuala McKeever, playwright and comedian and Dr. Illona Duffy, Monaghan GP
As flu and cold season descends on us, what are the best home hacks to treat a cold, and does the old ‘Wine & Garlic' method actually work?Joining Seán to discuss is Illona Duffy, a GP based in Monaghan…
As flu and cold season descends on us, what are the best home hacks to treat a cold, and does the old ‘Wine & Garlic' method actually work?Joining Seán to discuss is Illona Duffy, a GP based in Monaghan…
Dr Illona Duffy, Monaghan GP, tells us why Irish holidaymakers are being urged to watch out for Mosquitos.
As we enter ‘peak' flu season, a significant increase in hospitalisations has been reported due to low vaccine intake. Illona Duffy, Monaghan based GP discusses this trend. We also ask whether it is too late to get the flu vaccine this year to be covered for Christmas.
Dr. Illona Duffy, Monaghan based GP
Dr Illona Duffy and Andy O'Donoghue spoke to Matt for an extended Tech Thursday where they discussed how technology is advancing GP care and at home care and assessed home testing kits.To catch the full conversation, press the 'play' button on this page.
We are a couple of weeks back to school now, kids are gathering and gastro bugs, respiratory infections and head lice are out in force .We advice on dealing with illness from Dr Illona Duffy.
Tá Comhfhreagras faighte ag Dochtuirí i gCabhán agus i Muineachán ó Fheidhmeannacht na Seirbhisí Sláinte ag rá leo gan othair a athreorú do choinní cairdeolaíocta in Otharlanna An Chabháin agus Mhuineacháin mar gheall ar easpa dochtúirí comhairleacha atá in áit sna hOspidéil sin faoi láthair.
Covid-19 infection rates are as high as they were during the 2021 winter surge.Matt spoke to Monaghan GP Dr. Illona Duffy about the impact that the virus is having on patients.Hit the ‘Play' button on this page to hear the conversation.
From today women from the age of 17 to 35 will be eligible for free contraception. But does the scheme go far enough? We speak to Monaghan based G.P. Dr. Illona Duffy.
From today women from the age of 17 to 35 will be eligible for free contraception. But does the scheme go far enough? We speak to Monaghan based G.P. Dr. Illona Duffy.
Dr. Illona Duffy, Monaghan GP
Climate change is responsible for an earlier, longer and more intense pollen allergy season in Ireland. That's the warning from Irish pharmacists this morning. Illona Duffy, Monaghan based GP explained more to Ciara this morning.
Climate change is responsible for an earlier, longer and more intense pollen allergy season in Ireland. That's the warning from Irish pharmacists this morning. Illona Duffy, Monaghan based GP explained more to Ciara this morning.
Dr Illona Duffy, Monaghan GP; Senator Emer Currie, Fine Gael Seanad spokesperson for Special Education and Inclusion and Northern Ireland; Senator Paul Gavan, Sinn Féin Seanad spokesperson for Education and Workers Rights; Seán Canney, Independent TD for Galway East; Sarah Burns, political reporter, Irish Times
A new book titled “Why Can't I See My GP?” looks at testimonials from GPs around the world and why they have reached a crisis point. Do we have the same problem as everywhere else? Pat was joined on the show by it's author Dr Ellen Welch, author and NHS GP and also Dr Illona Duffy, Monaghan based GP .
At Westminster yesterday a health committee heard that men's life expectancy in the UK has fallen further than that of women since the Covid pandemic and part of the reason was a macho attitude towards health. Phone Dr. Illona Duffy, Monaghan GP.
The Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly TD has announced plans to enable pharmacists to extend the validity of prescriptions from the current maximum period of six months to 12 months Illona Duffy, Monaghan-based GP gave her reaction to Newstalk Breakfast.
The Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly TD has announced plans to enable pharmacists to extend the validity of prescriptions from the current maximum period of six months to 12 months Illona Duffy, Monaghan-based GP gave her reaction to Newstalk Breakfast.
