By Harry King Carbapenemase Producing Enterobacteriaceae (CPE) is the latest in a long line of "superbugs". Of all the superbugs, CPE is the most difficult to kill with antibiotics. Last year a total of 56 new cases of patients were recorded in Galway's two public hospitals. This was the second highest level recorded in the country after Tallaght University hospital, which … [Read more...] about Rise of “nightmare” superbug CPE in Galway hospitals
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Student Nurses speak out in support of strike
By Conor Brummell Update: According to The Irish Independent, the Labour Court has recommended that there should be an enhanced nurses practice salary scale in return for 'productivity' measures. The strikes have been called off. The Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation (INMO) held a strike on Wednesday 30 January, with nearly 30,000 nurses all over the country taking … [Read more...] about Student Nurses speak out in support of strike
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