If you or a loved one has the painful bladder disorder known as interstitial cystitis, it’s likely you’ve also heard or even taken the drug Elmiron (pentosyn polysulfate sodium, or PPS). Although Elmiron has been advertised as an effective treatment for interstitial cystitis with minimal side effects, the manufacturer, Janssen Pharmaceuticals, did not disclose that […]
Irish Prisons face difficulties in preventing the spread of Covid-19 infections
With social distancing nearly impossible and with some prison facilities unable to provide adequate safeguards Irish Prisons have seen an increase in Covid-19 infections. As the novel coronavirus has spread throughout Ireland a number of prisoners and prison staff have now tested positive for Covid-19 with many prisons around the country affected. Legal claims from […]
Health Regulator issues new safety warnings for Covid-19 Vaccination side effects
The Health Products Regulatory Authority (HPRA) has confirmed that up to the 26th of October 2021 15,705 reports of suspected side effects post vaccinations were notified to them. The Regulator confirmed that less than 10 % of the reports described side effects such as: Blood clots Tinnitus Headaches, drowsiness, numbness and pins and needles Insomnia […]
Firework Accidents & How to File a Firework Accident Compensation Claim
Halloween, with its legions of children trick-or-treating, older kids having good-natured fun, and the various other traditions held around Ireland, is a favourite holiday of many in County Kildare and Dublin. However, some like to take it a bit too far and employ fireworks in their festivities, which not only are illegal to sell, possess, […]
Health Regulators update safety warnings for Rare Side effects following Covid-19 Vaccination
The Health Products Regulatory Authority (HPRA) has confirmed that up until the 31st of August 2021 a total of 14,844 reports of suspected side effects were notified to them. The HPRA also confirmed it received 9 reports of Guillain Barré Syndrome (GBS) following vaccination with an adenoviral vector vaccine. Guillain Barré Syndrome is a very […]
Safety Guidance to Vaccinators on Injection Techniques
HSE Issues Safety Guidance to Vaccinators on Injection Techniques to avoid Rare Shoulder Injuries In a Covid-19 Vaccine Bulletin issued on the 4th June 2021, the HSE updated its safety guidance, which includes advice that all vaccinators must be competent in intra-muscular (“IM”) injection techniques into the deltoid muscle. Welcoming the intervention by the HSE […]
HSE Issues warnings about rare cases of Myocarditis and Pericarditis
HSE Issues warnings about rare cases of Myocarditis and Pericarditis (heart inflammations) following COVID-19 mRNA Vaccines Rare cases of Myocarditis and Pericarditis have been reported following vaccination with the Covid-19 mRNA vaccines Comirnaty and Moderna. Myocarditis is inflammation of the heart muscle and Pericarditis is inflammation of the membrane around the heart. The cases to […]
Promptly diagnosing stroke symptoms in Emergency Departments
A stroke is a medical emergency that happens when the blood flow to your brain is interrupted. Without blood, your brain cells start to die. It is estimated that over 80% of strokes are ischaemic which is when a blood clot blocks the flow of blood and oxygen to the brain. Unfortunately, some patients each […]
Accident and Emergency Medical Negligence Claims
Accident and Emergency compensation claims can arise when Doctors or other A & E staff fail to make a correct diagnosis or referral. Over 1.5 million patients attend Emergency Departments in hospitals throughout Ireland each year. Studies have shown that initial misdiagnosis of illness and injuries in Emergency Departments can result in medical negligence claims. […]
Irish Health Regulator Issues Further Covid-19 Vaccine Safety Update
The Irish Health Product Regulatory Authority (www.hpra.ie) has issued a further safety statement relating to Covid-19 Vaccines. The latest update, issued on the 12th of August 2021, includes an ongoing review of suspected side effects notified to the HPRA safety monitoring system. The HPRA again confirmed that all Vaccines have some side effects but that […]
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