Hemochromatosis is an inherited condition that involves a gradual build up of iron stores, due to an inability to properly break down that iron. Ireland has the highest rate of this condition in the world. Dr. Illona Duffy joined The Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
From today, parents can now register their 6- and 7-year-olds for free GP care, through a new medical card scheme, and those with children under 6 will automatically have their medical card extended. Should we continue this trend of making GP care free for everyone? Kieran was joined by Monaghan based GP, Illona Duffy, and People Before Profit TD, Paul Murphy to discuss...
Dr Illona Duffy, GP based in Monaghan, discusses the impact on general practice of rising Covid cases and extension of free GP cards.
Dr Eleni Myrivili, Global Chief Heat Officer to UN-Habitat; Simon Calder, Travel Editor with The London Independent; Dr. Illona Duffy, Monaghan based GP
Alarm as cases of vomiting bug rise this month and with advice on how to deal with this and many bugs is Dr Illona Duffy, Medical director of NEDOC and GP.
Vertigo is the sensation of feeling off balance, and of movement when you're not moving at all. What should you do if you feel it come on? Dr. Illona Duffy joined The Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
Claire Brock speaks to Martin Curley, Gary Boyle, Niamh Griffin, Illona Duffy, Michael Sugrue, Barbara Scully & Ian O'Doherty Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Chief Medical Officer Breda Smyth has appealed to people to stay at home if they have flu-like symptoms and to return to wearing masks on public transport. So how deeply is the uptick in the infection being felt? Illona Duffy is a Monaghan-based GP spoke to Newstalk Breakfast.
Chief Medical Officer Breda Smyth has appealed to people to stay at home if they have flu-like symptoms and to return to wearing masks on public transport. So how deeply is the uptick in the infection being felt? Illona Duffy is a Monaghan-based GP spoke to Newstalk Breakfast.
Dr Illona Duffy, GP based in Monaghan, discusses changes to GP charges for Covid-19 consultations.
Ciara Doherty speaks to Niall Collins TD, Senator Marie Sherlock, Fionnán Sheahan, Donnacha O'Beacháin, Priscilla Lynch, Lewis Goodall, Illona Duffy, Paddy Malone & Suzanne Lynch Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dr Illona Duffy joins Matt to discuss cystitis and what you can do to treat it. For the full chat click the play button below.
We all worry about being told we have high blood pressure, but more people actually display symptoms of having low blood pressure. What does this mean? Dr. Illona Duffy joined the Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the Play button on this page.
Dr. Illona Duffy, Monaghan based GP
Gabija Gataveckaite, political reporter @independent_ie and Dr Illona Duffy, Monaghan GP discuss the isolation period for COVID 19, following Tánaiste Leo Varadkar telling reporters that those under 55 that have no underlying health conditions with COVID 19 symptoms do not need to seek a test.
Tá an Ghníomhaireacht Leigheasra Eorpach théis cead a thabhairt do leigheas nua a thabharfas deis do dhaoine atá murtallach nó an-ramhar. Cothaíonn an druga Wegovy hormón sa gcorp chun go ceapfaidh an duine nach bhfuil an méid céanna ocras orthu.
Brendan O'Connor is joined on the panel by Dr. Pete Lunn, Head of the ESRI's Behavioural, Research Unit, Ciara Phelan, Political Correspondent, Irish Mirror and Dr. Illona Duffy, GP in Monaghan. William Ahern, Palace Bar and JP McMahon, Chef, author & restaurateur, discuss how the full reopening went for them.
jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); }); Original Podcast with clickable words https://tinyurl.com/yxnwgtgz Concerns of Government and NPHET-led experts. Imní ar shaineolaithe faoi threoir an Rialtais agus NPHET. A GP who spoke to Nuacht TG4 today says she is surprised by the new health advice on PCR testing for people with Covid-19 symptoms. Deir Dochtúir Teaghlaigh a labhair le Nuacht TG4 inniu go bhfuil iontas uirthi faoin gcomhairle nua sláinte maidir le tástálacha PCR do dhaoine a bhfuil comharthaí sóirt covid 19 orthu. 20,110 new Covid-19 cases were announced today. Fógraíodh 20,110 cás nua covid 19 inniu. Dr Illona Duffy says the new council has made a big mistake and will not be able to '' properly control the virus ''. Deir an Dochtúir Illona Duffy go bhfuil botún mór déanta sa gcomhairle nua agus nach mbeifear in ann ''srian ceart a choinneáil ar an víreas'' dá bharr. Meanwhile Chief Medical Officer Dr. Tony Houlihan is urging people not to gather in private homes tonight to celebrate New Year's Eve as the Omicron variant spreads strongly in the country. Idir an dá linn tá an Príomhoifigeach Leighis an Dochtúir Tony Houlihan ag impí ar dhaoine gan teacht le chéile i dtithe príobháideacha anocht d'Oíche Chinn Bhliana a cheiliúradh agus an t-athraitheach Omicron ag scaipeadh go tréan sa tír. The PCR testing system is under tremendous pressure across the country again today and the demand for tests remains very high. Tá brú ollmhór ar an gcóras tástála PCR ar fuaid na tíre arís inniu agus éileamh ana ard go deo fós ar thástálacha. Yesterday the advice on PCR testing for people with symptoms of the virus was changed and it is now recommended for those under the age of 39 not to pursue PCR testing and instead self-isolation and regular antigen testing. Inné athraíodh an chomhairle maidir le tástálacha PCR do dhaoine a bhfuil comharthaí den víreas orthu agus é anois molta dóibh san atá fé 39 bliain d'aois gan dul sa tóir ar thastáil PCR agus ina áit féin-aonrú agus tástálacha rialta antaigine a dhéanamh. Today- GP Illona Duffy told us she was surprised by the new advice. Inniu- Dúirt an Dochtúir Teaghlaigh Illona Duffy linn go gcuir an chomhairle nua iontas uirthi. In the evening, the Government announced that the booster will be made available to all age groups over the age of sixteen from this coming Sunday, more than a week earlier than planned. Tráthnóna, d'fhógair an Rialtas go gcuirfear an teanndáileog ar fáil do gach aoisghrúpa os cionn sé mbliana déag d'aois ó nDomhnach beag seo, níos mó ná seachtain níos luaithe ná mar a bhí beartaithe. The Minister for Health says that it is still planned to open schools next Thursday as planned. Deir an tAire Sláinte go bhfuil sé fós i gceist scoileanna a oscailt Déardaoin seo chugainn fe mar atá beartaithe. The Education Minister says a meeting between trade unions and management organizations will be held next Tuesday. Deir an tAire Oideachais go reachtáilfear cruinniú idir ceardchumainn agus eagraíochtaí bainistíochta Dé Máirt seo chugainn. Although still the official Council of the Government - all four households are allowed to come together in a private house. Cé gurb í Comhairle oifigiúil an Rialtais fós - go bhfuil cead ag cheithre líon tí teacht ar fad teacht le chéile i dtigh príobháideach. The Chief Medical Officer, Dr Tony Houlihan, is urging the public to avoid gathering - indoors. Tá'n Príomhoifigeach Leighis, an Dochtúir Tony Houlihan ag impí ar an bpobal - teacht le chéile - fé dhíon - a sheachaint. Today, Health Minister Stephen Donnolly backed the Chief Medical Officer and Tony Houlihan urged the people of the country not to get together with many others under the roof tonight to celebrate New Year 's Eve. Inniu, thacaigh an tAire Sláinte Stephen Donnolly leis an bPríomhoifigeach Leighis agus Tony Houlihan ag impí ar mhuintir na tíre gan teacht le chéile le go leor daoine eile fé dhíon anocht chun Oíche Chinn Bhl...
