Mental health and the COVID-19 pandemic
As lockdown measures begin to ease, what evidence is there about the impact that COVID-19 has had on our mental health? The COVID-19 pandemic has… Read More »Mental health and the COVID-19 pandemic
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COVID-19: Vaccines and other potential treatments
This article considers a number of recent medical developments in relation to COVID-19 and the implications of the new vaccine for Northern Ireland. Coronaviruses are… Read More »COVID-19: Vaccines and other potential treatments
Suicide statistics and strategy in Northern Ireland: Update
By Lesley-Ann Black and Keara McKay This article is an updated version of a piece which was published on Research Matters in February 2019. It… Read More »Suicide statistics and strategy in Northern Ireland: Update
Childhood obesity and inactivity – a lifelong problem?
By Lesley-Ann Black & Dan Hull This article examines levels of childhood obesity and inactivity in our children in Northern Ireland and asks what more… Read More »Childhood obesity and inactivity – a lifelong problem?
‘Free’ sugar…but can we afford it?
Evidence shows that many of us are consuming too much of a certain type of sugar known as ‘free sugar’. This article asks what the implications of this might be for our health, how much free sugar we should actually be consuming, and what government organisations in Northern Ireland are doing to address the issue.
Outpatient appointments: why are we waiting?
Despite recent investment, waiting lists are at an all-time high. Consultant-led outpatient appointments provide an opportunity for patients to receive consultation, investigation and minor treatment. Current demand is high, with over 1.5 million outpatient appointments occurring each year. Some clinical specialities have long waiting lists, resulting in patients experiencing significant delays to get treatment. This in turn can have a detrimental impact on their health and well-being.
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