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Litany of undiagnosed, under-reported and untreated health problems for mothers
The interim findings of MAMMI, an Irish longitudinal study on the health of first-time mothers, has revealed a litany of hidden health problems affecting every aspect of mother’s lives. The Health Research Board funded study from Trinity College Dublin’s School of Nursing and Midwifery shows that in terms of sexual health, mental health, pain, and other conditions, prevalence rates are high to very high while the rate at which women are being asked about these conditions by health care professionals is extremely low. The findings are being presented today at a major conference.
7 Nov 2016
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From the Frontline: An Eyewitness Account from the Middle East
The award winning writer and journalist, Robert Fisk addressed a 400-strong audience for the annual Trinity Long Room Hub Edmund Burke Lecture.
4 Nov 2016
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ISL recognition one step closer
Research by Centre for Deaf Studies provides strong evidence base for ISL recognition bill
4 Nov 2016
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Rates of depression are high amongst pregnant women in Ireland
One in six pregnant women – or 16% of pregnant women - attending maternity services across Ireland are at probable risk of depression during their pregnancy, according to a new survey launched today by a Trinity College Dublin research team and the Irish Obstetric Services.
3 Nov 2016
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AMBER led project awarded over €4.4m in European funding programme
Trinity researchers at AMBER, the Science Foundation Ireland funded materials science centre, will lead an international project worth over €4.4 million under the European-funded ‘Future and Emerging Technologies - Open’ (FET Open) programme.
3 Nov 2016
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Leading epileptologist gives 2016 John Kirker memorial lecture
The 2016 John Kirker Memorial Lecture, named in honour of the pioneering epileptologist and Trinity College Dublin graduate Dr John Kirker, was recently delivered by Dr Sydney Cash, Associate Professor of Neurology at Harvard Medical School and attending epileptologist at Massachusetts General Hospital. The lecture entitled 'New Perspectives on Seizures incorporating networks, single neurons and both slow and fast activity' was presented on as a keynote talk at the Irish Institute of Clinical Neuroscience (IICN).
3 Nov 2016
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Dublin’s vitamin D map shows major differences in deficiency rates
Innovative geo map shows vitamin D deficiency rates in some Dublin areas such as Lucan and Dublin 8 are five times higher than in others.
2 Nov 2016
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Vitamin D map shows major differences in Dubliners’ deficiency
For the first time in Ireland, researchers have developed a visual map showing the vitamin D status of Dublin’s inhabitants.
2 Nov 2016
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Development Research Week
Trinity International Development Initiative (TIDI) will run a series of lectures and seminars on international development research, as part of Development Research Week.
1 Nov 2016
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Dr Paul Brennan awarded 2016 Burkitt Medal for contribution to cancer research
The award recognises people with the integrity, compassion and dedication matching that of Denis Burkitt, a Trinity graduate who is known for his discovery of Burkitt lymphoma.
1 Nov 2016