Liam Fanning, Professor of Immunovirology in the Department of Medicine at UCC, and Dr. Illona Duffy, Monaghan based GP
Dr Illona Duffy spoke about the current covid situation, Anne Dempsey fromThird Age gave her reaction to the story that thousands of older people face spending Christmas on the sidelines because they were so late in receiving the second AZ vaccine and now have to wait for booster, Michael Brennan on what the Taoiseach said/didn't say about teachers who are close contacts - just some of the topics covered today. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Tá líonmhaireacht na gcásannaí Covid19 agus séasúr an fhliú ag cur isteach go mór ar dhochtiúrií teaghlaigh.
Claire Brock is joined by Neasa Hourigan TD, Daniel McConnell, Aidan Regan, Valerie Cox, Maeve Richardson, John Gibbons, Michael Healy-Rae TD, and Dr Illona Duffy. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Illona Duffy, Monaghan GP, on Covid outbreaks increase in workplace.
Medical Director of NEDOC , Dr Illona Duffy joined us to discuss the increasing case numbers and she stressed the importance of staying on top of things when it comes to contact tracing See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Dr Illona Duffy, Monaghan GP, on concerns surrounding the Delta variant and the spread in children
Dr Illona Duffy , Monaghan GP, discusses indoor dining
Confusion continues over new rules for indoor drinking and dining as Dáil debates how it will work and NPHET advises it's safer not to bring children to indoor dining. And later in the programme British Government announces plans to end all prosecutions relating to the Troubles, we'll have the latest as victims families and Irish Government oppose the move.Are you spending over 30% of your pay on rent? Report reveals harsh realities of housing market and is it time to clamp down on social media giants and online abuse? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Craig Hughes, Political Correspondent Irish Daily Mail, Dr Illona Duffy, GP in Monaghan Town and Medical Director of North East Doc-On-Call, Dr Deirdre Robertson, from the Behavioural Research Unit at the ESRI, Dr Ray Walley, Dublin GP.
Dr Illona Duffy stressed that concern now is because of the Delta variant of the virus which you don't have protection from unless you have the two doses See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
The Monaghan based GP was commenting on the new advice that the AstraZeneca dose gap can reduce from 12 to 8 weeks See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Foreign travel, indoor dining and crowds at outdoor concerts and matches we get reaction and analysis to cabinet plans for reopening with Sean Defoe, Communicorp Group Political Correspondent, Eoghan Corry, Editor, Air and Travel Magazine and Illona Duffy a Monaghan based GP. Listen and subscribe to The Pat Kenny Show on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify. Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App. You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.
Claire spoke to Darragh O’Loughlin, Secretary General, Irish Pharmacy Union, Dr Illona Duffy, GP, The Swan Park Family Practice, Monaghan, and Dr Graham Fry about the possibility of 24hr vaccination centers.
The Monaghan based doctor reiterated that the clotting risk associated with the AstraZeneca vaccine is exceptionally small See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Matt is joined by guests to discuss the latest on the vaccine rollout, and later on we discuss the impact of the pandemic on rural Ireland and farming. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Dr. Illona Duffy, Head of the North East Doctor on Call Service, and John O’Brennan, Professor of European Politics at NUI Maynooth joined Gavan to review the Sunday newspapers. On The Record with Gavan Reilly Listen and subscribe to On The Record with Gavan Reilly on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify. Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App. You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.
The Monaghan based GP said despite this she would be prepared to take the vaccine as the benefits outweigh the risks See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Claire Brock is joined by guests to discuss the delays to the rollout of the vaccine after the suspension of the AstraZeneca jab, the investigation into Leo Varadkar's leak and the impact of alcohol on the pandemic.. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Ciara Doherty is joined in studio by guests to discuss the latest news of the day. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.