Irish Medical Times

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Welcome to this week’s issue of The Week in Medicine – a round-up of all the happenings in the world of Irish medicine In a real sign of the times, Marks & Spencer is launching a new food range aimed at consumers seeking meals and snacks with higher levels of essential nutrients relative to their calorie content. They don’t call the range ‘Ozempic Food’, so I will. The ‘Nutrient Dense’ range includes 15 products spanning salads, drinks, bread and ready-meals.

Dr Ray O’Connor takes a look at recent clinical articles on Diet and GI Issues, including the effects of caffeine, ultra-processed foods, and IBS on human health The effect of caffeine in coffee, a popular beverage, on gastrointestinal symptoms has been the subject of ongoing debate worldwide. This cross-sectional study1 used data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) spanning 2005–2010.

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Galway Hospice Foundation Renmore Avenue, Renmore, Galway, H91 R2TO Telephone 091 770868; www.galwayhospice.ie Registrar in Palliative Care Fixed Term Position – January to April 2026 (39hpw) Galway Hospice Foundation has a long history of providing high quality specialist palliative care services throughout Galway.

Understanding the role of the gut-hormone axis in women’s health could open untapped opportunities for addressing complex conditions and significant life events including fertility, postpartum recovery and menopause writes Holly Neill Females have historically been underrepresented in scientific research which has contributed to gaps in our understanding of female health, ranging from pharmacokinetics to symptom presentation.

The acquisition marks a significant milestone for Medguard Healthcare and reflects the company’s growth and position within the Irish healthcare market Medguard Healthcare has confirmed that it is now officially part of Mediq, following the completion of Mediq’s acquisition of the Irish healthcare supplier. The acquisition marks a significant milestone for Medguard Healthcare and reflects the company’s growth and position within the Irish healthcare market.

Prior to joining The Mercy Foundation, Dr Hayes established Ireland’s only Social Inclusion Psychology Services for the HSE The Mercy Foundation is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr Jennifer Hayes as consulting clinical psychologist in the Foundation’s Cancer Care Centre on Dyke Parade, Cork City.

Welcome to this week’s issue of The Week in Medicine – a round-up of all the happenings in the world of Irish medicine The Irish Cancer Society says its ‘Your Health Matters’ roadshow engaged with more than 29,900 people in 2025, up from 27,300 the previous year, as it visited 20 locations nationwide. The charity said Cancer Nurses delivered 2,236 free health consultations during the tour, a 17 per cent increase on 2024, and urged the public to get any worrying signs checked by a GP.