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Public warned to protect themselves against flu as rising cases put pressure on hospitals

HSE West and North West is asking people to protect themselves and those most vulnerable this week as flu cases continue to rise in the community.
New study provides reassuring insights into Long COVID’s impact on heart health

While long COVID symptoms have been seen to have lasting impacts, a new Irish study by the Mater Private Network shows minimal long-term heart damage for patients
Medical first for Galway inspires hope for patients with heart failure

Spiddal woman, Sheila Concannon is the first patient in Ireland to be fitted with an early warning sensor used to monitor signs of heart failure in patients, following a procedure at University of Galway, the first hospital in Ireland to introduce the device.
Research reveals that nearly one in five ignore potentially life-threatening cardiac symptoms
New research released by Blackrock Health as part of its new Show Your Heart Some Love campaign has revealed that an alarming 18% of people who experience symptoms that could signal a potential heart issue do not take any action to address or investigate the cause of the symptoms.
UHG performs first incisionless surgery in Ireland for blockages of the oesophagus
The west's biggest hospital is the first in the country to introduce incision-less, minimally invasive surgery to help correct blockages of the oesophagus.
Mental health charity emphasises the link between stress and heart conditions for World Heart Day
Today (Thursday) is World Heart Day, and mental health charity Turn2Me is marking the day by highlighting the link between stress and heart conditions.
HBAN syndicates lead €1.9M investment in Galway start-up SymPhysis Medical

HBAN (Halo Business Angel Network), the all-island organisation responsible for the promotion of business angel investment, and a joint initiative of Enterprise Ireland, InterTradeIreland and Invest Northern Ireland, this week announced that three of its angel syndicates have led a €1.925M investment in Galway-based start-up, SymPhysis Medical.
Virtual outpatient consultants are the new norm

More than 36,000 virtual outpatient clinics have been conducted by clinical teams at Galway University Hospitals (University Hospital Galway and Merlin Park University Hospital) since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic.
When your heart says go.... — What has been happening with heart attacks during Covid?

One of the first things we all heard about the Coronavirus was how those with underlying heart conditions had the worst outcomes. In the early days, as Dr Tony Holohan announced the daily death rate, he would make a special mention of the number of deaths with ‘pre-existing’ medical conditions. This messaging, together with probably the strongest public health messages of all time to ‘stay at home’ has struck fear in the hearts and minds of those living with or caring for those with heart and related conditions.