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August Message from NIPC Medical & Research Director
August Message from the Medical & Research DirectorProf. J. William McEvoy NIPC Medical and Research Director, Chair of Executive CouncilWelcome to the August e-bulletin from NIPC. I hope you have been enjoying the nice summer weather and had an opportunity for a...
Launching: The NIPC Fellowship
The NIPC is delighted to launch the NIPC Fellowship Programme. The fellowship is in honour of individuals who have demonstrated outstanding commitment to the Institute and who have made highly significant contributions to the field of preventive cardiology, either by...
June Message from NIPC Medical & Research Director
Finally, there are some things we can celebrate this month; for example, the weather has been great overall, it looks like travel is starting to open up a little just in time for a Summer staycation, and, most importantly, we have suppressed COVID-19 in our...
NIPC MSc programmes lead way in cardiovascular disease prevention, diabetes and obesity
The National Institute for Prevention and Cardiovascular Health, in partnership with NUI Galway , is offering three MSc programmes in Preventive Cardiology, Diabetes and Obesity. Given the growing prevalence and resulting impact on healthcare resources, there is an...
May Message from NIPC Medical & Research Director
Good weather always reinforces the joy of physical activity. I hope you have been enjoying the glorious weather in May and have been using it well. As advocates for CVD prevention, we must practice what we preach and be good role models for our patients; there is no...
Survey: Heart Valve Disease – What is your experience in General Practice?
For the first time in Ireland, we want to establish what the experience of valvular heart disease is in general practice. We very much value your experience, views and attitudes regarding this largely overlooked condition. Progress and changes in the treatment of...
April Message from NIPC Medical & Research Director
I hope this post finds you and yours well and in full health. By now, we are all accustomed to (and perhaps increasingly frustrated by) the 'new normal' of COVID-19. It's an interesting time to be alive. We have seen great loss of life and genuine human tragedy. There...
COVID-19 and Performing CPR in the Community
The recent COVID-19 outbreak has generated many questions and concerns about potential exposure during CPR administration. The best protection from infection is to follow the recommended procedures and guidance highlighted in the FAQs below.A: Yes, you can get...
COVID-19 – Message from NIPC Medical & Research Director
COVID-19 - Message from NIPC Medical & Research DirectorWe are suddenly faced with an international health crisis due to the outbreak of COVID-19. Many lives will be lost. Those of us with clinical responsibilities must focus all of our efforts on fighting this...
Advice On The Coronavirus For Individuals Living With Heart Disease And Stroke
Main updates on March 25: Testing will now be prioritised for those in greatest need. These priority groups for testing include close contacts of a confirmed case with symptoms, healthcare workers with symptoms and people who are vulnerable with symptoms. Whether you...