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Use of IMB online reporting and newsletter for CPD purposes
The Irish Academy of Continuing Medical Education (iaCME) is an independent provider of accredited CPD (Continuing Professional Development) for healthcare professionals using e-learning and web-based...
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Practical recommendations for treatment of early untreated PD
The choice of drugs depends on a risk/benefit evaluation based on: The ability to improve motor disability (better with levodopa) The risk of motor complications (more common in younger patients;...
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Queen Square Brain Bank (QSBB) criteria for PD diagnosis
Table 1: Queen Square Brain Bank UK PDS Brain Bank Criteria for the diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease Step 1 Diagnosis of parkinsonian syndrome – MUST BE PRESENT Bradykinesia (slowness of initiation of...
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EFNS/MDS-ES recommendations for the diagnosis of PD
A correct diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease (PD) is important for prognosis and therapeutic management, as well as for clinical research. Despite all the recent advances in imaging and genetics of...
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Canadian Guidelines on the diagnosis of Parkinson’s Disease
Summary of identification, diagnosis and prognosis in Parkinson’s disease Parkinson’s disease is a complex disorder with no identified single cause, that can be difficult to diagnose, especially in the...
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Mister MIMS
Obituary – Dr John O’Connell Former Minister for Health, Ceann Comhairle and founder of MIMS Ireland and Irish Medical Times, Dr John O’Connell died last month (March 8 ) aged 86 at St Vincent’s...
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Dymista
Company: Meda Health Sales. Legal category: Prescription. GMS. Sport permitted. Active ingredients: Azelastine hydrochloride/fluticasone propionate 137mcg/50mcg per actuation. Description: Nasal...
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Dificlir
Company: Astellas Pharma Co. Ltd. Legal category: Prescription. High Tech. Sport permitted. Active ingredient: Fidaxomicin 200mg. Description: White to off white, capsule-shaped, film-coated tablets...
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Binocrit
Company: Novartis Ireland Ltd. Legal category: Prescription. High Tech. Sport prohibited. Active ingredient: Epoetin alpha 20,000 IU/0.5ml, 30,000 IU/0.75ml. Description: Solution for injection in a...
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Almogran
Company: Almirall Ltd. Legal category: Prescription. GMS. Sport permitted. Active ingredient: Almotriptan 12.5mg. Description: White, circular, biconvex film-coated tablet marked with a blue A on one...
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Adcetris
Company: Takeda Products Ireland Ltd. Legal category: Prescription. Hospital. Sport permitted. Active ingredient: Brentuximab vedotin 50mg. Description: Powder for concentrate for solution for...
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Lenalidomide – risk of serious hepatic adverse reactions
Lenalidomide (Revlimid) – risk of serious hepatic adverse reactions – routine monitoring of liver function now recommended Lenalidomide (Revlimid) is authorised in combination with dexamethasone for...
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Methylphenidate-Containing Medicines
Methylphenidate-Containing Medicines – availability of web-based educational tools Methylphenidate* is a CNS stimulant currently authorised in Ireland as part of a comprehensive programme for the...
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Indications for hormonal therapy for prostate cancer
Download Pdf: MIMS Clinical Special – Table indications for hormonal therapy Table 2: Indications for hormonal therapy Hormonal therapy Indications for castration Benefits LE M1 symptomatic To...
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Hormonal therapies available in Ireland
Supported by an educational grant from Rowex Ltd. MIMS Ireland Copyright®.
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Hormonal Therapy for Prostate Cancer
Prostate cells depend on androgens to stimulate growth, function and proliferation. Testosterone secretion is regulated by the hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal axis. Hypothalamic luteinising...
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Zoledronic Acid Sandoz
Company: Rowex Ltd. Legal category: Prescription. Sport permitted. Active ingredient: Zoledronic acid 4mg/5ml. Description: Concentrate for solution for infusion in vial. Presentation: 5ml, €80.00....
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Prosentio
Company: Clonmel Healthcare Ltd. Legal category: Prescription. GMS. Sport prohibited in competition. Active ingredient: Modafinil 100mg, 200mg. Description: White, capsule-shaped tablets marked M on...
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Metophage
Company: Rowex Ltd. Legal category: Prescription. GMS. Sport permitted. Active ingredient: Metformin hydrochloride 500mg, 850mg. Description: White, film-coated tablets. 500mg: Round, double radius...
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Betmiga
Company: Astellas Pharma Co. Ltd. Legal category: Prescription. GMS. Prohibited in competition. Active ingredient: Mirabegron 25mg, 50mg. Description: Oval, brown or yellow prolonged-release tablets...
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